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Life & Events > Forever in Our Hearts - Chance Tobin Rodgers
 

Forever in Our Hearts - Chance Tobin Rodgers




Chance Tobin Rodgers, our grandson, flew to heaven during the night. After fighting osteosarcoma cancer for 4 years, his pain and suffering is now over. During his fight, Chance endured many surgeries. First, the cancerous tumor was removed from his leg and he was given a donor bone. When the donor bone failed, he received a rotation plasty... a procedure in which the lower leg is removed and the bone is used for his upper leg. It is rotated so that his foot is turned backwards allowing his heel to become a new knee. His foot then inserts into the prosthesis.

We thought the cancer was gone, but later it returned in his lungs and those tumors were then surgically removed. Earlier this year, the cancer was back in his lungs and also as a tumor on his upper spine. He soon became paralyzed from his waist down and eventually lost the use of both arms.

The pain in the last few months has been terrible, but still Chance maintained a great attitude and rarely complained. He always had a smile and for me... an "I love you grandma."

Chance's dream was to become an army ranger. A couple of months ago, he got to visit Ft. Lewis, Washington, where he was honored by the army rangers. The highlight of his visit was to become an honorary member of the rangers. He also loved firing an automatic weapon and riding in a Stryker.

Life will never be the same without our Chance, but he will forever live in our hearts. We are so proud of him and his faith and courage have touched people's hearts all over the world. He will never be forgotten.

Annie Rodgers

posted on July 9, 2011 2:57 PM ()

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Annie. I have just stumbled across this post. I am truly sorry for your loss x Tracy.
comment by tracy on Feb 12, 2012 4:04 AM ()
So very sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family and take that brave young man into His bosom.
comment by dragonflyby on July 11, 2011 9:48 AM ()
Thank you Dottie for your kind words.
reply by anniel on July 11, 2011 11:11 AM ()
Chance really was courageous and an inspiration to all of us. I think it's marvelous that he got that last outing to the Army Rangers and they let him shoot a gun, none of that worry about liability business that's so politically correct these days. You must be frazzled and wondering what next because you've put so much into caring and worrying all the past years. Now you can be at peace knowing he's not suffering any more, and he's at peace, too.
comment by troutbend on July 10, 2011 4:41 PM ()
Yes, at this point, I think the whole family is a bit "frazzled." I think there will be a time of adjustment for all of us and especially his mom and dad and sisters. They were there each day with Chance looking after his needs. I think it will take awhile to realize they are out of that caregiver mood.
reply by anniel on July 10, 2011 8:30 PM ()
So sorry but I know that you are glad that he will suffer no more.
comment by elderjane on July 10, 2011 3:49 PM ()
I am also soooo glad the suffering has ended.
reply by anniel on July 10, 2011 8:27 PM ()
My heart is full of sorrow for you and your family. This has been so so tragic. As a (former) Army Ranger I will never wear one of my RANGER (printed shirts) without thinking of Chance. Bless his soul
comment by jondude on July 10, 2011 11:49 AM ()
Thank you Jon. Loosing Chance is so very very hard. I sure appreciate all my blog and facebook friends. You guys are so great. Luv ya!!!
reply by anniel on July 10, 2011 2:35 PM ()
That was a very nice tribute there Annie.We all love chance and follow him through his pain.He was a very strong young man and I know that he is at peace.You have our support heading there and of course our love.
As I sit typing this comment and just can help the slight tears in my eyes.
We loved him and surely you did a lot for him.
My love to his dad who worked with him all through this.
Take care.Fredo
comment by fredo on July 9, 2011 3:44 PM ()
Thank you fredo. I am so blessed to have friends such as you. Thanks for always being here for me and for Chance.
reply by anniel on July 9, 2011 3:52 PM ()
Accepting life on life's terms is the toughest thing to do sometimes, but that is the reality of existence..
comment by jjoohhnn on July 9, 2011 3:20 PM ()
Life doesn't always go the way we think it should go. I wish we had a better understanding of the big picture. Thanks for caring, John.
reply by anniel on July 9, 2011 3:23 PM ()
My love and care has been with you, dear Annie, throughout all of this. Thank you for introducing me to your inspiring Chance with your wonderful writing. His faith and courage and spirit have been an inspiration to me and will continue to be. My prayers and sympathy embrace you and all the family.
comment by marta on July 9, 2011 3:11 PM ()
Thank you Marta for your kindness and caring through this journey. Chance thanks you for the cookies as does his sisters and dad. I heard they were delicious. I'm soooo very sad today, but I'm happy that Chance isn't in pain anymore. Blessings to you, my dear friend.
reply by anniel on July 9, 2011 3:22 PM ()
comment by drmaus on July 9, 2011 3:06 PM ()
Oh, no! Annie, I am so sorry for you and your family! Chance was a wonderful kid who definitely fought hard to make the most of his life. I am sure the angels and those who went before him are welcoming him with open arms. Love, prayers, and support heading your way!
comment by lunarhunk on July 9, 2011 3:01 PM ()
Thank you AJ.
reply by anniel on July 9, 2011 3:10 PM ()

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