Well, I got the phone call My wife and I were dreading. I have been battling cancer for the past 3 years and have come to the end of the battle. I have been through numerous rounds of treatment and drugs to no avail. It has finally come to the terminal stage. I have gone from a 6’-5" 230 pound man to a 118pound man. I’d hope to make it through. What scares me more than anything is leaving my wife alone. I know my son and daughter will be there but leaving her scares me to death.
The doctor stated it would take 1 to 2 months…wow…how do you prepare for this. I’ve stayed strong the entire time so my wife would not stress herself to much. Gentlemen, I want to thank you for bringing happiness into my life. It has been immense pleasure talking with all of you. I am going to do my best to make my last days great ones. I am thankful for the life I’ve had and have been blessed with wondeful family and friends.
I guess I would asked just one thing of you…live life everyday. Make sure you never fail to tell your family and friends you love them. Be the best person you can be every day. I will try to communicate with you until the end. Again, thank you for making me feel so welcomed and it’s been an honor
I am so sorry, I don’t know what to say, I had now idea. Since you joined you have been so active and I have considered you a friend. I can’t imagine what you’re going through. Do you need anything? Is there anything I can do to help?
First, thank you for calling me your friend. It has been a pleasure meeting you and the conversations we’ve had. I have not told anyone except family, friends and work, Kinda hard to hide massive weight and hair loss. Plus never been one to complain or talk about things. Steve, I really hope the medication you are taking right now works. I soooooo wanted to make it through this. Thank you for offering your help…right now my wife and I kinda perpared for this and have everything ready. Thank you. I really wish the best for you and your family.
Jeff, I am so sorry to hear this news. I will keep you in my prayers. May God grant you comfort and peace in your remaining days, and may you be surrounded with love, family and friends.
I never knew you, but it takes a brave man to admit that he’s nearing the end of his journey. I hope you have a peacful and painless passing to the other side, and wish the best for your family.
If there’s a bright side to any of this, it may be that you got the opportunity to prepare your family and to make all amends and say goodbye, to repair burnt bridges and to go on with as many stray ends wrapped up as you can. Not many will get to do that; I just recently lost a dear friend who simply said he “didn’t feel well” and was goin to lay down and that was it. Never saw it coming. Just…gone…
I’m not sure if we ever met or talked but we can as of now! I’m going to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that whatever time you have that you can just enjoy it with your family and friend. May God keep you close to side and comfort you.
This was news I didn’t want to hear either, I’ve truly enjoyed our infrequent chats. There are very few words that mean much at times like this, just know that I send my heartfelt positive thoughts to you and your family.
You’re a brave man to face this as you are, with strength, dignity and acceptance. Please accept my sincere condolences, I hope for everything to be the best possible for you at this time.
I promise you I’ll honor your request, I just interrupted my wife’s reading time to tell her how much she means to me. I’ll hold my family and friends close, loving each day with them that I have remaining.
One day at a time, Jeff, treasure each one.
My best thoughts and wishes, I thank you for your kindness and friendship.
I really don’t have the words to properly express my thoughts and feelings on your announcement here tonite. From the bottom of my heart I truly hope that you may still yet prove the Doc mistaken. Yet I profoundly admire your courage and dignity regarding the way that you are facing this situation. You are a good man Jeff.
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Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words. I sat out on the back porch this moring and was watching the sunrise and completely broke down. Guys I am so not ready for this and scared. I’m keeping a front because of my wife but I am so not ready. My kids are on the way…so that will help me focus on something and keep my wife busy LOL. I am going to do as much as possible before then…I am for sure going to finish the A10 Thunderbolt on my bench. Again, thank you everyone for your kindness and prayers.
I was saddened to read your post, but admire the stoic dignity you have appeared to have maintained throughout your struggle. Now may the great spirit guide you.