This is not fun news. A friend of mine (now passed) was diagnosed with brain stem cancer during my second year of college, and I think what hurt the most was knowing the inevitability of his fate. It wasn't so much that it reminded us of mortality, but the fact that his end was essentially clearly defined, unchangeable, and all we could do was stand by and watch him slowly fade.
Lord, that was a miserable day.
You may choke up reading what I just wrote you. It's okay. Let it. I am not trying to make it hurt worse, but it probably will because it's so fresh. I just want you to know that I understand what you're feeling now. Maybe not exactly, emotion for emotion, but I've watched a friend face the same ordeal. And I have one piece of advice to make it bearable.
No matter what happens, or when, remember him. When you think of his death, remember his life. This will be only the period on the final page. All the stuff in between is what counts. Love him while he's still here, and honor him when he is no longer.
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Spiritus Memorae (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/27/12 | Reply
This is not fun news. A friend of mine (now passed) was diagnosed with brain stem cancer during my second year of college, and I think what hurt the most was knowing the inevitability of his fate. It wasn't so much that it reminded us of mortality, but the fact that his end was essentially clearly defined, unchangeable, and all we could do was stand by and watch him slowly fade.
Lord, that was a miserable day.
You may choke up reading what I just wrote you. It's okay. Let it. I am not trying to make it hurt worse, but it probably will because it's so fresh. I just want you to know that I understand what you're feeling now. Maybe not exactly, emotion for emotion, but I've watched a friend face the same ordeal. And I have one piece of advice to make it bearable.
No matter what happens, or when, remember him. When you think of his death, remember his life. This will be only the period on the final page. All the stuff in between is what counts. Love him while he's still here, and honor him when he is no longer.