Life, death and other musings

outbackaussie

I have been absent from here for afew days. On Thursday my hubby got a phonecall from his dearest and best friend's partner that the tumour in his brain had agressively spread and it was looking like time is just about up. We have known that this was coming for about 2 years since he was diagnosed with the cancer but even now it is a shock and very numbing to know you will lose a dear friend soon. Hubby left on Friday to be with him. A 7 hour drive. I think he would have walked over hot coals to support his friend at such an emotional time. Naturally all the family are beside themselves with the bad news of the activity of the cancer. It was originally hoped that he would be able to spend xmas with his 4 year old son. It doesn't look likely now. Our friend is only 32. So young, so strong, so loved. Please spare a kind thought for my hubby as he helps his school yard mate deal with what is the last days of his life, the last times he will hold his sweet boy and look into his partner's eyes. Each minute will be cherished and committed to memory to be recalled, painfully at first, but as time passes, with fondness and love. Please go hold close someone you love, our time together is already brief enough. **tears**

vanilia

so sad :( my heart goes out to you all

ugg

how awful for all of you.....(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( outbackaussie ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Undecided

I understand what your husband is feeling right now. My son lost his best friend two years ago with the same cancer. It was horrible to see him die like that. I hate to see things like this happen to people when we are so helpless to change it. This is the only time I have seen religion help someone. He started to go to church and got "saved" and it seemed to offer him some comfort during his last days here.

Ken P.

Blueblades

I lost my sister to cancer. She was 26 yrs young.She left behind six children and their father. She married young bore him six children then died of cancer. There is a ache within me from reading your story.I'm so sorry and I do feel your pain.My sister died 30 yrs ago,the memory and pain recur from time to time.Blueblades

bluemoon

I also have seen this type of cancer take the life of a wonderful person. Family and loved ones are important at a time like these.

My prayers go out to you.

Vivamus

I have no words, reading this reminded me of my friend who died at age 21 of cancer. We all have to face death of loved ones at some point, but when it is the death of those young friends we have, its a tragedy beyond words. My thoughts are with you.

((((((Hugs))))))

Sentinel

Tifany,

Right now I am thinking a prayerful thought that all involved with this painful situation will have the strength to do the things that must be done.

My own son is only 33. This young man is 32. Cancer is a horrible thing, and it strikes the young and the old, and it shows no mercy. How can any of us be prepared to deal with such an enemy?

You will need to be strong for your husband, who will be dealing with death first-hand. Losing a dear friend is just as heartbreaking as losing a family member. He will need you when he returns.

((((hugs)))) to you both and to the young man and his young family.

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