Cancer. I'm sure you know about it. And probably, you've had a close encounter - be it a friend or relative that was stricken. It's vicious and frightening, and scares us deeply.
Cancer. It claimed my Aunt rapidly, and we watched her disappear before our eyes in only a few months. It took my friend's husband. It has taken friends. It's taken colleagues at work. It knows only to take, and its hunger is incessant.
And now, it is taking Phyllis. She has two beautiful daughters and is probably one of the nicest ladies I have ever known. A kind soul. So, now cancer is taking her. I can only pray, and reflect on the memories I have of her. I am grateful that I did get to know her, for kind souls are rare indeed, one of life's blessings.
Cancer. It has taken my joy, and the laughter from my lips. And left me only with tears.
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Posted by BOMBOVA on August 04, 2005 at 12:33 PM PDT #
I hope that Phyllis does not suffer towards the end, and that tears are few.
Cancer is nature's terrorist. Do not let it beat you, nor take your happiness.
My wife and I often watch the wildlife in our local park. It is only usually a matter of minutes before an animal does something innocent yet funny, and any sadness or grief is lost. For a while at least...
Posted by Beardy on August 04, 2005 at 01:29 PM PDT #
Chin up bro. Have hope. You have to have hope. Without it, we'd all be lost.
I know all is not lost though, my mother, my father-in-law, and my sister-in-law are all survivors.
I've lost a lot of loved ones too, but I'm forever thankful for the ones that have survived.
Thoughts and prayers go out to Phyllis (also my Mom's name).
Posted by ThinGuy on August 04, 2005 at 01:48 PM PDT #
Posted by keramida on August 05, 2005 at 04:08 AM PDT #
Posted by tony : frosty on August 05, 2005 at 09:07 AM PDT #