February 17, 2005
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There's too much fucking cancer around lately.
Two weeks ago, I spoke at Phil Starky's funeral (you can read the story). He became like family to all of us at the motorcycle shop. I saw him 2 days before he died, it was really sad. He couldn't talk, and his lungs were filling up with fluid. The only way I knew that he knew I was there was he lifted his eyebrows.
This week, it's happening to my autistic brother in law, Joe. I've spoken about him before, and we found out he had cancer in November. Today, he's in the same place Phil was right before he died. The family was all together and we took communion ... sort of a "Last Rites," if you will. The hospice worker says he won't make it past the weekend. What a slow, cruel disease cancer is.
There's way too much death in my life right now.
DG
Comments (4)
Dan, I feel for you. I went through this 5 years ago with my Mother-In-Law dying, a move to a new city with no job, and a family to support. No doubt about it. It sucks. I can only say this to you, and I alluded to this in my comment on the previous blog, find strength in humor. Sounds strange, doesn't it? But hands down you are the funniest person I know. And I know and have known some very funny people, some of whom have careers in comedy. You are blessed with the ability to make people laugh and on top of it make them feel good about themselves. This is your strength. I know that family and friends around you, especially those who are afflicted will appreiciate your being there for them. I also think that you are wise enough and sensitive enough to know the right time to lighten the mood when things seem to be at their worst. It's a gift. Thoughts and prayers going to you and your family.
I have lost much of my family to cancer, i likely won't escape its grasp either.
Cancer strikes everyone and so suddenly .
Michel
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