Nope. It ain't fair.

Love you, brother Jon! 

AussieBrian wrote on Aug 7^th, 2014 at 3:52am:

If it is...it is by accident.

Jon & all who posted above . . . all of whom have been here and known me.

  I haven't been on the board for some time . . . largely due to grief.   I think my last post was a slam at GEEMAN 101 for insinuating that this place wasn't for real . . .and I lost my cool.

  Prior to that, within a month, we had a mom with a 16 yr old son, evidently with CH and NOT properly treated.  As usual, this family furnished all the info/support we could and I had several PMs back and forth with her . . .  then no reply . . .I could only assume the worst (I neglected to advise to lock up any firearms in the house), and then the post of "Suicide" (the one and only post) to which several of us replied but, as far as I know there was no response. 

  I too am a cancer survivor (ten years now), had my numbers checked yesterday and still good, though I've been plagued with low stamina  since the chemo following surgery. 

  Recently saw a stage show featuring a wonderful actress/singer and her husband (actor, writer,  producer) . . .  Carol Ponder and her husband Robert Kieffer who performed a show "Ponder Anew" about the memoir (of the same title) of Carol's dad and his experience in WWII flying P-47s in Europe, sponsored by military organisations and followed by comments/observations from audience members of any wars . . . meant to be cathartic for all.   Robert has also been fighting cancer for many years and unfortunately has come back . . . this time for the last time . . . no more treatment options .  .  . but they will perform til no longer possible.  I was fortunate to work with Carol on stage in the late 80's.

  The last two years have seen the passing of my father-in-law from cancer.  He lived with us the last two years and we went the hospice route, brain cancer, fortunately passed painlessly in his sleep.  Our greatest fear was that his end would be similar to a 24/7 CH.  Nine years in the Navy WWII in LST at Okinawa and several other landings, then 23 years Air Force Intelligence, two tours Vietnam and postings all over the world.  Wonderful man in all respects.   Five months before his death at 86, was walking five miles a day and doing pull-ups on our maple trees.

  Your post caught my eye because I am sitting here looking at my sweet 150-160lb solid white irish wolfhound we've had for 14 yrs (vet guessed his age at two-three when we got him (shelter dog) who I'm going to have to put down tomorrow (hips gone,  needs help to get up).  My best friend is going to pull the trigger . .. . I don't think my heart could take it.

  Grief is part of life and "Life is not fair".

  Apologies for the sad tale.   I promise to try and get back to the board and help where I can.  I still spread the word about CH at every opportunity and have sent via pharmacists at two different druggists CH sufferers this way . . . hope they made it.

  Have missed you all,

    Be Safe,   PFDANs

       Richard

Richard!...so good to hear from you again...been missing you brother. I've lost my cool myself...more times than I care to remember...unless they kick us out out I'm guessing we get forgiven.....

My condolences for the loss of your Father in Law...I just met a 94 yr old  WWII vet myself (not many left) on my Meals on Wheels route...neat guy. And of course your sweet hound...have known many an animal myself that took a chunk of my heart when they left...it's a steep price...but worth it many times over....

Best

Jon

Callico wrote on Aug 9^th, 2014 at 4:10am:


Jer'...as usual you read me like a book (a comic book) .

I post these obits about the people I loved or who have affected my life so significantly not to make you all sad but to reaffirm the worthiness of their lives. Sometimes I'm a little heavy handed.

I much prefer a celebration of life to a funeral...ones an end...the other is just a beginning.

"Those that are remembered are never truly gone"

Best

Jon