I’ve lost two friends to cancer in a very short time recently.
It’s made me very sad to think I won’t hear their voices, or sit across the room from them and discuss “stuff” because they both were smart, energized men who had lived full, interesting lives and talking to them was always a challenge.
They were both in their 80’s so you might say, they had full lives. It’s true, they lived large. I still think they left this world too soon, because they still had so much to give.
They both had loving families who are missing them with wounded hearts that ache in their absence.
These families were awesome care givers. They did everything and anything in their power to give these men the love and comfort they deserved in the last few months of life.
Each time I would visit my friends, I would see the cancer in their eyes. I could see the toll it was taking on their bodies too.
But neither man allowed it to invade their sharp minds. Those are the memories I will carry with me. The last conversations, the final smiles and hugs we shared together.
They made my life fuller.
Friends.
May 14, 2015 @ 7:09 am
Sorry for your loss Laurie. I know I have not posted for a very long time, but I do read the blog. I have been very busy converting my home into a mother/daughter and my younger son moved in with me. It’s a comfort knowing I’m not alone in a big house. I would like to say hello to my old friends. I see that they continue to post and just want to wish everyone well……as always……Lifting
May 14, 2015 @ 1:58 pm
HELLO SASHA!!!
What a surprise to “see” you here, but I’m so happy you came for a visit.
WE miss you…Hope the conversion is smooth and easy and life is being kind to you and your family.
Please drop in from time to time…we always feel your “lifting”
L.
May 14, 2015 @ 9:13 pm
So good to see your post Sasha!
May 15, 2015 @ 12:33 am
Sasha… I always think about you… I feel you lifting always and keep you in my heart! So happy to hear from you!
May 12, 2015 @ 8:24 pm
I’m so sorry for the loss of your friends Laurie. You are an incredibly strong woman and you so willingly share that strength..thank you from the bottom of my heart.
May 12, 2015 @ 8:10 pm
Losing one friend is hard, but two in a short period of time is a lot to endure. The high price of friendship is saying a final farewell. Laurie, I know you were a good friend to them because you have been such a great friend to all of us here in “Our Cancer Land.”
May 12, 2015 @ 12:35 am
I am so sorry for your loss Laurie..it’s an ache that never goes away and all we have left are memories. It’s the glue that keeps us together. Love you Laurie!