I need to vent some. My Brother-In-Law Is a year from retiring from his job. This guy is a good man, dad, husband, grandfather and so on. He's a good B.I.L. too. Last year, he and his wife bought them self a new 5th wheel and a new dodge 2500 diesel to pull their 5th wheel, when they retire and travel. A few weeks ago, he started having some discomfort. So, he went to the Doctors... Test after test he went through. He's in the Hospital now, He comes home tomorrow with only a few days to no more than two weeks to live. I hope you all have a blessed 4th of July. Count your blessing my friends, hold your family close.
How very sad to hear. It is things like this that convinces me that god, is not only indifferent, but often-times cruel. I wish I could figure him out...
Sorry to hear of your BIL's condition and diagnosis. it's funny how some of the best ones are taken early. I often wonder if God has said, "ok, you have proven yourself in life to me, it's time to come to the father."
Condolences....... Sorry to hear of it. Lost one of my old buddies a few years back to a major heart attack. Known him since about the 10th grade. Was a highly skilled mold maker and debt free, more than financially secure, and ready to retire any time he felt like it. Was stricken at his employers front door going into work one morning. Sometimes life just isn't fair.
One of the best people Ive ever known in my life was my SIL who was diagnosed with colon cancer a year after having her first and only child at the age of 35. 10 years of trying and two miscarriages. She battled for another 18 months. My Nephew was staying with us the night she passed away at a cancer treatment facility.
Sorry for you, Him and the whole family. Some parts of life truly do suck. It may be tough but let him know how you feel about him, etc. All you can do really is be supportive.
Same thing happened to my uncle. Had the world by the tail as the owner and operator of a Chrysler dealership his father started. Worked his whole life as an honest and honorable businessman only to die within one month of retiring.
There are no words that can truly describe grief. All I can say is that from your own words we know that he is a good man, that is loved, and will be missed.
We can say we are blessed to know men like this, and be counted among them.
He got to come home today. His name is Doug. I talked to one of his son's today, he's taking this pretty bad. I think we all would be in the same boat. All tore-up. His son told me, they sent his dad home with loads of pain meds. His son doesn't think his dad will last three days. He told me, his dad is starting to bleed from his nose and spitting up blood. My wife and I are planning to visit with him tomorrow. I'm praying for him. Praying he has grace with this. He knows Heaven is his home. He didn't think it would be this soon.
He got to come home today. His name is Doug. I talked to one of his son's today, he's taking this pretty bad. I think we all would be in the same boat. All tore-up. His son told me, they sent his dad home with loads of pain meds. His son doesn't think his dad will last three days. He told me, his dad is starting to bleed from his nose and spitting up blood. My wife and I are planning to visit with him tomorrow. I'm praying for him. Praying he has grace with this. He knows Heaven is his home. He didn't think it would be this soon.
Again, wishing you all a nice 4th.
Thanks for the support.
Read this with deep sadness for your bil Doug and his family. So very sorry. We'll lift him and all of his family in prayer.
Its not only people with cancer that have that 1 wish HD, believe me. Really sorry to hear about your bil Doug, I can't imagine how his children and wife must be feeling, it's terrribly sad to think about.
My condolences, sir. My father was told 2 years ago, to get his affairs in order, you would be lucky to see 6 months. He's still kicking. My best friend's dad, was told he'd be dead in less than a year. He made 9 more years in his own house. Perhaps his time is done, perhaps not. Knee-mail outbound.
Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there; I did not die.
Wife & I were waiting in the hallway by the elevator to see my Endocrinologist/Oncologist. Up walks a gorgeous young girl with her mother. She was calling her Dad.
Dad? Hello Baby, how did it go? Dad, (sobbing) they told me I have 9 months at best. Oh Honey, what can I say? Dad, I’m only 19 years old.
My admission to the Survivors Club during my office visit was woefully insignificant. I will never forget that girl.
Sometimes you are the bug and sometimes you are the windshield. I just want to wear out my prairie dog rifles. My wife passed away in 2011. I am sorry for your loss. Cancer sucks!
I am very sorry indeed for you and your family. If there is a silver lining in this tragedy is for everyone who has read this thread is you need to take interest in your own health. I do a lot of hiring for the company I work for and a job prerequisite is we pay for a full physical. I am and continue to be amazed at the ignorance out there. I'm talking grown adults (clearly not Mensa material) with families, that have NO CLUE as to what A1C, cholesterol, TypeII Diabetes etc, not to mention PSH, breast cancer markers, colonoscopies etc.
In the case of your BIL, even though some cancers can be extremely aggressive and kill you fast, I can almost guarantee you he had indications and warnings months if not years before it finally killed him. I've been fortunate, not only do I have good genes, but as a Navy Flier, yearly flight physicals were a requirement, and I continued to get them long after I retired. A lot of this stuff is curable gents, GO TO THE DOCTOR REGULARLY, especially so, if your family has a history.
Thanks Jorge My wife and I have talked about this subject. Did he know and didn't say anything? We agree people should get regular check-ups. So, lets use this thread as a PSA Get your check-up and try to stay healthy.
