Life can turn corners fast

[_Sheffjs_]

I only have one sibling, an older sister by five years. Just found out my 61 year old brother in law has cancer that was just found two weeks ago.  They tell Chris he is past the point, the C has taken over.  He still has an option of Chemo but doubt he will. Sherry and I always say, "let's do it now" and wind  therapy is one of those items.  He is a Believer and confident.    We are stunned by how fast this has come upon us!

[John Schmidt]

Sorry to hear that Jerry, I know from personal experience just how fast someone can leave us. The first daughter I lost to cancer was in '06. She wasn't feeling well, lot of pain and swelling at the base of her spine and into the butt cheek. Latter part of April, '06, she finally went to have it checked, quickly admitted to the hospital, gone eleven days later. Happened so fast it took a few weeks to really hit me. The second daughter I lost was just the opposite. Diagnosed with breast cancer prior to '06, following a totally clear mammogram three months earlier(tumor the size of a tennis ball). Had a double mastectomy and reconstruction surgery, went back to teaching where she had been for a number of years. Statistics show that if you're clear after five years, you generally have it beat. She was clear at five years. Three years later it came back in her bones, unimaginable pain throughout. I was holding her hand when she breathed her last, 8 1/2 years after the first diagnosis. Knowing it's coming years ahead doesn't make it any easier or less painful.

As you can well imagine, I don't handle such things under my own power, I'd fail miserably. All you can do is be thankful for the years you did have with those that are taken much too early. I still have two girls left(my #2 & #4) and it has worked to bring us even closer. It's good to hear that Chris' spiritual foundation is in the right place.

[Bronxboy]

Sorry 

[sixlow]

Sorry to hear this. 

[Pappy!]

Sorry to hear this as well..
I know the feeling about the "Lets do this now" drive.

Yesterday morning I woke up, looked outside and saw two Sherriff dept. vehicles parked outside my house. Was thinking "What the Hell has the grand daughter done this time...."
Looked to the left and saw an Ambulance and fire truck. Thought my next door neighbor had fallen again.
Found out that her son, Randy, died sometime between 3AM and 7AM. He was a good man. Lived his life and took care of his elderly Mom over there. He would watch our dogs when we were able to leave for a weekend or a week and asked for nothing in return. He was 58.
Events like this seem to make us develop a sense of urgency in our own lives. The older we get the more we seem to feel this.

[larue]

Man I'm so sorry

[Steel cowboy]

Sad to hear the bad news.

[OLDFRT]

Sorry to hear the sad news. The one truth of life is this: The longer you live, the more friends and relatives you are going to lose before you go.

My motto is this: Life is short. Eat your dessert first.

[Flask]

  So Sorry to hear this 

We have got only 1 shot at this Make the Best of It !!!!

[DD]

so sorry for your family.      

[flsix]

Sure sorry to hear about your BIL Jerry.
I also seem to be attending way to many funerals in the last few years.

[Flrider]

So sorry to hear. Moments like this makes everyone pause and reevaluate life. Hope your family is close so you guys can be there for each other.

[Thunderbolt]

Sorry about the bad news.  I don't have the right words for a situation like this.

[DDT (12)]

Really sad to hear this, Jerry... Good thoughts are coming your way.

DDT

[Grumpy]

So sorry to hear this, we never know how quick things can happen.   

[_Sheffjs_]

Yea, I talked to my father tonight and looks like this is moving extremely fast!   I was about 11 when he started dating my sister.  And no doubt, the older we get the more we will experience this. 

[OnaWingandaPrayer]

Not much can be added to the previous post . I will keep your family in my prayers .

[Tourus]

    Sorry to hear the bad news things do change very fast, sometimes for the good and in this case for the worst. My younger brother was 58 when he died suddenly of a heart attack, we were very close and had just spent Christmas together, he lived alone and had been laying on the floor for over a day before being found, I think of him everyday. Once again very sorry.

[Bert AKA,Valkaholic]

 Sorry To Hear The Bad News About Your Brother-In-Law Jerry !  Every Time I Hear Of Some One I Know Being Diagnosed With Cancer, I Can't Help But Remember This Song. I Will Keep Him And Your Family In My Prayers !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9TShlMkQnc

[WoodyFL]

Very sorry to hear this Jerry. Lost my wife of 34 years to Cancer almost 10 years ago. You never know when s**t is going to strike. Live for today is what I've been trying to do since then.

Bob

[Farside]

  Jerry I'm sorry to hear that about your B-I-L diagnosis. I hope he has made it right with his maker and enjoys his time left on this planet! There is a much better place, Amen 

[Jym777]

Sorry to hear that Jerry there's no guarantees in this life! We are all only one heart beat away from forever, hopefully with much prayer and Gods mercy he can be set free from this thing!

[Squirrel]

I know this is a late post Jerry, but I wanted to give my condolences as well.  Being a senior myself, I often wonder how much time I have left.  Just glad I don't know, as it would drive me crazy.  I have a 50 year high school reunion coming up in September.  I wonder how many people won't be there because they have pasted away.  When you have your health, you have everything.  Take care. 

[_Sheffjs_]

Thanks, when you see a healthy person go from normal to gaunt in 8 weeks it is quite eye opening.    He is ok and home at the present time and taking the poison.  Who knows. 
 

[Robert]

Sorry to hear about this no one is promised tomorrow as a few on this board know, so make decisions as if your last, enjoy what you have and make the best of life, there are so many good things to enjoy. Riding and sharing the wind one of the top enjoyments.