Yesterday, I went to our neighbor's funeral. He struggled with lung cancer for 5 years...after he found out he had the disease, he took every possible measure to prolong his life...he has a wife and daughter who is a now a jr. in college. When he first got the disease, he was determined to see her out of high school and saw her till her jr. year of college and actually waited to die until after her finals, even though he was in great pain. Living that long with the disease is amazing.
At the funeral last night, I really was humbled by the fact that even though he had a horrible disease, he really fought to live and took every measure to prolong his life. I want to look obesity in the eye and treat it the same way. It was a great and humbling lesson. Life is precious...fight for it...Don't let obesity get in the way of living and thriving. Health is such a gift!!!
I'm so sorry for your loss, what a strong man.
ReplyDeleteSorry for yor neighbors loss. A very strong man indeed!
ReplyDeleteRachel, you have an amazing outlook on life and I'm glad that you could take this sad story and see a silver lining-- that's the kind of attitude that makes you a success no matter what.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for you loss, life is so precious. It makes me sad when I think of all the time I've spent dishonoring such a precious gift!
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you and his family. I think it speaks volumes that he was able to fight for so long and others were able to learn from him.
ReplyDeleteYou and your friend are in my prayers.. I am sorry for your loss. A true reminder of how precious life is..
ReplyDeleteAMEN SISTER!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery sad news--and the life-affirming message you gave us in response to it is very valuable indeed. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWell said!
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