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    No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away.

    A Terry Pratchett quote That I hope holds true for me

    There may be some that wonder what happened so

    First diagnosed cancer Oct 19 Prepped in Nov, Treated in December.
    By mid 2020 I knew that it had started to spread so a new treatment started not to stop it but to slow it down.
    By end of year it was clearly not working
    So my friends, it is soon to be goodbye.
    I have been told that my life expectancy is short
    My consultant has suggested that typically with people in my situation 25% will live for less than 4 months, 50% will live for 4 to 8 months and 25% may live a bit longer.
    Clearly then I need to make preparations and one of those is saying my goodbyes
    I met a whole bunch of good guys on this forum I am pleased to say, so a truly happy experience
    If you think of me then hug your Partner, your kids and/or grandkids just a little more and keep a smile for me.
    It comes to us all ......just a bit sooner than I hoped for me

    I remain a forum friend
    Mike
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    Re: No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away.

    Praying for you Mike.

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    Re: No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away.

    I'm really sorry to hear that OC. We've always enjoyed your input on the SUSA boards and we'll hope and pray it will continue for a long time. Keep strong and our thoughts are with you.
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    Re: No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away.

    Dear Mike, I’m really sorry too to hear about your condition. I’ll drop you a direct mobile message now.

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    Re: No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away.

    I am terribly sorry. Wish there was something we could do.

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    Re: No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away.

    Your ripples are strong here at the forum.
    With your attitude, I imagine you are in the last 25% and beyond.
    Life is fragile. We all need to be reminded of that from time to time.
    Called my dad tonight.

    I'll be thinking of you.

    Ron

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    Re: No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away.

    thanks for being apart of the community. i lost my dad recently, relatively young from ALS. he told me "people always say to look forward, but i cant help to look back on a wonderful life with wonderful people"

    he was never a therapy type of person but he started seeing one that specializes in the terminal, i think it really helped him but more importantly it helped me.

    quality > quantity

    i wish you the best

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    Re: No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away.

    Wishing you the best. Your strength is inspiring.

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    Re: No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away.

    Keep fighting the good fight Mike. I will say a prayer that all your remaining days will be filled with peace and with the people who love you and you love the most. How we are remembered is the legacy we will all eventually leave.



    You'll never know what you're living for until you know what you're willing to die for.

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