Another hole in my heart...

[Onomea]

Whether or not to see a friend who is facing the end of life when that person does not wish to be seen, is a very hard call to make. My best man at my wedding and a good friend was waiting on a organ transplant that never came. His health and physical appearance continued to fail and being a very proud man and knowing what was to come, made it clear he did not want to receive visitors. I honored that request but to this day, I have second thoughts and regrets.

Did I do the right thing? Would my visiting him anyway been more about me than him? I don't have the answer. I wish I did.

I think you did the right thing. A very proud man, he asked for no visitors. I understand his feeling. As his friend, you did well to respect his wishes.

 

[charlie sherrill]

George Burns, when he was approaching 100, was asked what the best thing was about being so old.

His reply: "No peer pressure."

John

George Burns was once asked what his doctor thought about his cigar smoking. His reply was "My doctor is dead." I used to love the George Burns and Gracie Allen Show.