The End of the Road

Sir, we will all miss you very much and I will definitely miss reading your posts. I pray that these days spent with your family will be as happy as possible. Hospice people will not only help you but will be a blessing to your family. I know.
I ask that you to talk freely to your family as it will make it easier for them to express their feelings to you. People sometimes, in this situation, do not empty their heart and say the things that they feel and then regret it the rest of their lives. My wife and I talked but there are so many things that I wish that I had said.
I pray that God takes you in his arms and welcomes you to a much better place. I also pray for your wife and family and wish them well on the journey that they face. May God Bless all of you!
 
Loknload, I was torn about leaving a "like" on your post, because I didn't "like" what you had to say, but I sure do admire how you said it and the grace and courage it took at this point in your journey to remember us and write that.

Graydon (ancient one) left a pearl of wisdom above that jumped out at me: "I ask that you to talk freely to your family as it will make it easier for them to express their feelings to you. People sometimes, in this situation, do not empty their heart and say the things that they feel and then regret it the rest of their lives."
I've been there and done that several times, and sometimes cry myself to sleep thinking about it, because I didn't.

May God bless all of you, and give you peace.
 
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We are all right behind you on your 6. I have been to a lot of funerals in the last 12 months of lifelong friends. Your style of humor and attitude meant a lot to all the families. One final duty to show the family that death is natural and ok when it is time. I hope you enjoy every minute. Peace be with you and your loved ones.
 
God bless and god speed sir. It has been a pleasure reading and interacting with you over the years. I wish you a smooth and pleasant journey to your next adventure.
 
I am right behind you at 70+. This last year has been hard=about 2-3 months total in ICU. Going downhill but fighting it!

A Master Freemason I met while an Entered Apprentice has given me inspiration. I asked him how he was doing when I met him and he answered "Good! I am dying." I asked him what he meant and he answered "I have Stage IV liver cancer== I just returned from a world voyage with my wife. Her, my kids, and I have made peace with it and with my Maker. I believe I have done more good than bad in my life."

Six months later, I attended my first Masonic funeral as a Master Mason myself. I have made peace with my Maker and have discussed bequests with my wife and daughter. I'd like more time, of course.

"VIRTUS JUNXIT MORS NON SEPARABIT"

"Those joined in virtue shall not be separated by Death"

Vaya con Dios!"
 
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