Comments on: from the heart- part 3

By: Addic

Addic — Wed, 26 May 2004 09:27:09 +0000

Jeez! Don’t tell my brother that. He’s just a few years shy of the age my father died at. I think it weighs on his mind so much he’s almost bent double.

Take each day as it comes and live it like it’s your last I say to him.

By: jk

jk — Wed, 26 May 2004 08:23:44 +0000

Thanks for the kind words. It’s been a good experience for me so far in writing it. A lot of what went on throughout that period I can’t remember and this process is helping that. I’m finding that writing it is quick- it’s just pouring out but on other levels it’s difficult to relive and that’s the reason it’s appearing as it is. I’m posting them as soon as they’re finished but I just have to pause after each one and reflect a little. I know what you mean about losing someone in a situation like this. Three years ago one of my best friends was eating lunch with his 10 year old son and dropped dead at the kitchen table. Same condition I had but no warnings. He was two years older than me.

By: Addic

Addic — Wed, 26 May 2004 08:13:00 +0000

Dude! You’ve gotta write this quicker.

It leaves a lump in my throat everytime I read it, As I lost my father to a massive heart attack about 16 years ago.

I wasn’t able to make it to the hospital or see him before he went, so my only experiences are from ER and the like. Not very personal.

Your blog is soooooooo personal. I read each bit and am riveted.

By: jk

jk — Tue, 25 May 2004 19:02:36 +0000

Hey it’s my buddy bk! Thanks and glad you’re getting something out of it. I originally set out to describe this experience so others who have to go through it might have some idea what to expect. Once I started I quickly realized it just felt good to get it all out. So if it accomplishes both then even better. :-)

By: bkbroil

bkbroil — Tue, 25 May 2004 18:31:27 +0000

This is a great story! You have no idea how much your personal story has helped me put things into perspective…..at least for a little while…unfortunately, I tend to forget the best things in life are family and health…I need these little reminders to keep me on track.

Thanks for sharing this!