Tonya
11-16-2003, 10:41 AM
For those who didn't read the previous thread, my friend is dying of cancer. He was given two weeks to live, this Monday is two weeks. Lee requested to have everyone come over for a party last night. Here's the thread: http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37365
I finished my telephone wire bouquet. I didn't like how it looked a whole lot, so I wound up taking a dozen wire flowers to a florist. I had her incorporate them into a beautiful live flower bouquet. Instead of a card, I used one of our tags that we always use to tag our cables. I was so upset on the way to Lee's that I forgot my camera. I am sure someone else took pictures, so I'll post them once I get them.
Anyways, the party was much better then I expected. There were hundreds of people there. Considering the situation, Lee was doing great. He was laughing and joking with everyone. His son was pushing him around in a wheelchair and Lee was mingling with everyone. He has this really high pitched girl voice right now because of the cancer. When he was giving a speech, he said "Excuse my manly voice." He still had his humor. He thanked us all for being a part of his life and whatnot. The whole party was so cheery. Not a single tear was shed.
I only stayed about 2 hours. I didn't want to see Lee once he got worn down. It was hard enough seeing him sick as it was. When I hugged him goodbye, it was really hard. You usually don't know when you are seeing someone for the last time. This time I did. Words can't explain what it feels like to hug someone goodbye and know that you will never see them again.
I couldn't think of a better way to go out though. A huge happy party with all your loved ones. That just goes to show what a friendly, positive guy he is. -Thinking of his friends at a time like this.
I finished my telephone wire bouquet. I didn't like how it looked a whole lot, so I wound up taking a dozen wire flowers to a florist. I had her incorporate them into a beautiful live flower bouquet. Instead of a card, I used one of our tags that we always use to tag our cables. I was so upset on the way to Lee's that I forgot my camera. I am sure someone else took pictures, so I'll post them once I get them.
Anyways, the party was much better then I expected. There were hundreds of people there. Considering the situation, Lee was doing great. He was laughing and joking with everyone. His son was pushing him around in a wheelchair and Lee was mingling with everyone. He has this really high pitched girl voice right now because of the cancer. When he was giving a speech, he said "Excuse my manly voice." He still had his humor. He thanked us all for being a part of his life and whatnot. The whole party was so cheery. Not a single tear was shed.
I only stayed about 2 hours. I didn't want to see Lee once he got worn down. It was hard enough seeing him sick as it was. When I hugged him goodbye, it was really hard. You usually don't know when you are seeing someone for the last time. This time I did. Words can't explain what it feels like to hug someone goodbye and know that you will never see them again.
I couldn't think of a better way to go out though. A huge happy party with all your loved ones. That just goes to show what a friendly, positive guy he is. -Thinking of his friends at a time like this.