mailin 0 #1 September 28, 2004 I'm a bit sad tonight. A good friend of mine died over the weekend... but I've never met him. Mike was 23, with leukemia and bone cancer for the last 5 years. I've been his 'chemo angel' for the last 2. I'd send him cards and cute momentos every few weeks. We'd exchange emails. We were friends. I hadn't heard anything from him for about a month, only today I got an email from his mom saying he'd passed. He never went to college (wanted to play football at ND), never had a steady girlfriend, never had his own car. But he had many friends and a wonderful support system in his family. I'm so sad tonight. I can't believe this. I guess through all of our correspondance I never really thought much about his cancer. We never really talked about it. I'd occasionally email his mom to see what things Mike would like, and she always told me how he looked forward to my emails and gifts. Hell, it was the least I could do. Poor kid Mike... I won't think twice about doing it again though. Got some spare love and kindness to share? http://www.chemoangels.com/ JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #2 September 28, 2004 I'm sorry for your loss. That is so sad. But just think of all the wonderful positive energy you were able to bring to him. I'm sure you meant the world to him and his family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #3 September 28, 2004 oh ya, thats a given. I'd do it again in a second - made me feel really special to know that I did something nice for someone - even if it was sending a stupid e-card. chemoangels is a great organization for anyone that would be willing to give it a try. JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #4 September 28, 2004 Can't join right now....they reached a quota for the month from a magazine article. As soon as they open up again, I am as good as there. Thanks for the link. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #5 September 28, 2004 We're in the same boat then - I've been with them for 2 years and I'm put on hold too JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shananay 0 #6 September 28, 2004 Oh my God that is so sad, but so beautiful that you had that opportunity. Wow, not sure what to say other than I am so sorry that he has passed away but I guess now he is no longer in pain and is smiling down on you. What a wonderful person you are. Thank you for sharing that. I truly hope that your sadness is soon replaced with happiness and love. A love that is found only in knowing someone as special as this boy. Do it Again! P.M.S. #22 LaLa Gang #4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beachbum 0 #7 September 28, 2004 That looks like a great thing to get involved with. I know how you feel in a way ... I lost 2 friends to cancer in June of this year ... one lung cancer, another a brain tumor. Judging by my experiences with both of them, not talking about the cancer is a way they help keep from thinking about it themselves. I never brought that subject up, but both would let me know what they felt I ought to know when they decided they were ready to talk about it. I sure had no problems with that, other than feeling a bit in the dark at times .. but I felt that it was up to me to help them deal with things however worked best for them ... not for me. I have to commend you, and anyone else for getting involved with that group ... Do you know if they'll notify you when things open back up? If so, please PM me and let me know ... thanks!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifall 0 #8 September 28, 2004 Wow, I'm sure you meant soooo much to him. You're a beautiful person... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
