Stunned mullet

[Colapop]

It's easy to sail along through life and everything is just cruisy. No real major problems or hassles. Sure I only just had the days off in between and would've liked a longer break - hey there's always something to moan or whinge about.
Then I get the news that my mate has got Luekemia, and is starting chemo treatment this week. Fuck! I just spoke to him Christmas eve and he seemed fine. He's got two young kids and a real good woman. He's a hellova nice bloke and would give you the shirt off his back, a rare kinda bloke these days. I can't even imagine what the news would have been like for him and his family. I'm just sitting here like a stunned mullet expecting (praying?) for some sort of punchline that I know is not coming. I don't think there's a smilie for this one. Life is too short - live it now.
Sorry, had to say something......
Col

[skelstar]

No worries dude. Sucks eh...
Be strong and be there for him...its the best you can do.

[WRT]

Mate . . .

What can you say? I feel for ya, and will be hoping to hear some good news about this. I'm not one for prayer, but will be sending good thoughts/mojo/karma his way. I'll keep my fingers crossed for a report of improvements from the treatment.

[The_Dover]

i know how you feel mate, one of my bosses told us just before christmas that his leukemia has returned after a couple of years thinking he was clear. he has a son a similar age to me and reminds me a lot of my old man. i was shocked by how much it upset me. makes you appreciate what you've got and laugh off all the stupid sh.it. that's why i don't worry about money, bikes or other replaceable stuff. it's the people in your life that are important and when the prognosis isn't good you've really got to open your eyes to what matters.

wish him all the best and be there for him, it's hard to know what to do or say but be yourself and he'll appreciate it.

[MSTRS]

That's not good. Obviously don't know your mate, but he must be a good one for you to be so upset. We are all sending good thoughts/prayers his & your way

[trumpy]

i know how you feel mate, one of my bosses told us just before christmas that his leukemia has returned after a couple of years thinking he was clear. he has a son a similar age to me and reminds me a lot of my old man. i was shocked by how much it upset me. makes you appreciate what you've got and laugh off all the stupid sh.it. that's why i don't worry about money, bikes or other replaceable stuff. it's the people in your life that are important and when the prognosis isn't good you've really got to open your eyes to what matters.

wish him all the best and be there for him, it's hard to know what to do or say but be yourself and he'll appreciate it.

Well put Dover. My mother is dying of lung cancer and it has made my wife and I and our children re-assess what is really important in our lives. Suddenly that new I-Pod/dress/car etc don't have the same urgency or importance any more. The things that count have taken on a different perspective.
Colapop, like Dover says just be yourself and be there for him when things get tough.

[myvice]

My bosses daughter is the little girl on the cancer kids add, they very nearly lost her, but with the new technology they are using its now a battle more people are winning.
All the best for your mate.

[froggyfrenchman]

Thats really sad to hear cola. Sending good thoughts for you and your friends

[Colapop]

Thanks for your support, it's been a real help. I spoke to Pat yesterday and the chemo has been going as well as can be expected. Itold I wasn't going to say how sad I was to hear etc. but that I'd hold a beer for him. He's pretty tired but the chemo's going as well as can be expected. After that it's just waiting.
Col

[Patrick]

Good on ya Colapop, all the best to ya mate and may the treatments be a success!!!. As already said, don't change, be there for them and remind him of the beer you've got waiting, chilling, mmmmmmmm nice!

[Sniper]

All the best for and your friend cola

[Biff]

No need to be sorry for saying anything mate. That's what e-friends are for.

I lost a good friend to brain cancer last year. One day he noticed the right side of his face was 'drooping' a little , the doctors told him it was a mild stroke. Within a month he'd lost the use of all his limbs, couldn't talk, had neuro surgery, then faded away, leaving a wife and 4 kids (and a Ducati 998).

Be strong and be there for him mate. If only to listen.

[Beemer]

It's always the guys/women with great lives, good families and everything to live for who get struck down with such terrible illnesses - if it only happened to rapists and murderers, the world wouldn't grieve.

I hope your mate comes through this safely and goes on to lead a long and happy life.

I've been moaning about a legal (to do with my business) battle recently until I realised that even if the worst comes to the worst, I still have my health and all the people who matter most in my life - so I'm pretty lucky.

Cancer sucks - my father died of it five years ago.