You think your life is bad??

[manuboy]

We come and we go, and we mourn the passing of people we care about. But i don't know if life can be said to be unfair - it never owed us a good goddamn in the first place. As lame as it sounds, what happens happens.

But that doesn't stop me feeling really sad for that kid - she sounds like she took what she had coming with bravery and some grace - two things you might not find in a child that didn't have to fight so hard (or in a lot of people in general)

Hope she enjoyed the time she had. (And if you believe like the Hari she'll get a better look in the next time round)

[FROSTY:Me]

Grahemee--Feel for ya dude. I have baby Bikie and his lil bro--a 2.5 year old.
I looked at em and thought --gee guys ya don't know how lucky you are

[stify]

life is a precious thing....celebrate all the good moments,remember the not so good ones, peace to all

[Sketchy_Racer]

Yes life is very very precious.

I have lost a very close mate to a car crash.... I will never forget him.

but in saying that, its life. There is nothing you can do to change the past, so there is no need to be stunted for years to come about the thought of a close friend.

But as humans with feelings, I believe that it is important for EVERYONE to let a little emotion out then and here, and not hold it in for years to it comes to a mental case.

Sorry to the girls family and friends. I hope she has gone to a better place

[Madness]

My partner bagan a course of Chemo last week. Watching the crippling effects of the treatment run their course is right up there with the hardest things I've ever had to do. There is nothing I can do to make it better, nothing to take away the pain.

Before the diagnosis a few weeks ago I thought we were doing okay, usual shit like being unhappy at work, not enough money, blah blah blah. Right now though nothing else matters. I would give up my bike, even my arms and legs if I thought it would make a difference.

Make the most of today, you don't know what's around the corner.

[Sniper]

Make the most of today, you don't know what's around the corner.

Im sorry to hear dude, well said

[ManDownUnder]

My partner bagan a course of Chemo last week. Watching the crippling effects of the treatment run their course is right up there with the hardest things I've ever had to do. There is nothing I can do to make it better, nothing to take away the pain.

Before the diagnosis a few weeks ago I thought we were doing okay, usual shit like being unhappy at work, not enough money, blah blah blah. Right now though nothing else matters. I would give up my bike, even my arms and legs if I thought it would make a difference.

Make the most of today, you don't know what's around the corner.

Hey - it's times like this you need to put pride aside and just accept help, from any quarter.

It's on offer - whatever I/we can do. Just say the word.

[MisterD]

Shit, that really is sad, but before we all get too maudlin just think on....only a couple of generations ago childhood disease was a much bigger killer than it is now, my own Grandmother lost two siblings (one to Cancer) before the age of 5.

Doesn't make it any easier for to take when you know the little life concerned, I know but...

[marty]

mate of mine was jumping out of my aeroplane at raglan on monday. he felt a bit tired so knocked it on the head early, went for a surf, then had a few beers instead.

he's in full renal failure today. starts chemo tonight. been given 6 months.

[Hitcher]

I hope some of the particularly fragile and flakey members of our flock, who go into meltdown mode when their fragile egos are dented, make time to take a reality check in here.

[Edbear]

Most of us will have sad or tragic stories and I'll not add mine here, but I agree with Frosty's post. When you have been faced with tragedy or suffered life-threatening illnesses and situations, it gives you a different perspective on life and an appreciation for life, health and love.

These days I don't get too wound up overmuch and try to make the life of those around me, especially my family, just that little bit better and happier. Soothing stress where I can and expressing appreciation for what people do for me.

My father used to repeat the saying, "I cried 'cause I had no shoes. Then I saw a man who had no feet..." We don't have to look far to see someone worse off than we are, and it should make us thankful.

[Beemer]

I hope some of the particularly fragile and flakey members of our flock, who go into meltdown mode when their fragile egos are dented, make time to take a reality check in here.

Hear, hear. I think we have all been guilty of taking ourselves and our own petty little disagreements far too seriously at times. Life hasn't been that kind to me and my husband this year but we are lucky in that our problems have not been health-related, and for that I am truly grateful.

I met a soldier late last year whose cancer had returned after two failed bone marrow transplants. While in remission he had walked from Auckland to Burnham military camp, raising over $60,000 for child cancer on the way. He died a few weeks ago at the age of 32, leaving behind a wife and two children. I can't even imagine how I would feel if I lost my husband.

So perhaps all of us could step back and take the time to either send a prayer or good wishes to all those who are in need of it, or to remember good times with those who have passed on. And then count yourself lucky and stop moaning about things that aren't important. People are what matter, everything else is the icing on the cake.

[Paul in NZ]

My partner bagan a course of Chemo last week. Watching the crippling effects of the treatment run their course is right up there with the hardest things I've ever had to do. There is nothing I can do to make it better, nothing to take away the pain.
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Brave post friend and I can feel some of your pain. Sadly, there is little I can do but if you can think of anything, please ask and I will do my best.

Life seems to equal pain some days but stay the course and stay strong. If it's any solace at all I have never met anyone yet 'worth a damn' that has not overcome great adversity at some time in their life.

Oscar Wilde said, It often happens that the real tragedies of life occur in such an inartistic manner that they hurt us by their crude violence, their absolute incoherence, their absurd want of meaning, their entire lack of style.

Harsh words but true - nothing will make sense of it so just tough it out and call if you need a hand up..

Best Regards to you and yours

Paul N

[Grahameeboy]

I guess we often take life for granted and life does not work that way.

I know at times, we may not understand but these things happen for a reason, however, painful it is at the time.

Life is a gift enjoy the present..........IL4 is evidence of that and he is embracing what life has given him.............plus he tells me he can do 17kph in his wheelchair

My Daughter has a deteriorating muscle disorder, I will likely attend her funeral........but she has taught me so much and you know what I have gone beyond caring because she is happy and that is what is important because if you live in misery you will miss the whole point of life...............Love, Intimacy, Fun, Enjoyment

[ynot slow]

sorry is not the word to use,neither is pity,just one word when you hear person/s close to you have cancer and sorry that word is fuck.when i went to have radiation my mum told me of her dad at palmy when i was 3yr old,he was waiting for treatment and a girl about my age or so came in,he chatted to her and they immediately clicked,after about 15minutes he said to her mum"i'll (my daughter and i)look after your girl while you have your treatment",she replied "it's not me sir it's my girl".mum said right then that he wouldn't make it,he was shattered,mind you he was pretty bad.i'm lucky touch wood i've got another 18 months to go before they class me as clear,seems strange that i was in hospital last world cup and next one soon to start,seems like yesterday.mind you i was less than a couple of months away from terminal,great surgeons,oncology docs and nurses in the central districts,gotta keep positive though,tough but true.