Author Topic: My Friend is Fading Fast (Read 4154 times)

Dee · « **on:** July 18, 2010, 03:46:39 AM »

A Sunday School class mate's wife had her son call me yesterday morning to his bedside. He is dying quickly from a recently discovered cancer, and was having a very bad day. His first words to me were, I want to go now, and I told him God would come when it was time. We cried a little, prayed a lot, and I had brought my guitar to play him a song I had written for church, and he had wanted to hear but, was too sick to come. We talked of our past, and our experiences in life, and he seem to get better in his mind. Roger is a Christian to the bone, and knows his Salvation is secure, but like me he has seen much, and even more.
Roger was a SOLDIER, and while in Vietnam his fire base was over ran. When the ammo ran out, they retreated to the ammo bunker, and the VC merrily thru grenades in the bunker and laughed at their screams. Only he, and four others survived. But Roger wasn't done yet. When he got home, he promptly applied at the Dallas Police Dept. and the Dallas Fire Dept. The Fire Dept. was smart enough to snap him up, and he served for 30 years. Roger is a "man's man", in every sense, and he is handling this with DIGNITY, and GRACE. Pray for HIM, HIS WIFE, and Family.
When I got home, the experience moved me to write a song, about yesterday and our morning together, and possibly our last time together, before I get back.

A verse of: My Friend and God
My Friend was layin on the bed, his race was almost run
His family gathered round the room, look how far they've come
He said I'm ready to go home, I said it's not yet time
God will get here, when he will, the choice not yours or mine

zoner · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2010, 04:13:38 AM »

my family will pray for your friend, Dee. I've lost too many good friends lately myself.....Mike

Brett · « **Reply #2 on:** July 18, 2010, 04:20:31 AM »

I pray that God will strengthen your friend's family (and you) during this time of loss and grief. You can take some comfort in knowing that he is a Christian and that he is not dieing but merely moving on to a better place.

bearmgc · « **Reply #3 on:** July 18, 2010, 04:55:05 AM »

My prayers and warm sentiments go to him and his family. God bless.

Old Fart · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2010, 05:05:40 AM »

Dee,

I'll keep a good thought for your friend.

Spirithawk · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2010, 06:40:21 AM »

Prayers sent.

johnjohn · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2010, 07:35:42 AM »

He is fortunate to have you for a friend.

Dee · « **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2010, 07:47:29 AM »

Thanks gentlemen. I am off to New Mexico, El Paso, and back. TWICE!

ms · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2010, 12:59:22 PM »

Sorry about your friend Dee.

Glanceblamm · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2010, 04:11:43 AM »

While your friend is on the right track, he is indeed fortunate to have you as a friend. While those road trips are hard you can rest assured that they are of great comfort to him.
My heart goes out to you.

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2010, 04:16:08 AM »

Dee, sorry your frind is going through what he is . He is lucky to have a good friend .

AtlLaw · « **Reply #11 on:** July 21, 2010, 07:41:25 AM »

He, his family and you are in my prayers Dan.

Dee · « **Reply #12 on:** July 21, 2010, 04:12:10 PM »

Just got in from Los Lunas, and am leavin again in the am. He had a better day yesterday, but there is no hope for him unless God steps in. He has stage 4 thru out.

Spirithawk · « **Reply #13 on:** July 21, 2010, 04:30:46 PM »

Quote from: AtlLaw on July 21, 2010, 07:41:25 AM

He, his family and you are in my prayers Dan.

Same here Dee.

nomosendero · « **Reply #14 on:** July 21, 2010, 04:54:27 PM »

He & his family are in my prayers.

Thou no one wants to let him go, the main thing is he is ready

Dee · « **Reply #15 on:** July 21, 2010, 04:58:01 PM »

Yes he is nomosendero. He is holding his always calm courage and dignity together, and is also as usual a Christian example of quite Godliness.

spikehorn · « **Reply #16 on:** July 21, 2010, 05:15:26 PM »

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your friend, his family and you. Its in Gods hands.

trainsteeter · « **Reply #17 on:** July 21, 2010, 05:46:03 PM »

Dee I am praying for you and your friend and his family. When we go through times like this we ask why Lord, but in 1 cor 13;12 it says for now we see indistinctly as in a mirror,but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, as I am fully known. There will in the life of every Christian come a day when we understand fully why these things have to come in our life, but untill that day comes we can only trust in the promise of God that we are safe in Christ. We need to be strong in our faith and hold on to the promise in God's word that he has prepared a place for us that is much greater than anything we have ever known. You have shown the true example of Christ in your life in the love you have shown for your friend.
god bless you.

Dee · « **Reply #18 on:** July 21, 2010, 05:53:15 PM »

trainsteeter, it is as I have discussed with others. We cannot see the future, nor in many cases, could we bear seeing it. Trust and Faith is the key, along with DAILEY SELF EXAMINATION.

rockbilly · « **Reply #19 on:** July 21, 2010, 05:54:34 PM »

Even before my recent experience with cancer, I spent a lot of time working with Hospice and doing an annual fundraiser to support their cause. This is a very good organization that aids the cancer patients in their real time of need. With their aid the patient can live at home and enjoy what little life they have left in the comfort and privacy of their homes.

I pray for your friend as I do for every cancer patient and offered the above as a comment that may serve his needs and make for a more pleasant departure. God Bless!

Oldshooter · « **Reply #20 on:** July 21, 2010, 07:00:36 PM »

Dan, I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Thank him for his service. He has a great friend in you, and some admirers out here. I'll send prayers for both of you.

billy_56081 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 22, 2010, 02:45:51 AM »

Parayers sent to your friend and you Dan. God has us all within his plans.

Dee · « **Reply #22 on:** July 22, 2010, 03:39:46 AM »

rock, I too have had my experience with Hospice when Dad was dying, and being a retired fireman, my friend has also. He told me early on that he knew what was coming and Hospice was one of the first organizations he contacted. They are there.

AtlLaw · « **Reply #23 on:** July 22, 2010, 08:24:17 AM »

Quote from: Dee on July 22, 2010, 03:39:46 AM

I too have had my experience with Hospice when Dad was dying,

When my dear mother was dying of cancer Hospice was there. Great organization.

powderman · « **Reply #24 on:** July 22, 2010, 12:35:42 PM »

DEE. Prayer sent friend. Charlie.

williamlayton · « **Reply #25 on:** July 22, 2010, 08:34:18 PM »

No words are sufficent.
Keep faith---remember--but God.
Blessings

Land_Owner · « **Reply #26 on:** July 23, 2010, 02:57:47 PM »

Quote from: Dee

A verse of: My Friend and God
My Friend was layin on the bed, his race was almost run
His family gathered round the room, look how far they've come
He said I'm ready to go home, I said it's not yet time
God will get here, when he will, the choice not yours or mine

Beautiful words...sensitive words. Now I've got something in my eye. Your soldier and friend is now a part of us. Thank you.

45454 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 25, 2010, 03:25:17 PM »

Dee,I know how it is.
I will be with you in spirit.
Prayers coming.
Please,if you will,keep us posted.

nw_hunter · « **Reply #28 on:** July 26, 2010, 06:28:41 PM »

It's tough seeing a friend go through this.
I know how you feel Dee........I received word today a good friend lost his fight with cancer yesterday.

Dennis was one of those fellows everyone liked as soon as they met him. I met him at a Bluegrass festival about twelve years ago, and we soon became friends and singing buddies. He was also a fellow veteran, and saw a lot of action as a rifleman in Vietnam,although he never talked about it.
I'll remember you and your friend in my prayers Dee.

Someday I Will Lead The Parade

After all my lonely nights
Without an end in sight
A morning shining bright for me awaits
Where the sweetest times will last
All's forgiven from the past

Someday I will
One day I know I will
Someday I will lead the parade

Though they've scattered through the years
Old friends will gather near
With nothing but the kindest words to say
And the sweetest times will last
All's forgiven from the past

Someday I will
One day I know I will
Someday I will lead the parade

And the sweetest times will last
All's forgiven from the past
Someday I will lead the parade "God Bless"

newstart2k · « **Reply #29 on:** July 27, 2010, 03:28:06 AM »

Dee, the bible tells us we are to rejoice when one of God's children returns to him. I know that's what I'm supposed to do but I was unable to do anything but grieve when I lost my Mom and my Dad. So my prayers are with all the family and friends who remain behind and bear the burden of grief because no prayers are needed for a man of God who is going home to where the roses never fade.