[35mmfilmfan]

Steve,

Best of luck with everything - I have appreciated, enjoyed and learned from many of your posts, and I have enjoyed your 'virtual company' for some time now. Wishing you all the best for speedy and successful treatment.

Tony

[Parallax]

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

~Dylan Thomas

[ffking]

You mentioned once before that you had a serious illness and i was shocked and saddened at the time, but had hoped it had mitigated - thoughts, and of course prayers.

[clackers]

I'm not religious but am thinking of you, Steve, hoping your transplant comes through and helps, and have always regarded you as a fantastic, important member of the community, someone whose posts I just can't afford to miss.

[peter z]

I am thinking about you and wishing you well. Good luck and all the best to you family.

[pinholecam]

I just hope that you will be able to get that transplant soon.

[stevebrot]

Admittedly - I am not a religious person in the conventional sense nonetheless I do hold my thoughts and regards on some type of higher being beyond our comprehension having some influence on life as we know it. For what it's worth - I will be pleading with higher being of any kind, so that you will receive the gift of life in a timely manner.

Thank you. I am feeling blessed. While I am Christian, the longer I am in my walk, the more breadth I see in how such things work out.


Steve

[stevebrot]

I am profoundly sorry to have to read that...

It brings tears to my eyes.

Thank you, my friends. I am so very blessed.


Steve

[stevebrot]

Yes , sometimes life could be so unfair and cruel and sometimes we can not do anything about it.
"God's Will" , that does not really help.
Your soul must be screaming with desperation.
I will reserve a warm spot for you in my interaction with Divine Being.

P.S.: the Apple watch can "monitor" oxygen level in your blood , not sure if that can help you with managing daily activities but I do have one.

The last week or so has brought significant challenges and yes, "screaming with desperation" has been part of the mix. I believe your interaction with Divine Being is efficacious. Thank you.


Steve

[stevebrot]

I forbid you to leave us, Steve!
We need you here.

I am taking your command seriously.


Steve

[stevebrot]

Steve, you will be in my prayers. A very close friend of mine was also diagnosed with this recently and you both will be on my prayer list.

I am sorry to read this. The disease is particularly cruel with few options for treatment. Thank you for your prayers. Your close friend has my prayers as well.


Steve

[stevebrot]

No guarantees, but I will ask Daddy to help.

Sounds good to me!


Steve

[stevebrot]

I am a praying man and will add you to my list of people in need. Your need is great, but the One who hears our prayers is greater.

Thank you. This comment echos the encouraging support I have received from many. I am blessed.


Steve

[stevebrot]

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

~Dylan Thomas

Great quote

Thanks for sharing the profound.


Steve

[Kunzite]

I... don't know what to say. If good wishes can help, you have mine.