Holy crap Vyper, you need to just take care of what you need to do. So sorry to hear this. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.
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SKOGDOG
One of the old ones.
So sorry to hear you are having to go through this, John..add Susan's and my thoughts and prayers to Mr. Wright's. We wish the best for you and your loved ones.
It takes a man with exceptional values and courage to face this and only worry about selling a motorcycle.
Props.
It takes a man with exceptional values and courage to face this and only worry about selling a motorcycle.
Props.
chubs
Guru
Vyper I am greatly saddened to hear of your condition. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say I would give my dog, or any other material possession I might have, to keep you here with us. prayers out for you. wishing only the best for you and yours. Runky
I'm sorry to hear about your condition. I hope you enjoy the rest of the time with your wife and family.
The bike is what it is....
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chubs
Guru
John you have absolutely nothing to apologize for. None of us has walked in your shoes, and I doubt that there is one of us that has the guts to face what you are up against. Again, prayers for you and yours.
chubs
Guru
This is one time there should be a "love" button. That was too good for just a "like". Keep on keepin on John
when your time comes, may God take you home quietly and with peace and dignity. thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
cdogg556
Guru
This is when you realize how important your health is, priceless! John I hope you are able to fix the bike, but even if you don't it's ok, it will work itself out, you just need to enjoy the time you have left and not spend it worrying about if the bike gets fixed or not, enjoy your family and friends, that's what's important now! My thoughts and prayers go out to you my friend.
for what it's worth, i'm proud of you. may we all have the courage to face death and spit in his face.
BadDawg Bill
Well-Known Member
Well John, I feel for you. My daughter has cancer too and won't make it much longer. She is just 29 years old. I got the call today my younger brother died last night. He was 62. My other brother died at 55. In Nam I faced death almost everyday and learned when it's your time, it's your time. I'm sure you have a lot of things left to do and wish you could do them all. The most important thing left to do is to let everyone who you love know you love them. A bike is just a bike but your lasting memory is what counts. In the end of my brothers life we disagreed on many things that now seem trivial and worthless. I wish more than ever I would have givin him a hug and said I love you but it's too late. Don't make it too late for you.
We are all going to die, some sooner, some later but what counts is written in between the dates on our tombstones. 19xx- 20xx. That dash is what's important. In the end you will only remember the things you have done not the things you have bought or left behind. The people who knew you will also remember the things you have done and the love you have givin. So make peace my friend and know there are a lot of people waiting for you on the other side. The side where you will continue your journey in peace and love.
So instead of fixing the bike, fix what you have messed up and know that will bring much more satisfaction to the people you leave behind...
God bless and be with you....
We are all going to die, some sooner, some later but what counts is written in between the dates on our tombstones. 19xx- 20xx. That dash is what's important. In the end you will only remember the things you have done not the things you have bought or left behind. The people who knew you will also remember the things you have done and the love you have givin. So make peace my friend and know there are a lot of people waiting for you on the other side. The side where you will continue your journey in peace and love.
So instead of fixing the bike, fix what you have messed up and know that will bring much more satisfaction to the people you leave behind...
God bless and be with you....
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cdogg556
Guru
Very well said Bill!
chubs
Guru
So sorry to hear that about your daughter, Bill. It may be too late to tell the brothers how you feel, but you can tell the daughter how much you care, every day Stay safe.
BadDawg Bill
Well-Known Member
Yes, thank you. I have learned that lesson well. My brother Tommy (wobbly) called me yesterday at 4pm but I was too busy working on my Harley project to talk to him. I let it go to voice mail. Today when I listen to his message he said I miss ya call me.... He died 2 hrs later at 6pm... I think we all need to know what's important in our lives and know that something can be taken away with no notice at any time. What is really important? Is it money, bikes, houses, pride? When you go to work and kiss your wife/kids goodbye or hang up on your mother/father/brother/sister/friend it may be the last time so make it feel like the last time and let them know you love them...
My daughter like John have had a sentence placed on them. They have a heavy burden to bear and some soul searching to do. My daughter is angry and I don't blame her. Sometimes the anger is directed at my wife and me. We have to try and understand. We do the best we can and will continue to do so. So I guess what I'm trying to say is live your life as if it were your last day or their last day because it just may be...
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cdogg556
Guru
Bill, your words are heartfelt and I can only imagine what your daughter is going through, I can understand her anger, it's just not fair, why is this happening to me? You are an inspiration to us all, your ability to be strong though this time in you life is something we all hope we will have when the time comes, thanks for sharing your story, it is as I said, very heartfelt, thank you!
Vyper
Member
One thing I have learned from this fight. I never ... never, have to look far to see someone who has it just as bad, and most times worse than myself. I have faced death ... I know its face is different everytime I have to stare into it. I have made peace with those I wanted to make peace with.
Bill .... let those demons go .... my friend, it is the living that suffer, not the dead. I wouldn't change places with you or my wife for 50 more years of life. I am greatful that I don't have to watch her go through what I am going through, what your daughter is going through, your brother. I carry on as I have always done, or as best I can. It hides my pain and it occupies my mind. I have to be strong for those that love me, so they don't put their minds through that torture. I believe that you have went through more than I will go through ...even to die. To quote Josey Wales ; dying ain't hard for men like us .... living is the hard part. My family will go through the same if I show any weakness. I can promise you sir, I will not quit .... it will have to kill me.
Remember, control your mind .... your ass will follow.
Bill .... let those demons go .... my friend, it is the living that suffer, not the dead. I wouldn't change places with you or my wife for 50 more years of life. I am greatful that I don't have to watch her go through what I am going through, what your daughter is going through, your brother. I carry on as I have always done, or as best I can. It hides my pain and it occupies my mind. I have to be strong for those that love me, so they don't put their minds through that torture. I believe that you have went through more than I will go through ...even to die. To quote Josey Wales ; dying ain't hard for men like us .... living is the hard part. My family will go through the same if I show any weakness. I can promise you sir, I will not quit .... it will have to kill me.
Remember, control your mind .... your ass will follow.