Keep the faith Paul! Both to your God and to your brothers (and sisters) hear at FTE. You are not alone.

Paul,
I consider you one of my best friends here on FTE. I'm very sorry to hear the news. You and I have had several phone conversations about challenges in each of our lives and how god gave us these challenges because we could handle them, and how these challenges have made those around us stronger and better people. I know of no one stronger than you my friend. I tell my family to worry only about today and MAYBE tomorrow, as there are no guarantees for any of it. Live everyday to the fullest and squeeze those kids.
I'm always here, just a phone call away, love you bro,
kevin

Paul, I don’t know you personally, but your calm, rational expression about the infirmities that eventually overcome every living being is inspirational. I had cancer surgery 16 months ago and the pathology report was Stage IV cancer having spread to lymph nodes. Last October- November I underwent radiation and chemical anti-androgen therapy. Now I am being evaluated for congestive heart failure. In spite of this I am still feeling reasonably well and I am still “mostly functional.” I hope that as things progress, and they surely will, that I can be as logical and rational as you have been in your message to us.

I (we) cannot help you in any significant way that would impact your physical health. It gets really old hearing people say “let me know if I can do anything for you.” They cannot. I will just say that you have done something for us. In the face of adversity, you have calmly and rationally shared with us some feelings relating to a declining health condition. That’s an example of courage we should respect and emulate.

Obviously I would hope for improvement in your condition, but if that does not occur, I fervently hope that you will receive loving, palliative care. I hope that you may take solace from knowing that your rational tenacity has been inspirational for others.

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