Uncle Tod...Don't Go...

[bird]

Where should I start...Death. Why, on gods green earth, was it created? Why, why him? He's a decent man, strong willed, and very dear to me...Taking a phone call at dinner, I've received news that my Uncle Tod has cancer...A cancer we dont know of. My uncle use to drink plenty, but is a hearty man. And, he is severely ill. We are all helping him financially with anything he needs. But, I dont think money is going to bribe the 'all knowing' for a raincheck to heavens gates.

I dont know what to feel, and what to say. What to do. I've cried for the past hour, and still, the pain knowing Im going to loose the greatest Uncle ever numbs me. I find I cant cry anymore, and I cant keep him from leaving...Should I let him go? Or should I fight for him? Furthermore, my Uncles family members (apart from his wife and my mother), are doing nothing to help him. His own mother would rather save money than save her own son from dieing...His only brother already has one liver removed, and can not contribute to anything...I need prayers, I need arms open wide, and I need my Uncle...

[Pixie]

*opens her arms shyly and offers up many prayers*

[PandieCandii]

When death comes aknocking on the doors of those we know and love, it's always difficult to open it. But the truth is, I don't think your Uncle is taking it as hard as the rest of you. When we face the reality that we are all meant to die, then it becomes this numbing fact. It is your uncle whom will ultimately make the decision as to whether to fight or give in. The best thing to do for someone whom has that decision to consider is to not make it any more difficult. When you fight, it is hard. But when you know that giving in will be harder for those around you, you'd be surprised how strongwilled one can get with that thought alone. I cannot pray for your family or your uncle, asking god to leave well enough alone. But what I will do is pray to Eumenides, whom is believed to be the 'gracious goddess'. I will pray that she help your family to be strong in the coming time, and to ease the hearts of those of you that cry. I too will pray to Fatum, asking that she help you to understand what fate has in store, and perhaps she can help you guys to see that everything happens for a reason.
Wish your uncle luck by leaving him a kiss to his left cheek for me. And know that there are plenty around here that know all too well what it is like, and will gladly be there every step of the way for you. All you need to do is ask.
Sides... Some of us are just the perfect height to make an excellent leaning post.

[bird]

*Tightly hugs Pixie*

Funny that you would say that, Pandie. I do think things happen for a reason. Which, the smallest part of me is happy for Uncle Tod. His suffering encourages me to think that if he does in fact leave, it will be for good. But I thank you, both of you.

[Pixie]

you are welcome