Sam Leach - KEEP
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Guitar Kat =^..^=:
Hey all. Sounds like everyone is doing okay... for the most part. Paulfan, I'm sorry to read about your friend dying at such a young age. I know I'm not as old as that, but just the thought of me dying about 2 years from now frightens me, and sad to see that it affected the CNS (Central Nervous System). It must have been, perhaps, painful for him. He put up a good fight, from what I've read, and how you've delt with his passing is commendable. Crying is okay,... I mean, a guy admitted that to me, and all I did was hug him a lot. It doesn't make you any less of a guy. Lots of people like to see that people are sensitive and reminds us of our human nature. ((hugs)) Lauren, it's great that you've got those tickets? Is Paul the lucky one to go with you?
Thank you Guitar Kat Here is a hug back to you. ((((Guitar Kat))))). I also hope you don't die 2 years from now. IT was pretty painful for him. Last year while at college he started having headaches,started throiwng up and had senisitivity to light. They took him to Atlanta but they had no idea what it was and then to Minnesota without a clue. Finally one doctor came up with the diagnosis Diffuse Leptomeningeal Glimatosis if that is spelled correctly. IT is a cnacer that affects the brain and the spine. His legs got weaker and he could no longer walk. We all pulled for him and had bumper stickers on our cars to support him. We thought the cancer had gone back in December and he went to reahb but in January he had fluid that needed to be removed and had pain in his abdomen and the cnacer spread there. I visited him in the hospital a month ago and he could barely talk because he was tired form the operation. HE was in the hospital for a week and then went home. Last Friday they had to remove more fluid because it didn't work. On Monday evening my dad told me he is very sick and might not make it a the next couple of days. I siad maybe but my dad siad it is highly unlikely. I prayed about it the night before and on Teusday at 11:30 a.m. he decided the fight was over and passed away.
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I went to a gathering of riends today and told my boss how I wasn't holding up well and he said it is okay to feel that way and we hugged. I told him that I didn't feel like waking up the day after he died. He siad it is understandable and that he would be backa t work soon. He siad that his son is in a much better place now and that he'll pray that he will look out for me. I said I hope I see him again one day and he told me I will. He said I know you liked him and I said yes I did and thought he was one of the nicest teenagers unlike most. I said I know he liked me and he said he loved you,he loved everybody. I hugged my boss's wife and told her I was sorry and her mother that I was sorry and his younger brother and I hugged and I said I miss Joe and he said he did too and that I wish it didn't have to happena nd he did too. After that we lfet. Thanks for telling me that crying doens't make me less of a guy. I did it just a few minutes ago. I hope crying too much doesn't cause heart problems does it?
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No, don't worry.
I'm selling my Green Day ticket as I have got an Oasis ticket for the same venue and can't really afford both. I found out a coach leave from very near my home all the way to MIlton Keynes where this is and it's only £10.40 return!!
As it's July I guess I'll sleep rough and get the 4:30am coach back home.
All my Ebay auctions are going well so I can afford to pay for the Oasis ticket I bought while waiting for my Green Day one to sell. I'll cry if I don't get much for it as I paid £40 for it!!
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Hi Kathy Good to see you! How ya doing? Hi Sam and everyone Have a fab weekend!! Hi Greg Have a fab weekend! Time for more fun!
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Hi Everyone, I went to the funeral today and it was long. IT is the first funeral I have ever been to. IT was filled up at the church so we sat in a room which was full with a screen and they showed the service on it. They sang songs and the preacher spoke and my friend's son's ex girlfriend's mopther spoke and talked about how he grew form a polite little boy to a great man of god and how he wasn't intimidated by anybody and his neighbor spoke about how her little boys loved him and how he would bring the moon home for his younger brother if he could. His two best friends spoke about how he was a great friend and loved everyone. Then his dad (my boss) spoke and I felt like crying but luckily I held up well. He talked about how he was blessed to have been his father and how he was his bst friend and how he was loved by everyone and didn't have an enemy in the world and how people talked about him being a Southern Gentleman and how he was a fisher of men. Later on another guy spoke about how he fought hard and won even though he lost the battle how he lived his life as a good Christian boy and how he is in Heaven now rejoicing. HE also said he was on the good uys side and we can choose the same and how he wants us to know he is with JEsus now and so on. After that there was a moment of silence for a few minustes and then there was another song sung by a band and then the service ended.
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IT was pretty interesting. I'm sure even Paul would be proud of him. He fought hard just as Linda fought breast cancer.
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Awwww, (((Paulfan))), at least he had a good send off and is no longer suffering. Have a good weekend, everyone. My wretched cold has drained me of all my energy.
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Paulfan, as Paul wrote: "Bend LIttle Willow". I share your sadness. Its ok to cry. You need to release it. Remember your life being enriched by your friend. Hang in there. Peace to you.
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Thanks Glass Onion (((((hug))))))0. HE did have a good sendoff didn't he? Dmmedic since I read your post I played Little Willow twice for him and looked up at the sky and said this is for you Joe! YEs I have been crying like a baby! Sobbing that is! I'll try to remeber my life being enriched by him and try to hang in there. Thanks.
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I played Little Willow a lot after Linda died and found it to be a very comforting song. I got fed up with my crappy $10 an hour a job and told them to chuck it. It was costing me more to go in for these ridiculous three hour shifts than I was making. Gas gets more and more expensive. I asked if I could have longer shifts until April 15 and the manager said she had to spread the hours around. I said it costs to much to drive there for three hours and to take the bus, while cheaper, takes twice as long, so I'm no longer working. It also means I probably won't see Paul this year, since he's priced me out of the market. I'd rather see my family, get some dental work done and take care of my health. Paul can't come before those things. While he and his music are very important to me, it isn't that important to me. Nice seeing you here, Sam.
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Have a good evening, people.
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Paulfan:
I went to a gathering of riends today and told my boss how I wasn't holding up well and he said it is okay to feel that way and we hugged. I told him that I didn't feel like waking up the day after he died. He siad it is understandable and that he would be backa t work soon. He siad that his son is in a much better place now and that he'll pray that he will look out for me. I said I hope I see him again one day and he told me I will. He said I know you liked him and I said yes I did and thought he was one of the nicest teenagers unlike most. I said I know he liked me and he said he loved you,he loved everybody. I hugged my boss's wife and told her I was sorry and her mother that I was sorry and his younger brother and I hugged and I said I miss Joe and he said he did too and that I wish it didn't have to happena nd he did too. After that we lfet. Thanks for telling me that crying doens't make me less of a guy. I did it just a few minutes ago. I hope crying too much doesn't cause heart problems does it?
I've read both of your posts, Paulfan, and I'm sad to see that he fought so hard, but didn't quite make it. I think they probably tried to pull the fluid from the spine, and that's why he was so tired... it's like a Spinal tap. Very, very, very painful. The bumper stickers were a very good idea, and it was to keep his moral up. You guys tried your best. You prayed, and prayed... and I guess God thought it was a better idea to get him out of his pain, for he was probably having it for a long time. He sounded like a very nice guy, and crying a lot sometimes feel like it's broken your heart.
That's what happens when my heart is broken because someone I've loved passed on. It's okay. Get more hugs. ((Hugs)) Awww... what a service! But, it sounded like a good one... just keep it up.
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Starr:
Hi Kathy Good to see you! How ya doing?
I'm doing okay. I'll have to visit yours and Greg's thread soon. I've missed too much!!!
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Guitar Kat =^..^=:
Paulfan:
I went to a gathering of riends today and told my boss how I wasn't holding up well and he said it is okay to feel that way and we hugged. I told him that I didn't feel like waking up the day after he died. He siad it is understandable and that he would be backa t work soon. He siad that his son is in a much better place now and that he'll pray that he will look out for me. I said I hope I see him again one day and he told me I will. He said I know you liked him and I said yes I did and thought he was one of the nicest teenagers unlike most. I said I know he liked me and he said he loved you,he loved everybody. I hugged my boss's wife and told her I was sorry and her mother that I was sorry and his younger brother and I hugged and I said I miss Joe and he said he did too and that I wish it didn't have to happena nd he did too. After that we lfet. Thanks for telling me that crying doens't make me less of a guy. I did it just a few minutes ago. I hope crying too much doesn't cause heart problems does it?
I've read both of your posts, Paulfan, and I'm sad to see that he fought so hard, but didn't quite make it. I think they probably tried to pull the fluid from the spine, and that's why he was so tired... it's like a Spinal tap. Very, very, very painful. The bumper stickers were a very good idea, and it was to keep his moral up. You guys tried your best. You prayed, and prayed... and I guess God thought it was a better idea to get him out of his pain, for he was probably having it for a long time. He sounded like a very nice guy, and crying a lot sometimes feel like it's broken your heart.
That's what happens when my heart is broken because someone I've loved passed on. It's okay. Get more hugs. ((Hugs)) Awww... what a service! But, it sounded like a good one... just keep it up.
Hi Guitar Kat Thank you very much ((((((Guitar Kat)))))). HE was in a lot of pain as you say. His mom didn't sleep a full night for a month because he was in so much pain. We did pray and pray and he did too. The doctors werenb't sure whether he would beat it or not and didn't know much about the disease. We had hoped he would beat it. HE was in a wheelcahir also and they moved into a house with a dwonstairs apartment for him. HE was a very nice guy and one of the few teenagers who would talk to adults and didn't mind being seen with his dad in public when he was in high school. I wanted to write something about him but my dad says do you have to wait for someone to die for you to write? My dad had been telling me I should write more since I'm good at it but I don't. Yes crying does feel like you have a broken heart and I wish Paul were here to see me cry. Maybe Sam can tell him about this. My friend's website is www.joesbuddy.com if anyone wants to look at it.
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Paulfan Sorry about the loss. Regards, Mike
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Sam Just watched the match against New Castle. Tough loss Gerrard almost tied it with 2 minutes to go. Cheers! Mike
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Sam Do you think you will be in the USA for any of Macca's concerts this fall? cheers! Mike
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Thank you very much Mike. he was a great kid. His website is www.joesbuddy.com if you want to look at it.
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OK, I'll check it out, thanks!
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You are welcome Mike.