juebi

A freind of mine has been fighthing cancer for over a year now. He just passed away. I found out last night. I can't put into words the loss I feel. He was an amzaing person and an amazing friend. He gave me so much in the time he was here, and I will always remember the things he said to me, all the things he gave to me. I will miss Doug forever, and he will be always in my thoughts. He was so strong and he never acted scared or worried. He faced cancer like a true warrior, with the heart of a lion, and he never backed down or gave in. It was just his time. When he told me he had cancer, my stomach fell out. I felt like I had been punched and couldn't breathe. But he reassured me that all was well, and that if he had to go, it was ok because he had a great life, and he was so thankful for all he had ever had. I couldn't believe his strength. I hope if I ever have to face something so tuff in my life, that I can be as strong. He once said to me "The present is just that, a present. The past is gone and over, and who knows what the future holds, but the present IS a present. Everyday you are alive to be with the ones you love is a present." I think that may be the most beautiful thing anyone has ever said to me, especially in the face of such a frightening reality. He will be missed by all the lives he ever touched.