shocked/depressed

All i can add is that it was great they were able to get out and enjoy the outback while they were both able to together.

Yes i agree, if it is my time and the Lord calls my name to go, i would rather enjoy the last few years, months, days, minutes with my wife and family travelling this great beautiful land and meeting nice people!

But i wouldn't give up before my ticket is punched and neither should you!!! They are going to need you friendship and support to pull this thru along with all of your prays and blessings!!!

I seen people beat cancer and have heard of it being beaten, i have lost a loved friend to it as well, But it can be beaten, don't quit!!!

Your friends need your support and i hope and pray that you can give them that support even if it just a call to see how they are going, it lets people know they are cared for!!

Sorry if i seem i'm getting on my soap box, i'm not i lost my loved one because she didn't tell anyone, and it still hurts today even though i am married to another woman, whois just as beautiful and lovely and wonderful!!!

God Bless you

One of the problems when a friend is seriously ill is that you don't want to call because you don't want to upset them in any way. If you have the opportunity, call them anyway. They are going to need friends calling and just discussing normal things as well as your asking about their progress.
Even family call less, as they really don't know what to say.
When seriously ill you need all the calls and friends that you can handle at the time.

DON'T BE AFRAID TO TALK!!! I was given about 3 years 7 1/2 years ago, my illness wais said to be incurable, but could be maintained. (Agressive Non Hodgkins Lymphoma)

BINGO!! a new drug comes on the scene and my oncologist is now saying my expectancy is unlimited. Now, evidently, I am not cured, just in remission. Who cares, I'm alive!

Chemo is far from fun, ( I've had 4 Sets over the years), but it would have been terrible without the support of my family and friends.

When I was first diagnosed, many of my friends and family were worried that I would be upset if they spoke about it. I spent a lot of convincing them that was not the case and to discuss, question or ignore it, whatever was easiest, but don't ignore me. I was acused of having a sick sense of homour, but I think that my attitude helped people around me feel more comfortable.

One of my popular sayings is this;

A man fell of the 25th floor of a building. as he went past the 15th floor window, he was happily yelling, "so far, so good!"

Remember, you're not dead 'till you are planted, so give love, prayers, support and any other help you can to friends with so called incurable diseases, as they need to be supported, not pitied. Be comfortable with them, that's the greatest help you can give.

Happy (still) trails, Mike.

My mother was diagnosed with early onset alzheimers about 5 years ago (in her mid 50's). About 9 years ago they bought a new landcruiser and a rooftop tent and set about exploring Australia.

How lucky are they now that they were able to do it!!!

And people ask me why I live by the seat of my pants, and enjoy all the great stuff Australia has to offer??? Anyone who nows me, knows the answer. Early onset Alzheimers is very genetic! Gotta do it now. Went to Cape York last year, Flinders this year, and next year heading back to Cape York to take friends to all the great spots!!! Live your life, it's the only one you have.

Jo