Wednesday, April 04, 2007

The Wait

My friend's cancer is in it's final stages. He is having seizures and he requires heavy doses of medication to manage what has become unbearable pain. He is largely unresponsive.

So now we wait. Every time the phone rings, the hearts of his friends and family skip a beat. Sleep is fitful. Plans are tentative. We pray for a "good" death and a peaceful end to his suffering.

God, be merciful.


2 comments:

auntie-c said...

...may there be mercy and an easy passing for your friend.

...may there be mercy in comfort for those who love him.

...many hugs and much love, dear friend.

~c

Anonymous said...

Karen:

I'll be keeping you, your friend, and all of his loved ones in my thoughts.

Hugs,

Melissa

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