gail Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 I hope no one minds, but I have been sitting here and thinking of her and went searching for her posts. What I found may have been one of her very first PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2003 8:55 pm Post subject: Reply with quote I respect a person's right to make choices about how they live, whether it's early days or the end of their days, as long as they are making choices and decisions about THEIR life. I get to choose how I live my life, and I get to choose how I face it's end. And I am astounded that anyone would imply that the way they think I should live out my life is some how superior. I don't want to live out my life with dignity. That's the ideal for dignified folks. Surprised) I want to live my last days exactly as I have lived the preceding days... with love and passion and laughter...lots of laughter. And joy...don't forget about pure, joy. Tonight I am living what may be my second-to-the-last night on this earth. On Monday morning I will have my third big lung cancer surgery (pneumonectomy). Because of the previous three surgeries the operation carries more risk this time. So I'm going in to this knowing that May 19th may be the day I die. I don't want to die. I'm going to be really ticked off it that happens. ;o) But what I'm NOT going to feel is ashamed that I wanted to live so badly that I was willing to risk life itself for the best chance to prolong my life. When I do die...whether it's on Monday, or next week, or next year I'm not going to look at it as having failed in my fight against this disease. I'm going to look at it as MY final and absolute victory over Lung Cancer. When I'm gone.. the cancer dies, too. I've said before that I am not afraid of death. I'm not. I see it as the next great adventure... it's just not one I want to start quite yet. For those who are frightened, I wish you free of fear. For those who are in pain, I wish release. For those who are lonely, I wish a loved one to be near, For those who are tired, I wish you sleep. For those who want to live, I wish you years to come. For all of those who fight, I wish you peace. Good Night, Dear Ones. I leave for the hospital tomorrow afternoon. If all goes well, I'll be back in a few weeks. Fay A. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Gail, thank you for reposting that it is inspirational and shows Fays true fighting spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Brings Tears to my eyes really. That is touching and inspirational in a lot of ways. Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Thank you for posting that. As you can see from Fay's post, she hasn't changed at all. She had a philosophy of life and is still living by it. What a lady! I'll miss her but won't forget her. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 perfect Thank you, Gail. Love P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 very cool don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Thank you for posting that Gale, Wow, One of Fay's first post, look of all the insite she had at the beginning. We were honored to have her 2 + years. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I am so glad you posted this and so glad I found the post.... Those words she spoke back then... never ever changed or wavered. She showed us that in the years we knew her.... She went out on her own terms... and as she said... she did beat the beast in the end.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Fay A knew all about keeping it real. Dang, my heart aches these days. Knowing how much she could still urge us all on inspite of her own pain, floors me. I hope I see her again. I really do. EPpie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephnewyork34 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Gail, Thanks for sharing that with us. I did that when Mom passed. I even asked Rick to send them all to me...Fay was such an inspiration. I miss her too. Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Thank you it was very nice to read that post and to have known the person who wrote it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazy Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Gosh, I miss her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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