DISQUS

Ali · 2 years ago

Oh My God. Elaine, I am very sorry to hear that you and Rob face losing touch with such a dear friend, but also a little envious that you have such a fantastic friend who even at this stage of his life, can hold his head up, look trouble in the eye and say "Up Yours. You can take my life but you will never have my soul" We could all learn so much from Tim, it kinda makes me feel pretty stupid for allowing my troubles to have such an adverse effect on me. I could do with a friend like Tim, just to kick me up the arse.


Tim, as Elaine says you are reading this, I would just like you to know, that you have unknowingly touched my life in a way you can never imagine. I hope the rest of this life is every bit as wonderful as you hope it will be, and that the next one is even better. Sweet dreams.



Hugs to you all. x

China Blue · 2 years ago

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, how devastating that must be.


People like him are a true inspiration.

*hugs*

Ted · 2 years ago

Despite the fact that my son always calls me a girl (because of the theatre stuff and bell choir, so forth)....but really, I'm (mostly) a hard-hearted bastard. Stuff doesn't touch me as much as it ought.


But.



But.



I'm sitting here smiling and misty; right on the edge of tears.....



What a lovely, sad, sweet, optimistic posting.

Krystle · 2 years ago

I agree... Wow.


What a special special man.

Steven Novak · 2 years ago

You're tugging at my heart strings here...and I don't have many heart strings.


Steve~

Karin's Korner · 2 years ago

oh Elaine, I know that you said this was not suppose to be sad, or that Tim is not sad but as I read this I felt the tears running down my face. I will keep Tim in my prayers and please please send us little updates when you get a chance.

Suze · 2 years ago

I know exactly how you must be feeling. A family member was given the same news and a year to live last April.


It makes me so grateful that at the moment I am healthy.

Fluffycat · 2 years ago

So sorry to hear about you losing a dear friend, but it sounds like he's approaching things with mindfulness and celebrating all that was good in his life.

ellie · 2 years ago

Im full of admiration for Tim and the way he is handling this. I can only dream of having courage like his in the face of something so dreadful. My thoughts are with him and his family.


It's such an emotive subject that I can't help but shed a tear,partly in sadness at what this family are facing and partly in shame at my own stupidity for stressing over the stupid things in life.

Shelly Rayedeane · 2 years ago

What an incredible man this Tim must be. All of my problems in life seem so minor when I hear stories like this. It makes me realize that the days of useless complaining I sometimes do solves nothing...


and perhaps I just wasted another day by not living life to the fullest.

Suck Me · 2 years ago

It's the hardest thing in the world to go and see a friend who has just received news like that. You are afraid of saying something really dumb and all you can do is shake and nod your head at the appropriate times.

Blessed · 2 years ago

Tim, the handsome lug, is in my thoughts and prayers.
Just absolutely heartbreaking.

Also, know I'm thinking of you and Rob, too.

Many blessings to all!

thru my eyes · 2 years ago

Laney, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Rob and Tim and his family.
Hugs.

TME

George · 2 years ago

Very courageous man. They (doctors)can be wrong you know ... when I was 17 or 18 I was told that I would probably be dead by the time I was 50. Well, I am 56 as of last week and doing very well.

Green Eyes · 2 years ago

Big hugs for all of you! He is an ispiration and I think you and Rob are very lucky to have him in your lives.

the big one · 2 years ago

Do you remember me sharing with you the dream about my journey, and how at the end I was faced with death, but it was okay, because I had lived a life full of adventure, and had shared joy and tears with those I loved?


For me, it was just a dream. Tim is facing it for real. But he is facing it with courage and strength, and by taking joy in his life and in those he loves.



It does make a difference.



And he does sound like someone very special.



Hugs to you all.

rn_buffoon · 2 years ago

Now I see what you meant when you said you had a difficult post coming....


That's such a tragedy Miss; I don't really know what to say- except if that dog at the church is there- give him a really big cuddle from everyone who reads here ,as well.



So sorry x

Mike · 2 years ago

I've been putting off reading this because I knew it was going to touch a nerve with me.


But twenty four hours later and a big deep breath, I've took the plunge, and I'm so glad I did now.



My thoughts are with him, his family and everybody else around him.

RobynB · 2 years ago

What a man of grace and dignity... I'm awe struck at the moment.


I hope and pray that everyone who reads this will take a little bit of inspiration from you both.



Laney you have paid a wonderful tribute to your dear friend.



You are all in my prayers.



xo

RobynB · 2 years ago

What a man of grace and dignity... I'm awe struck at the moment.


I hope and pray that everyone who reads this will take a little bit of inspiration from you both.



Laney you have paid a wonderful tribute to your dear friend.



You are all in my prayers.



xo

heyjude56 · 2 years ago

I will say a little prayer for Tim and Marie. X

Dan · 2 years ago

Laney, you did it again. You made me reach for the damned box of Kleenex. Damn you girl! :)


I wish I knew Tim. After reading this, I feel that I do. What an awesome guy.



And I know you better, Laney, after reading this. And I think you and Tim are both incredibly wonderful people, who are touching me more than you know it, via cyberspace.



As you know I've been sort of surrounded by death in the past few months. I've come to learn that it's just a natural thing. And none of us is immune. It's the great equalizer.



This post brought back the last few months with my dad. It's amazing how we all go through the same experiences. We're all humans, intimately connected by those experiences. And we touch each other in ways we can't even fathom.



Thanks for writing this post, Laney. I think I can put the Kleenex away now.

Kristen · 2 years ago

Oh, I've sat here and sat here trying to think fo something to say but there are no words that even come close to expressing how I feel.


My heart goes out to you and your friend and family

kindabiz · 2 years ago

tim is certainly a very brave man !


its wonderful that u all him for a friend.



my prayers to you all.

Miss Understood · 2 years ago

I just want to thank each and every one of you for your kind words and prayers. xxx

Kitty · 2 years ago

You, rob and Tim and his family are in my prayers.

Dirty Filthy Princess · 2 years ago

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. That's very sad. Also, I clicked on the link and read your old post about your husband. My husband does all that stuff too. He's always trying to get me to think I've lost the car keys, calling me and saying, so, why'd you call me? and other pranks. And I fall for it every time!

Kitty's Tiger · 2 years ago

WOW I am sorry for all that you guys are going through kiddo. I can only tell you Kitty and I will keep you guys in our thoughts, and prayers. Big hugs to you right now kiddo.




PS: "how in the fuck do you tell them that." I have know idea. This is something I and, I imagine all of us never have to do, and you have no idea how sorry I am that someone has to. OXOXO