The day before Thanksgiving, my family lost a good friend to cancer. Sean O'Brien fought colon cancer for 7 long years. He was only 41. Today was his memorial service and it was one of the most touching funerals I have ever been to. He was one of my parents' best friends so it's been difficult seeing them grieve. I must say Sean's family is one of the strongest families I will ever know. I can't imagine going through a second of what they've gone through. We could always tell when he was having a good day and when he was having a bad day. He always enjoyed hanging out with friends even if he wasn't feeling well.
One of my biggest regrets was not going to visit him when he was living in Tulsa doing experimental treatments. Sean lived there for a few months and I probably made the excuse of being too busy or not having his phone number to go visit with him. I know my visiting wouldn't have cured him, but I would've been able to be a friend when he needed one the most. Now I know better. I also know that Sean is no longer suffering here on earth, but it completely healed and happier than ever. I pray that if I were to ever get sick, that I would fight as hard as Sean did. And whether Sean had beat the cancer or not, he still won in the end. Thank you, Sean, for being a wonderful friend to me and my parents and an example to us all!!! We miss you and we'll see you soon!
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