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  #1 Patrick Lewis on 17 Apr 11

   

  Sunday, April 17, 2011
  See this guy? He can't stand moths let alone spiders and yet, this is what he did for his grand kids! Glenn Kardinal is my father-in-law and one of my best friends. I love this guy. Since he was in his early 40's he has had congestive heart failure. Today, some 26 years later he is entering his last days here on earth. So what do you say to someone for the very last time? Glenn has always been determined to live and even in these last days, he continues to rally and surprise everyone. And yet, the moments we have on the phone are short and bitter sweet. So what do you tell someone you will never see again? First, that it is alright to go. He doesn't need permission, but needs to know that we will be OK. Next, I told him how much he means to me... every day, he means more and more. Third, I told him that I love him, over and over. And last, rather than say goodbye, I chose to say see you later, because I believe we will. As I post this I can't help but think how important these things are every day, even if you will see the other person again. Peace

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Sunday, April 17, 2011 <br /> See this guy? He can't stand moths let alone spiders and yet, this is what he did for his grand kids! Glenn Kardinal is my father-in-law and one of my best friends. I love this guy. Since he was in his early 40's he has had congestive heart failure. Today, some 26 years later he is entering his last days here on earth. So what do you say to someone for the very last time? Glenn has always been determined to live and even in these last days, he continues to rally and surprise everyone. And yet, the moments we have on the phone are short and bitter sweet. So what do you tell someone you will never see again? First, that it is alright to go. He doesn't need permission, but needs to know that we will be OK. Next, I told him how much he means to me... every day, he means more and more. Third, I told him that I love him, over and over. And last, rather than say goodbye, I chose to say see you later, because I believe we will. As I post this I can't help but think how important these things are every day, even if you will see the other person again. Peace</div>

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