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Originally Posted by dentist90
How does one respond to their 24 yr old son, who is dying from cancer, when he says "I don't want to die. I'm scared."
What can one say to a young man, engaged to be married this summer, who is facing his imminent, painful demise? What can one say to his parents, dear friends, who have to watch their terrified son struggle and die?  |
You tell him the same thing you would tell anyone who is afraid that it's time to die...
"Don't".
That's all it takes, because in that word is a WORLD of meaning. Ultimately, our job here is to not die, and we must make it earn us. Whether that is taking any money left over and traveling the world, or putting yourself on TV to become a spokesperson, or finding the one and only doctor on the planet that can possible help you...one way or the other, we have a single solitary job when it comes down to it...flip Death the bird and make him fight for what he thinks is his.