If you were suddenly struck with cancer and you look back on your life
Do you think you deserve to die?
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dancingtongue · 80-89, M
Didn't know we had a choice. Thought we were all mortal -- you know, the death and taxes thing. As it is, I have two cancers -- they sort of grow on you as you age in most cases , so doesn't really feel like being struck. I guess if you are younger and develop it, it would feel more like being struck. But otherwise it is more a case of the inevitable. I am reminded of when my wife -- who had a long history of cancer in her family -- discovered a lump in her breast. She said, "it actually is a relief. I knew it was coming someday, and now that it is here I can fight it." She actually won that battle. Didn't with the subsequent lung cancer battle. Cigarettes 1, DNA 0.
As far as looking back, no regrets. Came a lot farther, accomplished and experienced far more than I or anyone else ever expected, and am leaving two accomplished and successful generations to keep on truckin'.
As far as looking back, no regrets. Came a lot farther, accomplished and experienced far more than I or anyone else ever expected, and am leaving two accomplished and successful generations to keep on truckin'.