In Memory Of Loved Ones We've Lost To Pancreatic Cancer

Hello everyone.  My sister, Cecille, found this anonymously written poem on line in her attempts to cope with her grief.  I would like to share this with all of you who have lost a loved one to Pancreatic Cancer or any other disease.  My Dad was taken way too soon, and it still hurts to feel his absence.  This poem helps me reverse my way of thinking, and gives me some sense of peace.

God saw you

were getting tired,

and a cure was not to be,

so He put His arms around you,

and whispered, "Come to me."

With tearful eyes we watched you,

and saw you pass away,

and although we loved you dearly,

we could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,

hardworking hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us,

He only takes the best.

Such a beautiful poem.  I lost my dad on Dec 22 and those words are soooo very true.  I cry as i write this.  The poem really reflects how i feel.  Thanks for sharing it.

suz

Suz,

I had the same reaction when my sister sent me the poem.  My Dad had always been the pillar of strength in our family; worked hard to support us and never complained.  He was only 67 when he passed on.  This disease took him and us by surprise.  I stopped being bitter because my Dad never was, even when the MD told him there was nothing else he could do for him.  Dad found his strength in his faith and I am trying to follow his lead.  It hurts quite a bit still, but I know he is no longer suffering and is where he needs to be.

Stay strong, Suz.... "Miss me, but let me go."  These words come from a poem we chose to recite at Dad's memorial.  It was what he would have told us to do.

Always,

Geri

I am familiar with the poem as well. I selected it for my Dad's memorial program in July when he went to heaven after his 9 month battle with PC.

I'm sorry for all of our losses. PC is a terrible disease.

For those who are still battling PC. I wish you strength, faith, and courage.

Robin 

Robin,

In honor of my dad, my sisters (and our hubbies) are participating the PanCan Team at the 5K Walk/Half Marathon in SF on Sunday.  We want to honor my dad's memory as well as raise funds and awareness of this horrible disease. 

This site helps me cope with my loss and I feel like I am able to reach out to others walking down the same path I did when I cared for dad.

Thanks for the e-mail, Robin.  Stay strong.

Always,

Geri

Ashm,

My heart's out to you.  I feel your pain.  This is such a horrible disease and I do wish we find the technology to detect it early and treat it successfully.

You'll be in my prayers.

Always,

Geri

I lost my father to Pancreatic cancer January 31, 2008. He battled this terrible disease for 7 months before his body could not take anymore. I watched him suffer for too long and I know that he is in a better place and no longer feels the pain and sickness that he endured for so long. He was just too strong to let go without a fight. And he truly did fight for his life. Thank you for posting that beautiful poem. It is a perfect fit for my father who worked hard his whole life only to suffer terribly until the end. I loved him more than I can explain.

                                            Brenda