I post again with a heavy heart at the passing of another wonderful member.
Dondee who was 48 years old and 2 days short of his 49-birthday passed on to God.
He was diagnosed at the very young age of 44. Together with his wife Vikkie they put up a valiant fight where they lived in the Philippines. Evil won but I’m sure he winked at us to show us that he indeed was Champion.
Dondee may not be remembered as a Pca guru. That was left to his dear wife Vikkie who was a pit-bull in researching how she could eliminate Evil from her dear Husband’s body.
You may recognize their UserID which is dvcarola2. She is left with 3 gorgeous children.
Dear Vikkie, since we did meet both of you I want to offer My Wife’s, My Son’s and My Sincerest love in this trying time.
j-o-h-n Thursday 06/29/2023 2:00 PM DST
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Vickie, my heart goes out to you and your family. The last few years must have been so draining for you and the rest of the family. I greatly respect you for your support and advocacy for your husband. May he rest with God, and may you be blessed with rest, with strength and with Love.
I’m so sorry to hear of another brother passing, my deepest condolences to Vickkie and the kids, the tragedy amplified by his way too young ( for aPCa ) age. A warm ehug out to the whole family.
Thank you j-o-h-n for the wonderful remembrance of another fallen brother. Rest in peace young man. Vikkie, my wife and I offer our sincere condolences in the loss of your beloved Dondee. We are praying for God’s peace, which “passes all understanding”, and for God’s strength for the days and weeks to come.
Although the news is sad, thanks for it. It must be so difficult for his family especially with three young children. I understand. My experience as a child with loss is similar.
The strength of family bonds and love will get them through this raw stage of grief. We learn to live with loss. We never "get over it". Friends and clergy can be helpful, however at times we all need to be alone to reflect and realize that our lives have been enriched by those who have been significant in shaping our lives, even when their time has been shortened. Bittersweet recollections of our time with those who have gone before us can still provide guidance and strength.
oh so sad another brother gone to this awful cancer thank god for this site which gives us all a bit of hope my prayers go to his family gone way too young ❤️Xxx
So very sorry to hear this. As the wife of someone diagnosed at 49 with 3 teens it hits close. Always so heartbroken for another loss and for his family. May all the good memories be kept alive and wrap them in warmth💙
So saddened by this news. What a beautiful tribute to this beautiful family. Thank you John for this post that is so hard to write. Rest in peace Dondee. Prayers for strength for Vikkie and their children.
Thanks for sharing . I was appalled at how young he was when he began his fight! There's absolutely no humor in a man *less than 50 years old* being killed by this disease. My thoughts and prayers go to Vikkie and the rest of her family. Again j-o-h-n, thank you for sharing this.
I’m so very sorry he didn’t have more time to be with his wife and growing children. Its a heartfelt tribute j-o-h-n, well deserved. Each and everyone who has ever been in this group makes a difference having shared experiences. Our hearts travel through invisible channels to a place that comforts and acknowledges without words things we may not understand, yet we know. May Dondee, Vickie and children feel the love and strength they need.
Vikkie it is difficult to put into words but God bless you and your children. Please take comfort in being such a loving wife to Dondee and please take time to heel.Graham
Thanks so much John for that wonderful tribute and thankful for this community as I have learned so much here in our 5yrs journey with Pca. We never felt alone because we have a family right here who have the same worries, the same fears, the same hope, the same fight like ours.
Eventhough my husband died young, he left so many wonderful memories with me and the kids. He left so many videos for each of us and he made sure that everything is in order before he left us even labelling the keys, the chargers and everything else (lol). It is truly hard without him now but knowing that he is no longer in pain and no longer suffering gives me comfort somewhat.
I pray for all the warriors and the caregivers here that you may continue to fight while you still can and never ever lose hope! Do whatever makes you happy now for tomorrow is never promised. Keep that smile on your face no matter how hard because you need to bring your own sunshine wherever you go. Lastly, say I love you more and give kisses and hugs as often as you can. It is hard when your love one is no longer around and no one to give those hugs and kisses to.
I am not too concerned how long I might exist on this planet but I am very concerned how our bodies leave it. Can you or anyone comment on the final months of one's life?
"Irrelevant" is exactly how most of the women I've met, described me (Thanks).
Now to get to your question. It's a difficult question to answer since I see both sides of the coin. I not only believe on how you live but more importantly how you die. That is, a long prolonged illness compared to a sudden heart attack. Age and social standing also plays a part if indeed you know your number is almost up. So I have to answer your question with that worn out expression "Live every day, like it's your last". My dear oldest bother died of stomach cancer (age 81) in a V.A. hospital and he passed suffering. Whereas, my dear brother-in-law (age58) died suddenly at work from sudden cardiac arrest. Of course we would all choose the sudden "Let's make a deal" death exit door. I see that you and I are from the same era (the 1930's- me 1936) and we are starting to see that many of our contemporaries are calling it quits. Sad to say but by using Old School math I predict that the last serviceman who fought in the WWII will pass this year 2024, or next year 2025. That's it.
My escape of thinking about my demise is HUMOR. As I posted recently, we come into this world crying from a smack on the ass, so we might as well go out laughing. I will be managing a "Comedy Store in the Sky" so you are invited (second row. aisle seat) but only in year 2034 when you're shot by the jealous husband who lives across the street (Hell, I won't tell).
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another brother lost
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