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Three years ago, a dear friend of mine (and of many) was diagnosed with brain cancer. She was told she had 6 months to a year. With treatment, maybe a little more.
Some back story: Penny was dating this guy Theo for a while. Theo had some issues, drinking, etc, and they broke up. Penny then dated Greg. That lasted about two months. About a year or two later she dated Kenny. At first he seemed like a good dude. But upon Penny's diagnosis, Kenny bailed, saying he didn't need that kind of strife in his life.
Good riddance.
Clean and sober, and knowing that Penny's condition was terminal, re-enter Theo. That man stepped up like a boss, doing anything and everything that needed to be done. All along, Penny fought the good fight. She did everything she could to keep her cancer from dictating how she lived her life, but that could only last for so long. Over the last three or four months her condition deteriorated rapidly. Two months ago the decision was made to stop all of her treatment and go to a "comfort regimen".
Penny passed away this morning at the age of 49, with her mother, her sister and Theo by her side. Her friends are devastated. Even though we knew this day was coming, and likely coming soon, we always figured there would always be just one more. My Mom and I were going to visit her tomorrow.
So, if you've someone in your life who soon will not be in your life, don't wait. For Penny, tomorrow isn't gonna' come.
Cancer fucking sucks...
This is Penny with my friend Forrest, who we lost in a motorcycle accident back in December...
Penny was very close with my Mom (who, I swear to God, will out live us all). This was taken three years before her diagnosis:
One of the last times Penny made a public appearance, about two months ago:
Rest in peace, Penny...
Some back story: Penny was dating this guy Theo for a while. Theo had some issues, drinking, etc, and they broke up. Penny then dated Greg. That lasted about two months. About a year or two later she dated Kenny. At first he seemed like a good dude. But upon Penny's diagnosis, Kenny bailed, saying he didn't need that kind of strife in his life.
Good riddance.
Clean and sober, and knowing that Penny's condition was terminal, re-enter Theo. That man stepped up like a boss, doing anything and everything that needed to be done. All along, Penny fought the good fight. She did everything she could to keep her cancer from dictating how she lived her life, but that could only last for so long. Over the last three or four months her condition deteriorated rapidly. Two months ago the decision was made to stop all of her treatment and go to a "comfort regimen".
Penny passed away this morning at the age of 49, with her mother, her sister and Theo by her side. Her friends are devastated. Even though we knew this day was coming, and likely coming soon, we always figured there would always be just one more. My Mom and I were going to visit her tomorrow.
So, if you've someone in your life who soon will not be in your life, don't wait. For Penny, tomorrow isn't gonna' come.
Cancer fucking sucks...
This is Penny with my friend Forrest, who we lost in a motorcycle accident back in December...
Penny was very close with my Mom (who, I swear to God, will out live us all). This was taken three years before her diagnosis:
One of the last times Penny made a public appearance, about two months ago:
Rest in peace, Penny...