Larry,
I am so sorry to hear about your friend. My darling sister, died last night at the young age of 48. She had non-small cell lung cancer which went to her brain. She had a 2" tumor on her lung and 4, 1" tumors that they could see on her brain.
She was diagnosed in April. She spent the last 6 weeks in the hospital.
I really feel your pain! I am so sad. There are no words to describe how I feel. I wish I could curl up in a ball and go to heaven with her.
I have to write the Eulogy for the service. I picked out this poem as part of what I am going to read. Maybe you can find comfort in it as well.
I'M FREE
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God has chosen for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call;
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I've now found peace at the end of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;
Oh yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
Look for the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times,a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seems all to brief;
Don't lengthen your pain with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and peace to thee,
God wanted me now-He set me free
Author: Shannon Lee Moseley.