Life's too short.

[lavamat_jon]

I've had a rather surreal evening.

I found out an hour ago that one of my online friends I chatted to on MSN died. He had leaukemia, and he was only 18 when he died peacefully in his sleep this morning. Just makes you think how short, fragile and precious life is, and to enjoy every minute of it and not let it bring you down. My friend did exactly that and was happy and chirpy until the end.

Rest in peace, Mikey. I'm glad that you're eventually free from suffering and pain.

Jon

 

[westytoploader]

Hi Jon,

So sorry to hear this sad news. Will keep y'all in my prayers.

 

[chestermikeuk]

Thoughts & Prayers

Hi Jon

So sorry to hear the news about your friend Mikey, you are right life is to short, and sometimes it takes news like this for us to realise it...

"Carpe Diem...Seize The Day"

Mike

 

[goatfarmer]

sorry for the loss of your friend.

kennyGF

 

[cleanteamofny]

I'm sorry for your lost!
I know what it feels like losing a member of the team (MSN Boards), for I lost two within weeks of each other and the posting has never recovered since they left us abruptly. Continue to add to the website and never let it die or the website will suffer because of this great lost.
I've seen it happened and I wish I stayed around long enough to keep posting up to 400 plus messages a month compare to what it is doing today, less than 20 currently.......

There was other factor for me not posting as much, but still visit from time to time and make your presence known!

I will take a moment a say a prayer for you and the website!

 

[SactoTeddyBear]

Hi! Jon:

My Deepest, Heartfelt Condolences go to you for the Passing of your Friend Mikey. I certainly know how you feel, I lost a 2nd Cousin named Allan at 7-years old from Lieukemia, who would have been in his Mid-30's now. He was the most precious Gift from GOD that was given to us. His Parent's did everything that they felt the need of doing to try and help Allan to live as long as possible, including taking him to the Philipines to a Miricle Worker. The last resort was his Sister being a Donor of a Bone Marrow Transplant, that gave him some more life and all of us Hope, for a while longer, but his Body just got tired and needed to Rest.

Live for now, remember the good times with Mikey, but Greive as well. Crying is Healing, don't ever be afraid of Crying, especially for this reason, it doesn't mean that you not strong, it means that you really cared for that person, or even a Pet and time will heal also.

Peace, Love of Friendship and Hugs, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...

 

[SactoTeddyBear]

Re: Hi! Jon:

I forgot that I also wanted to let you know that you are certainly in my Prayers for you and the MSN Boards as well.

Peace and Hugs, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...

 

[appnut]

Jon, I"m sooo sorry. And earlier when we had chatted online, you had a horrid headache to beat the band.

 

[scott55405]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss Jon-Jon. I am thinking of you, as always. Scott

 

[DADoES]

Remember your friend, and his spirit will live on for years to come.

 

[pulsatron]

Sorry for your loss

Hi Jon,
I am very sorry that you have lost your friend and at such a young age as well,it makes me remember when my Dad died in my arms from cancer just how much it can hurt.
Remember though our deceased friends and family are never really gone until the memories fade,and I have no doubt you have many happy memories of Mikey.
Take care.
Steve.

 

[mattywashboy]

sorry jon

sorry to hear bout your friend jon, i knwo what its like. I lost a good freind to suicide not so long back so i do understand. Remember, you have mu number, call me if u wanna talk or just chat to me on msn, i'm here for you
Matt
xxx

 

[mayken4now]

Peace Jon, Mikey is resting, you do the same with him here.

Steve

 

[toggleswitch]

Jon:

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. May you do enough living for BOTH of you and make Mikey proud.

IMHO; talk to him frequently; he will come to you to comfort you.

 

[lavamat_jon]

Thanks guys, for the support. Sorry that it has been a bit late in replying, I just can't bear to think about it (although I have accepted it). I am glad that Mikey is in a safe place free of suffering. I don't necessarily believe in religion, or Christianity per se... but after this experience it's definitely made me think there is some other place that is a paradise at the end of our lives.

I'm just glad I have so many supportive friends here. You all mean a lot to me, as does this whole message board. I don't post here too much, but I do read every day, and this definitely feels like a big family.

Anyway, enough with the blabbering. Thanks again, hugs to all!!

Jon