Kevin forwarded an email to me today from his friend and co-worker, Bob Farrell. Kevin must have told Bob about the recent roller coaster ride of varying medical opinion. Bob's response was perfect. Simple and encouraging without adding another layer of 'what you need to do' on top of Kevin's already overloaded mind.
From Bob's email:
"I hope whatever the doctors and you decide:
1. Makes you better.
2. Doesn't hurt you.
3. Allows you many more years of fruitful living.
4. Allows you to enjoy all for which you've worked so hard.
I read it and thought "That's it! He's got it! This is what I want for Kevin. This is what Kevin wants."
Sometimes the most simple words are the best. There are no obvious answers in there but the simple sentiments have allowed us to regroup and back off all the lofty over the top thinking that's been clouding our minds these past days.
Kevin still doesn't have a definite answer as to what he's going to do, but backing up and looking at it through clearer eyes is certainly helping both of us.
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