Mortality of our lives - a forum member's health

[Ravi Kempaiah]

I recently learned that one of the forum members, @Alaskan has been battling an aggressive form of cancer.
He was a great contributor and supported many members while he was active on the forum. Let's wish him a speedy recovery!
I know what it feels like to see someone wither away.
Recently, my father has also been struggling with his stroke-related illness and he is in a very fragile condition.

"Most of us spend our lives avoiding the thought of death. Instead, the inevitability of death should be continually on our minds. Understanding the shortness of life fills us with a sense of purpose and urgency to realize our goals. Training ourselves to confront and accept this reality makes it easier to manage the inevitable setbacks, separations, and crises in life. It gives us a sense of proportion, of what really matters in this brief existence of ours. Most people continually look for ways to separate themselves from others and feel superior. Instead, we must see the mortality in everyone, how it equalizes and connects us all. By becoming deeply aware of our mortality, we intensify our experience of every aspect of life"

- A quote someone sent me from the book " The Laws of Human Nature"

 

[Gionnirocket]

Roll strong @Alaskan

 

[Marci jo]

Thank you Ravi for the update.
Sending thoughts and support to Alaskan and your dad.

 

[TomD]

Sorry to hear, hoping things turn out as best they can. Real life problems have a way of putting things in perspective. I don't think any of us have full appreciation for life or things we take for granted until our own mortality stares us in the face.

 

[rich c]

Sorry to hear that kind of news. Hug your families and get your paperwork in order. Both will be greatly appreciated!! May you find peace in your journey @Alaskan.

 

[vincent]

Very sorry to hear that about your dad and Alaskan



beautiful quote

 

[Saratoga Dave]

It was a nearly insurmountable medical disaster that brought Richard here in the first place, and subsequently changed his life. Along the way he’s been a core member of this outfit along with the likes of Dave Berry and a number of others, some still here, some not. Even after major cancer surgery, he climbed back on the bike and got strong enough to start riding a non electric road bike and just kept on going. The guy doesn’t quit.

I’ve been privileged to have a sort of casual friendly phone relationship from time to time with him, way out there on the wrong side of the country. It’s always good to talk with him.

I’m confident he’s still around here someplace, so I’ll say very best wishes and hopes to you, Richard, your family and especially Nancy.

This is not a guy who is likely to wither away anyplace. Thanks Ravi, for bringing this to our attention.

 

[Mike TowpathTraveler]

I've taken note of Alaskan's absence in the past few months, others too. Dallant comes to mind. You come to value their points of view on many topics ebike and not. For the most part, I find this forum to be maybe the most family-oriented and that's what I like about it. And it's all because of the folks who make up that family. Alaska's story in coming back from a severe heart attack is a story to admire onto itself. But he manages to top it with his fight against cancer.

We live long enough and sooner or later, we all come to that crossroads where the fight for going forward begins. Warmest thoughts, prayers and wishes to Richard, Ravi's Dad and every EBR member here who have dropped away from the site, for whatever reasons.

 

[BikingSoCal]

So sad to hear this. I wish him well. Thoughts and prayer to him and his family.

 

[ruffruff]

Best wishes. Cancer sucks!