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I have to share the most wonderful person. This is my brother Kyle. He was born with cerebral palsy. He is unable to walk, can only talk with a computer or our secret sign language, and has barely an use of he hands. He keeps busy, very busy. He started a disabled bowling league. He also graduated high school and college.
He loves to play sled hockey.
He loves to water ski.
He also loves hockey. Here he is at a QC Mallards game.
And he loves his best friend Nick. They have been best friends since high school. His birthday was February 3rd and he turned 32. On January 23rd, we found out he has cancer. As time went on we learned more. He has esophagus cancer, that has spread to his liver, lungs, and kidneys. It is terminal, and chemo has a 30% of extended his life. I can't believed am losing my brother who taught me so much. He taught me that just because something is difficult, it's not impossible. He taught me to stay active and try new things. I know this will die on user sub but I wanted to share an amazing person, who got dealt a bad hand, but had a completely full life. I love him so much and feel helpless. Sorry for any grammar errors or spelling errors, I'm just a wreck.
hmcd2008
SXRO
What a beautiful soul! I wish I could've met him and watched hockey with him! He will forever live on!!
iSinnyy
Cherish him while you still can! Hugs+
ProbablyNotNoah
Your brother will forever be a badass, stay strong OP, if he can do it so can you <3
AIistairHennessey
My future condolences but that fucking "I know this will die in usersub" line annoys me soo much!
garbagegarbagegarbage
He has a lot to teach all of us, make sure he knows how much you admire him. So sorry, OP. FUCK CANCER.
GoatMang
Sorry to hear that...
Hotfarts
Dr's gave my mom a 5% chance but she's still here. They are great but not always right. I hope you're able to find strength. Maybe you >
Hotfarts
Can honor him by continuing to try new things and do the things he likes. My thoughts are with you and hope things work out for the best
roygbivinyrface
Sending love OP. Your brother seems like a really amazing guy. Carry his light!
DasBeast651
Coming from an oncology nurse: Make sure you spend as much time as you can together and make damn sure he knows you love him. Sending love!
Fluffypaleness
I'm sorry OP .. give Kyle lots of hugs from Imgur
terminalboot
Atta boy, Kyle.
ChrisTallant
/hug. I have nothing else but hugs for y'all. Stay strong. For your brother.
ImgurianGeographic
I'm so sorry your brother, you, and your family have to go through this.
YournotsotypicalSwede
A man much wiser than me once said nobody is truely gone until the ripples that they have caused in your life have disappeared. Take care
SirDistic
Your brother, with CP, lived a more amazing and full life, than most people ever experience. Cherish his life not mourn his passing.
zdml
ImNotLurkingYouAreLurking
To the FP with you! All comments getting upvotes!
riggamorris
he is living a full life surrounded by loved ones. Don't grieve because he's leaving, celebrate because he stayed :)
DethShartBSideU
My Mrs has met 4c and had a CT scan today. Dude... I hear you. Can't breathe sometimes. Gotta go bawl now. Take care of fam. Love him.
squirrelwithabushytail
There are no words I can use. So sorry.
Hydr0p0nik
Sounds like an awesome guy! Make the best of your time with him! Tell him "he is a true badass" for me.
Dinkleburgsgoldenchalice
Same here. Your the man kyle!
Parnorak
Tell him that for me too. Best of luck @OP
DoesSheGotDaBooty
I wish you the best of times with him. Send him my regards, he seems like a cool guy!
Xarpia
He a chick magnet too...damn.
silvercandlesticks
Just goes to show you significant disabilities don't necessarily diminish quality of life
Labracadabradorable
He's lucky to have you too
Tfox6712
Go Mallards! Also, I work with these guys. I help transport them to and from houses and a day training program. Good on you for being there.
TabloidWeasel
Best of luck to him.
udick
This was hard news for me and I just met Kyle. How did Nick take the news?
TKDBB2
Nick is devastated. He's away at college, but his mom stops by periodically to check in and help. You don't realise how great a support
TKDBB2
System you have until stuff hits the fan, but we are all honored and thankful for it.
Stuey1221
ZachPutland
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened"
Stuey1221
Exactly :)
thedownlowe
I have to remember that. May I ask what it's from?
KelseaBeth
Dr Seuss
thedownlowe
Thanks
DaveyLD
Jesus...kind of hits hard... FUCK CANCER!
TankEngineer
this is heavy, doc
revelator
FUCK IT RIGHT IN THE PUSSY
HodorTactical
1snowwolf1
Perfect