solopaddler Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Don't quite know what to say here except I guess it's my turn to lean on you guys.... There's 3 people in my life who would do anything for me at the drop of a hat, no questions asked. My dad, my uncle and my friend Kareem. Kareem has been there for me through thick and thin over the last 17 years and we've spent a lot of time on the water together, he's a pretty important person to me. Two weeks ago he was fishing Nipissing with his wife when he suddenly lost the use of his right arm, he thought he had a mild stroke. As it turns out he's apparantly got 6 inoperable tumours in his brain. No previous symptoms, and the guy's only 51 years old....it's just not fair! Yesterday he had his first chemo treatment and it didn't go very well, in addition they're giving him maybe 8 weeks to live. Now this isn't a eulogy, 'cause if there's anyone who can beat the odds it's Kareem, but I'm having a bit of a hard time dealing with this. I'm not an overly religious person but I do believe in the power of positive thinking and prayer, and well, I think my buddy could use some. I'm headed up to my cabin on Thursday with Louis (aniceguy from the board) and tried to talk Kareem into joining us last night...Figured regardless of how crappy he felt and what might possibly happen it would be a good thing to do considering the circumstances...Don't think he's going to make it though unless he has a dramatic turnaround in the next 24 hours. This kind of thing just rips my guts out and if it wasn't for my family I think I'd go nuts. The last couple of days my 4 year old daughter Riley has been my focus and my lifeline... Yesterday was her very first day of school ever....big day. Here she is with mommy waiting for the school bell to ring And standing in line with the other kids (man was she excited ) Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIMTI Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 (edited) My prayers are with Kareem. Stay strong....be Positive. Edited September 18, 2007 by HIMTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Oh man Mike....this is terrible news. Fifty one is far too young. We're very sorry to hear this news. We'll have him, as well as yourself and anyone else who knows him in our thoughts and prayers. Your daughter is very cute...I'm sure she'll enjoy school...congrats on a big milestone!! Cliff & Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 so sorry to hear,he is too young.My thoughts go out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Sorry to hear of Kareem's condition. Like you I'm not religious but I will think of him and pray for him. I hope that it will be easy for him, you and his family. I wish a turnaround for him. Congratulations on your daughters first day of school. I hope she enjoys it. The next 12 years will go amazingly fast for you. It seems like yesterday that my son started kindergarten, he has just started grade 12 this September. We cannot get over how fast the time has sped by us. I can still hear my mother's words the day he first started: "I'm glad to see him start school, neither your father or I will be around to see him go to high school." You know what? They are both here to see him in his final year of school, I hope they are still here to see him go through college. He is their youngest grandchild, and the most spoiled of them all, but on the flipside he still goes there everyday and is a great help to my father. Again, terribly sad to hear of your Buddie's trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Chin up be strong for your friend and his family regardless and enjoy the time you have with him. You and Kareem are in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinall4s Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 From my family to yours and your friend Kareem our thoughts and prayers are with you. Just try to stay positive and cherish every moment that you spend with him. Congrats on your daughters first day of school. It's just like pikehunter said "it goes by too fast". My son just sarted grade 1, but SK & JK went by way to fast, enjoy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Mike sorry to hear about your friend. True friends as you have descibed Kareem are a treasure. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and his. Whopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 My thoughts and prayers are with you. It's a tough blow to say the least. Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery and Today is a Gift, that's why they call it the Present. Spend time with your uncle and have no regrets later that you didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Prayers for your friend SP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 My thoughts are with you and your friend. life is hard sometimes, 51 is too young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Thoughts and prayers are with you and Kareem. Had the same thing happen to me three weeks ago, my barber of 30 years came down with the same situation only 59. Lets hope fot the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustink Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 So sorry to hear, SP! Prayer sent for your friend, you, and all dealing with this terrible ordeal...... dk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rana Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 So sorry to hear. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfville Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Prayers with Kareen, his family and friends. Pray that our prayers stacked to heaven and God's mercy upon him to heal his mind and body with His almighty power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntervasili Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 My thoughts, too , are with you and your friend and everyone who this is affecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy_girl58 Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 (((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))) May the God of Abraham-Isaac & Jacob be with you and your friend......Make sure you still share the laughter, but most of all know both of you are thought of...And God's Will will be done.... Whatever lays upon your mind to do...DO IT! Lorissa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto_Angler Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 That's awful. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kareem and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 So sorry to hear this news Mike, my thoughts and prayers go out to your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 My thoughts are with ya... I have a buddy like that.. I can't imagine loosing that good a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Fisherman Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 My family and I will pray for Kareem's recovery. To repeat HIMTI - Stay strong and everyday let Kareem see your strength. FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Our thoughts and wishes of well-being are with you and your friend. Enjoy your weekend, being outside and especially fishing has a way to soothe the soul. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basskicker Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Hey Mike, so sorry to hear about the news.....my thoughts and prayers are with you and Kareem. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Mike, there's not much anyone can say to make you or Kareem's family feel any better. There just are no words. The thing that you have to be grateful for is that for the past seventeen years, you have been a loyal friend to Kareem and he to you. That's already a lot. He'll have my thoughts for sure. As for little Riley, she is starting a great journey that will make you proud all of your life. Cherish these moments as I know that that alone takes some of the stress away from thinking of Kareem. Be well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthewrld Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Tragic, to say the least. Our prayers are with Kareem and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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