fishnsled Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 My thoughts and prayers are with Kareem, his family and his friends.
blaque Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 I will say a prayer for Kareem as soon as I click off this thread. Also sorry to hear about Ketchananies friend as well. Prayers will go out to both. Very sorry guys
OhioFisherman Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 Sorry Solo, hard to get bad news about a friend.
steve_paul Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 Solo, very sorry to hear the news of your friend. Our thoughts and prayers to you and he.
solopaddler Posted September 18, 2007 Author Report Posted September 18, 2007 Thanks each and every one of you for the kind words and support, it's appreciated. Mans greatest cross to bear IMO is the knowledge that we're mortal and our time on this earth is fleeting. Immortality can be found through the eyes of your children, and that's where I find my solace. I realize that this is simply a fact of life and happens to everyone, but it's never happened to me before.... Anyhow, I've been brooding about this all morning and the conclusion I've come to is life goes on. I'll be leaving on Thursday to head up north with another good friend, hopefully catch some fish and share a few laughs. If Kareem is still able to we'll go to Picton in November for a couple days (maybe see some of you guys there). The guy is a walleye ace and lives for the late fall fishing out there. He usually keeps his boat docked at Tip Of The Bay from Oct. 'till Dec. 'cause he's there every week... Anyway I can only hope. Thanks again, Mike
danbo Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 Lord bless Solo's friend Kareem, help him through this difficult time,Amen.
FinS Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 Mike sorry to hear the bad news our prayers are with you
solopaddler Posted September 18, 2007 Author Report Posted September 18, 2007 1/2 an hour ago I get a call from Kareem, he said the doctors told him they weren't going to treat him anymore for the disease...he's too far gone. Said he's not going to worry about it, he's just going to live his life, and he now wants to head north with me on Thursday. I can't believe he's actually going, you guys have no idea how much I want this to happen. The timing of this phone call is really giving me pause after asking you guys for your thoughts and prayers, it really makes me wonder... Here's hoping I've got a great report for you guys next week... Thanks again, Mike
lew Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 So very sorry to hear about your friend Mike. Sounds like you & Kareem shared alot of wonderful times together over the years.
aniceguy Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 Well Mike and I just got off the phone before I had time to read this thread he explained it all to me. The weekend was to be a bush wacking and to a certain extent Im sure some extreme portaging to get into some big canadian shield smallie lakes and big pike lakes. With Kareem not being able to do that it took me about 2 seconds to decide with mike that this potentially could be a last remote trip so Mike and I will be sure its one he remembers........Wait till Kareem eats the milo shore lunch... that outa get him feeling much better. A choice between extreme fishing in the remote quebec wilderness, or a laid back weekend fishing the cottage lake with some one we know might not be there next summer.................... Im all over the laid back part...
Pigeontroller Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 "Yesterday's history, tomorrow's a mystery, and today is a gift", Not sure who said it, but some crazy guy i worked with a few years ago told me... Sorry for the bad news Mike, I don't pray but I am a believer in the human spirit, and the strength of it when times are bad. Have a great weekend!
ChrisK Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 Mike, My thoughts and prayers are with Kareem.
solopaddler Posted September 18, 2007 Author Report Posted September 18, 2007 Well Mike and I just got off the phone before I had time to read this thread he explained it all to me. The weekend was to be a bush wacking and to a certain extent Im sure some extreme portaging to get into some big canadian shield smallie lakes and big pike lakes. With Kareem not being able to do that it took me about 2 seconds to decide with mike that this potentially could be a last remote trip so Mike and I will be sure its one he remembers........Wait till Kareem eats the milo shore lunch... that outa get him feeling much better. A choice between extreme fishing in the remote quebec wilderness, or a laid back weekend fishing the cottage lake with some one we know might not be there next summer.................... Im all over the laid back part... Thanks buddy, we'll have a great weekend!
John Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 Thanks each and every one of you for the kind words and support, it's appreciated.Mans greatest cross to bear IMO is the knowledge that we're mortal and our time on this earth is fleeting. Immortality can be found through the eyes of your children, and that's where I find my solace. I realize that this is simply a fact of life and happens to everyone, but it's never happened to me before.... Anyhow, I've been brooding about this all morning and the conclusion I've come to is life goes on. I'll be leaving on Thursday to head up north with another good friend, hopefully catch some fish and share a few laughs. If Kareem is still able to we'll go to Picton in November for a couple days (maybe see some of you guys there). The guy is a walleye ace and lives for the late fall fishing out there. He usually keeps his boat docked at Tip Of The Bay from Oct. 'till Dec. 'cause he's there every week... Anyway I can only hope. Thanks again, Mike You are absolutely right Mike, we all face our mortality in different ways. We lost a very dear friend two weeks ago after a battle with cancer. She was a religious person and dealt with it through prayer. I have faced my own mortality more times than I would wish on anyone over the past couple of years and I deal with it through the eyes of my grandchildren. I think that Kareem has made the right decision to continue to live his life and I know that you will have the opportunity to have some good times to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.... John..
dsn Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 There's only one person who can perform a miracle and thats "Jesus!" Some might say I'm religious, some might say I'm nuts. But after the incident with my back and how he healed me the next morning. I know he can do the same for whatever the need is. I would pray for him but being there in person praying for him is alot more effective. I do what I can in prayer on this end. dsn
TAH Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 my wife's and my thoughts are with you
stevetso Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 We all have close friends as you described and it's hard to imagine the shoe you're in right now. However, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your friend. Steve
Jeff R Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 It's never easy when a friend is as close as family. Be strong and keep the faith. You and you're friend are in our prayers Jeff
MJL Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 Cherish the remaining time you have left with your friend. Thoughts and prayers be with him and his family.
Crazyhook Posted September 19, 2007 Report Posted September 19, 2007 prayers for you guys... man never easy to go through
Douger Posted September 19, 2007 Report Posted September 19, 2007 you and the family are in my thoughts & prayers. take care, and live each day as if it was your last.
Jen Posted September 19, 2007 Report Posted September 19, 2007 My prayers will go out to you and your friend!
DT10Sam Posted September 19, 2007 Report Posted September 19, 2007 Our family will pray for Kareem and we hope this terrible deal will turn around. Best regards, Sam & family
tjsa Posted September 19, 2007 Report Posted September 19, 2007 (edited) Sorry to hear this Mike. Prayers said. Edited September 19, 2007 by tjsa
Cookslav Posted September 19, 2007 Report Posted September 19, 2007 I have unfortunately been through this.... My best friend died of cancer at the ripe old age of 21. Life’s just not fair sometimes plain and simple, and I definatly feel your pain. I am a religious man and I'll pray for you. Aside from preaching, here's My best advice... Spend time with him, talk alot, laugh alot, cry alot.... Do alot of anything you can with him, but be strong for him, and remember to listen....that’s what he'll need Be patient he's bound to be frustrated, and emotional. Aside from a miracle...At the end of the day all you can do is be his friend like you always have been. Lean hard on your mutual friends, and your family...they are hurting too, and will be more intune with how you feel then anyone else could be. Take care,
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