Bryan Calwell and wife Kristin. Photo from video by Houston Hospice on YouTube.com
Photo from video by Houston Hospice on YouTube.com
Jeff Metcalfe recently wrote a story for The Arizona Republic about a man named Bryan Caldwell who played football for Arizona State University during the late 70’s-early 80’s. Two years ago, he was diagnosed with a Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a cancer of the immune system and he knew he would not live much longer. According to the article, “Caldwell was told he would survive only six months without chemotherapy and other invasive treatment. He lived for two years on his terms in Palacios, Texas, before dying Saturday at age 54. ‘This way is a whole lot better,’ he said. ‘I caught a lot more fish than the other way,’ in the hospital.” I applaud Mr. Caldwell for having the courage to live out his life on his own terms rather than being chained to a hospital bed with no quality of life.
dear Ross,
ditos.!!!! I agree with you and of course with what he decided to do.
Also believe that each one of us has to do what we feel capable of. Some have the strength to confront fear and pain and others don’t. We need to research,study and choose….what would be the best for us and for our loved ones. Can we fight???? so lets do it.