The Doc...

[joegoda]

DocJeff is a bit busy right now. I received an email explaining that the cancer had metastasized and he is focusing on his health and the time he has left.

He could be gruff, he could be irreverent, he could be an ass. He is also a person of great warmth and caring, easily touched by the simple things in life, and a great lover OF life. He is my brother and my friend and a love of mine. I will miss him greatly.

"All things pass from this plane of existence, in time. Even you, my son, will someday see the stars burn away, the earth beneath your feet crumble, and the sky turn dark and never light again. So it is with all things."

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[elisedevescy.livejournal.com]

Please pass along to him my best and let him know he can contact me via email any time!

[joegoda.livejournal.com]

I have sent our love and support, Kim. The email I received was from his assistant. Doc may, or may not be able to communicate through email. Cancer, once it becomes wide spread, saps pretty much all of your strength. My brother and father went from being fairly mobile one week, to absolutely not strength the next.

If and when I hear from him or his assistant, I'll pass it on, you bet.

[elisedevescy.livejournal.com]

Thanks, hon. I couldn't ask for more.

[joegoda.livejournal.com]

I heard from Doc tonight, Kim. I passed your name, specifically, as one that has expressed an interest in hearing from him, if he the time and energy.

The feel I got from his letters was one of calm acceptance. What will be, will be. He's an incredible person, my friend Doc.

Don't be surprised if you hear from him. Or, be surprised. He surprised me.

[elisedevescy.livejournal.com]

Yea, I can honestly say he is one who will "leave it better".

Thanks for the update.