Sorry for the feels...

Feb 7, 2017 8:48 PM

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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.

Your brother, with CP, lived a more amazing and full life, than most people ever experience. Cherish his life not mourn his passing.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

He's lucky to have you too

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

To the FP with you! All comments getting upvotes!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

/hug. I have nothing else but hugs for y'all. Stay strong. For your brother.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

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.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Cherish him while you still can! Hugs+

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Sorry to hear that...

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm so sorry your brother, you, and your family have to go through this.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Just goes to show you significant disabilities don't necessarily diminish quality of life

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm sorry OP .. give Kyle lots of hugs from Imgur

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

What a beautiful soul! I wish I could've met him and watched hockey with him! He will forever live on!!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My future condolences but that fucking "I know this will die in usersub" line annoys me soo much!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Best of luck to him.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

He a chick magnet too...damn.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I wish you the best of times with him. Send him my regards, he seems like a cool guy!

9 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 1

Sending love OP. Your brother seems like a really amazing guy. Carry his light!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Atta boy, Kyle.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

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!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

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 >

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

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

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Your brother will forever be a badass, stay strong OP, if he can do it so can you <3

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

he is living a full life surrounded by loved ones. Don't grieve because he's leaving, celebrate because he stayed :)

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

This was hard news for me and I just met Kyle. How did Nick take the news?

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

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

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

System you have until stuff hits the fan, but we are all honored and thankful for it.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

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.

9 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

There are no words I can use. So sorry.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Sounds like an awesome guy! Make the best of your time with him! Tell him "he is a true badass" for me.

9 years ago | Likes 156 Dislikes 0

Tell him that for me too. Best of luck @OP

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Same here. Your the man kyle!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Jesus...kind of hits hard... FUCK CANCER!

9 years ago | Likes 63 Dislikes 2

this is heavy, doc

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

FUCK IT RIGHT IN THE PUSSY

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9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Perfect

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

don't be sad dude. Be glad you knew him and be glad you've had the pleasure of knowing someone that awesome

9 years ago | Likes 44 Dislikes 1

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened"

9 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

Exactly :)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I have to remember that. May I ask what it's from?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Dr Seuss

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Thanks

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