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Frank Baldratti's avatar

Beautiful and as always this was written in such brilliant Brian Lund flair… glad to know you are doing well, and out of this a newly perceived outlook….

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Brian Lund's avatar

Thanks, Frank.

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Jeffrey Carter's avatar

Read the book The Color of Rain. My friend's story. In 2020, I was misdiagnosed with a terminal illness.....for 6 weeks I thought I was a goner. I have a great Memorial Service playlist.

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Brian Lund's avatar

I remember when that happened. Did they ever find out what it was?

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Frank Tucci's avatar

Jeez Brian. The title of this week’s Anecdote had me worried. Glad you’re okay, but I’ll admit that I had to read the ending first before I could start back at the beginning with some relief.

Wishing you continued good health !

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Brian Lund's avatar

Thanks for your concern, Frank. Didn't mean to freak everyone out.

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Lena Houser's avatar

You are such an amazing writer, Brian! Thank you. You should consider publishing your 'anecdote' short stories.

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Brian Lund's avatar

Thanks, Lena, you are too kind.

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Derek Hernquist's avatar

Great post, Brian...glad to hear you're OK. You know you did the same thing to us that the nurses did to you, right?!

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Brian Lund's avatar

True, but I really thought I had the 'Big C' for a bit, so the title is accurate :)

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Simone D. Casadei Bernardi's avatar

The balance of humor and the gravity of facing mortality is both raw and comforting. It's powerful to read that, despite everything, you chose to see the experience as a gift.

The honesty in every line makes your post, Brian, so relatable.

I'm inspired by how you found solace through reading, even in the face of fear.

Thanks for sharing your story.

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Brian Lund's avatar

Your words are too kind, Simone, but much appreciated.

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Simone D. Casadei Bernardi's avatar

Every word I wrote came straight from the heart. That's why I'm thanking you once again for your post, Brian.

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Shane's avatar

Great writing as usual Brian. Glad to hear you're doing well.

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Brian Lund's avatar

Thanks, Shane.

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Shane's avatar

You're welcome, Brian.

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