So things are looking up these days. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel I have been trying to crawl out of for 10 years. The nerve problem I am dealing with is beginning to subside, still need a couple tests but yesterday's news was, it's not fabulous, but not horrible either.
And then I get a note from the wife of a friend named Steve telling me that instead of months, it's probably days maybe hours before Steve passes on.
Steve had let me know last month that he was diagnosed with cancer. He seemed kinda nonchalant about it really. "I'm getting radiation, been through 4 of 10 treatments. Let's do some recording! I wrote another song I want you to sing for me. My schedule is wide open now because I had to retire due to the cancer." That was April 24th.
Somewhere around May 5th he went into the hospital to correct an unrelated issue. (I am sure it probably is more related to the cancer than they know.) He came home this past Saturday and then on Sunday morning very early was rushed back to the hospital fearing he was having a heart attack. He coded in the ambulance and was not resuscitated within 20 minutes. They did bring him back but the result yesterday was no cognitive brain function. Dang. In 20 minutes, more damage than a lifetime of drinking and smoking pot ever did. Steve is funny, kind, has a great ear for sound, he's a wonderful musician in his own right, a card carrying atheist and opinionated beyond all measure. But most importantly to me, is Steve is my friend. I spent every single Thursday evening at the Lonesome Dove in Alexandria for years singing karaoke at Steve's show. It was my night out. Probably the reason why when I think about going out for karaoke it's always Thursday. Like this week I will be going to the Electric Palm for karaoke. And just for you Steve, I'll sing Midnight Confessions.
On a positive note, I get to meet Grace Potter today and hear her sing in an intimate radio station venue. I am looking forward to that cause I love her stuff. So for Steve, here's my favorite Grace Potter song, Big White Gate.
Steve, I know you're an atheist but I still love ya and I'll pray for your soul. Hugs and prayers for peace to Laura and Nicole.
And then I get a note from the wife of a friend named Steve telling me that instead of months, it's probably days maybe hours before Steve passes on.
Steve had let me know last month that he was diagnosed with cancer. He seemed kinda nonchalant about it really. "I'm getting radiation, been through 4 of 10 treatments. Let's do some recording! I wrote another song I want you to sing for me. My schedule is wide open now because I had to retire due to the cancer." That was April 24th.
Somewhere around May 5th he went into the hospital to correct an unrelated issue. (I am sure it probably is more related to the cancer than they know.) He came home this past Saturday and then on Sunday morning very early was rushed back to the hospital fearing he was having a heart attack. He coded in the ambulance and was not resuscitated within 20 minutes. They did bring him back but the result yesterday was no cognitive brain function. Dang. In 20 minutes, more damage than a lifetime of drinking and smoking pot ever did. Steve is funny, kind, has a great ear for sound, he's a wonderful musician in his own right, a card carrying atheist and opinionated beyond all measure. But most importantly to me, is Steve is my friend. I spent every single Thursday evening at the Lonesome Dove in Alexandria for years singing karaoke at Steve's show. It was my night out. Probably the reason why when I think about going out for karaoke it's always Thursday. Like this week I will be going to the Electric Palm for karaoke. And just for you Steve, I'll sing Midnight Confessions.
On a positive note, I get to meet Grace Potter today and hear her sing in an intimate radio station venue. I am looking forward to that cause I love her stuff. So for Steve, here's my favorite Grace Potter song, Big White Gate.
Steve, I know you're an atheist but I still love ya and I'll pray for your soul. Hugs and prayers for peace to Laura and Nicole.
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