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Emily Steele's avatar

My heart is with you and your family, Charlie. Thanks for writing about this and sharing it with us. I guess the clock is always ticking, but the awareness of it today is making me appreciate things just a little more <3

Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Thank you, Emily. I'm really glad to hear that. Writing this has helped me appreciate things more, too. <3

James Bailey's avatar

Charlie, I’m so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you. What to do when the clock doesn’t stop ticking? Create more interactions. Value each of them. 2 is very different than 5. Big hugs. ♥️

Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Exactly, James, yes. I called my dad last week, which is something I never do, and it was really nice. Now I wish I had done it more, but at least I still have time to do it.

Amy Benavides's avatar

I’m so sorry your father, you, and your family are having to go through this.

Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Thank you, Amy.

Terri Lonier's avatar

Ooof. I'm so sorry to hear this, Charlie. Sending you ❤️ across the wires.

Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Thank you, Terri. <3

Becky Isjwara's avatar

Fuck Charlie I am so so sorry

Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Thanks, Becky. <3

Alexandra Allen's avatar

I’m so sorry to hear this, Charlie. Sending love and strength to you and your family. ♥️♥️♥️

Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Thank you, Alex <3

Annabel Youens's avatar

Blerg!!! ❤️

Rachel Parker's avatar

Oh, Charlie I’m so sorry to hear this. I lost my Dad recently to cancer and understand the mix of emotions. Sending hugs and love your way.

On a brighter note, congrats on the offer ◡̈

Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Thank you, Rachel. I'm so sorry about your dad. Even just hearing that other people have a mix of emotions is comforting.

And thank you! We are under contract. Waiting to hear back about the inspection so fingers crossed.

Dakota Duncan's avatar

It’s a devastating phone call. Lung cancer - 3-6 months. I got it just before my first year law school finals, while I was at school, between classes. I was nearly forty, rather than in my twenties. Maybe better prepared - but still. My dad was dying. I get it. I am so sorry.

Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Oh gosh, Duncan, I'm so sorry. That is devastating. Such short notice. It must have been so difficult to get through your finals.

Karena's avatar

Love..and a shoulder and ear when you need them

Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Thank you, Karena, I really feel that from you. <3

Scott Krouse's avatar

Sorry, Charlie. With two aging and not-the-healthiest-parents, I fear the day that I get this call. Sending thoughts and prayers.

Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Thank you, Scott. I had been fearing it too but the fear didn't change anything for me. I realize now I've been angry at my dad for so long. Now I feel silly that I've been angry at him for not being more of the dad I wanted him to be.

Kristin's avatar

I’m so sorry and sending love.

Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Thanks so much, Kristin.

Rick Lewis's avatar

I'm sorry to hear this Charlie. Blessings to the whole family finding the way through.

Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Thank you, Rick, I appreciate you.