A big thank you to everyone who has been reading and praying for us along this tragic journey.
I am forever changed both good and bad because of this experience. Yet I am the luckiest gal on this planet. He picked me to go along for the ride.
Melody,
ReplyDeleteI don't have the words to say how devastated we all feel. I am so sorry. We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers, and pray for your peace as well. Love and hugs, Sherry
Mel . . .first of all I am so sorry, and very saddened, to hear that the earth journey of such a wonderful guy has ended. THere is not one person, here or anywhere else, that can really feel what you are feeling right now. Me included. All that we can do is try to take away some of the pain, some of that lump in your throat, some of that choking sobbing. You were exceptional in how you went about this. He is still with you, no not physically but he is there, and he is with you, telling you he is fine. No, he is better than fine. See, love is this very powerful thing, more powerful than we'll ever know (at least here anyways).
ReplyDeleteYou and I were always close, and am now sending you the best hugs.
If there is anything at all that I/we can do please let us know!
We love you and Larry and Laura!
Our hearts break for you all. We are greatful to have known Larry and been a part of his life although we lost touch over the years. He was a special spirit and will be much missed.
ReplyDeleteLarry could not have had a better wife/friend/partner on the journey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Larry Kyo and Laura. Our love to you all, Ellen
I am so so sorry for your loss. May God always be with your husband and may he bless you family always. I hope you may find some comfort and ease during this time.
ReplyDeleteThe Earth journy is never long enough. On the wings of Angels may his spirit be lifted to the house of our Lord the Father. On the wings of a humming bird may his spirit be with you, now and forever.
ReplyDeletePeace to you and your chidren.
Mel, I have struggled all day with trying to come up with the right things to say to you on this day. We all knew it was coming, yet it seems so surreal to have read your words today.
ReplyDeleteI know that Larry is no longer suffering or ill, and that we should be somehow grateful for this. However, the selfish side of me wishes he would still be here to make us smile and laugh. I will forever remember his charm and his sense of humor, ability to make me laugh at everything, including myself. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and students. He will leave a big hole that no one else will be able to fill.
Thank you Mel, for allowing us to follow along with you during his diagnosis, the progression, and finally the ending of your journey together through this awful illness. Although I have seen the diagnosis of PC many times in this practice, I have never been allowed to experience it through the eyes of the family quite like you have allowed us to do. So, thank you for this. Through this blog, the way I can help my patients with PC, or any other terminal illness, will never be the same.
Big hugs to you and Larry and Laura. How fortunate we were to have Larry in our lives.
My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. He was one of the best teachers I ever had.
ReplyDeleteMetzger family, I am deeply sorry for your loss, but hopefully you will be able to find some comfort in the next few days knowing that Professor Metzger is looking over all of you.
ReplyDeleteMelody,
ReplyDeleteI am so sad today, and sadder still when I told Kevin. I'm grateful that we were able to visit with Larry when he could still talk and even smile when I teased him. His swift departure from this world is heartbreaking. I hurt for you, Larry Kyo, and Laura and love you all.
Debra
Dear Melody,
ReplyDeleteI just read your last posting and am sending you a blanket of love for you to wrap around your shoulders. God bless you for your devotion, your courage, and your example of a deep, unwavering love. How privileged you and Larry were, to have spent these years together as one. He must have been so proud of your advocacy and strength, and so fortunate that you said "Yes," all those years ago! Take some time to just "be," and let others care for you. Larry lived his life well and you had a lot to do with that!
Love and peace to you and your family, Sue K.
Dear Mrs. Metzger,
ReplyDeleteI was lucky enough to have your husband as a professor in graduate school. It was just for one class, and there were over 100 students in it, so I don't know if he would have remembered me. I know I will always remember him, though, because he taught me so much and helped me see things in a new way. He tended to have that effect on people! I wanted to let you know that there are a lot of us out there in the Loyola/alumni community who will be keeping you, Dr. Metzger, and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Anne Winslow
This is truly sad news. I was lucky to have had Dr. Metzger as a professor and also know him as a friend. Dr. Metzger has influenced my life more than any other professor.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest condolences to you and your family.
Dear Melody,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. I read these postings and we share many things. My husband has been diagnosed with IV B Pancreatic Cancer. He has a fractured vertabra from the mets to the bone and his live has "innumerable lesions". My husband is 68 years old and we have been married for 24 years.
Your story is so similar I had to write. We are at the beginning of the journey you have finished.
Thanks for writing this story and I am sure I am not the only one you have touched.
Blessing to you as you move forward in life.
Pam Hawley
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