Comments | jonathankaplan: the grass is green. and long, too.

jonathankaplan

the grass is green. and long, too.

Jan 28, 2010 12:40

When I worked on the CBOE (seems so long ago, but I guess it hasn't even been ten years yet) I was friends with John Kark. He was one of my people in the pit, a great, happy, smart teammate. John has had Cancer as long as I have known him. Facebook just reconnected us, and he sent out a missive to all his friends there. With his permission, I am ( Read more... )

optimism, cancer, perspective

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nokomisjeff January 28 2010, 18:23:18 UTC

That hit a nerve.

Jeff

jonathankaplan January 28 2010, 19:18:22 UTC

I know. I am sorry. It probably hit a nerve or generated emotion for a lot of people, but the nerve it hit in you is almost the largest. But still, it is a well-written, completely true sentiment, from my perspective.
I truly hope you and yours are well.
Jonathan

corwyn_ap January 28 2010, 20:02:42 UTC

Thanks.

Experiencing this with my 12 year old niece is very tough. She just got home from a three week session, and seeing her collapsed barely able to drink or eat is disheartening in the extreme. She used to be hyperactive, ballet dancing, gymnastics, and so on.