Today is a little rough for me as my husband passed away 11 years ago on this day from lung cancer caused by years of smoking. He was a great man, the love of my life. I was lucky to have him in my life for 7 1/2 years. Too short a time really. I watched him suffer for the last year of his life. I watched him go from a strong muscular man of 175 pounds to seeing nothing but bones with the skin hanging off his body. This is very hard for me to put into words. In fact, this is the first time I have actually typed it out. I am crying as I am typing. It is still very vivid even 11 years later. I still feel the pain 11 years later. If this posting helps one person quit smoking then it is worth it. If this could happen to my husband at 50 years old, then this can happen to me and you. Rest in Peace Ronald.
