RING THE BELL,
THREE TIMES WELL,
IT’S TOLL TO CLEARLY SAY,
MY TREATMENTS DONE,
THIS COURSE IS RUN,
AND I AM ON MY WAY!
-U.S. NAVY REAR ADMIRAL IRVE LE MOYNE
The first part of his treatment is done…Charlie’s Chemo is over… it was such a memorable moment, when he walked out of the room with David, and, arm in arm with his nurse, was led to the bell; all the staff was there to greet him and wish him well on his way. You see, there is a bell at the exit door that all chemo patients when they complete their treatment, ‘ring out’ loud and strong and recite the saying above. The tradition was established by Navy admiral Le Moyne who was a cancer patient and installed the bell as a reminder there is hope; It was a most precious, touching moment to watch him ring out with all his nurses and techs there to watch…
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Best of luck Charlie. At the Tom Baker Cancer Clinic in Calgary, they give you an “over your rainbow” pin when you are 4 years cancer free. It was very emotional when I got my pin and I wish I had thought to video the moment. However, watching yours brought it all back and I know how lucky I am. Thanks for sharing.
I think waking up this morning and watching this made a lot of things worthwhile.
Woohoo!!!!!!!!
Right on Charlie.
Good Luck & God Bless Charlie. At our age every day is special & you’re living at the fullest!
Plus, you’ve got a great woman like Val looking after you.
Cheers to both of you….
Oh my goodness…what joy! You had me in tears. We are soooo happy for you, and look forward to seeing you real soon.
Hallelujah!!! Through happy tears I’m sending you hugs of joy and congratulations!
Nice going Charlie: One bell rung and only one more to ring and hopefully you will be ringing out the miles on route 66 in may.
It is the day the bells rang thrice
I found it sounded really nice
With smiling faces. my eyes they teared
As I said my goodbyes while everyone cheered
So onward I go to a future more bright
From the darkness I came….into the light
What comes next in this life full of tricks,
I know for sure…..it’s route sixty-six!!
Way to go bro!!
All the best Charlie!