In the grieving stages, acceptance comes so much easier. We have had 2 funerals this week. One yesterday and one today. I have spoken with the spouses of Mary and Arvel and they and both Mary and Arvel were ready for transition. Arvel had colorectal cancer with the accompanying surgery a colostomy, radiation, and chemo. He was in remission fo 22 months before it came back. My Dad died with colon cancer 19 years ago and he only had surgery. He refused chemo because of the side effects. He still... Sign in to see full entry.