As the realization set in that he would soon lose his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer,actor Patrick Swayze bid a loving farewell to family and close friends,Patrick- who has spent the last 16 months under-going grueling cancer treatments and endless nights of pain and suffering---has lost his hair and nearly half of his body weight...but not his strengh in character or his undying message of hope.Patrick would like to live for many more years,he says he has had a life that most people only dream about...Patrick chose to fight and try to beat the odds,he said he didn't have a choice...you play the cards you are dealt and go on...unable to speak because of the sores in his mouth and throat caused by his chemotherapy treatments...Patrick communicate with his wife of more than 30 years,"LISA", and brother Donny by pointing or writing notes.Patrick has never stopped showing Lisa he loved her and was happy they had this time together...Patrick also let Donny know----by squeezing his hand ---that he loves him and wrote a note asking him to please look after Lisa...His final days are filled with simple pleasures...sitting outside on his patio during the day and sleeping near a window at night so he can look at the moon.Work was done at his New Mexico ranch so he can stay there in his frail condition.Those close to Patrick say he will likely want to die there at his beloved ranch...his favoriate place on "EARTH"......Patrick is a class act, and people coule learn a lot from him on how to live life to the fullest and how to die with dignity....his fight is certain to inspire other cancer sufferers---anyone faced with a life threatening illness..live with hope ...not fear.....my take on this...A gentleman to the end....Patrick your journey here is just about ended...we ...your fans know you will "WOW" them on the big stage.....What a great actor and also a gentleman.news:pshipp@nationalenquirer.com
