Michael Shirk died at age 60 from prostate cancer. The poetry he wrote during his battle with cancer was published by Make a Wish Foundation. His mother, Ardis, shared the book with me after the poem called “What Cancer Cannot Do” was published on the blog a few days ago. Michael felt things needed to be stated more positively.
What Cancer Can Do! It can bring focus to life. It can strengthen the will. It can reestablish priorities. It can unite friends and families. It can mend broken relationships. It can help us find courage. It can free us to live everyday. It can allow us to lead by example. It can bring us closer to God. It can accomplish whatever we allow it to. Michael Shirk 03/29/05