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Old Jun 27, 2009, 08:14 AM
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"Farrah's Story" is so moving. I could not watch the entire documentary the first time, so I watched the last quarter of it a few days later. It is a generous gift to us all, to share something so personal the so difficult and painful in her life. I don't know how she maintained humor, wonder, excitement, love in such desparate times.

"Farrah's Story"...It's about so many things. Primarily about her journey and her courage, perseverance, graciousness and grace, her faith, hopes and fears. But it also showed the dedication of her friend who did the taping, travelling with her and Ryan ONeal.

Ryan ONeal... so loving and devoted to Farrah. What a rock, like a rock anyone would love to have when facing frightening and uncertain times. From the fictional "Love Story" to very real "Farrah's Story". He seemed to be wonderfully supportive (while not hovering unnecessarily), cheerful and optimistic, nurturing and loving.
I am equally amazed at his character as I am at hers.

I'm glad I was able to sit down and watch the ending. It was very sad and it seemed she would not live much longer. I hoped she was comfortable and being generously treated for pain.

She was so courageous to bring this part of her life to the screen, to show us what having cancer means on a personal level, to cry out for more research. She showed us how to seize with excitement, to celebrate moments right when they present themselves to us... that moment is all we truly have.
Thanks for this!
Anonymous29402, muffy