Three years ago, Houston Texans tackle David Quessenberry was coming off a foot injury that cost him his rookie season when he received an even more devastating diagnosis: cancer. Fighting lymphoma could cost him his career and maybe even his life. When he found out this week that he’d beaten back the disease and could pursue his NFL dream again, he was more than a little excited.
On the wall of his doctor’s office, Quessenberry saw a bell with a plaque that read, “Now that you have completed your chemotherapy treatment, ring this bell to tell the world you are on your way to being well.”
The bell didn’t fare so well. In it’s defense, it probably had never faced off against a 6-foot-5-inch, 300-pound lineman.
We’re pretty sure the medical center will excuse the damage after Quessenberry’s long journey. When the 300-pound tackle was diagnosed back in 2014, he started his chemo sessions. A year later, he was training for his return, but those plans proved premature as the battle against cancer drew on. With his cancer in remission, he had his hopes up again to make his NFL debut, but the Texans waived him and placed him on the non-football injury list. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as the NFL player-to-be learned he would require one more round of chemo between now and then.
All along Quessenberry has maintained that he wanted to return to the field after he completed his treatment, and although the Texans waived him, he still has supporters on his old team in Houston.
"I don't know if there's ever been somebody that's been out for four years, but if anybody can do it, it's David Quessenberry," Texans head coach Bill O'Brien told ESPN last spring. "This guy's a driven, driven guy. He has a passion for football. This guy has never missed a day, other than when he's had to go have cancer treatments at the cancer center. He's here early, he stays late, he's helping teammates out, helping in the weight room, working out on his own. So if there's anybody that can come back and play, it's David Quessenberry."
Let’s hope he gets the chance.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.