R.J. final blog (AI generated)

[Caelan Arendor]

Date: June 1, 2007 Place: Charleston, South Carolina Author: Robert Jordan

Robert Jordan opened his final post with a direct and steady tone, addressing his readers as companions who had been following his long struggle with amyloidosis. He explained that his treatment continued to be difficult, with days of exhaustion and physical strain, yet he emphasized that he remained committed to fighting the disease with discipline and determination. He described the medical procedures he was undergoing, acknowledging their severity without dramatizing them.

He expressed sincere gratitude for the extraordinary support he had received from fans around the world. The letters, messages, and prayers, he said, strengthened his resolve and reminded him daily of the community that had grown around The Wheel of Time. Even in the face of worsening symptoms, he insisted that he intended to keep working and to continue pushing forward.

His tone blended realism with optimism: he did not hide the seriousness of his condition, but he refused to surrender to it. He wrote with the same dry humor and iron self‑control that had characterized his earlier updates, making it clear that he was still very much himself.

Later that same day, he added a short follow‑up note. In it, he clarified a few points from the earlier entry and once again thanked his readers for their unwavering support. This brief addendum, calm and understated, became the final message he personally posted before his health declined further.