On 7/14/2007 lab-lady wrote:
The doctors have given my 47 year old husband 16 months to live. He has gr4 gbm of the brainstem.We have 6 children the youngest is 7 the oldest 14. This situation is incomprehensible. I am a christian but the cold hard facts are if a miracle doesn't occur I will be left to raise the kids on my own. How do people cope with the stress now and then the aftermath. How can I help the kids not to lose it.
I don't have any easy answers for you other than to keep with your prayer. God has not forgotten nor abandoned you. I know it sounds trite, but it is true. Remember that doctors don't have all the answers, God does, however.
My son died when he was just 17 years old. I sincerely believe that nobody can cope with the loss of a loved one without faith. Keep you children focused on HIM and don't be afraid to admit you don't know why this is happening. None of us really knows God's plan for our lives.
I will pray for you and your children. I know you have a hard road. I'm sure your husband is being torn up with worry about you and your children. That is my concern for my family. When I was first diagnosed with NHL that was my first worry. It still is, but I have come to live one day at a time and try to put my life in HIS hand every day. Tougher to do on some days than others.
Carol