CancerCompass message board discussion started by Faithabc on 5/29/2005 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,2154,0.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ My screen name is faithabc. I just lost my beautiful son to metastic liver cancer on Mother's day. Our family is devastated. He has a wife and a 3 1/2 year old son. My faith is really shaken because I believed God was going to heal him. He lived half way across the country from me, and we did not make it in time to say good-bye. If I could just know that he is in heaven and that he is happy, it would help. I just doubt everything right now, and I can't understand why God allowed this to happen. I try to pray, but I have no faith at the moment. I'm thankful that he didn't suffer long and that we had him for 35 years. I want to trust God again, but there is so much pain. Thanks for listening. Please pray for all of Wally's family. He was a great joy to all of his family and friends. Faithabc Sun, 29 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT Faithabc, I just read your message regarding the loss of your son and my heart aches for you. As a father and grandfather, I wish there was something I could do or say to help ease the pain for you. Unfortunately, there is nothing anyone can do as you work through the grief process. I urge you to continue praying and to lean on God for support. Sometimes we don't understand why he allows certain things to happen but we can always be sure that he is the strongest and most reliable support system that we have. About 9 months ago, I was diagnosed with Lymphocytic Leukemia. I sometimes get discouraged but am always thankful that it is I who has the disease and not one of my children or grandchildren. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child. I will be praying for you and your sons family and sincerely hope that you will soon find some relief from your pain. Please keep your faith as it is the only thing that will see you through this. Don F. Illinois Papa Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT Thanks so much for your encouragement. I really am a strong Christian. I just feel that the rug has been pulled out from under my belief system. I believe in standing on the Word of God and trusting that His Word will come to pass. When it didn't it allowed alot of fear to enter my life. What will God allow next? I don't want to be bitter. I know that I'm the one that is missing something because God is love,and deep down I know He cares about us. I am so sorry to hear about your situation. Maybe by praying for you I will see the miracle that I so longed for in my son. I am not mentally strong enough yet to pray fervently, but I know I will get there. And when I do I will be praying daily for your total recovery. I have already given your name to many prayer warriors. Thanks for reaching out to me and helping me in my recovery. May God heal you quickly. Faithabc Tue, 31 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT