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Comment on What does it say about God? by Prodigal

Prodigal — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:07:59 +0000

It also makes sense to me that we chose to be independent and live in a “fallen” world. I’m no Adam, but I’m sure I would choose the same based on my own life.

In that context, is it fair to say that anyone that is saved from illness has grounds for being joyful in God? Does He owe us some healings? Wouldn’t no one be healed (miraculously) if there was no God?

Comment on Does God give us cancer? by Prodigal

Prodigal — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:46:54 +0000

I love this line as the thesis:
” … Cancer triggered flashbacks to childhood abuse, and plunged me into a harrowing healing journey.”

This is a powerful line and answers the posted question so utterly and yet so pragmatically. At the very least, every cycle down in the Christian life (illness, death, doubt) feels “harrowing” but is in fact “healing”.

Why is it so hard for me to have faith that precedes the healing? I think I want painlessness more than growth sometimes.

Great thoughts with an unexpected twist

Comment on Therapy and the meaning of life. by Mara Gordon

Mara Gordon — Sun, 03 May 2009 07:31:41 +0000

You bring up several interesting and compelling ideas here. As God’s creations - like the birds and the bees - we are just fulfilling our nature. The fact that we question sets us apart.

Thank you for making me think.

Comment on Beyond cancer. by pinkster

pinkster — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:55:18 +0000

Thank you so much for your thoughts. I hope we can work together to make the path lighter for others.

Comment on Beyond cancer. by Suzanne Early

Suzanne Early — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:35:37 +0000

How very true! I have often thought it is not only women who suffer when it comes to breast cancer. Often husbands, partners and family get forgotten about, amongst the emotional roller coaster that cancer can bring.

It is important that our key supporters do not get left out in the cold. We need them, we rely on them and we want them to be there for us. It is vital that our key supporters get the support and attention they need, in order for them to support us.

Wishing you the very best of breast health,

Suzie

Comment on What does it say about God? by Bobbie

Bobbie — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:44:44 +0000

What I have to say is nothing earth shattering. It was this line in your blog that prompted me to want to write to you:

I didn’t wait for God’s answer then, but now that I see the amazing emotional healing that emerged from the second journey through cancer, I say, “Yes, I had to have cancer twice.”

I have never had cancer or any truly life threatening injuries or diseases. Fortunate. Yes? I certainly feel blessed. But there have been very traumatic experiences that have felt life threatening. And I did at the time, ask why. But as you stated “now that I see…..” now that I can look back, there is no doubt in my mind what I gained from all of that. At some point, I chose to learn from it rather than carry the pain.

It is heartbreaking to hear how the young woman worried what people would think of God if her remission ends. And it is so very true that people do not know God is love and therefore blame him for all the suffering. I’m not into the “blame game.” I try very hard not to first find the blame when something goes wrong and I certainly never blame God. God is truly from whom all blessings flow. Those who do not know God is love only understand blessings as “good things.” They don’t know that blessings can also come from “bad things.” How we respond makes the difference. God does expect us to be responsible.

You see. Nothing earth shattering. I just saw an opportunity to voice my opinion. Don’t we all love to do that! haha

I look forward to more of your blogs.

Comment on Celebration of healing poem by Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:45:04 +0000

This is a thoughtful poem that I can only imagine is very meaningful to you. I also would think that the Dove has to do with Jesus Christ, or something of that affiliation?

Nonetheless, its really thoughtful of your friend and I hope that it brought great meaning and love to you. Some people don’t appreciate poetry the way it should be.