Jonathan, I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I have some experience; I lost my 36 old daughter to lung cancer 9 months ago. It does change the way I look at things, relationships are definitely the most important thing to consider. I have 2 comments that I hope might be helpful:
When my daughter was terminally ill and suffering hospice care (in the Cayman Islands) made a big difference. Such a support to manage my daughter's (and our) suffering. A morbid, but important, issue. If I receive a similar diagnosis I would make arrangements for hospice to be involved sooner, rather than later. (I am a physician, so pardon the directness).
Pascal's wager talks about Christian faith, saying that if you don't believe and you are wrong, eternity will end up badly for you. If you are not a believer it may be worthwhile to investigate whether faith in Christ is warranted or not. My daughter made peace with God before passing away. She was an incredibly intelligent and succesful (and beautiful) finance lawyer.
I hope that you have not found my comments offensive, I have not intended them to be at all. Quite the opposite.
I hope for a miracle and complete healing
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Jonathan, I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I have some experience; I lost my 36 old daughter to lung cancer 9 months ago. It does change the way I look at things, relationships are definitely the most important thing to consider. I have 2 comments that I hope might be helpful:
- When my daughter was terminally ill and suffering hospice care (in the Cayman Islands) made a big difference. Such a support to manage my daughter's (and our) suffering. A morbid, but important, issue. If I receive a similar diagnosis I would make arrangements for hospice to be involved sooner, rather than later. (I am a physician, so pardon the directness).
- Pascal's wager talks about Christian faith, saying that if you don't believe and you are wrong, eternity will end up badly for you. If you are not a believer it may be worthwhile to investigate whether faith in Christ is warranted or not. My daughter made peace with God before passing away. She was an incredibly intelligent and succesful (and beautiful) finance lawyer.
I hope that you have not found my comments offensive, I have not intended them to be at all. Quite the opposite. I hope for a miracle and complete healingPost: The C Word
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