I'm not really a religious person, but

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FormerMember

29 Oct 2010

Somebody on my multiply web-site kindly sent me this prayer just after I was diagnosed, at first I was too shocked to even look at the words. But, after coming to terms with the situation and finding the strength to read them thoroughly, I found they gave me courage.

Dear Father.

'I have developed an illness, which we have all often feared. I'm afraid, and lonely. Questions crowd my mind: Will I be cured ? Will there be pain ? How long will I live, how will my family and people adjust to this ? Therefore, I ask you with all my heart and soul that I might be healed. But, if my healing is not in your power, I trust You will be with me throughout my ordeal. I trust You to bring me peace, to let me live in hope, and relieve my pain, and to let me know Your presence. I trust You to bring my loved ones closer to me during this illness, that we will support each other, knowing Your hands support us all. From now, whether sick or well, I will live each day as if it were eternal, and trust my eternity to You.'

FormerMember over 14 years ago

I wish when I prayed I could find the words like those.

They really sum up how most of us feel when battling this decease.

Take Care Love Julie X
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi, What a Wonderful Prayer.

We ask for a Miracle

but if that can't be then

GOD help us through this time.

We are so afraid to walk this path alone.

Ease us Gently away from this life

into another where we can Rest in Peace.

Nobody ever wants to Die

Unfortunately we have to face this fear

Your prayer is 'soothing' .......

Thank You..

Simmysmummy. XX
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Thankyou. I know in the back of my mind, I'm gonna pull through. We are only given that precious gift of life once, and I won't abuse the next one. I know deep down this experience is going to make me a better person, with an entirely new outlook upon matters that really count.

It's like I feel somebody's standing over me telling me, this is a warning for me to change my lifestyle. It's not the present person who is going to pull me through, it's the old stronger me that will go on to beat this. And, if I can do it, it might encourage other people to do the same.
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