It's a tough and grueling fight, and with no garuntees at the end of it. But you have to keep fighting, exerting your will, trusting that whatever happens is happening for you and John's growth. I know this game. I watched my Dad and Stepfather go through it. They didn't win. But great strides have been made since that time. And we know that miracles do occur. I have seen them. And I know that they are preceeded by Faith. The power of prayer is on your side, as is teh heartfelt concern for you and your family. We know that this is an exhausting, and exasperating fight. It wears on you, on John, and on your entire family.
Marge, you and John are in my nightly prayers. I want you to know this because we who are behind you, are like trickles of water, each flowing and merging into a great river. I wish that life wasn't so hard, and that we could all enjoy a time without pain, or trials. But that isn't why we are here, in this place, on this world. We are being forged by the fire of life into something far greater, and that something will last through eternity, not just this mortality.
Hold your head up. Keep on fighting, right until the last breath you take. And when you need it the most, then pray, and ask for the strength to carry on.
It is impossible for me to be with you and your family. It is impossible for most of us. But I pray that you will find strength in our support, to help you through these difficult times. We share just a small part of your anguish. My children are strong, and healthy young adults. I can't imagine them suffering as John is. But I do know how it would make me feel. And so, I know what you are going through. You have the love of a parent for your child. For that you are blessed. For that, you feel anguish in your soul.
Your son know your love, and that helps sustain him and ease his suffering. I pray that the pain will be short, and his cancer will turn to full remission. I know a lady in our church who battled long and hard, and who had to go through chemo. She is now well again, and her hair has even grown back, though it is now white as snow, in spite of her being only in her mid 40's.
The same can be true for John. And we will keep supporting you, through prayer, and out thoughts.
Seeeeeya; Goodweed of the North