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re: A pause (and prayer) for everyone who is battling a major illness today
Posted on 6/13/26 at 3:43 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
Posted on 6/13/26 at 3:43 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
We all are but a second from death, but the strength that it takes to live for a long time facing down death or at least imminent decline is a testiment to the depth of strength, will, character, and love for those they aren't ready to leave
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Posted on 6/13/26 at 3:49 pm to biglego
I’d like to hear your story. You seem angry, as am I. I don’t understand, but I don’t need to feel the need to bash a thread with a nonessential comment as such as you made. Please tell us your thought process. If you are the lone downvote though, just escort yourself out please.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 4:04 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
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leave with amazing appreciation for my health and much respect for those who are battling. God bless you all.
Yep. I see reminders daily to be grateful for the health I have and to be kind and compassionate to those less fortunate.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 4:18 pm to Rip Torner
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Just because people get sick or bad things happen to them doesn’t mean God is out to get you or them
At the very least it sure seems like God is indifferent at best.
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God never promised a perfect life of no pain or suffering, that’s the take of someone who has become bitter
Yes, I am bitter. I've seen and experienced too much not to be. All the theological and nontheological explanations leave me unmoved. I keep coming back to the idea of a God, if he exists at all, just not giving a shite.
This post was edited on 6/13/26 at 4:20 pm
Posted on 6/13/26 at 4:22 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
Sad thread. Made me appreciate me and my families heath.
Good luck to anyone battling any heath conditions.
Good luck to anyone battling any heath conditions.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 4:27 pm to Jim Rockford
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Yes, I am bitter. I've seen and experienced too much not to be. All the theological and nontheological explanations leave me unmoved. I keep coming back to the idea of a God, if he exists all, just not giving a shite.
I can understand how you could feel this way. Faith is a tough thing some times.
I was thinking about all of these things today. I can't pretend or perceive the logic of things, I just believe that things will work out and continue to have faith. It helps get me through.
My wife was diagnosed with ALS in December. She is pretty amazing and completely giving and she is everyone's favorite person.
I could choose to be bitter because I've got a front row seat to witness to complete annihilation of the physical body of one of the humans I love most convenient this planet.
Instead, I choose joy. First, my wife needs that from me, second... being bitter does no one any good.
That said, I hope your burden gets lighter as the days go on.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 4:30 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
Well, thank you for your kindness. I can say from the vantage of someone in this surreal circumstance that attitude, well wishes and prayers are well received.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 4:31 pm to eitek1
I'm very sorry you and your wife are going through this. You're a better person than I am not to let it affect you.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 4:53 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
I’m 61 and I took my health for granted for most of my life. Until last year I had never had surgery. Always fit, no medications for anything except a daily antacid.
Then my daughter and I were diagnosed with cancer three days apart last year. I had pancreatic cancer (miraculously caught at stage 1), she had stage 4 breast cancer at 29 years old with tumors in her bones and organs. I had chemo and an 8-hour Whipple surgery. She has had chemo, radiation, immunotherapy and several surgeries. We’ve both been to cancer clinics more times than we can count.
It amazed me how many sick people there are at any one time. At UAB’s cancer center, hundreds, maybe thousands, of people are rolled through there every day. That’s just one clinic in a mid-sized city. I sometimes wonder how many didn’t make it to 2026. I probably sat next to someone who is no longer here.
P.S. We are both doing fairly well, considering.
Then my daughter and I were diagnosed with cancer three days apart last year. I had pancreatic cancer (miraculously caught at stage 1), she had stage 4 breast cancer at 29 years old with tumors in her bones and organs. I had chemo and an 8-hour Whipple surgery. She has had chemo, radiation, immunotherapy and several surgeries. We’ve both been to cancer clinics more times than we can count.
It amazed me how many sick people there are at any one time. At UAB’s cancer center, hundreds, maybe thousands, of people are rolled through there every day. That’s just one clinic in a mid-sized city. I sometimes wonder how many didn’t make it to 2026. I probably sat next to someone who is no longer here.
P.S. We are both doing fairly well, considering.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 5:21 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
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Inevitably, I meet or run into people who are battling some major health issues.
My best friend's dad was dying in East Texas about two months ago. I drove up there to say goodbye (unconscious, intubated, etc.) What struck me, was on the way out, I noticed the ICU waiting rooms full of families having what was probably the worst day of their lives.
No bad how your day is going, there are always people and families that have it worse. Be thankful, and compassionate.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 7:18 pm to biglego
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. If there was a god, which places wouldn’t need to exist.
yep... this is why i am no longer a person of faith...
and for those of you who are, that's great... i'm glad it works for you... keep on keeping on...
Posted on 6/13/26 at 7:23 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
bruthaNlaw, 60, in the last stages of glioblastoma…
Posted on 6/13/26 at 7:31 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
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To the lady (chemo hair) who did not have strength to stand up in an elevator, God bless you.
I have spent a lot of time at infusion centers over the past decade with two precious wives.
It changes you.
I saw something similar; she was another patient.
She was older, and just judging by appearances, not financially well-off.
I did something about it.
Prayed for her, of course, but followed that up with becoming involved in a significant way to help people like her.
When you see these things, you rightly remembered your blessings.
But don't forget to reach out and help.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 7:33 pm to N2cars
you’re a good man, absolutely mean it 
Posted on 6/13/26 at 7:54 pm to 777Tiger
My wife has stage 4 triple negative inoperable ulcerating sarcoma in her left breast where 25 years ago she had rang the bell for being cancer free after lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. Cancer has metastasized to her lungs and liver. Chemo is holding that at bay for now but is slowly killing her itself.
Currently in the hospital fighting a GI track infection and pneumonia that she probably picked up at Moffitt during trice weekly visits.
As others have said, Moffitt is full of people fighting for their life and cancer is an equal opportunity killer. Young and old, male and female, every race.
I'll probably need therapy at some point it's so depressing and I did combat tours in multiple theaters over a 27 year Navy career.
Prayers welcome but not necessary. We've made our peace with God's plan.
Currently in the hospital fighting a GI track infection and pneumonia that she probably picked up at Moffitt during trice weekly visits.
As others have said, Moffitt is full of people fighting for their life and cancer is an equal opportunity killer. Young and old, male and female, every race.
I'll probably need therapy at some point it's so depressing and I did combat tours in multiple theaters over a 27 year Navy career.
Prayers welcome but not necessary. We've made our peace with God's plan.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 7:56 pm to dalefla
that’s a tough hand, honestly pray for relief for all
Posted on 6/13/26 at 8:04 pm to Jim Rockford
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Just because people get sick or bad things happen to them doesn’t mean God is out to get you or them
At the very least it sure seems like God is indifferent at best.
I find it helps to think about God having a much better understanding of our ~90 years here on Earth relevant to what He knows about His creation and eternity.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 8:18 pm to 777Tiger
We are 5 months in to a 12-18 months prognosis and have planned for her to have a merciful transition to forever.
Godspeed to all those in similar situations.
I hope you can focus on and appreciate all your great life experiences and memories and not dwell on the negative.
We are way past the "why me" stage and are cherishing every moment with our two daughters and six grand kids.
Godspeed to all those in similar situations.
I hope you can focus on and appreciate all your great life experiences and memories and not dwell on the negative.
We are way past the "why me" stage and are cherishing every moment with our two daughters and six grand kids.
This post was edited on 6/13/26 at 8:21 pm
Posted on 6/13/26 at 8:23 pm to dalefla
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We are 5 months in to a 12-18 months prognosis and have planned for her to have a merciful transition to forever.
Godspeed to all those in similar situations.
I hope you can focus on and appreciate all your great life experiences and memories and not dwell on the negative.
We are way past the "why me" stage and are cherishing every moment with our two daughters and six grand kids
very similar situation with my sister, prog was no hope, she went through chemo long enough to see our mother through and then pulled the plug, I held her hand and soothed her forehead as she took her last breath
Posted on 6/13/26 at 8:51 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
Waiting to hear if I have smoldering myeloma or full-on active myeloma right now. It’s quite the experience to watch every life plan you have blown up in your face. Hoping for good news that gives me hope for seeing my kids start at least the first stages of their adult life. This diagnosis phase is just brutal.
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