I just got a call from my mom and she talked to my cousin Kent. His wife Gail just got out of surgery for her breast cancer. She came out of the surgery well. The surgeon said that she had “matted lymph nodes” which I think means that she has stage III breast cancer. I did some research and there is a great article at the American Cancer Society’s web site. ( http://www.cancer.org/downloads/CRI/Breast_VIII.pdf )
I am praying for her speedy recovery and that the chemo and radiation will be easy for her.
Here is some great advice I found for family and friends of those with cancer:
“When you or a loved one is faced with the frightening diagnosis of cancer, it’s natural to experience feelings like hopelessness, fear, and despair. In those moments, we are most in need of simple words that can bring comfort, faith, and the hope of healing. Let th[ese]… prayers, mantras, and healing words bring some peace into the cancer journey.
Freedom From Suffering
May all beings everywhere plagued with sufferings of body and mind quickly be freed from their illnesses. May those frightened cease to be afraid, and may those bound be free. May the powerless find power, and may people think of befriending one another.
–The Buddha
Blessing When Receiving Chemotherapy
Blessed are You,
Compassionate One,
For giving me
these droplets of
(name of chemotherapy drug),
Like refreshing dew
and healing rain,
may they save my life.
–Diann L. Neu
Questions
Dear God,
I have developed a disease which I have often feared. I am afraid. I am lonely. Questions crowd my mind: Will I be cured? Will there be pain? How long will I live? How will my family handle this? I ask with all my heart that I be healed. But, if my healing is not in Your great plan, I trust You to be with me through it all. I trust You to give me peace, to let me live with hope, to relieve any pain, and to let me know Your presence. Amen.–Courtesy of
http://www.beliefnet.com/gallery/cancerprayers.html?pgIndex=8
Let us pray for all those afflicted with cancer. Amen
Today my brother B. has been deployed for 9 days.
