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We just got back from a 6 day holiday and my sister called and asked me to call her back. She told me that my brother Jack (52) has been sick and they found a golf size mass in his kidney--apparently with the tests so far they think it is cancer. His wife died 17 years ago at age 24 of bone cancer. We have had 5 major deaths (accidents and sickness) in my immediate family in the last 10 years. I am so scared and am soooo full of fear. I have lost 2 brothers aready when they were in their 20's--OMG I can't handle this. Jack is a A and he quit drinking last Sept. (I don't know if he goes to AA). PLEASE pray for him and for me because I have to much fear and just can't seem to Let Go and Let God. I am praying lots tho.--Thanks-Bonnie
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.
Wrapping you around in prayer and hoping that you feel His comfort. Also holding Jack and your sister there too and all those who are nursing your dear brother at this time. Grant them the wisdom to nurse Jack through this time, and give you all the strength to support him in his present situation.
Love, Susan
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"The highest form of wisdom is kindness." The Talmund
Prayers from Denver to Jack and you and your family. God Bless you and HP will walk you through this if you ask him to come into your heart. Ask HP for strength, for yourself and for everyone in your family.
I pray that you will find the strength to go on. This is a wonderful wonderful place to come to with your needs and concerns. I have been through so much with this group. I know I can come here any day and find solace, understanding, love and peace. I hope you get some. I took every single thing imy life very very personally for years. His illness is not personal to you. Please share all the stuff you are feeling and let it out here.