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Hey guys, got some serious news. My grandmother was just diagnosed with malignant cancer today...she's 70+ years old, so we doubt she'll make it very long. This will probably be her last christmas. Frankly, I'm really in shock...I've watched another family member die slowly, painfully to cancer, and I don't want to see it again. Especially not since my grandmother is very close to us. To be frank, I'm shocked...I've never had to face losing someone this close. So I guess the prayer isn't so much for healing (although, that would be wonderful) but for my grandfather (who loves her very, very dearly) and my family itself...that the Lord would prepare us well for what lies ahead.

Will definitely do.

Similar happened to my grandmother. She was in her 80s. She was widowed, though. She was the matriarch of our family... my mom's side of the family used to have big get togethers when I was growing up... we hardly see each other anymore - Nanny was like the "family glue".

Toward the end, she just kind of gave up. I actually prayed for her to die (painlessly and easily), so that my family would not have to watch her waste away. She went peacefully and didn't linger. I was very thankful to God in this case, but I'm not sure what his plan is in your grandmother's case. Your poor grandfather!

Yes, I'll pray for you. I'm hating cancer, right now, myself, because of my 21 year old unsaved friend who has it. It's like... ugh... we need a cure for this disease.

Haibane Shadsie wrote:Similar happened to my grandmother. She was in her 80s. She was widowed, though. She was the matriarch of our family... my mom's side of the family used to have big get togethers when I was growing up... we hardly see each other anymore - Nanny was like the "family glue".

Toward the end, she just kind of gave up. I actually prayed for her to die (painlessly and easily), so that my family would not have to watch her waste away. She went peacefully and didn't linger. I was very thankful to God in this case, but I'm not sure what his plan is in your grandmother's case. Your poor grandfather!

Yes, I'll pray for you. I'm hating cancer, right now, myself, because of my 21 year old unsaved friend who has it. It's like... ugh... we need a cure for this disease.

Praying for everyone. . .my uncle Don also has apparently inoperable prostate cancer. :sniffle::sniffle:

sure thing

Of course. I went through the same thing with my grandfather last year... It's not an easy thing to have to watch.

Is she a professing christian?

Sadly, I don't think so. My grandparents have always soft-shoed around religion, really, and been more of the "well all roads lead to Rome/Heaven" profession. My mother has been really praying with her lately, so I hope they are able to reach her. Like many of the members in my family, I'm just frankly unsure about their relationship with the Lord.

mini update, my parents went to dallas this weekend (she's been admitted to Baylor Hospital, for you guys up there) and might bring some news back with them monday on her prognosis and expectancy and all that.

Ash, I will pray for your grandmother and her salvation, and for you and your family. I will pray for the others as well.

Sure thing.

Baylor's a great hospital out here in the D/FW area. I will definitely be praying for your grandmother Ashley and the Lord will speak to her heart. I'm so sorry to hear. I'll be praying for your family and grandfather, as well. ^-^

Remember, Ashley, the Lord can do anything. I will pray for you and your family.

I will pray for your grandmother, and you and your family

me aswell will definately pray ^^