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My ten year-old nephew died today
myself | March 23, 2013 | myself

Posted on 03/24/2013 12:07:58 AM PDT by proud American in Canada

Hi, everyone.

I hesitated to do this, because I know it's not right to post and run. However, I will check this thread first thing in the morning and reply. because I'm going to try to get some sleep. I just was hoping for some prayers sent out for my ten year-old nephew who died today.

He had cancer, which spread to from his adrenal gland to his lungs, then to his brain. My sister, who lives in Wisconsin, called the ambulance yesterday; James slipped into a coma, which I learned early this a.m. At around 3, our family spoke to him (my husband, my daughter and son, and myself) to wish him goodbye. He died about 30 minutes later.

She called me at around 6 to tell me; I had some work to do at 6:30, which is unimportant.

At this point, I feel that my faith is a little shaken. I wear a Cross every day, and I was praying for him. Now I wonder, where is he? I felt so sure before, that the soul lives on, but now I don't know. And what can I do for my sister? She lives so far away.

Anyway, I felt I had to reach out, even though I am exhausted. I will try to sleep, and will reply tomorrow. I guess I'm asking now if for prayers for a ten year-old boy who will never know what's it's like to fall in love and have a family.

I don't understand why God takes the innocent.

Julie


TOPICS: General Discusssion; Prayer
KEYWORDS: cancer; deathofachild; prayer; youngchildren
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To: proud American in Canada

Rest assured Julie, he is.

When my mom passed in 1979, after years of suffering, I was in so much pain missing her. One day the skies opened up into that brilliant blue sky we have seen so many times in children’s bible story books. My mom’s voice to me said quite happily and simply “I am alright”. I knew she was there free of the pain she suffered so long and so much from and God helped her convey this to me. I know she is there and we are both at peace. Someday we will be reunited.

Bless you and your family. God is and will always be there.


81 posted on 03/24/2013 8:00:49 AM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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To: proud American in Canada
When we lose a husband or wife we are known as a widower or widow. And when we lose our parents, we are known as orphans. But truly, the loss of a child is so unthinkable we don't even have an English word for it.

I join with all the others here lifting you, your sister and all the family up to God for His peace, healing and blessing as you deal with this child's homegoing:

Precious in the sight of the LORD [is] the death of his saints. - Psalms 116:15


82 posted on 03/24/2013 8:08:04 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: proud American in Canada

When someone dies we go through the phases of grief. They are well explained in a book by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross “On Death and Dying.”

A couple other books
“When Bad Things Happen to Good People” by Rabbi ?? (I’ve forgotten his name

“Without Thorns It’s Not a Rose” by Father Jack Scott. This is out of print, but you may find it in a used book store or on the internet. This book helped me the most.

There is a link on my homepage with part of my story — it’s a grief healing weekend — please pass that information on to James’ family. There may be a grief recovery weekend in their area.

There are also weekly grief recovery classes sponsored by Beginning Experience.


83 posted on 03/24/2013 8:08:42 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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84 posted on 03/24/2013 8:10:52 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: proud American in Canada

I cannot imagine how hard it would be to lose a child under any circumstance. It’s simply tragic, devestating, and heartbreaking.

We live in a fallen world and one the results of this is sickness and disease; eventually we all pass from this life into the next. It’s hard for those of us who are left behind, but we do have a hope that God has provided for us a new, perfectied life. I know it’s hard, but we should never let circumstances shake our faith. God loves us so much he gave His Son to save us. That is an awesome thing to contemplate and as time goes own, I hope it can bring your some needed comfort.


85 posted on 03/24/2013 8:11:27 AM PDT by CityCenter (No matter how good your PR is, you can't outsmart the truth.)
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To: proud American in Canada

May his soul and the souls of the all the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God,
 
rest in peace.
 

86 posted on 03/24/2013 8:12:33 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Salvation
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87 posted on 03/24/2013 8:12:42 AM PDT by jjotto ("Ya could look it up!")
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To: proud American in Canada

Prayers up for James.
...and for you. despair not.


88 posted on 03/24/2013 8:14:28 AM PDT by Ouchthatonehurt ("When you're going through hell, keep going." - Sir Winston Churchill)
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To: proud American in Canada

My prayers for your entire family, Julie. Those of us who haven’t suffered the loss can’t really even imagine the grief and pain your family is going through right now.

Your faith will return, it’s just being tested, severely tested, right now. We never can understand how the Lord operates or why He would take a child home so soon. God bless you all.


89 posted on 03/24/2013 8:17:18 AM PDT by EDINVA
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To: proud American in Canada

God took him b/c he was a very special child-—God missed him-—and wanted him back.

(Remember, parents don’t own children-—children are only lent to us for awhile.)


90 posted on 03/24/2013 8:17:24 AM PDT by Liz
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To: proud American in Canada

I witnessed at an RCIA retreat yesterday about a dear family member who was held and beaten for three hours, shot at four times but the gun kept jamming. He told me later that although he was ready to go, he knew he wasn’t going to die because God had things for him to do. Your nephew is with God now and the pain that you and your sister feel is because you and she have things to do and this pain will help you find those things. I love the post that said, let Him know you’re mad. Talk to Him about it. That’s the key. Keep talking to Him.


91 posted on 03/24/2013 8:19:00 AM PDT by Mercat
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To: proud American in Canada
At this point,I feel that my faith is a little shaken.

Our Creator has a plan for each and every one of us.We mortals cannot fully understand that plan but in Heaven (where your nephew most certainly is today) all will be revealed to us.

92 posted on 03/24/2013 8:24:17 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative ("Progressives" toss the word "racist" around like chimps toss their feces)
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To: proud American in Canada

God cares. You will see him again.


93 posted on 03/24/2013 8:25:49 AM PDT by onedoug
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To: proud American in Canada

My condolences to you and your family. So sad to hear of the passing of a child. At least he will be among the angels now


94 posted on 03/24/2013 8:26:40 AM PDT by SeminoleCounty (GOP = Greenlighting Obama's Programs)
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To: DoctorBulldog
I know what it’s like to lose a child. You never get over it.

So do I, and you are correct.

95 posted on 03/24/2013 8:28:57 AM PDT by Lizavetta (You get what you tolerate)
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To: proud American in Canada

Prayers of thanks sent for accepting your nephew into His Kingdom and for the peace and strength of his family.


96 posted on 03/24/2013 8:45:05 AM PDT by RedMDer (Support Free Republic)
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To: proud American in Canada

My sincerest prayers go out to your nephew, to you and your family.

When things like this happen it just goes to show you that all we really have is hope and faith. Time marches on, and of that there’s no doubt. A million years from now we’ll all be dust. Think for a moment and place yourself in that time, a million years from today. Will our spirits live on? Will we join your dear nephew? We have hope. And I hope and pray for all our sakes that you will meet that dear boy again, and that your reunion will be filled with more joy than we ever knew was possible.

Blessings!


97 posted on 03/24/2013 8:55:34 AM PDT by MarineBrat (Better dead than red!)
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To: proud American in Canada
Sometimes you just gotta throw your hands up to the sky and say, "Jesus, sweet Jesus, please tell me why," and He will eventually answer.

Prayers for James and his beautiful family. ♥
98 posted on 03/24/2013 8:57:35 AM PDT by mlizzy (If people spent an hour a week in Eucharistic adoration, abortion would be ended. --Mother Teresa)
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To: proud American in Canada

Even if you can’t feel that your nephew’s soul is with God, other people you trust probably know where he is and have firm faith that God’s promise of heaven is being kept. Go ahead and believe them.

When my mom died, various people were in the room, and I had a moment of really feeling that this was a dead body and that was it. But one of the caregivers said, “Did you feel that? Did you feel it?” She had an odd chill up her spine as Mom’s soul left her body. I don’t know why she was the only one, except that maybe she didn’t have her own emotional load distracting her, so she was paying attention.

I decided to totally go with her perception, as my view of it was too depressing, and I am humble enough to accept it when somebody else “gets it” and I don’t. Faith and love are choices— decisions, not just feelings. Decide in favor of your nephew and his immortal soul, and don’t look back. You’ll see him again, in due time, joyfully.


99 posted on 03/24/2013 8:59:38 AM PDT by married21
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To: proud American in Canada

Prayers up. Blessings upon the family and loved one.


100 posted on 03/24/2013 9:39:42 AM PDT by TEXOKIE (We must surrender only to our Holy God and never to the evil that has befallen us.)
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