When my wife had cancer for the first time and really was quite ill, she had many praying for her from many faiths. When at her lowest she said she suddenly felt bestowed by a calming aura which seemed to envelope her in brightness. Maybe it was hallucinatory but praying does no harm. It can comfort the patient and their loved ones. Even if you have no faith, just sending a cheery note or a little bunch of flowers from time to time is a great tonic. What is not helpful is the affirmation “I know you’ll be all right.” No, you don’t know this and saying so will not change things.
Marc, I truly hope your friend makes a recovery but, if it is motor neurone disease, it is bad news. I have great faith that the medical staff will do what is right for him.
At times like this it makes us take stock and to give thanks for what we have and to those we hold dear. Sincere words are enriching; just avoid the trite superficiality of ‘#prayforXXX’ and the cringeworthy response ‘Amen’.
Cherish people you love, even people you only occasionally see. If you haven't spoke to a loved one for a while give them a ring, don't ignore your neighbours when you see them. I've had my best mate going from struggling to walk to being on a ventilator in critical care in under a week. CHERISH ANYBODY THAT MEANS ANYTHING TO YOU. SENDING PRAYERS MATE AND LOVE TO ALL ❤
Hoping for the best, and you take care of yourself too, eh?
I put my trust in medicine, not in the superstitious claptrap of "prayers"
I put my trust in medicine too, but I also pray that the medicine will be effective, because sometimes it isn't.
Only a doctor can provide medicine, buy anyone can pray. I can't provide medical treatment for @BirminghamMarc1972 's friend, so I am doing what I can do.
I've never heard of anyone being the worse for prayer (which is more than can be said for medicine!)
My Husband has cancer and waiting for surgery . A friend said " I'll pray for him" My reply was " don't waste your time. If there was a god, there would be no cancer" "Fair comment" he said.
Folk believe in all sorts of gods/ prophets, santa clause, tooth fairy etc etc , doesn't mean any of them are real.
Indeed a dear friend since my schooldays (so for over 50 years) is currently in Addenbrookes in a very serious condition ... a kind and creative man he has made a huge positive contribution to the lives of individuals as well as to the wider community.
Yes, ‘cherish anyone who means anything to you’ ... and also be kind to everyone ...even on forums ... you don’t know what strangers may be dealing with.
I can imagine how distressing for you this must be, Dove. I do hope your friend recovers. Such shocks make us come face to face with the fact that our lives are transient. Always a deeply sad realization, I think.
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Marc, I truly hope your friend makes a recovery but, if it is motor neurone disease, it is bad news. I have great faith that the medical staff will do what is right for him.
At times like this it makes us take stock and to give thanks for what we have and to those we hold dear. Sincere words are enriching; just avoid the trite superficiality of ‘#prayforXXX’ and the cringeworthy response ‘Amen’.
Thank you for your prayers and love. Reciprocated.
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Only a doctor can provide medicine, buy anyone can pray. I can't provide medical treatment for @BirminghamMarc1972 's friend, so I am doing what I can do.
I've never heard of anyone being the worse for prayer (which is more than can be said for medicine!)
"Fair comment" he said.
Folk believe in all sorts of gods/ prophets, santa clause, tooth fairy etc etc , doesn't mean any of them are real.