Dear Adrienne,
You and Dov (I love that name) have been so kind and understanding, you just don't know how much I appreciate that nor how much I needed it. I have no one else I could talk to about it. My mom would have a heart attack not to mention my son asked me not to tell her so he would'nt be subject to a lecture every time she calls..lol....but what you two have said has been not just understanding but comforting. My goodness I almost think Dov is a preacher or (because of the Jewish reference to his name) a Rabbi.....*s* anyway I have done all I can about this situation, I prayed, and put it in the hands of the Master. Thank you both.
Hugs,
Katy
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DX: 10/03 400mg gleevec
1st remission: 12/03
#677 in Zero Club
1st relapse: 6/05 raised to 600mg gleevec
2nd second remission: 8/05
2nd relapse: 6/06 to current
Taken off of gleevec 6/06
xanga.com/katybug45
DX: 10/03 400mg gleevec
1st remission: 12/03
#677 in Zero Club
1st relapse: 6/05 raised to 600mg gleevec
2nd second remission: 8/05
2nd relapse: 6/06 to current
Taken off of gleevec 6/06
xanga.com/katybug45
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From: "artist934" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> Dear Katy,
>
> I agree completely with what Dave has so eloquently said. As the
> mother of a 20-year old and an 18-year old, I know that the teen years
> can be challenging. I won't repeat what Dave has said but I want to
> encourage you not to be so hard on yourself. You haven't failed your
> son. You haven't failed your God. You have raised your son as best
> you know how to believe what you believe. Parents's beliefs are
> powerful influences on children and even if your son becomes an
> agnostic for the rest of his life, your beliefs have shaped who he is
> now and will become for the better. It is not for us as parents to
> determine what our children's faith, if any, will be. We can provide
> instruction and exposure but ultimately faith is a personal matter
> between one person and God. Have faith in your God that your son will
> find the path that is right for him and that He, God, will understand
> and accept your son's choice. You have way too much on your platter
> right now as it is. As upsetting as it is to hear your son say that he
> is an agnostic, he will be okay.
>
> Warm Regards,
>
> Adrienne
>
> On Nov 11, 9:28 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > I am soooo sorry to come on here with this but I know we talk about more then
> just CML in this group and when you need to vent or talk it always seem welcome.
> Well I need to vent or talk I am not sure which......
> > I know there are alot of people on this group and that some may not be of the
> christian faith so I hope nothing I am about to say offends you because that is
> not my intention. I know what you believe about a higher power is as important
> to you as to me so maybe you will understand why I am so upset.
> > I am by raising a died n the wool Penticostal. I do not neccasarily (sp?)
> live all the standards that my faith believes in though I have convictions about
> most of them, I am just rather rebellious and tend to ignore the ones that I am
> not completley sure of.
> > My 16 year old son just informed me that he is NOT a christian! He is
> agnostic. He broke my heart, to put it quite simply. I have raised he and his
> brother and sister in church for most of their lives ( It wasnt until I was dx
> that I have been out more then in) From the time Corrie was three he was in
> church EVERY time the doors were open. I went (and still do when I go) to what I
> call the "green berets" of the Penticostal movement, I go to a Holiness Church.
> He has heard the s tory of Christ all his life. At the age of five he told my
> pastor he wanted to be babtised, (he has always been a very serious child and
> extremely smart and above his age in understanding) when my preacher asked him
> why (seeing if he understood why you do it) he looked up at my preacher and said
> "I have a movie at home and in it Jesus gets babtised, if He did I want to" my
> preacher grinned real big looked at me and said "good enough for me!" He was
> babtised later that day in the river at Carrsville Kentuc
> > ky.
> > It breaks my heart to hear him say that he is not "sure" Jesus is the Son
> of God. I just wanted to start crying. He does not believe anymore that the
> bible is the inspired word of God. I thought oh my Lord what have I done. I
> havent taken him to church like I "should" have for too many years. I know he
> will be required of me in heaven. I feel sooo lost right no w. And right before I
> started writing to you guys I hung my head and thought Dear Jesus just go ahead
> and take me now, I dont want to be cured, I dont want to live to see this
> happening.
> > The ones of you that are of christian belief on this group will
> understand my frustration and grief, the ones who are agnostic, atheist or of
> some religion that does not recognize Jesus Christ will probably think I am
> stupid and that is okay but the rest of you will understand and that is what I
> need at this moment, an understanding ear. I hope I havent offended or
> infuriated anyone and thank you for listening.
> > Sincerely,
> > Katy
> >
> > --
> > DX: 10/03 400mg gleevec
> > 1st remission: 12/03
> > #677 in Zero Club
> > 1st relapse: 6/05 raised to 600mg gleevec
> > 2nd second remission: 8/05
> > 2nd relapse: 6/06 to current
> > Taken off of gleevec 6/06
> >
> > xanga.com/katybug45
>
>
>
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