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Title: What a day: yesterday my aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer & my friend died.
Post by: White Israelite on January 22, 2009, 01:33:44 PM: Well, yesterday was not a good day at all.

Basically got nothing done at work that I needed to, found out my aunt has breast cancer, on my mothers side. My grandmas sister also has breast cancer and shes got about 2 weeks to live.

On top of that, got a text message on my cell phone telling me one of my friends committed suicide out of depression on Saturday. What a day.
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Post by: Americanhero1 on January 22, 2009, 01:40:50 PM: Sorry to hear that.
My prayers are with you and your family
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Post by: AsheDina on January 22, 2009, 02:00:11 PM: Gosh Meir- I feel terrible about this! How sad. PLEASE take care. This is sad news.
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Post by: angryChineseKahanist on January 22, 2009, 02:01:21 PM: This is very sad.
Why do bad things happen to such great people?
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Post by: mord on January 22, 2009, 02:39:46 PM: My prayers and condolences W.I
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Post by: muman613 on January 22, 2009, 03:01:50 PM: WhiteIsraelite,

Chazak to you and your family. These are trying times and all I can advise is to be prepared for more.
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Post by: muman613 on January 22, 2009, 04:28:26 PM: I just received an Email from Chabads AskMoses site which addresses some of questions we have when friends and loved ones pass on.

http://www.askmoses.com/en/article/587,2015841/Advice-for-the-friend-of-a-terminally-ill-individual.html

Advice for the friend of a terminally ill individual

Question:

My friend has lived for fifteen years with multiple sclerosis. She is currently in a hospice with kidney failure, and is receiving sustenance intravenously. The doctors say that she will die within a month. Do you have any words of comfort?

Answer:

My blessings for much strength and may your friend have a speedy recovery.

Doctors are authorized by G-d to heal. They are not empowered to predict the end of life. Life is in G-d’s hands, and we should always remember that, and trust Him.

I therefore suggest that you and she live with these two ideas in mind:

1) Live with the knowledge that G-d creates each of us, and has a purpose for us every moment that we live. Another moment of life means another opportunity to spend time with a loved one; another chance to do a mitzvah and thereby to create an eternal connection with the Creator. Live life and enjoy it every day. Live life and help make others enjoy it every day.

2) Live with the knowledge that G-d is watching over us, and He is all-powerful. No matter what the situation, we can always pray to Him for a complete and speedy recovery. In the words of our sages, “even if a razor-sharp sword is lying on the neck, do not despair.”

It would be advisable to ask for a special blessing and prayer by writing a letter to the Lubavitcher Rebbe at www.ohel.org.
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Post by: ProudAndZionist on January 22, 2009, 04:30:04 PM: :'(
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Post by: GoIsraelGo! on January 22, 2009, 04:39:58 PM: Quote from: White Israelite on January 22, 2009, 01:33:44 PM
Well, yesterday was not a good day at all.

Basically got nothing done at work that I needed to, found out my aunt has breast cancer, on my mothers side. My grandmas sister also has breast cancer and shes got about 2 weeks to live.

On top of that, got a text message on my cell phone telling me one of my friends committed suicide out of depression on Saturday. What a day.

I am sorry for your bad news and the loss of your friend. I hope you will get through this and my prayers are for your Aunt and Grandmothers sister.

Shalom - Dox
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Post by: zachor_ve_kavod on January 22, 2009, 05:31:48 PM: My condolences, White Israelite. May G-d bless you and keep you strong. Now and always.
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Post by: IsraelForever on January 22, 2009, 05:47:00 PM: My prayers go out to you, your family and your friend's family.
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Post by: Lewinsky Stinks, Dr. Brennan Rocks on January 22, 2009, 07:23:54 PM: I am very sorry to hear this and I will be lifting up in prayer these two relatives with breast cancer.
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Post by: nessuno on January 22, 2009, 07:34:26 PM: I will keep you in my prayers.
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Post by: cjd on January 22, 2009, 08:17:11 PM: Wow!! That is a great deal of bad news to come in one day. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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Post by: 4International on January 22, 2009, 08:59:24 PM: This is really extremely distressing news for us to hear, brother WhiteIsraelite.

But know that all of us great JTF'ers will be earnestly praying for you and your loved ones!!!
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Post by: Lisa on January 22, 2009, 09:52:20 PM: I'm so sorry, White Israelite. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Post by: Ben Yehuda on January 23, 2009, 12:58:58 AM: Sorry for your bad news. My prayers to your aunt.
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Post by: Rubystars on January 23, 2009, 03:17:50 AM: Sometimes it's the hardest times in life when we need God the most. Don't forget to keep praying because that can be a source of strength for you.
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Post by: The One and Only Mo on January 23, 2009, 03:24:32 AM: Quote from: White Israelite on January 22, 2009, 01:33:44 PM
Well, yesterday was not a good day at all.

Basically got nothing done at work that I needed to, found out my aunt has breast cancer, on my mothers side. My grandmas sister also has breast cancer and shes got about 2 weeks to live.

On top of that, got a text message on my cell phone telling me one of my friends committed suicide out of depression on Saturday. What a day.

Yesterday I found out a close family friend of mine died from a brain tumor AND my stepdad was diagnosed with a brain tumor. ALL YESTERDAY. not 2 mention one of my best friends is getting divorced after being married less than a (gasp) month.
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Post by: Ulli on January 24, 2009, 05:37:21 PM: Quote from: White Israelite on January 22, 2009, 01:33:44 PM
Well, yesterday was not a good day at all.

Basically got nothing done at work that I needed to, found out my aunt has breast cancer, on my mothers side. My grandmas sister also has breast cancer and shes got about 2 weeks to live.

On top of that, got a text message on my cell phone telling me one of my friends committed suicide out of depression on Saturday. What a day.

:'(

This is hard. It hits like a bullet.

Try to support the suffering and pray. Please never loose hope!