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Comment by Sue on 30 Jan 2011 at 9:46 pm<\/p>\n

Hi Karen,<\/p>\n

I have terminal cancer and was reading your story when it came to me how much I wish I could have had alters to distract me from myself during chemotherapy. My chemo treatments did not work therefore the grim prognosis. I wished for strength of any kind and suprised myself by gaining strength from your gentle nature. I am at peace with dying and wanted to know if you are too? If you were to know you were dying from a terminal illness what would you do? I have faith. I want to thank you for your story. People do need people from many walks of life. I was never abused but feel abused. Thank you and Richard Baer for continuing support. I prayed the Novena for you. Bless you both.<\/p>\n

Sue<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Dear Sue,<\/p>\n

Thank you for sharing your story with me at this point in your journey. I will be praying for you as you quiet your heart and receive God’s strength. Today, I send my blessings and pray for you.<\/p>\n

“They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31<\/p>\n

I hope these times are growing and learning times for you and come with a sense of calm and peace in your heart. I have faith, too. And like you, I believe we all need people from all walks in life. We are all here for too short a time and need to make the best of our journey and support each other. Please know I am with you in spirit.<\/p>\n

Maybe having alters would have distracted you, but do you really wish to be distracted and not feel every moment of life? Having alters was frustrating because I wasn’t given a choice to feel my own pain and grow from it.<\/p>\n

When I\u2019m ready to go, I will most certainly wish to be aware of everything. I want to feel every moment, breathe each breath, and talk to those who mean so much to me. I’m not afraid to die. I’m glad my alters are integrated\u00a0and that I will be one when my time arrives.<\/p>\n

Wishing you peace, my friend…<\/p>\n

Karen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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