Jennifer,

I try to stay off of these topics myself but it must be the season compelling me to share...I don't know.

You remind me of a story about the Believer that was stuck on a rooftop during a massive flood. The Believer cried out to God to be saved. Just then a man on a plank paddled up and said, "Jump on we can paddle to safety!" "No, God will save me!" the Believer cried and the man paddled away.

The Believer cried out to God again..."Save me God for I believe!" ..just then a couple in a row boat came floating by and they yelled for the Believer to swim out. Again the Believer said "No, God will save me!"...and the couple rowed on.

The Believer cried a third time for God to save him with the faith that could only come from desperation as the waters became higher and faster. Just then a helicopter dropped a rope latter and the rescuers yelled for the Believer to climb up. Again the Believer cried "No! GOD WILL SAVE ME!" Just then the waters overtook the Believer and he drowned in the raging waters.

The Believer then found himself before God and cried "God why did you not save me for my faith in you was unwavering!" God answered..."Child, I sent you a plank, a rowboat and a helicopter..." This was as close to the original story as I could remember...but I hope you get the point.

You are just starting down this path with cancer, it's a path you've never been on before. We've been where you are now, we know the road as only those who've been on the road could know it yet you seem not to want to listen the wisdom being shared with you. It seems to me you are more interested in rescuing dogs then you are yourself.

I like to study scripture and occasionally share it when I feel it's appropriate. Matthew 7:6 is one I think you should familiarize yourself with...and then realize that this forum, the knowledge and experience of the "survivors" on these forums are pearls.


Eric