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How do you comfort a friend who is dying of cancer ...

How do you comfort a friend who is dying of cancer?What can i say,when i know there is no hope for him?I do say comforting things to him,but even I am running out of things to say!!I don't even know if he is going to make it to Christmas!!


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Love is the battery of life....

Hi Angel,


Very sad.  I can sense how sorry you are.  I send you my love as a mean to help & support you.  You are now in a very true moment of life.  Don't tell him nonsense (like: "it will be OK") because he knows it's the end.  Don't talk about his end either but tell him how much you love him, tell him your love should help him in his sufferings, tell him that all your friends care about him, remind him small little pleasant events you had together, remind him places you enjoyed being, tell him about nice books you read and movies you saw..... and repeat saying: "I hope you can sense the love I and all our friends feel towards you".  I believe you read the GR8 book "My Days with Morry" (I am not sure about the exact name...) it's about a student who meets his Professor that is about to die.  Read it again and it will give you the strength to continue. 
Angel, I hardly know you (only from Yedda) but I wish I could be next to you and only back / assist / support you to do your sacred mission.  You are an Angel, God bless you and give you the power to continue.
Best regards,

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The name of that excellent book recommended by Oron is "Tuesdays with Morrie," by Mitch Albom. You will find that in this book Mitch allows Morrie to do most of the talking which can be very therapeutic for both of you.


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Fool me once,

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thanks oron!!you are a great friend!!!


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Do not dwell on the past,nor worry about the future,for tomorrow may not be there. Live today to the fullest,and enjoy life!

Hi,angel.-That's a tough one.I,myself have had friends pass-away from th e same terrible disease.At the time,I was heavilly into the christian church,and they also were devout christians.I would go visit them on a daily basis,read them scriptures,and share i n a lot of prayers.It didn't help them physically,but it seemed to help them a lot spiritually,and mentally,-to be at peace with God. I was with them to the end-it's always a sad time.I ,also wish I could be  there,with you,to lend a little consoling,in this time of sorrow. But,all I can do is also send all my love,to try help-a little.


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Fool me once,

shame on you!!

Fool me twice,shame on me!

thanks chucky!!!

 

thanks to all who answered!!


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You dont have to say anything.  Just being by his side. is enough.


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