Cancer, my parents and my doubts about God


	Cancer, my parents and my doubts about God

wiccantexan

8-18-2009 6:18 PM

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cancer, religion, faith, belief, family, god

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8-18-2009 7:57 PM

jay8h

Which one do you think will be more at peace?

8-19-2009 1:06 PM

wiccantexan

The author sounds pretty much at peace with her views after the journey.

8-19-2009 1:20 PM

AcesLucky

Great story. They both seem rather practical.

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