A few months prior to this Samantha had emailed saying that she couldn't believe any god would be so cruel. Her friend Ian was diagnosed with a brain tumor and may die. Another friend, also from our high school, was diagnosed with leukemia at the same time. Leukemia is tough to beat. Bridget Junen from my high school homeroom died of it just one year after graduation. But the brain tumor might potentially be removed, leaving Ian to live out his full life.
Vanderbuilt Hospital removed Ian's tumor. Everyone hoped and prayed it was over then.
It wasn't.
This time as the tumor came back apparently they couldn't remove it. The chemo, the medicine, all the attempts to kill the tumor are killing Ian.
Now his kidneys are failing and he is in real trouble. His wife, Diane, emailed us to let us know "If you want to talk to Ian or see him you should do it soon."
Samantha was freaking out when she first learned of his condition. I can't even describe how she is now. She is the sort of person who solves people's problems, who always helps out, who cries when you cry and will always be there for you. She has always had to be because her family required it. But she can't do anything about this and it is tearing her apart.
When Samantha first told me about Ian I was already in an argument with God. I won't go into the details of that, but my response to her questions about God was oh so bitter and less than helpful. Now I'm the one praying. Ian needs a miracle. Only God can give it.
Do you pray? Pray for my friend Ian. Please.
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