When cancer strikes

A year ago today I lost my 7-year-old nephew Moonga who died after battling with cancer from the age of 3. It was a long painful struggle and my brother and his family did everything they could to love Moonga and remain by his side till his very last breath.

Last year Farah Fewcett and Patrick Swayze also died from cancer. Two beautiful people that were loved so much and who once upon a time were bursting with life and vigour. Patrick, he looked like such a charming, kind person with a heart of gold. What wife would not be bereaved to lose such a gentleman.

When a loved one dies, many questions come to mind. We ask God questions and wonder why sometimes he does not answer. Why does he not perform miracles as he used to in bible times? Why do we grow old and get sick? Why does God allow suffering and death? Does he not care? God does care about the whole world condition and in his own appointed time he'll put things right. Rev 21 4 says "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain..."

To my brother, my sister-in-law and all those who have also lost loved ones to cancer, may you stand firm and seek God for strength and comfort.