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Mark Robinson

Take this cup away from me. . .

  • So, this Monday last my mother went to be with God.  Okay, she had been in declining health for roughly two years, and the event came as no particular surprise.  What did take us aback, however, was the fact that she contracted, submitted, and succumed to, cancer of the bladder in four days.  I don't get it, but I'm no MD.  I accept God's will without question.  That's just the way it is.  This, however, is not the point of the rant I am about to embark on.

     

    You see, I come from a rather close-knit family unit--everyone looks out for one another, help when we can, and love one another unconditionally.  I do not profess that this situation was idyllic, as we each  had our egotistic problems with the other, but very minor stuff.  Untill today.

     

    Suffice it to say that when two of my siblings decided to verbally abuse each other, I decided to remove myself from the family.  I simply don't need it.  Thank you.

4 comments
  • Rev. Suzanne Ranu
    Rev. Suzanne Ranu My deepest sympathy to you and family on the loss of your mother..
    August 7, 2013
  • kiwani  [e.lawson]
    kiwani [e.lawson] people often have intense reactions in the face of grief.. no one can tell how one may react.. hopefully they may reconsider their words to each other in the future to come, and make peace with each other & heal the rift you feel.. my thoughts are with yo...  more
    August 7, 2013
  • Michael de la Om :-)
    Michael de la Om :-) Prayers are with you and your family during this stressful time. I agree with Sister Kiwani, peace will come over time.
    August 7, 2013
  • Brother John Miller
    Brother John Miller My prayers are with you and your family.
    August 8, 2013