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Bob M.'s avatar

I nearly died from stage IV colon cancer 8 years ago. Had two bowel surgeries, probably the same chemo as Joel, and metastisized liver cancer. Plus I was/am a Pastor. However, I am a Duck so I've got that going for me. 😁

Great story John, tell Joel I'm praying for him.

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Barry Shiller's avatar

John, you asked a powerful rhetorical question -- how does one engage with someone who’s struggling? Lean into, or stay away from, the struggle?

You also answered it, powerfully. You engage with authenticity and humanity, and you trust your gut. As you did here. It’s a blessing that Pastor Joel has walked through the fire and emerged free of the cancer. It’s at least as big a blessing that he’s had you around to take the walk with him.

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