Clarity - (Addendum)

See, I spelled addendum right. 

I can honestly say that dad or I would do anything to stop the pain Mike is going through.  I know I would take his place in a heartbeat...not that that makes anyone elses suffering less...but for some reason I'd rather be there than see him there.  I think dad would too.  There is nothing we wouldn't do to ease this. 

There was nothing God didn't do.  He did take our place.  I hate to make everything a point on faith...but well...that's what I do.  Mike said several months ago that he had always  felt like his life had never had the impact for God that his dad's and his brothers (mine) did.  That his story wasn't as good as ours or something.  But that he was anxious to beat this cancer so his story would be better...and he wouldn't stop telling it.  It's my hope, that these things aren't depressing, but that in a way, you see what Mike wanted.  People to know God through him.

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[Linda Davis]

I pray for all of you, especially Mike. Has he recorded stories and talks for his baby to hear while growing up? it would be meaningful to both if he is able. God is shining through Mike. Grace and Love to all of your families. Linda M Davis, cancer survivor.

[Holly J]

Thank you for sharing all this, Jason. You are right. "Gut wrenching" doesn't touch the pain it feels to watch someone slip away at the hands of cancer. I can remember so vividly sitting in your position...beside my dad as he was in and out of awareness. Some things made sense, some did not. I pray for peace for your heart as you watch all of this happen and feel so helpless. I know you would trade places with him if you could....you are a wonderful brother.