Cancer
Kids;
God's Special Children!
Brent Atwater
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TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Chapter
1: Beginning
Chapter
2: About the author
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Cancer
Kids: God’s Special Children
Hi. I'm Kelly, I'm a
Cancer Kid.
I'm in the "terminal" group, that’s
what the doctors call it. That's not a train terminal, it means I'm
probably going die before I get to be a grownup.
My parents
cry when the doctors say that. AND, they whisper to all the people
that visit me, “DO NOT mention it!” But I KNOW! I’m gonna be
fine! God told me so!
The Cancer journey is rough! First
you're sick, then a little better (that's when they use the
“remission” word, everyone smiles a lot and starts making more
plans for us to do stuff), then you get sicker, and on and on. You
stay in bed a lot. The good part is, you have PLENTY of time to talk
with God and all the Angels.
Since I was hooked up to IV's
with nowhere to go, and recovering from ANOTHER surgery, I decided
God and
I needed to talk AGAIN!!!!
I wanted answers that
will help my parents understand this Cancer and dying thing from my
point of view.
Mom was sleeping in her chair (she's always
there during surgery times). She's my earth Angel! So, I had plenty
of time in between the nurses checking my signs, to ask God what I
needed to know.
As I prayed, my whole room filled with Light
and this awesome Angel came and sat right down on MY bed! Cool!
She
told me that she was MY Angel, and that God had sent her to watch
over me, and to answer all my questions. She told me that everyone
has guardian Angels assigned to take care of, and watch over them,
and that your Angel is with you all the time! I thought that was
really special!
GOD sending ME an Angel of my very own! I
mean, God has the whole Universe to take care of.
You're
probably wondering how to get your Angel to visit to you. Just ASK
God to send them.
Place your order and POOF they arrive within
a few minutes! A lot of people never ask for help, but their Angels
are always there anyway. For those that do ask, its like ordering at
the take out window Ask and ta dah, your Angel appears!
Wonder
what it feels like when your Angel is there? An Angel feels like a
warm hug in your heart, or like a fluffy wiggly, kissy baby puppy.
They have that loving feeling you get when you're smiling and hugging
someone you like, a LOT!
Wanna know what Angels look like?
That's easy! They look real nice, soft and safe. There are lots of
pretty colors floating all around them (even when they move). Angels
sorta glow, like you’ve seen on TV. My Angel said that glowing
Light comes from God. God's “Love Light” is like a nightlight
that watches over you thru your darkest hours.
Plus an Angel’s
glow lets you know where they are.
Would you like to see your
Angel? First, believe that you can! and, the neat part, even when
you think you can't see your Angel, sometimes you still can!!!
Why
don't you get a piece of paper and draw your Angel so I'll know what
YOUR Angel looks like. I'll draw mine. Bet they know each
other.
Now let's get to the reasons that I called her. (Oh, by
the way, Angels come in "hims" too!).
I needed more
answers to help Mom and Dad deal with my Cancer,. They weren’t
doing too good although they tried to hide it from me.. I knew if
they understood God’s plans, they would worry and cry less.
So
I started asking about the top of my bald head. I hate my bald
head, I look SO ugly!
"Oh no", Angel said, "You're
beautiful! That's how God watches over you. Without your hair God,
can pick out of a crowd better.”
“But all the kids here
have bald heads” I said.
“God can tell the
difference.”
“How?” I asked/
“By your ears!
Every person has a very special set of ears.”
How about my
swelling up and getting puffy from all those pills and
procedures?
The Angel said, “You know those big round
balloons that go to Heaven? Its practice for your float and maneuver
ability. Your soul will float to Heaven and then you get run and
float through clouds just like those balloons.”
And, I'm
really over being tired all the time.
"Hey, by resting,
you'll have saved enough energy to play 24/7 in Heaven.
Heaven's
playgrounds are always open all the time!” WOW! When I think about
playing ALL the time! I won't mind my naps at all.
What about
throwing up.?....... It’s YUCKY and tastes nasty!
My Angel
says that’s an “earth thing” that only humans do.
You
NEVER throw up in Heaven, that's why they don't have crushed ice up
there.
SO here's a tip: when you're sick; hold your thoughts
on Heaven and KNOW you'll never have to throw up again, and no more
sucking on ice cubes!
Then there's those uncomfortable IV's!
Here's the scoop.
Remember in space movies, where the space
ships hook up with hoses to get fuel to go out into the Universe???
Those IV lines hold God's fuel for your health. They're YOUR special
hookup to provide everything you need on earth to get better until
its time to get ready for your trip to Heaven. Cool huh?!
Now
here’s the details on when you get to Heaven.
You’re not
going to die just because you have Cancer. Many folks, just as sick
or sicker than you, get completely cured.
They are well and
healthy for the rest of their lives.
Doctors may use that
“prognosis” word, but God decides, not them!
Only you and God
get to decide when you go to God’s house.
Unless you know in
your heart that you are going home soon (God always let’s you know
first) NEVER give up hope!
Did you know God has a Miracle
Club?
As a Miracle Club member you get well against all the odds
and stay on earth representing God’s Love and healing abilities.
You provide hope and inspiration for everybody. The bad part is that
you might experience more intense stuff so God can show off how great
He is!
Who gets to be in this group?
Only God knows, that’s
His secret.
Remember all things are possible through Him!
What
about all these ugly scars from surgery, radiation, lasers and other
procedures? My Angel just smiled. She said, “When a soldier gets
wounded in battle, they’re awarded medals of honor for their
courage. God looks at you with His heart. He thinks your
scars are beautiful badges of courage for dealing with your battle
with Cancer.”
Sometimes I don’t understand God’s
thinking, how can these ugly things be cool?
God must REALLY
love all of us a LOT!
Now let's talk about wheelchairs.
I
used to be mad at my body for having to be in a wheelchair. I mean
wheelchairs can't do wheelies, not ever the electric ones. My Angel
said wheelchairs are like you're sitting in the hand of God who is
always watching over me.
God and the chair take you where you
need to go while your body isn't working quite right or is too tired
to walk. God is just steady, secure and safe like that chair.
Don't
tell anyone, but when I ride in my chair, I keep trying to see if God
has fingernails, and if HE is using His right or left hand to help
me. People say to me “may you be blessed with God’s Grace,”
must be what he calls His wheelchair.
Finally we got around to
questions about my friends and family.
My friends in this
hospital are awesomet! We all know God and our Angels on an up-close
and personal basis. The Angels told us Cancer Kids that we’re in
God's Special Kids Club because we know more about Heaven than most
people do.
My Angel said to be patient with my family and
friends because they're doing the best they know how. We discussed
my parents worrying about my pain. Let’s get one thing straight,
pain is NOT fun! Then the medicine kicks in...WHEW!!.....However,
I
KNOW, when each day is over,
God and my parents are really
proud of how brave I am!
Both of them told me so! But to tell
you the truth, sometimes that fact doesn't matter at all when I feel
sick.
Being sick is not a fun thing but I’m NEVER alone!
During the really rough parts Heaven’s help is right there beside
you at all times, even if I’m too sick, tired or don’t ask!
Now
back to hurting and being afraid.
Mom and Dad don’t know
that when I 'm visiting God, I don't hurt at all.
Sometimes, when
they think I'm unconscious or sleeping deeply, I'm just visiting with
God so I can take a break from hurting. When all of this earthly
stuff is over, I won't have any more pain, at all! YEAH! Heaven is
nothing to be scared of, it's an awesome place.
My parents
want me to stay here, because they love me so much.
But God
loves me too!
My family has trouble understanding that we'll
all be together later anyway. Here's how it works. I go to Heaven
first, to check the place out!
After they finish their lives,
they get to come to!!
And, when I'm in Heaven, if I want to,
I
get to watch what my friends and family are doing every day because I
have a front row cloud seat (like my Dad's front row seats at the
football games).
You can't beat God’s view!
After our
talk was over, my Angel suggested that I write a letter. I’ll tell
everyone all the answers that were given to me. Then, my family and
friends won't feel so bad, sad or afraid for me when I’m in Heaven.
I’ll tell them I won't be going far and I'll only be a heartbeat
away. All they have to do is think of me!
I’ll explain that
I’ll visit them in their dreams and hearts and send cloud messages
and other signs for them to know it’s me saying hello. Plus, I’ll
even hug them!
If they pay close attention they can feel my
hug! And I'll explain that I'll be waiting at Heaven's door to show
them where all the neat places are.
For now, I'm hiding my
letter in a special secret place till my Angel comes to take me to my
other Home.
PLEASE don't tell anyone.
And PLEASE don't
look AT my sick body.
Look INTO my eyes!!!
Can you see
my Love?
It just goes on and on and on.
Forever and
ALWAYS!?!
Like me and my soul in
Heaven:)
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