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Grief and Loss

Wed, Apr 12, 2023
11:00am to 12:00pm CT

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The Stephen and Barbara Slaggie Family Cancer Education Center is partnering with Mayo Clinic Chaplain Services to offer the Cancer and Spiritual Well-Being Webinar Series. These talks are led by Mayo Clinic Chaplains who will discuss ways to engage in spirituality while dealing with cancer. We will explore strategies for coping and reflect on what it means to experience grief, loss, resentment, forgiveness, hope, and healing. This content is appropriate for anyone regardless of individual beliefs or faith traditions.

This is part 3 of a 5-part series. This webinar will help you become familiar with the stages of grief and how to walk through it. This webinar is FREE and available to anyone. Register to join us LIVE or visit our Cancer Education Blog video library afterwards to view the recording.

How to Register:

  • Go to the Classes & Resources page on the Cancer Education Blog
  • Click on “Register for this webinar now”

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alexdousen | @alexdousen | Apr 11, 2023

A year ago, my mother passed away from lung cancer. I was not there at that moment, and I could not say goodbye to her. It wasn't until five months later that I was able to visit my mother's grave. Although I continue to live on, for the sake of my child, I still feel guilty before my mother that I was not with her until the end.

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greff | @greff | Apr 12, 2023

Alex, I feel sad for your journey considering the loss of your mother. Separation is very difficult. Not one day goes by when we stop loving and thinking about our loved ones. I just want to give you a thought. I am a Christian and believe that God is sovereign over everything. When my wife's Dad died of colon cancer, we didn't make it there to see him out. My wife was devastated and felt like she let him down. Alot of guilt. I told her that God did not choose for her to be there at that time. It wasn't meant to be. I told her that sometimes it is difficult to understand all of what happens in God's world but I firmly believe that He knows what is best. I hope you are able to find peace. Put your trust and grief in Jesus hands. God bless.

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greff | @greff | Apr 12, 2023
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@alexdousen

A year ago, my mother passed away from lung cancer. I was not there at that moment, and I could not say goodbye to her. It wasn't until five months later that I was able to visit my mother's grave. Although I continue to live on, for the sake of my child, I still feel guilty before my mother that I was not with her until the end.

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Alex, I didn't mean to cause offense with my earlier post. I should elaborate on my thoughts a bit more. When my mother passed away, I was going to go visit her the day before but decided to wait until the next morning. By the time I made it to her house (about 50 miles from my house) she died of a massive heart attack. I never got to say goodbye. I kicked myself pretty hard. In talking with my Pastor, he told me that I was not meant to be there at that time. As I look back at it, I think there is truth to my Pastors thoughts. My thoughts don't necessarily reflect how God operates but my talk with my Pastor just gave me comfort and also helped me to understand more of how to cope with death. I sure hope you can find comfort and peace. 🙏

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