My cousins leukemia and treatment.

by JWdaughter 5 Replies latest watchtower medical

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  JWdaughter

  Ok, tonight I found out a family secret that only a few knew. I had told my mom how I felt about the JW stance on blood, and mentioned how angry I was not knowing if my cousin could have been saved had he gotten a blood transfusion. She finally told me tonight, when we were going to a seminar about lung cancer, that my cousin had indeed gotten a blood transfusion! I thought(briefly) 'WOW, uncle H finally got some balls'-pardon my french).

  Well, turns out the hospital got a court order. He still did not live-I don't know if it was too late or if there was no hope (most likely, I'm afraid to say).

  I am mad that they HAD to get the court order. WHY would anyone need to force you to get care for your child????? I don't know if they would have secretly wanted it, or covertly encouraged the doctor/hospital to do it, but God almighty-how nuts is it-either way? Is it just me or are they crazy?

  This is currently my major objection to the religion. Its insane.
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  crazyblondeb

  Is it just me or are they crazy?

  Heeheehee, do you even have to ask that question??

  I'm sorry for the loss of your family member. How old was he that they had to obtain a court order??

  shell
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  fullofdoubtnow

  I am so sorry for the loss of your cousin.

  As for whether jws are carazy or not, yes they are.
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  Little Bo Peep

  I lost my dad over the blood issue too! They tried albumin, after I overheard the doctors saying maybe that would work. I told them that would be ok, but was really to late. The doctors sure questioned me about this, as they told me albumin was blood, and they thought JW's didn't take blood. That was my first real question regarding the blood issue.

  Bo Peep
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  JWdaughter

  Bo Peep, I am sorry for the loss of your dad. Losing my dad was the hardest thing I ever faced so far.

  My cousin was about 6 when he died. Same age as my daughter at the time. He would be about 17 now. Cute kid. He would look at his parents with those eyes-you know? Not understanding why his mommy and daddy couldn't fix it. And even with the blood earlier, I don't know that he was at all fixable. I pray none has to ever face that disease with a little child.
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  compound complex

  Dear JW Daughter,

  I'm very sorry about the entire situation: your cousin's condition, the family's grief, and, importantly, your righteous indignation---or is it RAGE!?!? I'm struggling with this issue too, but now isn't the time to go there. Your thread caught my eye because I learned last night that my cousin has terminal lung cancer, which has already spread to vital organs. My bad news connected me to yours and so, at the very least, I am aware; none of us is alone in his or her grief. Blessings and love and peace to you and yours,

  CoCo