my 10 year old cousin has cancer but he live in missisipi and i live in virginia what can i do for him?
2006-08-27 15:42:02 · 13 answers · asked by novaicedogs9 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
If he has a computer start with e-mails and instant messaging. Ask him simple questions like how ya feeling? or what have you been up to? What you want to do is be an ear, in other words listen. Sometimes just letting someone who is sick voice how they feel or how scared they might be is an enormous help. Sick children find it easier to talk to there peers rather than their parents and so you could be a great comfort. Play games with hm on the Internet just treat him like a cousin, not like a sick cousin. Call him at a set time each week if it's OK with your parents it will give him something to look forward to. Send him a journal and tell him to write everything he feels and goes through each day and give him the reason it will be interesting to look back at in years to come. It acts as a friend when we are scared, lonely or just don't understand what is happening to us, writing it down helps us get it out and that can bring some comfort. The worse time's in my life were written in a journal and it helped keep me from doing or saying things out loud that would have only hurt someone. It's therapeutic. It is scary for anyone who is ill but especially for the young. Take care of yourself, talk with your parents and just be a wonderful, uplifting cousin and don't forget to pray...
2006-08-27 16:00:35 · answer #1 · answered by joejo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my God, I am so so sorry, that has to be very hard, I will be praying, and I think you should consider doing the same, just make sure you assure your cousin of how much you love him/her, and just keep strong because God will do what is in his will, and he loves you and your littlw cousin, once again I am so soryy, if you need to talk we can, my aunt died of cancer a year ago so I know what it's like to see people suffering from it.
2006-08-27 22:49:12 · answer #2 · answered by LuckyCharm17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can send a care package with a lovely
card, and some inspiring thoughts that will
help when he feels low. A prepaid calling
card can be sent so you can chat to one
another on the phone, might also be a
kind thing for you both to stay in touch.
My prayers for your family.
2006-08-27 23:17:39 · answer #3 · answered by tychi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray for him everyday for strength. You can do a fund raiser to help with expense. Set a bank account for people to donate to his cause. He can go through make a wish and get stuff too.
My best friend little girl has cancer and she is 7yrs old and is doing very well thanks to prayer and the right treatment.
2006-08-27 22:50:17 · answer #4 · answered by chrissy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There’s really nothing you can do but support your cousin. Don’t be upset and show your hurt, because as strong as you cousin may look, he/she is hurting more than anyone. So just support them and let them know your shoulder is there for them to lean on if they ever need someone to talk to/comfort them.
2006-08-27 22:50:43 · answer #5 · answered by blak_gurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray for him!!!!! I sure will myself. Talk to people, have them pray for your cousin, have them to tell someone else....etc. Pretty soon you have one awesome Prayer Chain going. God can do many things, He can do all. Ask God for help, put your cousins cancer in His almighty hands. God Bless, you and your cousin. I will be praying for your family.
2006-08-27 22:53:00 · answer #6 · answered by sammie-john 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not all cancer is a death sentence. is he worried about dying or are you? its a long road, talking and sharing is a good path. I had a friend once who's son was sent to prison. I didn't talk to him about it because i didn't know what to say. As we talked later on, I discovered he figured out we didn't know what to say, and broke the ice. Guess all I needed to do was tell him i didn't know what to do.....
2006-08-27 22:50:18 · answer #7 · answered by bgould1001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately write to him, call him, whatevwer you do keep intouch. let him know that you love him and will support him anyway you can. Pray for him, ask everyone one you meet to pray for him, and so on and on. Do whatever you an to get that prayer chain going.
2006-08-27 22:51:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be very suppotive & stay in contact with him.Let him know you'll be here 4 him call him or E-Mail him he'll Appreciate it alot
2006-08-27 22:48:11 · answer #9 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
write to him, send him cards/letters in the mail to let him know you are thinking of him. give him a call on the phone to see how's he's feeling, that wouldn't hurt either.
2006-08-27 22:47:28 · answer #10 · answered by wilderone74 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋