Letter 1

Dear Shay,

The advice you gave me online the other night was extremely helpful, but now I have something else to ask you about. I’m visiting some extended family out here in Wisconsin. My grandfather was just admitted in to the hospital and it’s become blatantly obvious to all of us that he’s probably not going to make it. I know he’s going to a better place, though. He’s going to be with my mom, and my grandma. I was really having trouble coping with it earlier, but I’m dealing with it better, now. It still hurts a lot, though. I feel really guilty about things because I don’t get to see him very much.

Your advice the other day was so helpful, I was wondering if you have any insight in to how I should deal with this situation?

All it takes for your grandfather to be eternally happy and taken care of by God is a sincere prayer from you. Just close your eyes for a few moments, and ask for your grandfather to be forgiven for every bad thing he's done (we've all done some bad stuff). Also ask for his future happiness, wherever his spirit goes. I guarantee you that God will listen to your prayer and take care of him JUST because you love your grandfather so much.

It also would be nice if you could get to see him before he dies so you could tell him how much you love him.

Those two things are all that's asked of any relative when someone is on the verge of death. Know in your heart that you've done exactly what you're supposed to do and God loves you for it. :)

Tonight I'LL also say a prayer for you and your grandfather. :)

Love, Shay