In the story the author talks about Uncle Grover, who suffered from depression and schizophrenia. Instead of taking him to the doctor, the family brought in a faith healer and had someone hold him down and tried to exorcise his demons. I connected this to modern life today. Some people believe that instead of getting the help they need like therapy or psychiatric help, they take it into their own hands that God is the ultimate healer. God is a healer but some people need actual professional help. Furthermore, it goes on to say that out of the 11 children, 5 of them committed suicide. Suicide is a real life issue that many people face in society today. Suicide is a mental disorder. God can heals things but he cannot heal a mental disorder.
I could connect the scene where the author learns of his grandma's cancer. Although Ruby had breast cancer but actually just benign I connected it to my grandma having throat cancer. My grandma passed a few years ago. When doctors caught wind of the cancer, it was too late and was already spreading quickly throughout her body. Doctors couldn't do anything because it was too late and a few days later my grandma passed away.
I personally agree that GOD does heal and help any situation but people should also take action aswell. Some things aren't meant for someone to just take advantage and there is never anything wrong with incorporating GOD into a situation. I have also dealt with cancer in my life. My grandmother, and aunt died of breast cancer and my mother had it too but thankfully got rid of it. Cancer is definitely a life-changer.
ReplyDeleteI agree that suicide is a real life issue. People feel like they cannot get help. God helps those who he can. But sometime they need to get it themselves, there is nothing to be embarrassed about. Life is more important. I also have dealt with cancer in my life. My grandfather had cancer. When he passed it was a very tough time for my family and takes strength and love to push through the pain.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree that while (if you are religious) God is a healer sometimes for a mental illness such as depression you may need something more such as psychiatric help. I also liked how you were able to connect the story to your personal life. I have lost family members to cancer as well and it is horrible.
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