James Jordan asked Sharon K. Connell:

God will only allow those things into your life that will help you grow and/or increase your faith. I cry when I read this, though I know it comforts you and millions of others. So I do say, Bless you. But I cannot believe in determinism. If I did, I'd have to answer these questions. Does God allow children to have cancer? Did God allow the mother of my son to have cancer?

Sharon K. Connell I understand the suffering in a situation like this. God does allow things like this into our lives. It's hard to understand, but someday we will know the reason besides the fact that sin is in our world, thanks to the fall.

We can't have all the answers. The only thing we can do is trust in our Lord, and know that someday we will see our saved loved ones again if they have passed on to Glory. They are safe in the arms of our Lord and Savior, without pain and suffering. None of us knows what could have happened down the road that may have been worse if they hadn't been taken home early. God bless you, too, and bring peace and comfort to you.

Sorry for the delay in answering your question.

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