I found this post by Matthew R. Lee, a father of two boys who is also a cancer researcher. His son recently asked if he had a cure for cancer.
“We’ve had several conversations over the past few weeks about the purpose of suffering and why so many seem to suffer without answers. What he was really asking is why do bad things happen to good people and who decides.
“This weekend I’m taking him to Relay For Life, one of the American Cancer Society’s flagship events. I hope he will gain a wider perspective on suffering, hope, and the importance of perseverance. To see how powerful it is to give to those we don’t know, simply because we can.”
What a wonderful response. How empowering for his son. Not just a clinical answer, but an answer that says “we’re working on it, and you can help.”
