I Am Not Religious

My in laws told me they would "pray" for my daughter. Will that close the massive hole in her heart then? My father in law also attributes god's healing to the surgical removal of many cancerous tumours all over his body. Not the highly trained, skilled surgeon or anything...

I posted this deliberately on a "I am not religious" page because I understand people do what they do because it brings them comfort, it gives them something to do when they can't do anything and I will not criticise their choices. I just don't want them telling me and expecting me to believe in any way that the power of prayer will miraculously heal my daughter or that something other than human science and skill can "cure" cancer. It's self soothing but ineffectual and a waste of energy.

luv2fly352 · 70-79, M

My heart goes out to your beloved daughter! Why not accept their statement as it was intended;Just a well meaning,sincere,heartfelt gesture for their grandchild and let it go at that.You trust in medicine and that's okay;Their faith-based trust is in God and that's okay too though i do understand from similar events in my own personal how extreme stress can make us all feel "fed up" at times.Most often,with those closest to us.Best wishes for your beloved daughter and you!