What kinds of losses have you experienced because of the illness? These might include loss of mobility, of health, of the way in which you perceived yourself, of faith. Begin to write these losses down, updating your list as things occur to you. Be as specific as you can. What feelings do you have about these losses? Bring them to God in prayer. For example, once you have made your initial list, read each entry out loud and pray, "Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God" (Psalm 31:5).
— Mary C. Earle in Beginning AgainWhat Have You Lost?
