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After their marriage when he and Leila started a family they were shocked when Tommy jnr was born a hemophiliac. As he grew they watched over him carefully, keeping him out of harm’s way without trying to constrict his little life, but there were times when accidents occurred and by the age of 7 he had had two blood transfusions. They could not understand what was wrong when young Tommy became ill with a strange, unknown disease. Tests and investigations failed to pinpoint the cause. As Tommy became weaker the stress and trauma in the family became almost unbearable. They were fighting each other, battling with God. “Why, why, why? ” Tom yelled at God.

The eight-year old was alone with his father in hospital one night. Having watched his father’s agitation and desperation he asked, “Are you frightened, dad?”

“Of course son, aren’t you?”…….

INTRODUCTION AND BRIEF OVERVIEW

MARFAM’s vision continues around evangelization in and about families and contextualizing the African Synod concept of Church as Family. MARFAM’s small team has provided enrichment and educational resources for families and for the wider Church.

Family Life Desk – Department for Evangelisation – SA Catholic Bishops’ Conference 399 Paul Kruger Str, P O Box 941, Pretoria, 0001, tel 012 323-6458 Cel 082 5521275 trowland@sacbc.org.za 2012 FAMILY THEME “DAY BY DAY WITH GOD AND FAMILY” FEBRUARY THEME: CARE FOR THE SICK Reflections from DAY BY DAY WITH GOD AND FAMILY a [...]

Who’s calling ? Who’s calling from tree to tree and camp to camp till the morning air resounds all worshiping God with the song of life In unison   In harmony The way God planned it to be.   Do we hear the call and the song of life in our noise-filled days of care? [...]