has such wonderful support.  I don't begrudge them whatever belief system it is that helps them make sense out of this tragedy.  However, I think we can afford to  have compassion for all who are dealing with life altering/life threatening diseases within their families.  We all have our own unique responses and ways of coping.  People are allowed to have different perspectives.  Please understand that many times, when going through a difficult health crisis, many can feel as if those saying "its God's will" or something similar can feel as if this is awfully close to having judgment passed.  If the Hempels can deal with this tragedy by understanding it that way, that's fine.  However, others do have the right to find this unacceptable.