"Hi Savi, My question is concerning grief. I am a born-again Christian and so was my wife and 4 children. Almost 7 years ago my wife passed away after a 27 year marriage due to an aneurysm. One year and a half, my oldest daughter, was killed in a botched robbery attempt. She was 24. Two years after my second daughter was killed in a car accident. She was also 24. Three months ago my youngest son committed suicide due to depression over these losses in spite of strong family support system and medical treatment. He lived 24 hrs. and was the only one I was able to say goodbye before he flew home. He was 22. My last child, a son [25 yrs. old] and I remain. Any advice on how one deals with this in a healthy way? Before we could grieve for one very long we lost another. One more: Both daughters died approximately 2 yrs apart and both at 24. My son lived 24 hrs almost to the minute. I feel 24 is an important number in this situation for it is the number for God's People - 12 for the O.T. [12 tribes of Israel and 12 for the N.T. [ 12 Apostles]. It seemed God was assuring me they were in the number. My wife passed away at 40, a Jewish generation. What is your take on this? Thanks, M

"You have suffered great loss. This can be a death curse on your family that needs to be broken. Read Hebrews 2:14-15. You must examine all areas of your life and see if there are any open doors for Satan to come in and then if you find any, you must close them. Also examine your ancestors bloodline. Forgiveness to anyone that caused you or your family pain is necessary. It is commanded by God to forgive so you and your family can overcome the work of the devil. The Bible says in Romans 12:14-21 says, Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Therefore “ If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." - Savi