October 12, 2006

Keeping a Friend In My Prayers

Whether you pray or not, can you keep a friend in your thoughts?

When you read the post, you will know why.

Though I know it is small comfort to her, the chill of the water likely caused the baby to lose consciousness upon immersion. Though it sounds dreadful, her untimely passing likely spared her a lifetime of misery and pain caused by that sorry excuse for a mother.

Michele, Heros come in all shapes and sizes. You ARE a hero. As we well know, not all heros are successful in their mission - if success is judged by lives saved. Not all heros come back themselves. You are a hero. I'm proud to call you friend.

You have done what few people would choose to do. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Heal quickly my friend, in body and spirit. Know that that sweet child knows from her perch above that you put your life on the line to save hers. Perhaps, just maybe, you have won yourself a new guardian angel this week. Clad in long blonde curls and forever smiling and laughing the way a child should.

Posted by Oddybobo at October 12, 2006 08:50 AM | TrackBack
Comments

Your prayers must be working because I'm finally moving from sadness to anger. That woman is very lucky I don't live anywhere near the hospital because I'm so angry right now I'd probably go & throw her out of her hospital room window. sorry, those may not be hero like words but they simply reflect what I am, a human with emotions.

Thanks for the support, kind words and prayers. they have helped.

Posted by: michele at October 12, 2006 06:49 PM

And Michele, I am sending good thoughts your way as well.

You were incredibly brave and quick thinkning in a horrible situation.

I pray for peace for you...

Posted by: Richmond at October 12, 2006 07:41 PM

Oddy, prayer always reminds me of what Martin Luther said in his Table Talks:

“None can believe how powerful prayer is, and what it is able to effect, but those who have learned it by experience.
It is a great matter when in extreme need, to take hold on prayer. I know, whenever I have earnestly prayed, I have been amply heard, and have obtained more than I prayed for; God, indeed, sometimes delayed, but at last he came.”

Posted by: Edd at October 13, 2006 09:27 AM