Prayer Thread
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WampusCat
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A verse pops up (possibly misremembered) from a long ago memorization: Trust the Lord with all your heart, mind and soul, and lean not to your own understanding.The world is scary sometimes, and in those times it is good to remember that love dwells at the heart of creation.
But that said ... pay attention to any bad signals from your body right now, hal. I hesitate to bring it up, but a sudden sense of dread can be a sign of impending heart trouble. If you have shortness of breath or pain in the chest, arm or jaw, go to an ER. I am not trying to scare you, but not everyone is aware of this symptom so I wanted to be sure you did.
Take my hand, my friend. We are here to walk one another home.
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Voronwë the Faithful
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Please send prayers and positive thoughts to victims of the bombings at the Boston Marathon finish line today. But for the grace of God, that could have been Beth finishing the race, and me meeting her. I am in shock.
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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So am I. But very glad to be sure Beth was not there. 
“There, peeping among the cloud-wrack above a dark tor high up in the mountains, Sam saw a white star twinkle for a while. The beauty of it smote his heart, as he looked up out of the forsaken land, and hope returned to him. For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
I did think of you and Beth, Voronwë. I also thought of Freddy, Katie, and myself, as well as several other of our friends. We're not competing in major marathons like Boston, but we've done several now.
The finish line is such a wonderful, fun place to be, either as a spectator or a participant. It's just so terrible that that was violated.
I also thought of Freddy, Katie, and myself, as well as several other of our friends. We're not competing in major marathons like Boston, but we've done several now. The finish line is such a wonderful, fun place to be, either as a spectator or a participant. It's just so terrible that that was violated.
Just spoke to my mum and she reminded me that my cousin and her husband had qualified for the Boston marathon and were scheduled to be running yesterday, with her mom flying up from Tx to watch the race and look after their daughter.
Still waiting for word over here on whether they are okay...
Still waiting for word over here on whether they are okay...
There is magic in long-distance friendships. They let you relate to other human beings in a way that goes beyond being physically together and is often more profound.
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Not yet, Lali - my mum has emailed her cousin back in Tx and is waiting for a reply. I can't remember the husband's surname to look for myself - Mum will have it somewhere, though so I'll pass the web link to her! Thanks.
ETA: I just searched for my cousin's mom's name, who would have been among the spectators, and nothing came up so hopefully that is good news...
ETA: I just searched for my cousin's mom's name, who would have been among the spectators, and nothing came up so hopefully that is good news...
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There is magic in long-distance friendships. They let you relate to other human beings in a way that goes beyond being physically together and is often more profound.
~Diana Cortes
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Wow, Elen. Lots of prayers for you and your family, and for all the families waiting for word.Elentári wrote:Just spoke to my mum and she reminded me that my cousin and her husband had qualified for the Boston marathon and were scheduled to be running yesterday, with her mom flying up from Tx to watch the race and look after their daughter.
Still waiting for word over here on whether they are okay...
"What do you fear, lady?" Aragorn asked.
"A cage," Éowyn said. "To stay behind bars, until use and old age accept them, and all chance of doing great deeds is gone beyond recall or desire.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
"A cage," Éowyn said. "To stay behind bars, until use and old age accept them, and all chance of doing great deeds is gone beyond recall or desire.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
They're okay, thank God! 
Thanks for all the prayers and good wishes
This is what my mum's cousin had to say in his email:
Thanks for all the prayers and good wishes
This is what my mum's cousin had to say in his email:
To our family and friends:
I finally got to talk with my wife this morning. We were able to text back and forth some, yesterday. All four of them are fine and were not injured in the attack. Our daughter's husband finished the race in 2:48, and she ran in at 3:05, both were across the finish line about 1 hour before the bombs went off. Of course, my wife was there, too, taking care of our granddaughter. After the attack, the city of Boston shut-off all cell phone towers, except texting, to prevent anyone from using a cell phone as a bomb detonator. They also closed the subway and public transportation systems down. Our family was staying at a hotel 20 miles outside Boston. They had driven a rental car to the subway station and ridden the subway into town for the marathon. With the system shut-down, they had no way to get back to the rental car, then the hotel. From what I've heard, they finally got to the hotel around 8PM. A very long day for all, but, thankfully, none of them hurt.
It is such a tragedy that an event held to celebrate the human will and drive for excellence is ruined by such evil. I cannot understand the desire to injure, maim, and kill innocent people. What is the purpose of such an attack? What is gained by this? It is all such a waste of life and talent. Let us hope that justice will be served promptly.
There is magic in long-distance friendships. They let you relate to other human beings in a way that goes beyond being physically together and is often more profound.
~Diana Cortes
~Diana Cortes
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For those who pray, I am asking for prayers for my friend Missy and her family. They live in Colorado Springs and her son (early 20's) disappeared last night in the blizzard and hasn't been heard from at all, not at friends, his girlfriend hasn't heard from him since 7 and the police can't find a trace on his cell phone.
This week is just horrible. First Boston, then Texas and now this. And all this after Johnny. 
This week is just horrible. First Boston, then Texas and now this. And all this after Johnny.
From the ashes, a fire shall be woken. A light from the shadow shall spring. Renewed shall be blade that was broken. The crownless again shall be king.
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