I’ve never been a religious person, and am not becoming one now. But the world view that something does not exist unless it can be measured is woefully inadequate.
There is something beyond our comprehension that can only be described as God. Though I am certain I have a very different notion of what God is than many of you, I realize the spiritual aspect of this experience as something that bonds us.
The many prayers that have been directed our way have had a profound effect on both Anne and me. It is so reassuring to know there are so many of you out there sending positive energy our way.
I continue to be astounded by the warm reactions of my many Facebook friends from around the world. A few years ago it was unimaginable that Muslims from Bangladesh would be praying to Allah on my behalf. But that is what is happening. It is as amazing as it is wonderful.
It doesn’t matter whether it is the prayers of my Christian and Muslim friends, the meditative practices of people feeling bonded with Mother Earth, or expressions of warm concern from the secular. We draw strength and healing from all of you.
Both Anne and I have acknowledged we can almost physically feel the positive energy that is being projected our way. We are intensely aware of its presence and we feel it is both healing and beneficial.
We would like to say, thank you. Thank you so very much.
It was nice to get a Jewish and a Presbyterian prayer. I think a Catholic one might be coming. Seriously, though,we have felt so supported by the prayers of those who are close to us as well as those of Gary’s Facebook friends from around the world. Truly, we are one.
There is something wonderful in humanity. The ability to transcend ourselves – to see beyond horizons – there is something amazing in that. I pray on your behalf, Gary, not because I believe in the power of prayer, but because not knowing goads me to say, “What if?” And in that “what if?” there is enough motive to get me petition on your behalf. May we keep you around for many years to come.