Please pray for my 8 year old neighbor
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Anonymous
| Sending positive thoughts to Cole! |
Anonymous
| Sending positive thoughts!!! |
Anonymous
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OP here, I am at best an agnostic. I read an article that there was a study that prayer actually does help people, even if they don't know they are being prayed for. I googled it and can't find it now. But I figure it can't hurt. And it doesn't really matter what I believe. The family in question is Catholic FWIW.
Personally I don't think God is an old man in a robe sitting up on a cloud listening to prayers and deciding who wins and who loses. Personally I find that vision kind of childish. I tend more to a new agey kind of thing; more like positive energy. That enough people exerting their will towards a goal may, MAY, have an impact. For example, my mom is remotely doing "Reiki" for the boy. Not exactly a prayer but I'll take it. In the last couple of years I've worked on this kind of thing in my own life - focusing on my goal or vision and exerting my energy or wishes (or prayer) towards it and it's been eerily successful. And lest I have offended any of you good people who have been kind enough to pray - I thank you for your prayers and remeber, it's not for me but for a family in need 
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Anonymous
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Prayers said for the little boy.
And yes, some of us do believe in the power of prayer. |
Anonymous
| Done!! |
Anonymous
| sending good thoughts. |
Anonymous
| Please keep us updated. I'll pray for Cole, that he's healed of whatever is wrong. God knows. |
Anonymous
| bump |
Anonymous
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Prayers here too!
OP-- does Cole live on a lane that starts with letter C? Just wondering as we may know him if so. |
Anonymous
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OP, I'm an atheist, but I am keeping your neighbor in my thoughts and hoping all turns out well. I do believe strongly that we should be compassionate and hope for the best for others, even if not due to religious beliefs.
If there's any other way I can all contribute to help the family (money, food, etc) please let me know. |
Anonymous
It's an Ave, and a C, yes. |
Anonymous
| OP, how is Cole doing today? Any progress? |
Anonymous
| Hello, I'm an entertainer, would rather not leave name, but please call me at 202-271-3108. I could come by hospital and teach him some magic, try to cheer him for a little while |