A friend of mine is lying in the hospital tonight, kept alive solely through the use of machines. He has been a friend and a business compatriot for many years, and became ill shortly after myself. As it turned out, his journey has been much worse than mine, and after a short remission, he succumbed to his condition even more severely.

His name is Jimmy, and I ask that anyone who reads this will please take a moment to send him a prayer, a wish, or even a good thought. Whatever you are comfortable with. Because of events I won't go into here, I have not been to see this friend for a very long time, because I had thought he was getting better. Now it's too late, as he's in intensive care, and if I never get the chance to speak to him again I will carry that guilt for the rest of my life.

Each and every good thought will be sincerely appreciated...

Idealist