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

idealist....i will be saying many extra prayers for jimmy and sending all my best wishes and thoughts..and many special hugs for you my friend....linda

Idealist, I will keep Jimmy and his family in my prayers. Big prayers for you.

Dear Heavenly Father,

Tragedy touches Your heart, as well as ours. Thank You for not taking our human sorrow lightly. Our friend Idealist needs Your comfort and strength. Let him know how near you are. Give him room to grieve and heal. Give him peace, in spite of so many unanswered questions. Amen.


my prayers are lifted for Jimmy and his family and friends.

Dear Idealist,
I'm so very sorry to read about your friend, Jimmy. He will be in my thoughts.
I will keep you in my thoughts as well.

Idealist

I say Amen to that prayer that Curious prayed for you and Jimmy, and just want to add my own for you

You are a very deep and caring person Idealist and I am sure Jimmy always knew that.

Cheri

I will add both you and Jimmy to my prayer list.
God be with you both,
Dianne

Idealist

When my best friend was dying, the nurses told me it would probably be her last day. My car was in the shop, but my father wouldn't allow me to take his car or watch my son for me - said he didn't want me in that neighborhood at night. In an awkward way, he was trying to shelter me from the pain of seeing my friend die.

She died that night, and I was furious with my father. It was the first time I was too angry to say anything to him, and he was too afraid to say anything to me. I let it go because I knew he meant well.

However, his actions made me take the hard road. I didn't get the chance to tell her how much our friendship meant to me, and I didn't get the chance to say goodbye.

You're in that position now with your friend. If you can, contact his family and pass a message on to him. If not, keep him in your prayers. He'll know your friendship meant a lot to you, and he'll know you would have liked the chance to say goodbye in person.

You and your friend Jimmy will be in my prayers.

I am sorry to hear about your friend, Jimmy. I will keep you two in my prayers, and have already said a prayer for you guys. My father-in-law died a couple of years ago. The worst part about it for me was seeing the people I love so dearly so deeply hurt. My heart truely goes out to you and your loved ones, and all those who know and love Jimmy.

Idealist,
You and Jimmie are in my thoughts and prayers...