[Idealist]

I know that not many of you know, but my son has had trouble with the law lately, and he got himself arrested last thursday. But this post is not about him.

For four days we've been trying to get our son out on bail, but the courts have really messed up the paperwork, and he is still there. During this time there has been a bail-bondsman who has been so kind and helpful to us through this hard process. Tonight he even drove close to a hundred miles after ten at night just to meet us and help us try to get our son released.

My wife had told me that he could only meet us so late because his father was in the hospital. And tonight he looked so drawn and upset that I asked him if he minded telling me about his father, and what was wrong with him. It turns out that his dad has colon cancer, and he's been through multiple surgeries for it. He had another operation today, and when they biopsied his lymph nodes they tested positive for the cancer, so it has spread widely. While telling me this story, the man could barely keep from weeping with pain and sadness. I mentioned our web site to him, and asked if he would mind if I were to post a thread on this forum asking for prayers for his father. He was very thankful. So what I am asking is if as many people as possible could please say at least a short prayer for his father, whose name is Richard Raymond, and maybe a word of cheer. I would like to print the thread out and let his son take it to him in the hospital. It would do so much to make him feel better, and show him the love and caring of people from all over the world. So if you could find the time, would you please add a small prayer or short message to this thread? I thank you all from the bottom of my heart in advance, and pray that your prayers may help this poor man.

Thank you all very, very much!
Idealist