My Christmas prayer 2005
Christmas Prayer 2005
My father who is 82 years old is in need of prayers. I trust in the silence of the universe and put his need before you. He has degenerative arthritis of the spine and renal failure, he's been on hemodialysis for almost two years now and has been doing quite well. Last week he had cataract surgery. He developed a postoperative infection in his eye Friday night, for which he is receiving treatment. The prognosis is unknown.
He grew up the only child of a single working mother during the Depression, in Akron, Ohio. He tells of walking across the city one Christmas Day to receive a bag of candy the size of my fist as his only Christmas present that year, not with sorrow or regret but with awe and appreciation for the abundance in his life. Quiet. Sincere. Matter-of-fact.
Everyone I know finds peace and joy in his presence.
Reading has been his lifelong passion please join me in directing the energy of our holy spirit, the power of the creator to sustain and heal my father. Bring him continued joy that we may yet be blessed by his humanity.
May all creation say amen.
Comments
I will light a candle for him.
Posted by: Johnny | December 12, 2005 03:55 PM
Your dad sounds like a wonderful man, just like his son. I will pray that he fully recovers and that you enjoy his presence on this earth for many years to come.
Posted by: Deborah Jackson | December 25, 2005 10:11 PM
I remember well the ocean of serenity that surrounds your father and the peace one may enjoy in his presence. My prayers are with him, your stepmom and your family now.
Posted by: Joy | December 26, 2005 07:14 PM