Prayers from God's Children

Thank you James and Piers! I don't know you, but I really know your Dad. If you two grow up and follow your Dad's path, the two of you will be very lucky and will be great human beings.

Yesterday afternoon, I received a phone call from a very good friend and work associate. He was taking the day off (I think) and he decided to call and see how I was doing. I told him I was doing GREAT. I actually stole this line from my grandson Dustin. This is his favorite answer when I ask him how he is doing or ask him how his day was.

My friend and I chatted for a bit and I told him I was getting exercise, planning to get another PSA test next week and then meet with my Urologist on July 19th. This meeting will be an important date because the information I receive from the Urologist will determine if I proceed with radiation therapy. And this point was the main reason for my friend's call.

He has two son's, James and Piers and they wanted if they should change their prayer routines so that they could ask that my radiation therapy program would be successful. I was a little taken back by this question, however, I was more humbled than ever.

I have thought about my friend's phone call during the night and during my walk with Max around Lake Banook this morning. (Sidebar: I found two 25 cent pieces this morning; one during my stroll and another in the house). I must say that I feel very grateful for the prays I am receiving. Sometimes I don't feel worthy of such good fortune . When this feeling happens I say the Serenity Prayer and ask God for the ability to add this blessing to my self esteem account.

I really believe that God listens to prayers, especially if one prays for the health, happiness and prosperity for others. God works through people, big and small, but I am sure he or she listens to small people much more closely. Small people, young people, like my friends two sons, James and Piers, have a closer link to the Big Guy because they are genuine with their love and requests. Self centeredness and ego, character defects that I struggle with, are not in young people, so I believe God is more likely to listen to them.

In closing; unsolicited prayers are the greatest gifts one can receive. James and Piers, I will accept your gifts and hope I can return this Grace back to you! I will let your Dad know if I need radiation therapy later this month.