[editor-surveyor]

"My eyes welled up as I realized we were witnessing literal answer to prayer"

Prayer is the only power that we really have, and I am convinced that it is the true power of Freerepublic. These threads bring the quickest and broadest call to prayer that can be made. The fact that Terri Schiavo is still alive is clear testimony to that.

[Jeff Head]

The fact that Terri Schiavo is still alive is clear testimony to that.

Amen to that my friend...and thank God for it.

II Chron 7:14

[Lauren BaRecall]

I ditto that re Terri.

As I've seen the week's events unfold, and the hatred of the left begin to run in rivulets from the mouth of an evil volcano, I have a very strong impression that President Reagan's passing was perfectly timed. We needed renewal, and fresh courage, which we are finding in the midst of our outpouring of love for our great leader. We are finding ourselves refocused upon the lessons he taught us, and the virtues he embodied, as we rally around him.

He is gathering us together, and pointing to God - reminding us of the faith upon which our great country was founded, and reminding us of our mission to carry freedom to the ends of the earth.

We needed this NOW.

I tried to describe to someone just what this experience has been like for me, on FR. Sharing our grief, memories, and love for Ronald Reagan. Reading all the posts from people who had met him, those who were able to go to the Reagan Library, those whose lives were changed by him, and those who simply love him.

I tried to tell her about what it means, and how it feels, to be with fellow Americans from all over the country, and beyond, and citizens from other countries who love him, too. I really couldn't tell her exactly how it's been, because it's been phenomenal beyond words, and I wouldn't have missed this for the world.

I'm up in NY, and can't be down in DC, but I'm here. And all of us are spiritually there. These threads have been memorials, just like the wall at the Reagan Library. Instead of flowers and other mementos, we have posted thoughts, prayers, pictures, conversations, and reflections, which are every bit as real.

I got the great news today, that my place of business is closed tomorrow. I will be able to spiritually participate in the President's funeral, just as I had hoped. The TV will be on with the sound turned down, and Rush will be my audio. And we'll all be family together, and lovingly send our leader to his rest.

[windchime]

Thank you!