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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.

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.

Thank you for that beautiful and moving description...you have hit the proverbial nail on the head with it...along with your later comments about Rip Van Winkle.

I believe God is letting us see and feel the great optimism, strength, virtue and faith of this great man as he passes...and that it is an answer to prayer and a beckon call to us all to continue the legacy and make it our own, wherever and however we can within our own spheres of influence.