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Please Pray for MrConfettiMan (MCM died this morning; his original thread included here)
Tuesday, January 30, 2007 | Kristinn

Posted on 01/30/2007 8:25:18 AM PST by kristinn

Edited on 02/02/2007 7:14:08 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

As many of the longtime Freepers know, D.C. Chapter founder MrConfettiMan has been battling brain cancer for several years.

He last posted an update on his condition two years ago.

This morning I received a freepmail from a coworker of his who informed me that MrConfettiMan's cancer has flared up and the prognosis is not looking good.

Please pray for him and his family. Thank you.

Mod note: Several people have asked to see MrConfettiMan's original thread, calling FR to action. RIP, Joe. Thread below:

DC Protest: I Was There, Where Were You?
September 26, 1998 MrConfettiMan

As promised in a previous article, I went down to the White House this morning with my protest sign. It was the first time I had every done anything that might label me an activist. And you know what? It felt awesome!!!!! It might feel really good to sit around with a bunch of like minded people and complain about Clintoon, but it feels a hundred times better to go out and be proactive.

I was there from around 8:00AM until noon and was joined by a fellow freeper (Thanks Chris!) from 9-11AM. When I first arrived I was approached by an officer from the Park Police. He wanted to know what I was protesting and I told him "my disgust with the current administration". I then asked if there was a problem with that and he said no. He said he just needed to know why I was there and how long I'd be staying. I told him I'd be there for four hours.

About 95% of the people walking around the White House were obviously tourists. Some, mostly foreigners, seemed really excited to be in front of the White House at the exact same time as a protestor. It was as if they felt privileged to actually witness our Constitution at work. My sign and I are going to be in a lot of photo albums and home videos. I lost count of the number of people that wanted me to pose with them for pictures.

Supporters far outweighed the dissenters!!!!

In four hours, only 7 or 8 people said anything negative to me. And none of them confronted me directly or openly. Each one said something just within earshot as they were passing by. I never caught more than a word or two from them. It was as if they were afraid to publicly voice their support for Clintoon because they know the polls are a joke and they are few in number.

Supporters on the other hand, were very direct. They would openly state their approval of and agreement with my message. I shook a lot of hands. The greatest feeling was when a man and his family walked up to me and he reached out to shake my hand. He said, "I just wanted to thank you for what you're doing." It brought tears to my eyes and made the whole thing worthwhile. Overall, about 40 people made favorable comments to me.

I tried to get a polaroid picture taken of me, my protest sign and a cardboard cutout of Clintoon just before leaving. I thought it'd make a great contribution to the FR archives but the street vendor refused to let me use my sign fearing it would be bad for business. Oh well, maybe next time.

My ability to repeat this performance during the week is hampered by my family and work responsibilities. I have no idea when I'll be able to show up down there during the weekdays although I think it would great to have people out where the White House correspondents give their nightly reports. Weekends are a different story and at this time I plan to be back again next Saturday. That's next Saturday. The sidewalk in front of the White House. From 8-12 in the morning. Join me. It'll make you feel really good.
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Some Suggestions:

#1: I've got a few blisters on my feet from walking pretty much non-stop for four hours. If you're doing an event where you'll be doing a lot of walking, take note of the shoes you wear. I didn't and I'm gonna pay the price for a few days. :)

#2: It occurred to me it might be a good idea for all freepers to put some sort of notation on their protest signs to identify themselves with FR. (I was thinking the letters FR with a circle around them.) This way, if they happen to make the nightly news or a newspaper, those who see them will be able to recognize their affliation with the protestors. Anybody think this is a good idea?

Posted by: MrConfettiMan (E-mail deleted) *
09/26/98 11:03:43 PDT


TOPICS: Breaking News; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: dcchapter; mrconfettiman; prayers; rip
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To: Randy Larsen

Continued prayers.


101 posted on 01/30/2007 5:14:49 PM PST by lysie
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To: kristinn
Done.


102 posted on 01/30/2007 5:24:53 PM PST by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)
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To: kristinn; MrConfettiMan

Joe: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Best wishes always.


103 posted on 01/30/2007 5:27:33 PM PST by Angelwood (FReepers are Everywhere! We Support Our Troops! (Hillary's Vast Rt Wg Conspiracy))
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To: Brad's Gramma

Prayers being said for MrConfettiMan


104 posted on 01/30/2007 5:34:11 PM PST by JulieRNR21 (Thanks be to God from Whom all Blessings flow..........)
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To: kristinn

Praying for you again Joe.


105 posted on 01/30/2007 5:35:43 PM PST by Grammy
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To: kristinn

Prayers are offered. My neighbor had a very rare brain tumor. It branched out into her brain. Kinda like ivy. The odds were against her, but she survived and is fully functional.


106 posted on 01/30/2007 5:50:13 PM PST by Vicki (Washington State where anyone can vote .... illegals, non-residents or anyone just passing through)
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To: kristinn

May God comfort him and his family.


107 posted on 01/30/2007 5:52:29 PM PST by airborne (Elect an Airborne Ranger,Vietnam Veteran for President ! Duncan Hunter 2008!!)
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To: kristinn

Almighty and Everlasting God, preserver of souls, who dost correct those whom Thou dost love, and for their betterment dost tenderly chastise those whom Thou dost receive, we call upon Thee, O Lord, to grant Thy healing, that the soul of Thy servant, at the hour of its departure from the body, may by the hands of Thy holy Angels be presented without spot unto Thee. Amen.

108 posted on 01/30/2007 6:07:59 PM PST by WestVirginiaRebel (A liberal is a man too broadminded to take his own side in a quarrel-Robert Frost)
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To: Brad's Gramma

Prayers said.


109 posted on 01/30/2007 6:36:15 PM PST by cubreporter (I trust Rush. He has done more for this country than we will ever know. Thanks, Rush!)
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To: Brad's Gramma; MrConfettiMan
Dear God our Father,

through Your loving kindness I Affirm in faith that You are
now placing Your hand of healing upon MrConfettiMan. You know
the great concern his family and friends have for him. Know
Also of our love for You and our faith that You will grant
restoration and recovery to this one who is so dear
to many people.
In Christ’s name,
Amen.

110 posted on 01/30/2007 6:38:15 PM PST by Dubya (Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
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To: MrConfettiMan; kristinn
How often through the years, O Lord, have we raised the name of Mr.ConfettiMan before the Throne of Grace. Thank You that each thought and prayer has been heard, recorded forever in the annals of eternity. We again echo our prayers, Merciful Father, that Your healing hand would rest mightily upon our beloved Joe, that he and his wife would know the joy of their children's children. Grant unto him the fullness of years in the fullness of health, that others might see the hope that is in prayer and know that the Great Physician continues to walk among His people. May perfect peace and abiding faith be Joe's portion in the days ahead ... may comfort and encouragement surround his family as we wait upon the Mercy of the Lord. Amen ...
111 posted on 01/30/2007 6:47:58 PM PST by Pegita ('Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His word ...)
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To: MrConfettiMan
Good evening. It's been a long time, I now see why. Well, you just have to get better. We need all the FReepers we can get to slow the democRAT majority's socialist, and defeatist agenda. And in the past, you led the way.

I and the First lady will ask the Lord for your healing, and to comfort your family in this time of distress.

Take care Joe, we'll talk soon.

5.56mm

112 posted on 01/30/2007 6:55:43 PM PST by M Kehoe
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To: kristinn
Lighting a Candle for Mr.ConfettiMan

Light An FR Prayer Room Candle

113 posted on 01/30/2007 7:04:01 PM PST by Rte66
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To: kristinn

Prayers up for all involved.


114 posted on 01/30/2007 7:08:18 PM PST by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly.)
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To: kristinn

I join in urgent prayer for our beloved MrConfettiMan!


115 posted on 01/30/2007 7:54:49 PM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: kristinn

Prayer bump...


116 posted on 01/30/2007 8:02:18 PM PST by Prince Charles
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To: kristinn
Hold tight our dear Joe, I can tell you from personal experience that FReeper prayers work wonders.. You will be in mine until the threat has passed.. Carlo
117 posted on 01/30/2007 8:09:01 PM PST by carlo3b
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To: kristinn

prayers going up!


118 posted on 01/30/2007 8:50:55 PM PST by MountainFlower (Brownback, Brownback, He's Our Man!!)
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To: kristinn; ~Kim4VRWC's~; ~Vor~; 1Mike; 1stMarylandRegiment; 3catsanadog; A CA Guy; ...

We need some prayers here, friends.


119 posted on 01/30/2007 9:07:09 PM PST by Howlin (Honk if you like Fred Thompson!!!)
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To: Howlin; MrConfettiMan
of course...
prayers
120 posted on 01/30/2007 9:09:45 PM PST by firewalk
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