Please Pray for MrConfettiMan (MCM died this morning; his original thread included here)

Tuesday, January 30, 2007 | Kristinn

[kristinn]

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

[Kate of Spice Island]

Prayers for you!

[mhking]

My prayers go with him....

[kitkat]

Prayers for Mr. Confettiman and his family. Thanks for letting us know, Kristinn.

[bootless]

Thank you for asking us to pray, kristinn. MCM is one of my very favorite Freepers, and my fervent and heartfelt prayers are going up right now!

[Valin]

One prayer...On the Way!

[STARWISE]

Prayer to St. Peregrine

O great St. Peregrine, thou hast been called "The Mighty," "The Wonder-Worker" because of the numerous miracles which thou hast obtained from God for those who have had recourse to thee, thou who for so many years didst bear in thine own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being, and who had recourse to the Source of all grace when the power of man could do no more; thou who wast favored with the vision of Jesus coming down from His Cross to heal thy affliction, ask of God and Our Lady, the cure of Joe, whom we entrust to thee.

Aided in this way by thy powerful intercession, we shall sing to God, now and for all eternity, a song of gratitude for His great goodness and mercy. Amen.

St. Peregrine was born in 1260 at Forlì, Italy to an affluent family. He lived a comfortable life as a youth, and politically opposed the papacy. After he experienced the forgiveness of St. Philip Benizi, he changed his life and joined the Servite order.

He was ordained a priest, and later returned to his home to establish a Servite community. There he was widely known for his preaching, penances, and counsel in the confessional.

He was cured of cancer, after he received a vision of Christ on the cross reaching out His hand to touch his impaired limb. He died in 1345 and was canonized in 1726. He is the patron of cancer patients.

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Fervent prayers for this courageous FReeper warrior and his family. May Our Dear Lord make His presence known in Joe's peace .. the peace that passes all human understanding, in the wisdom and skill of his medical team, and in His merciful healing.

[amom]

Oh my goodness. I have never stopped praying for Mr ConfettiMan and was thinking of him and looking for him very recently. Prayers increased for all concerned fur this good man.

Thanks for the heads up.

[MeekMom]

Prayers said for him and his family. :)
Thanks for the ping Howlin.

[Carolinamom]

Many Prayers.

[BigSkyFreeper]

Prayers going up.

[.30Carbine]

God Who Is There display His Infinite Grace, Mercy, Peace in Jesus Christ to our fellow FReeper.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Forgiven_Sinner]

Save and deliver Mr. ConfettiMan, Holy Father. Remove the brain tumor totally and preserve his life. Bless his family with their father and husband in good health and heal him, as it is Your will. All I pray is in the name of our Healing God, Jesus Christ. Amen.

[Miss Marple]

Prayers offered. He's been a Freeper for a long time. May God look after him and his family.

[knittnmom]

Thanks for the ping. I'll be praying.

[Dane]

Prayers for Mr. Confettiman and his family.

[ventana]

O holy Angel who strengthened Jesus Christ our Lord, come and strengthen us, also; come and do not delay.

We ask that our strength in unity as prayerful Freepers is pleasing to the Lord and that He will hear our heartfelt requests as we pray for the Lord's healing of our steadfast fellow Freeper, Mr. ConfettiMan, and for his wife and family, through Jesus Christ our Lord, we pray. V's wife.

[Mad Dawg]

Prayers offered for healing and solace.

[mewzilla]

We'll keep him and his family in our prayers.

[trisham]

Prayers for MrConfettiMan are on the way.