Friday, October 10, 2008

EW Letter of the Week

Most blogs wouldn't have the courage to make fun of a desperate plea on behalf of a sick woman. This blog has no such qualms.

I think it is the presumption in the first sentence. Or maybe it is the fact I am asked to imagine someone in my heart, which is not generally considered the locus of most imaginings. It probably has something to do with the notion that getting your kid to realize their owies don't actually hurt all that much is equated with "healing." What ever the cause, I want to punch these people in the face blog about how disgusted I am with them.

A PRAYER FOR ANDREA

Whether you believe in God or you simply trust the universe, we all have seen the healing power of our prayers, wishes and love.

As parents, we hold our kids in our arms when they hurt. We whisper words of love, we hold them against our heart, and we make them feel better.

A month ago, our dear friend Andrea contracted a virus that attacked her heart. In only a few days, this strong woman, who took care of everyone as a mother and a physical therapist, almost lost her life as her heart lost its function. She is now at OHSU, fighting for her life.

There is not much we can do for Andrea’s medical condition, but there is much we can do to help her heal. Imagine Andrea in your heart (a tall, fit, gorgeous blond woman). Imagine her as healthy and full of life as she always is, and wish her everything you would wish to your child or your friend when they hurt. Trust your faith, trust the universe and trust the healing power you carry in your heart, as it all conveys the same: Andrea, we love you and we want you back home healthier then ever.

The more people we have sending these positive healing thoughts to Andrea, the more the impossible can happen. You may not know Andrea, but your positive thoughts will help create the healing energy she needs. Her story, just like her life, touches us all.

Ronit Cohen, James Cloutier, Eugene

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6 comments:

  1. mike3550October 10, 2008 at 7:00 PM

    Dave, I'm sending powerful drunk wishes to you from my liver...I hope they help.

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  2. lex dexterOctober 10, 2008 at 9:51 PM

    we've all seen the healing power of Dave before - be it through formal, mystical goings-on or via secular-humanist incantations.

    - p

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  3. gabbagabbaheyOctober 11, 2008 at 8:05 AM

    agree about the presumption in the first sentence... who trusts the universe? it's always seemed pretty shifty to me.

    is Richard Dawkins making any inroads into the States? 'cos it really sounds like you need him.

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  4. wobblieOctober 11, 2008 at 9:23 AM

    GGH - What you're witnessing in this letter is a particularly virulent form of Northwest hippyism. They had the good taste not to mention Gaia or sending out "good vibes."

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  5. lex dexterOctober 11, 2008 at 11:02 AM

    have we all seen grizzly man, btw?

    obviously the richard thompson/jim o'rourke score is glorious, and obviously the subject matter of the film is _very_ tough. but at one point, Werner Herzog basically lays down the agnostic's credo contra his protagonist, a nature boy convinced he could live peacefully among the bears.

    to paraphrase - and you should see the film - Werner points out that GM sees the nature and the universe as bending towards harmony and equillibrium... suffice it to say, Werner sees it bending towards chaos, violence, etc. it's a special moment you have to experience in context.

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  6. ashOctober 11, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    lex, that line about chaos, hostility and murder is one of my absolute favorite recent cinematic moments. perfect in this context.

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