I was talking to another member of GSPC on Easter, each of us, to some extent, lamenting the troubles we had both faced.  Along with the gratefulness we both felt for the  physical support,  meals that were brought in, transportation supplied by members when we needed it, and, very importantly, the offers of help from so many of the congregation.  We we buoyed up by encouragement by many who had walked similar paths before.

However, my friend mentioned something that he experienced which was similar to mine, the feel of prayer.  In the darkest hours when there was no one about,  when nurses had lowered the lights, family had left for well deserved and necessary rest, and we were left to our own thoughts and fears for the future, I felt a comforting presence that seemed to be different from the feeling of the presence of God.  I believe that I, along with my friend at Easter, have identified this presence as the result of prayer at Good Shepherd and our other friends we know were praying for us.

We talk a lot about the power of prayer and we have the faith that that power exists.  This is a testimony of one who has received the benefits of an unexpected manifestation of prayer.

I would like to thank all of you for your help and concerns about me during the last year.

But I especially want to thank you for those prayers that provided that additional comfort during those dark hours.