Thursday, March 04, 2010

with great sadness, and godspeed

 


From the Caring Bridge website:
It is with deep sorrow that I must convey that our wonderful friend Gerry Reid has gone home to be with his God. Gerry was declared dead before 3 PM this afternoon. His wife, Mandy, has returned home to be with their children.

Gerry was an organ donor and his organs will bring others renewed life.

The family would like to thank all who have known Gerry for their tremendous outpouring of love and support. Gerry's legacy is the many amazing friendships he fostered and through these he will live on.

-Mark Turner


We add our love and support to Mandy, his children, and the entire family. Please keep the 9 p.m. vigil this evening as a tribute to Gerry and his incredible network of family and friends.

focused healing thoughts and prayers at 9 a.m., 3 p.m., 9 p.m. EST


I haven't had an update yet today but we will continue our focused healing thoughts and prayers this morning at 9 a.m., again at 3 p.m., and tonight at 9 p.m. and invite everyone to join in.

Over the past 15 years I've been involved in a number of group prayer efforts that had miraculous results. For me, it offers support to Gerry, his entire family, and all of us who care, and connects us all during a very difficult time.

I'll share updates when I have them.

(and I meant to add earlier that these lovely meditative photographs are Matthew's - I'm lucky to have such a wonderful group of images to pull from)

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

rest, strength, continued prayer


Gerry's status is unchanged today and his condition remains critical. The family has requested that they be allowed to rest this evening, as they are exhausted. They appreciate the outpouring of support and welcome continued prayer.

This evening at 9 p.m. (EST) I plan to light a candle and send healing thoughts for Gerry and his entire extended family. Please join me if you can, and thank you for what you've done thus far.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

a waiting day


Waiting on rain and wind and snow for today on through tomorrow.

Even more, waiting for Thursday when sunshine will return.

But most of all, awaiting an update on my husband's friend and colleague, who was rear-ended by a huge truck yesterday morning, underwent surgery, and as of last night, was in critical condition in a coma. Gerry is a fighter, as my husband put it, and he has a wife and two young children to fight for, so we're hoping for a good outcome.

He's one of those people who knows everyone in the building at work (and that's a lot of people) so between family and friends, I know he's on a lot of minds this morning.

I've seen personally the power of prayer, lighting candles, sending healing energy, white light, etc. If you will, send your version of the above to him.

I'll update when I know more.

UPDATE:

According to my husband, Gerry will be getting an MRI and CAT scan to assess other injuries (they know his neck is broken) and neurological condition. I've been reading stories written by people who survived (a number are fully recovered) similar accidents and am doing my own ongoing meditation using white light and warm vital fluids to surround Gerry in hopes that he can take what he needs as he needs it.

In an interesting equine display a little while ago, Salina was in the barn aisle with me as I did some chores. She was there, and when I turned around a split second later, she was in the arena playing quite actively with Redford. I did a double take, as I didn't see how it was remotely possible she'd gotten from the barn to the middle of the arena in that moment of time, and again because she was tossing her head and looking like she was floating, which I haven't seen her do in over a year.

I went to the arena and realized she wanted to go through the back gate to join the geldings. Although it was on the verge of raining, and I knew she'd be back around to the barn in no time wanting to come back to her side, I swooshed the geldings away and let her go to the back.

The moment she went through the gate she did a complete pirouette (in response to the bold pony who didn't keep proper distance) and then she piaffed for about 20 seconds and finished off with a head toss that looked like a 2-year old.

It was as though she felt my need to know that yes, miracles do happen. If anyone had told me a few months back that Salina would be pirouetting, piaffing, and tossing her head like that I would have smiled and said "I hope that's true." But it would have been difficult to believe. She has arthritic knees and will be 27 years old in a few short weeks. While her body condition has been wonderful this year, the strange weather has been tough on her joints.

But I saw what I saw - and just like that, she has me thinking of how much is possible with our minds and our bodies.

It's snowing right now, and bright red cardinals are flashing about in the front field, brightening the landscape, promising spring. I think I'll send that energy on to Gerry.

Monday, March 01, 2010

a request this evening

My husband's good friend and colleague was in a terrible traffic accident this a.m. and I would appreciate it if any who read this will send out healing thoughts and prayers. Thank you!