Prayers please

[J Smith]

As some of you know my son has Hemophilia.He has been infusing factor through a implanted port for several years now.Last year he started infusing in the vain.They want ed to be sure that they would hold up before removing the port.He goes in the morning for surgery to remove the port.He can wait to get it out.If you have the time please send some good thoughts.The doctor that put it in retired so one that we do not know will be taking it out.
Thanks

[Dr. Snubnose]

Prayers sent....Your son is going to be just fine...Doc:)

[Majidoc]

I've said prayers for your son.

[ghostrider]

Prayers sent Mr. Smith.

[224477]

Prayers sent buddy, all the best wishes to your son.

[Peter1960]

I trust in the Lord ... prayer sent for your family, Mr. Smith.

[The Deacon]

Prayers sent Jeff.

[The Mastiff]

Prayers and good wishes for your son. Regards to family, Joe

[zenheretic]

Positive thoughts sent to you and yours Mr. J Smith.

[stonyman]

Prayers sent for your son and family. It will be well!:D

[boxer93]

Jeff,
Know how you feel. My dad is having surgery tomorrow for a new fistula for his dyalasis (sp). Thoughts sent.
Chris

[David Lowry]

I just said a nice little prayer for you and your son sitting at my desk right now.

Put your faith in The Lord and you and your son will be fine.

God Bless you all,
David

[Raqudu]

Prayers sent for your son and family. :)

[Simple Man]

Prayers of healing, wisdom, peace and comfort all around sent, God Bless.

[tap]

You will have to have some "faith" in the doctor and the medical professionals. He/they will have the knife. Prayers to allah or other imaginary "beings" are acts of irrational behavior.

[KaliGman]

You will have to have some "faith" in the doctor and the medical professionals. He/they will have the knife. Prayers to allah or other imaginary "beings" are acts of irrational behavior.

This is neither the time nor the place for a debate on faith in religion, science, rationalism, or nihilism. The man asked for some comfort, based on his belief system. If you don't share his beliefs, fine, but he has enough to deal with without sniping from the sidelines.

Best wishes to your son Mr. Smith, and my family and I hope that he has a swift and complete recovery from his time under the knife.

[Hannibal Lecter]

Prayers for your son enroute, my friend.

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Hannibal

[tap]

This is neither the time nor the place . "Anytime" that somebody is going to talk about prayer in public is a good time and place for a reality check.

[TazKristi]

"Anytime" that somebody is going to talk about prayer in public is a good time and place for a reality check.

Tap,
You are relatively new to our forum. We function a little bit differently here. We look beyond differences and support each other when we can. This thread is not a debate about beliefs, it is a request for support. If you cannot lend it, then please refrain from posting.

Perhaps this will help coming from the Admin for the site. This is NOT the time or place.

Kristi

[TazKristi]

J,
Best of thoughts to your family and your son!

Kristi

[Hannibal Lecter]

My Friend,


"Anytime" that somebody is going to talk about prayer in public is a good time and place for a reality check.

[RANT ON]

As I see by your post count that you have not been here an inordinately long time, I feel it best to point out a few things that might assist you in avoiding unpleasantness. While I understand your opinion on the matter (even if I do not share it), the thread itself was a wholly inappropriate place to bring it up. Furthering your personal agenda and belief system at the expense of another forum member who is obviously concerned for his son is deplorable behaviour. Whether or not you personally approve of his request for prayers is irrelevant - I guess it hails back to the old adage, "If you don't have anything nice to say..."

Sal and TazKristi have repeatedly asked that forum members refrain from purposefully inciting dischord on the forums, especially on such topics as religion. It is sad that some members seem incapable of respecting that request.

Whilst still on my soapbox, I will also point out that just because you hold a particular opinion does not make said opinion any more valid than mine or anyone else's. Your views and opinions are your own and you are free to enjoy them - expressing them in this thread to a concerned father was inappropriate behaviour by anyone's standards. I might also mention that this is NOT a public forum where anything goes - it is Sal's house and our behaviour should reflect that fact out of respect for both Sal and Spyderco.

[RANT OFF]

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Hannibal

[spydutch]

I don't believe, but my very best wishes to you and your family Jeff.

Hang in there.

[selektah]

J, my thoughts are with you and your son during this stressful time. Surely, everything will be fine.

v/r
Patrick

[Vincent]

J I wish you and your family the best and I hope everything is fine with your son. sent.

[Jordan]

Best of luck to you and your family, keep us updated. Same goes for your father boxer.

[J Smith]

Thank You all very much.
Been a LONG day,got up a 5:30 am and just got home.All went well.He is sore and a little sick but glad it is done.Glad they let him come home,they where talking about keeping him at least overnight if not 2 or 3 days.
As for the prayer thing,to tell the truth I am not sure what I believe but I am sure that we are not here by chance.
Again Thank You,Jeff

[arnon]

I wish your son a quick recovery and long healthy life :)
Be well Arnon

[ront]

Jeff, I am late to this thread, but I pray that things will continue to go well for your son and all of you.

Take care, Ron

[JD Spydo]

Jeff I have put aside some time tonight to pray for 4 people. You and your son are 2 of them. I agree with Doc Snubnose that your son is going to be just fine. It's always a bit scary with medical procedures but I am fully confident that you son is in great hands. Please keep us posted. JD

[Agent Starling]

I'm a bit late to this thread but I am glad to hear that everything went well for your son. I will pray for his health and a speedy recovery.

Starling

[cmassicotte]

Jeff,

Your son and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Speed

Chuck

[Tank]

Prayers sent to your son and you Jeff.

[Ted]

I hope he recovers soon Jeff - best wishes to you and your family.

Ted

[Jimd]

Prayers sent!

[Jordan]

Tap, many of us (myself included) don't subscribe to any particular religious faction. But, ask yourself... is this really the place to announce your beliefs? We are here to share a hobby and occasionally ask for some support in difficult times. If you want an arena in which to argue your religious or anti-religious inclinations, perhaps there are other communities to join. A man is simply asking that people empathize with him in regards to an extraordinary issue in his life, this has nothing to do with god, just help a brother out.

Just so you know, we have been through this before... This was the ultimate conclusion. (http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25598)

[squad314]

Positive thoughts and best wishes from me.

[dialex]

Hi Jeff. We'll keep you and Tyler in our prayers. He will be fine.

[fret]

Prayers sent for your family.

[Episteme]

You and your family are in my thoughts.
-Mike