RAY A Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Hello My Brothers & Sisters, This past weekend my son Randy and I went to a religious retreat at St Joseph in the hills in Malvern Pa. This is a retreat for men. This was my eighth year and my sons first. My son (pictured with me) was amazing. He got everything you could possibly get from the retreat. While we were there we bought five candles and went down to the grotto of the blessed mother and I light 1 for my mother 1 for my father 1 for my wife’s girlfriend sister and one for all of my brothers and sisters fighting lung cancer. My son light one for his close friend who died in a fire this past fall. I just want everyone to know I prayed and prayed for all here. There is a time during the weekend they call private adoration. This is when you go into a room with God and pray. 75% of my time was spent thanking God by helping me fight this monster. The rest of the time I asked God To help our doctors to find a cure. I just want every one to know you were all prayed for very hard this last weekend. God Bless Everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Ray, I have heard about the 'mens' retreats at Malvern for years and that they are wonderful. How great to experience that with your son. We all hope God heard your prayers. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Ray, am so happy you had this special time with God and with your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karen C Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Ray - that is AWESOME! and I have to say that remission is treating you well, you look terrific! Like Dave and I like to say, God cannot answer the prayers he can't hear. I'm sure he heard all of yours. thank you for sharing this wonderful experience with us. I wish all parents were as wonderful and sharing with their children as you are. Your son is going to be quite a man because he has a dad like you. God Bless, Karen C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Ray, what a wonderful gift to give your son -- time with God and time with you. Thanks for sharing. And thanks for including us in your prayers -- much appreciated. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Thank you, Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Ray, There is nothing quite as touching, humbling or nourishing as learning that someone is or has prayed for me...and there is nothing quite as meaningful, healing and fulfilling as my praying for someone else. Most sincere thank you, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Ray- The spirit of your post was wonderful. The emotions of your retreat were reflected in your message. Thank you for caring for us and blessings to you for being a devoted father. You and your son and family are are deservedly fortunate in each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Wow - how wonderful that you got to share such a great weekend with your son - and God. And congrats to you on raising a child that can comprehend how important his time is with you AND God. (He's a nice lookin' kid, too....but we can see where he gets that!) Thanks for thinking of all of us! Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 THANK YOU RAY I envy the time you had with your son. What a great memory for you both. Love Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyr Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 What an incredible experience to share with your son. They say the best thing you can give somebody is a memory that they will have 10, 20,30 years from now. You have given your son a memory like that. Thank you for your prayers, Ray. I been thinking about you and wondering how you were doing. CathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Ray, Thank you for telling us about your trip and also for the prayers. Time spent with God is always rewarding. Touching that your son was with you. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Thank you Ray, thank you for remembering us in your retreat camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Thank you for thinking of us and remembering us in prayer. A couple of weeks ago, my husband and children went to a youth worship.......22,000 young people. It was awsome!! It was not as quiet and serene as your retreat sounds.........There was contemporary christian music, motivational youth speakers, and youth pastors. But anytime that I see 22,000 young people praising God together, it warms my heart!! Glad you and your son were able to spend this time together. Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Ray Thank you for praying for us best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Ray, Thank you. It must have been an extraordinary event. God bless you and keep you, Ray. Love ya, XOXOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Ray, Thank you so much for your prayers. I could feel the presence of God in your message. I truly feel blessed by all the people here on this forum and God. I have to say Amen to Margaret's response... Much affection and caring from So. California, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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