Prayers/Thoughts for all involved

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Brían
Date: 12 Sep 01 - 05:29 PM

I have always believed that people are basically good. That belief has not been shaken by this event. I do, however believe that there is Evil, and we must always be on guard against it. Being on gaurd against Evil is not the same as hunting it down and killing it everywhere we imagine it exists.

I did hear a report of a man being singled out in my town (Portland, Maine) to be harassed and threatened because he appeared foreign(Indian). He had been an American citizen for 25 years. It is easy to forget we were all foreigners at one time.

We were relieved to find friends who live in the vicinity of the WTC are all right. One was performing on the west coast. Her husband was in NYC with his cousin and had planned to go to the WTC later that day. We are grateful to find they are safe, but it seems a hollow condolence in light of this tragedy.

There are others I am concerned about I won't talk about in this forum.

Brían

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Sep 01 - 03:30 PM

I have tied a big black ribbon around our huge old elm tree, Susan, and on our mailbox and on my car. First thing I went out and did this morning.

Walking Eagle, thank you for the beautiful prayer.

The ancestors will indeed be busy helping all of those souls torn so cruely from this existence. Let us be of service to them and to all of the survivors.

Mitakuye Oyasin,

kat

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Hawker
Date: 12 Sep 01 - 03:23 PM

Repeated from another thread, and because it's how I feel
CONDEMNATION to the perpetrators
PEACE to the Dead
COMFORT to the injured and dying
LOVE to those that remain
PRAYERS for peace, good to triumph over evil, and guidance to those in power

Helpless, saddened and praying
Lucy

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: hesperis
Date: 12 Sep 01 - 10:43 AM

"Light never battles darkness, so whenever you see a fight it is always between two dark forces."

-- Vernon Howard (Whoever he is...)

U'sda Utugi.

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Joe Offer
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 09:55 PM

I'm wondering how long it will be until there's a backlash in this country against Arabs and other Muslims, against anybody who even looks like an Arab. May we all have the strength to resist prejudice, even in this trying time.
I hate the thought of retribution, but I suppose it is inevitable - may it be moderate and just, with no more loss of innocent life.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 07:21 PM

With you in thought. God bless. KA

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: wysiwyg
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 02:46 PM

Will you join me in hanging a black ribbon, sign of solidarity in grief, around their "old oak tree"?

~S~

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Amos
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 02:38 PM

The planes on which spirits walk are in turmoil and overwhelm this day -- the outraged dislocations, the bewilderment and losses still burning in the hearts of those discovering themselves without their beloved forms and identities, the chaotic pulses of anger and outrage and destructive rage burning through the aether.

I join Walking Eagle in praying, "U'sda Utugi" to all those who find themselves suddenly and violently displaced in the worlds.

A.

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Walking Eagle
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 02:23 PM

U'sda Utugi. Cherokee for 'Go with Good Hope.' This prayer I send up to those many who have entered the spirit world this day and to those many who have helped victims and to those many families and friends who have lost loved ones. The spirit of mother earth is not walking in beauty and peace on this day. Or many other days, for that matter. I also send up this prayer to those who feel they must take such actions and to their families as well.

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: guinnesschik
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 02:18 PM

I'd like to take a moment to urge any and all that can to give blood. I know it doesn't sound like much, but we're gonna need it.

And yes, our thoughts and prayers are with those at the line of fire, too.

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: SharonA
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 02:16 PM

Sorrow, anger, sadness, rivers of tears, and hope for some peace to come to the souls ravaged today.

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Sorcha
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 02:14 PM

It appears that all my family members are OK. They however, may have lost good friends. I don't care who you pray to, just keep doing it.

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 02:02 PM

My thoughts are with the injured and their familes and everybody else involved in this tragic incident.

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 02:01 PM

Repeat from the American Attacks thread - hope it helps someone.

My thoughts and prayers go first to the victims and their families. They go next to all other Americans and New Yorkers in particular. I have experienced a terrorist attack of a very minor variety compared to this and the horror I felt then was appaling. When Manchester centre was bombed there were no deaths fortunately and very few injuries but it gave me a taste of what was like to live in that environment. The damage done has taken us years to rebuild. The shock still lingers. Be strong and understanding. You will rebuild both cities and friendships as we have. Don't let it get you down.

Love.

Dave

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Quincy
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 02:01 PM

Words cannot express my sorrow and devastation for all involved....please be assured of my prayers.

All my love, Yvonne

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Wyrd Sister
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 01:53 PM

(From the other thread-I couldn't load it all) Barbara, it feels trivial at the moment but we still need to celebrate "anniversaries, birthdays, retirements, friendships and the glorious New England Fall" When ordinary people stop rejoicing in ordinary things and each other is when terror wins.

Hope this is not the wrong place, our thoughts with all increasingly as the situation develops.

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Burke
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 01:48 PM

For all the people on the planes that crashed, their families & loved ones.

For all the people working in the World Trade Center who were not able to get out. The injured, the killed, their families and loved ones.

For the police & firefighters who were in the Center towers when they collapsed, their families & loved ones.

For all the rescue workers now on the scene assisting and evacuating the injured.

For all medical workers in the hospitals around the city.

For all those with families & loved ones whom they have not heard from & for whom they fear the worst.

For those who can conceive & carry out such acts of hate & destruction.

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Wyrd Sister
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 01:36 PM

Thoughts for all affected in whatever way. If only the peoples of the world could learn to make music together...

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 01:27 PM

All glory to Allah!

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: The Shambles
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 01:27 PM

To you all.

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: GUEST,Sam Pirt
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 01:24 PM

I am sending my thoughts to all of those tied up in this incident.

Cheers, Sam

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Pseudolus
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 01:02 PM

Sounds normal to me Ian. When the enormity of the situation is like it is today, one prayer seems so small. That's why we need so many....

Take Care, Frank

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Jimmy C
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 01:02 PM

Words fail me, my thoughts are with all, especially our mudcat friends in the New York area. I have 2 nieces in New York and only pray that they are safe. All sane people throughout the world must do whatever is necessarey regardless of time and cost to ensure this never happens again. I turned on the TV this morning and thought I was watching a movie. What a terrible slaughter of innocents. How can you explain this to our children ?.

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Cappuccino
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 01:00 PM

My 13-year-old is watching live TV with me here in England - how do I explain what's happening? Even my prayers seem so insignificant. I hope nobody thinks that sounds terrible. - Ian B

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 12:55 PM

I pray to Allah

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Pseudolus
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 12:55 PM

This is a time to teach our children.....unfortunately I'm not sure what to tell them. But I will try, we will pray....often.

Frank

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Fiolar
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 11:19 AM

My most sincere sympathies to the American people in this terrible situation. Sheer bloody madness. What can possibly be gained by such slaughter and destruction. I hope that finally the democratic governments of the world can come together and hunt down the monsters who are responsible for this carnage and once and for all make the world a safe and better place. In the meantime my prayers for the American nation.

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: Sorcha
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 11:15 AM

May the Gods and Goddesses take Their Own revenge on these cowards. (I have kin scattered all over the East Coast--Eastern Shore MD, NYC---please pray for the Brooner Family......)

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 11:13 AM

Today has been a bad day elsewhere as well. Our thoughts are with all the victims and the brave rescuers.

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: catspaw49
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 11:08 AM

My thoughts as well for the thousands of those involed and their families and friends..........And some obviously very special thoughts and pleas for Sinsull and Larry who we haven't heard from yet.........

This is the worst nightmare I could have..........thousands will be dead, tens of thousands injured........families, friends.......the entire country will go nuts..........May we have the strength to do what needs done.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: wysiwyg
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 11:01 AM

Thread of NYC Catters refreshed.

~S~

Subject: Prayers/Thoughts for all involved
From: katlaughing
Date: 11 Sep 01 - 10:54 AM

Trying to keep a focus on sending good thoughts/prayers/energy to all of the victims of the World Trade Centers, Pentagon, and other places. Also to all of the emergency personnel, reporters, etc., plus our own who are involved in responding.

And, Big Mick is right: it is desperate people who take to such extremes and there needs to be an understanding of that, too.

Hey, hey Great Spirit, hear our cries, bring safety, calm, and solace to all involved. Ho.