The power of prayer

What a year for foxgloves! The wonders of nature inspire confidence in miracles

I’m convinced that prayer is a most powerful force for healing, dealing, and figuring things out.

This has been most evident recently in my nephew David Silha Reimann’s ongoing recovery from the “terrorist accident” he was in over Memorial Day weekend. He’s astounding the doctors as he body heals quickly – though maybe not as quickly as he would want. The prayers and good wishes have helped speed his miraculous healing.

Yesterday he went home for the first time to celebrate the birthday of his sister Sarah, his best friend and often “scribe” on the wonderful Caring Bridge website, keeping us updated on his daily progress.

Having grown up in (and still being a student of) Christian Science, I recall Mary Baker Eddy’s definition of prayer as the constant desire for growth in grace, expressed in patience, meekness, and good deeds.

Grace. Something David is experiencing, as I am, too.

Many thanks to all who have prayed for and thought about David. In all ways, all traditions. I know it’s helping.