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Request made, prayers sent, and as it would seem message received and granted.
I am not given to prayer - in fact, today may be the first time since I was a child that I've done so - and I've certainly never asked for others to do so before. It always seemed to be such an exercise in selfishness or as an excuse to not get off ones own ass and make the path forward happen that they claim to desire. But it is not because I do not believe in the power of prayer either - it is precisely that belief which compels me to do so only when there really is a need. I am one that is used to being the one doing the favor, extending the helping hand or providing the support. Not the one asking or receiving. Because of this I have a hard time even knowing how to say thank you for having received, if only a few words and a handful of heartfelt thoughts or prayers.
But here goes:
Thank you all for the support.
It is a funny thing, that - the sincerity of (most of) those responding was clear and appreciated. Some clear newfags and/or divisionfags outed themselves in the process.
I had not thought the response would be on the level it was, hell I hadn't expected much more than some bad memes and some kys gtfo divisionfags. It was a pleasant surprise, and did indeed help keep me distracted/calm while waiting for the news. She's fine, but after the past 4 months of looking like 2 cats in a sack watching her stomach it's understandable that after 2 days of no apparent or felt motion plus nearly needing to be helped out of the grocery store yesterday that the concern would be high.
The song in question which still, 2 decades later, causes me to recoil upon hearing it is Collective Soul's "Shine" (vid related)
>>2200312 >What you said about the song timing can be reframed as having deeper meaning, beauty in the circle of life.
The anon I quote here seems to be correct, and maybe now I might even be able to hear the song and not have nightmares for weeks following - as has been the case. It's a hard thing to at the age of 19 confront death and the looming future without even knowing if you'll walk again. Clearly I overcame that - and just as clearly (((we))) can overcome the challenges we face as a nation. A little support, a few prayers and a little consideration for those whom we can't even claim to have met will go a long way.
25 years later, the following quotes from the lyrics, given the situation both personally, and with our country, seem oddly appropriate:
>"Give me a word, Give me a sign. Show me where to look, Tell me what will I find? … … heaven let your light shine down"
Hopefully this time next month I'll be introducing my newborn Amara Jane to the world, and with a little luck, it's a better world and a better future than what seems all but certain, if not for the hope given by Q and POTUS.
Anyway, thank you, all of you. Scary time for me today, and faceless, nameless strangers provided just that little bit of extra strength I lacked. Time to get up, get moving, and soldier on.