A prayer for one of our sisters...

[Patrick]

I know I said I'm not religious or anything but I do believe in God so I'm asking all of you to do a prayer for a friend of mine.

When I first started fishing in saltwater, I was clueless. I fished for snappers and I had a hard time getting minnows to go into my trap. That's when a friendly couple helped me out. They showed me what to do and where to put my trap. Soon enough, I was next to them striper fishing. They really showed me the ropes. We sat at "the benches" together. Like a big family. This season, the lady, Joan, hasn't been fishing. Her husband and fishing partner doesn't think it's right for him to go fishing so he has stayed away. She is sick with lupus and now diabetes. She has been really really sick lately. I don't know how much time she has left but it has made me very sad. I don't think I could even visit her now because I think I would wind up crying. They both took me under their wing when I had no one else to show me what to do.

So if it isn't too much to ask, before you go to bed tonight, if you could just say a few words or something for one of our sisters. I would appreciate it.
Once the inevitable does happen, I guess I'll see if the town will let me put a plaque up on "their bench".
Thanks,
Patrick

[Saltheart]

I'll say a prayer for her Patrick. Whether you cry or not, go see you friend while you still have a chance. Tell her what you told us about how much you appreciated her help. Someday you'll be glad you did.

[JohnR]

I'll put in a good word for your friend but like Saltheart said, you really should go and see her. You know, she'll probably appreciate it very much and while she can't get out now, she'll most likely appreciate the gesture, thoughts, and memories... You might end up really cheering up...

[chris L]

my prayers go out to Joan and her husband .my wife doesnt fish she lets me when ever I want and I dbe lost with out her . I will say a few words for your friend . What a shame . Dont ask the town tell them thats what your going to do . Also you have to go see her like saltheart said . It will haunt you the rest of your life if you dont . Also think of her feelings it will cheer her up .
Bless her and you

[Slipknot]

Patrick, I will also say a prayer for your friend. And I also think you should try and go see her and cheer her up a little.

I like your gesture about the plaque.

[Jenn]

You MUST go to see her! Oddly enough your story really hit home with me tonight. You see exactly five years ago TODAY I lost a very DEAR and HEALTHY and YOUNG friend of mine. See he was in a fatal car accident. For a few months before I had not seen him, and we had just gotten together the week before for a quick lunch. To this day I still think of what I would not give to have seen him just once more and to tell him how he had truly touched my life. I never did and to this day it is very hard to think I could have been TOO busy to do that, or afraid to go see him because hanging with another guy may have made my boyfriend jealous. PLEASE go see her and if you cry she will see how much you care for her and the fact that you are there will remind her that she has a true friend in this life!!!

Like I have already said it is exactly five years today, it gave me the chills. I am crying now! But it is far more painful if you do not let her know you care for her , it will be so much harder! Believe me!

She will be in my prayers tonight, now go see her.

[Fishpart]

Patrick, your friend is in my prayers.

[Fisherwoman]

Hi Patrick, Baitcaster & I will say a prayer for your friend. Please go see her, you may be afraid but that is part of life, there is nothing wrong with shedding a tear now and then, it klenses the soul my friend and will do you and her a world of good. The power of prayer is an amazing thing, and even if it is her time to go, may god ease her pain & suffering. Our thoughts and prayers are with her & her family.
Be well everyone, life is too short.

[Patrick]

I want to thank everyone. On the morning of the 18th, my friend passed on. I didn't get to see her like I wanted to but life goes on. It was all very sudden news to me. I just found out she was away and then she died a 2 days later. Anyways, I'm looking for a plaque online. Something that says, "In Loving Memory of...." I still need to ask her husband. It might make him feel awkward if he ever chooses to pick up a rod again. I hope he does. I think it would be the best thing for him.

Patrick

Nice sentiment Patrick,try to go see your friend.It will be good for her to see your show of support and may just help you feel a little better.