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Will do.

Sounds like they need money instead.

My mom died of cancer. I'd send 'em money. OTOH, maybe they're not looking for a handout. I don't mean to heckle.

::sends good vibes::

::sends link to thread to people he's close to who are more religious than he, prayers should be forthcoming::

user wrote:

Sounds like they need money instead.

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I don't really mean to be a hard-ass but I have seen lots of similar threads and it seems like the folks in this difficult situation do need real help and support.

dvpierce wrote:

Random User wrote:

Well unless you are going to send some, well wishes can at least be passed their way.   No?

We can't send money if they don't have a paypal account.

Sure you can. 

You are welcome to send whatever funds (if any) you wish to:

First Presbyterian Church
620 State Street
Knoxville, TN 37902

Put "Wilcox Family Benefit" on the memo line.

If you'd like you can also send a letter asking that the funds be returned to you (or the check not be cashed) if it is not used for the Wilcox family.  Or you can write something to that effect below the endorsement line on the back of the check, if you desire whatever added protection this offers (it would be nice if there were a specific account to reference, thus adding legal protection, but I do not know of one--if I find otherwise I will amend these comments).

I only mention this because of the above-quoted text.  My original request was, and still is, for thoughts and prayers for this man and his family.  And I humbly thank those of you who were willing to provide them, and continue to do so. 

But if the naysayers want to put their money where their mouths/fingers are, I'm sure the family could use it.  And I know my church will make sure it gets to them.

I know prayers work from personal experiences.  I will send the family my prayers and well wishes.

When Israelites walked through the desert they wondered if God had given up on them.  What a foolish thing to ask people to walk through a desert without water.  God hearing His people's cries told Moses to strike the rock with his staff and water would flow for the people. 

True we don't understand how prayers work, if they are nothing more than everyone willing the same outcome at the same time, or if there truly is a divine intervention.  God does not always give people what they want when they want it.  We don't know why, but He doesn't  When we walk through a desert we must trust in God that He will offer us a drink of water when we need it most.  The more people praying the more likely He is to hear us, and our prayers get answered.  Even if they are not answered in the way we want.

VegasACF wrote:

Please, if you can find it within yourself to do so, send whatever well wishes you can into the ether for this family.  His fate is, sadly, written in stone.  But his survivors will need everything they can get just to keep their heads afloat in this sea of misery.
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Thank you.

Most likely in this situation what those folks need is some emotional comfort in their difficult time and if they are religious, knowing that strangers are praying/goodvibing for them might provide that comfort.

However, I'm glad that their physical needs are being addressed as well.

VegasACF, I'm so sad for your friends. I wish them the best and I prayed for them. It's really kind that you are seeking to support them however you can, physical or metaphysical. Thanks.

Sidenote: next person feeling an urge to smurf on this thread, please bear in mind that certain people have been banned for the behaviour they displayed in here. Everyone else wanna give it a try? Next ban will be two weeks, then a month, then permanently.

Now, carry on, nothing to see here.

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Just a note.  Mr. Wilcox died yesterday.  May he rest in peace.  And may his family find the strength it needs.