Seasonal Inspiration
Here we all stand, on the cusp of Christmas, a time for love and peace, glory and worship, remembrance and forgiveness, and faith. Faith is definitely at a high point right now. Faith is what Christmas is all about. If you don’t believe that a divine child was born many moons ago, then Christmas is totally irrelevant and empty. I believe it, but then I have faith. Everybody needs faith in something or another; otherwise life is meaningless. It doesn’t necessarily have to be in a higher spiritual power, although that’s always a perk. You can find faith in science, in medicine, in technology, or in yourself and your abilities. I happen to have faith in all of it, plus a huge belief in miracles, possibilities, and love. It leads me to believe that one day soon, I will be united with my very special girl over in England. Since we both deal with this terminal thing called Duchenne muscular dystrophy, time is certainly not a given for either of us. It’s now or never, a sense of urgency unfathomable by most people. Thus, we are trying desperately to get on the same continent before it’s too late. We must believe that it will happen – and fast – for without faith, we might as well have nothing.
Although our faith has indeed wavered every now and again due to health, distance and a lack of funds, it is still undeniable. And that is what keeps us together and alive. Faith stretches beyond oceans and the physical, material and virtual. Faith, my friends, comes directly from the soul, and we surely have a ton of it! We’re looking for someone – anyone – to assist us in raising the dollars and services to honor our faith in each other and bring us together.
For now, though, I bid you all peace and joy that follows you though Christmas and the entire New Year. For me, I pray for the same, and that 2012 will bring me cheek to cheek and hand in hand with my Rebekah – the foreign woman who stole my heart away.
Like I always say, it is far better to run on faith than to run on fumes. Happy Holidays!
Dear Scott, sending prayers and best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year. May your faith be rewarded in 2012 and may you soon find yourself cheek to cheek with your Rebekah.
Love from Middletown,
Pat
Scott, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a good year ahead in 2012. I hope that you do get to the other side of the pond to see your girl. Is there a fund to donate to because I would love to donate? Having a 12 year old son with Duchenne, I understand and as a mom (not old enough to be yours!!), I want this for you and I want it to happen in 2012. Let us all know what we can do to help your wish along.
God Bless. Hope you have another 45 years!!
Merry Christmas, Scott! With your permission, I would like to talk to contacts at church and see if we can’t come up with some kind of fundraiser to get you two together. I know the kind of love that is true, for I had it with Uncle James. I know in my heart you will see your love. I love you. Aunt Jo
Perhaps some faith in Mr. Jerry Lewis would have served you well in your endeavors with this foreign woman you speak of.
You’re a complete TOOL! Always a coward who tosses insults from behind the fence of Anonymous. Hope Santa gives you coal!
Thanks once again for sharing your gifts with us, Scott. I couldn’t agree more that faith, hope and love are what give us purpose here on earth. Believing with you that you will be united with Rebekah in 2012!
That was a TERRIFIC post, Scott, you are so inspirational!! Peace, health and joy to you in 2012!!
Sorry, Scotty, I’m not the best Christian, but when this knucklehead posts crap on top of your wonderful, wisdom-filled prose, it gets me froggy!
I have a candy cane with your name on it, frog.
I think you know how I feel – and that I spent MANY Christmas’ wishing to eliminate the distance between me and my love. Thus, I feel sure that with faith in He who gives us all and with faith in each other, you will make it happen. Did you know that Jarle and I met at Christmas time? And that I was determined to be there as soon as I could before Christmas and give him an idea of how it should be, with full celebration? I finally arrived there on the 15th of December – yes, I know full well the urgency you speak of. We were finally in the same room together FOUR years after we met and I had that urgency feeling for years. Never give up that faith and hope; miracles do happen! I will be with my amazing man forever and you can bank on that! I will be forever grateful to Christ who makes it possible; love and life do go on forever and His power reaches beyond the grave. All my days I will be eternally grateful. Christmas does mean ‘more Christ’ after Him who makes all our dreams come true.
When you wish upon a star, dreams come true. You are willing to express your dreams and hopes, and that means miracles will happen soon. No matter where you are, you are always under the same moon.
Dear Scott:
What a wonderful post by you to come home to today — the day commemorating the Light that will always win over the darkness and that who, while on this Earth in human form, taught very specifically how to be good to each other versus participating in deadly sins like greed.
Even better yet is love in finding Rebekah! YAY! If I can do anything from here in NYC, do not hesitate to let me know. (P.S. I am not a pilot so I can’t help you there, BUT I do have a Cunard representative.
Merry Christmas to you and your great family, beloved friends and associates.
Simply beautiful words of truth and love, brother! If I had the money, I’d give it to you in a heartbeat – no doubt! Let me know if I can help you in any other way.
Merry Christmas,
Jason
Scott, I am one of your second cousins in NY. If there is a place to make a donation, please let me know. Maybe you can make a Paypal account that people can contribute towards. Merry Christmas and hope that you and Rebekah will get together next year.
Dreams do come true!! Happy New Year Scott!!