I think it is time I shared some of my feelings. When Mira was attacked by a brain tumor, I was instantly in scramble mode. I tried to make sense of what I could, but as usual, I ran back and forth to some extremes. Thats a significant flaw I know I hold, but Im honest about it. In essence Ive spent the last week and a half bouncing internally from one end of the spectrum to the other. Josh set up this page, not because he was asked, but because hes a good man. He knew it needed to be done, so he did it. Nearly instantly friends and family have come out of every aspect of life to help organize an effort to help support Mira and to provide comfort for the McKnight family. We have a small army of people in an internal message group all pitching in, handling the many questions, comments, and concerns of those reaching out for Miras sake. I cant stress enough how humbled I am to be among them. They are humanitarians in the truest sense, and hold my eternal admiration. I find that when Im feeling the lowest, I need nothing more than a quick prayer to get grounded and to look at this page. I look at the events. I see the worker bees doing all the organizing. I see all the donations, the prayers, the pleas, and the support, and I cant help but feel a great sense of comfort in the selflessness of so many people. While Ive been compelled to bargain with God to give Mira some relief, I see you all and I realize God is among you collectively. I see him in you. I understand that while I cant horse trade with the Almighty, that YOU are Gods work in support and help. What a revelation it has been for me to grasp this... The profound sense of comfort Ive felt cannot compare to what you are all doing for Mira and the McKnight family. I listen to news and continually see the lowest common denominator present within the human condition. I could easily become negative. How hard would it be to give in and throw your hands into the air? Instead, you all have reminded me that when life seems to be on the implode, there are rays of light so bright, you cant fathom why you hadnt noticed that they were present all along. Your magnanimous and noble acts have continued to give proof that the world we live in, is quite literally ours to shape. How we respond in times of great sorrow and need are proper reflections of our culture. It comes with no small measure of gratitude and satisfaction that I thank you all for your continued and sustained support. How fortunate are Mira and the McKnight family to have you all? Your caring is proving to have no boundaries. Keep it coming! -Michael
Posted on: Sat, 23 Aug 2014 01:00:00 +0000
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