Humor will not be tolerated!! -Portia

Hey guys.

I've been showing some pretty scary neurological symptoms for the past few weeks. They could be benign, but they could be life-altering. I've already had my brain scanned, and it came back normal(ish).

This Monday I'm going in for more tests at a neurologist's office. I'm terrified. If you could please include me in your prayers and Sunday fast I would really, really, really appreciate it.

I'll keep y'all posted.

Thanks.

I'll pray a rosary for you as well, friend.

I definitely will, Craig.

I'll keep you in my prayers.

Yes sir.

Oh no! I can't currently fast, but I'll be thinking of you.

Praying for you, Craig.

I said a prayer as soon as I read this, but I don't actually know your name, so I can only hope none of your blessings get diverted to the real Craig. If he shows any signs of being healthier than normal I'm going to be very mad.

The great thing about prayers is that I strongly believe the Lord knows who we mean when we pray. And I will be praying for you, although our stake has stake conference this weekend, so last week we had our fast Sunday.

Genuine Article wrote:I said a prayer as soon as I read this, but I don't actually know your name, so I can only hope none of your blessings get diverted to the real Craig. If he shows any signs of being healthier than normal I'm going to be very mad.

This actually crossed my mind, too.

I know your name. I know you. Yours is a brain not worth losing. Add my name to the list.

Genuine Article wrote:I said a prayer as soon as I read this, but I don't actually know your name, so I can only hope none of your blessings get diverted to the real Craig. If he shows any signs of being healthier than normal I'm going to be very mad.

I laughed out loud.

Thanks, guys I'll keep you posted...

And for my next act I'm going to walk to campus without falling over, haha... I collapsed last night in the temple. It was so embarrassing to have to have old men help me stand up!!!

For the record, I think of you as Craig and prayed for you as such before I saw other people doing it.

I fasted for you today, Craig.

Me too, and I even did so with your real name in mind

It was/is some sort of meningal virus. It sounds scarier than it is, and the symptoms should disappear over the next few weeks. If not, I have a follow-up with the doctor in three weeks.

Thanks for all your prayers!

And as a thank you: http://www.buzzfeed.com/animals/happies ... -the-world

That does sound scary, but I'm glad you're going to feel better soon!

oh, just a neurological virus thing, nothing to worry about

seriously though, brain problems are scary, and I'm glad that it's probably something that will go away. For a fascinating look into madness from a now-sane man, I recommend this essay: https://dialoguejournal.com/wp-content/ ... N02_73.pdf

Whistler wrote:seriously though, brain problems are scary, and I'm glad that it's probably something that will go away. For a fascinating look into madness from a now-sane man, I recommend this essay: https://dialoguejournal.com/wp-content/ ... N02_73.pdf

I read that just the other week! (And, um, maybe don't read it until you're feeling better, Craig.)

oOoo, off topic, but he also wrote this book I really liked called _The Scholar of Moab_, and there is a book party going down this Saturday if anyone is interested. http://meetthescholarofmoab.blogspot.com/