When I did the poll on "The aging Barthmobiler", I realized two things:
1. We're an older group
2. There have been many close relationships formed through Barthmobile.
3. We all have tough times in our lives from time to time.

The older I get, the more I pray. It's the one powerful thing I can do for others. Thinking about this, I wondered if we could create a forum where people could ask for prayer, supplication, help, whatever you might want to call it. It would be a private forum that would only be shared by those who want others to know what's going on in their lives. I talked to Bill NY about it and he suggested I just throw it out there and see the response. Bill could set it up with all the safeguards needed to insure privacy. What do you all think?
Regardless, if you're hurting, please let me know one way or the other.
Jim

I believe it is a wonderful idea . There is power in prayer . Support for one another is also very important.
Life throws curves and snags at us all . It is nice to have support of friends . I am blessed to have a large network of friends . It is good to have people you can call whatever the need be .

An interesting idea.

I would suggest that this can be done within our existing site operations, without the need to burden Bill with further site tasks.

What Jim suggests could easily done via the PM route. If for instance, Jim puts out a public reminder in the Misc forum, those interested could simply PM him. He can then include them in a PM group to discuss these matters among themselves. All invited PM members would effectively have a private forum for their needs. An occasional mention in the public forum could remind other site followers of the option to be included in these PM discussions...

Barth friends are good friends, indeed.

Most of you will remember last fall when Lynn almost passed away. I just threw a general post out there asking for good thoughts and prayers. It meant a lot to her to read some of the responses. Some folks contacted me via phone some through p.m. others publicly on the site I’m fine with that.

I would like to say thank you to all that responded during my time our time of need. Lynn is back to hundred percent And doing great. Thanks