Cell phones vs prayer

[Dorothy Imundi]

Dear Howard and all:   We just received the news that a pilgrim recently died
on the camino. Granted, it may have been a sudden death, but if it wasn't, a
cell phone may have saved his life.  Just a thought.  To me it just makes
sense, to you it may not.

 Another thought: It's natural for some of us to get upset by the intrusive
ring of a cell phone, but since we don't know what the other person's life is
all about, we should always assume the best intentions and even a real need
on his part for the call. A little compassion goes a long way.  If you are at
peace within yourself, no one and no thing can take it away.  This may sound
a little preachy, but I don't mean it to be so.  I hope I didn't offend
anyone.

Other thoughts about cell phones and 9/11:  I wonder how many people were
able to call loved ones before they died because they had a cell phone.  I
wonder how many survivors were able to immediately call loved ones to tell
them they were ok so that they wouldn't worry.  I consider modern technology
a gift from God.  Just because a few abuse these gifts, doesn't mean we must
reject the right use of them.

I've had these thoughts for a while but didn't share them bcause to me they
are just plain common sense.  If others do not see it the way I do, I have
learned that nothing I say will change that, but now I felt it was important
to express myself  so that others who may feel the way I do will not be
discouraged from bringing a cell phone because of only hearing one side of
the issue.  Again, I hope I am not offending anyone.

Dorothy
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