New York City

[chell88]

When I first came to New York City, I prayed for rain. Not in a formal, sit-down-and-open-the-prayerbook way, more like a "Dear G-d it's hot! Let it rain!" way. The air was so hot and thick it was like breathing in water. It made it hard to sleep, and every day for weeks, early in the morning I would wake up with sweat on my face, and I'd quietly

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[_wolfling_]

That is a strikingly lovely prayer, Chelle. It gave me shivers. And your religious musings are, as always, fascinating to read.

I love having someone like you in my life; your strength of belief is beautiful.

Thanks.

[chell88]

I'm really glad you liked it. :-) The Geshem (prayer for water) actually continues on, and I can send you the rest of it if you'd like. It's even more beautiful in the original Hebrew, and when it's sung during the prayer service.

[_wolfling_]

That would be wonderful. In English, if you would, as I don't speak Hebrew...