Matt Patterson

Anyone who knows me well can tell you that I’m a devout atheist.  But there are certain, rare times in life when I not only want there to be a God, but I sincerely hope that there is.  This is one of those times.  I just learned that a friend of mine–who I have never met in person, but he is nonetheless a great friend–was stabbed while leaving a club outside of Washington, DC.  The most I know is that he’s listed in critical condition.  So tonight, I throw out my personal beliefs, and pray that any higher power would be loving enough to see him through to health again.