Wonderful writing as always, Allen; prayers continue for you and Jan~

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :)

Such trusting is very good and sounds like you will get throught it with God's help and turn to a better life too. We all go through changes we don't like or need but God does know best and things will be o.k. Trusting is the key word of it.

You speak so much mature and steadfast wisdom here, Allen. There is no easy answer, but then Christ in Gethsemane had to sweat it out as well. As I have read all your words of preface and poem, my heart breaks for the mixture of emotions that run counter up and down. You have given much for this company and it, in its turn, has kept your family and loved ones financially secure during all the times that you had. You may feel that gratitude is not a sentiment that is uppermost in your mind towards them right now, but grace most certainly is - and grace shows mercy. This firm is not responsible for the length of days you and your family have or have had alloted to you. In my own experience, once I have let go of any sort of ill-feeling or resentment, then God has been able to come infinitely close and perform his miracles. I know this is tough and I don't mean to preach, but I know you will understand my meaning, because you are a man of deep integrity and inner honesty. The other thought that has struck me as I read is that God has plans... we may not understand them when our life has been completely in a certain groove, but the end of one line may just be God's way of introducing another strand into the fabric that is the beautiful tapestry of your life. He may well have better things for you. As you admirably say, Trust is the key. Forgive my ramble but I hope you hear me wishing you only good things. It's so good to be reading you again and knowing that God is mightily pleased with your love and faithfulness. Bless you, Allen. Go placidly and with confidence. I pray that all may be and go well with you into the coming days ahead. xx

I too am trying to trust in Him, though its been a long life of not trusting, now I am getting better at it...e

J. Allen,

Very thought provoking. I suppose we all have to look at the next life whatever that may be. Well written.

Mary

Perhaps God will prevail upon your employer to make it realize that younger does not equal talent and that useful has many facets. Good luck. Patrick

The leap of faith pays dividends that are beyond measure.
Well done. Keep it burning after your - dark nights of the soul.