2003 has been a very tumultous year for me, quite difficult in many ways. However, I face the end of the year with a new outlook. To explain, I must go back to 1992. In that year, my lovely wife, Glenda, died. With much anger & deep bitterness, I left the ministry, vowing never to return. For a few years, I lived a life of booze, women & song, often railing against God for His unjust treatment of me.
4 years ago, I met Cheryl, who, one year later, became my lucky wife! She loved me in spite of my bitterness & anger. Somehow, she believed in me! Cheryl was the beginning of a healing for me.
Last year, Jerry Rasmussen & I began corresponding. His e-mails & PMs were a cool cup of water to me. His prayers for me were like a healing balm.
Through the tumult & storms of this year, I realized they were a result of the tumult & storms going on within me. I really did not want to deal with these "inner storms", but I had no choice. The time had come.
In the midst of these storms, I found something. . . a very faithful, gentle & loving Father who had never left me nor forsaken me.
Deeply rooted bitterness & anger melted in His presence. He healed my broken heart & filled it with Peace.
There is a long road ahead, I do not know where it will take me but I am going to enjoy the trip!
And that, to me, is a Beautiful Gift!

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