Dear Father God
A letter to my Father about my day.44 total reviews
Comment from Janet Foor
This a sad and poignant story of the heart ache of a parent. And my heart aches for you and your son. I know from experience that we do hurt for the one that is lost. My prayers are with you for your son..
Blessings-
Janet
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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This a sad and poignant story of the heart ache of a parent. And my heart aches for you and your son. I know from experience that we do hurt for the one that is lost. My prayers are with you for your son..
Blessings-
Janet
Comment Written 20-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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Many thanks, Janet. I deeply appreciate your kind words.
Jan
Comment from Gooloom
Dear Mother, I have shed my tears reading your letter to God. I believe that he whispered those comforting words in your ear. Miracles happen and your fervent appeal will be answered. You will get your boy back as surely as God is in His heaven.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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Dear Mother, I have shed my tears reading your letter to God. I believe that he whispered those comforting words in your ear. Miracles happen and your fervent appeal will be answered. You will get your boy back as surely as God is in His heaven.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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Thank you so much, dear Gooloom. I believe He did, I believe He did.
I really appreciate your comments.
Jan
Comment from Judy Couch
This story makes me want to cry. I have children and I can't imagine the pain of having one of them addicted to drugs. I pray that God will send an answer soon.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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This story makes me want to cry. I have children and I can't imagine the pain of having one of them addicted to drugs. I pray that God will send an answer soon.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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It's indescribable. Thank you so much, Judy. May your children be blessed always and never stray from the right path.
I deeply appreciate your prayers.
Jan
Comment from amada
This seems, or, it, a piece of real life. I could grope at that feeling of not being good enough, of not being even a good mother. Delightful twist at the end. Best wishes in the oontest.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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This seems, or, it, a piece of real life. I could grope at that feeling of not being good enough, of not being even a good mother. Delightful twist at the end. Best wishes in the oontest.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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Thank you so much. Yes, this is true. I deeply appreciate your comments.
Jan
Comment from Treischel
My heart goes out to you, as I read your painful words and feel the hopelessness as you struggle for help and answers. The devastation of drugs is truly evil. Prayer is the best thing. I've been through this with a daughter. I prepared myself for the day she would be dead. But somehow she recovered, and is now married and raising three lovely children. You see! God can work miracles. May yours come too!
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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My heart goes out to you, as I read your painful words and feel the hopelessness as you struggle for help and answers. The devastation of drugs is truly evil. Prayer is the best thing. I've been through this with a daughter. I prepared myself for the day she would be dead. But somehow she recovered, and is now married and raising three lovely children. You see! God can work miracles. May yours come too!
Comment Written 20-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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Thank you so much. I know He can work miracles. I'm praying that He does.
Many thanks for the kind words.
Jan
Comment from dmt1967
I am sorry for your pain but the saying is you got to be cruel to be kind so hopefully jail might sort him out I hope so good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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I am sorry for your pain but the saying is you got to be cruel to be kind so hopefully jail might sort him out I hope so good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing
Comment Written 20-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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I really hope it does sort him out. At least he can't do drugs while he's in jail. Thanks for the good review.
Jan
Comment from bhogg
I do believe you. I hope that the act of putting your thoughts on paper helped. It has for me many times. Best of luck in your contest. Bill
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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I do believe you. I hope that the act of putting your thoughts on paper helped. It has for me many times. Best of luck in your contest. Bill
Comment Written 20-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind words.
Jan
Comment from CR Delport
A good story that is well written, well edited, and well delivered. The story flows nicely, the dialogue is easy to follow, and I could find no obvious errors. I often wondered what the response would be if God answered some of the prayers. Now I know :)
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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A good story that is well written, well edited, and well delivered. The story flows nicely, the dialogue is easy to follow, and I could find no obvious errors. I often wondered what the response would be if God answered some of the prayers. Now I know :)
Comment Written 20-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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Thank you so much. I appreciate your comments. :-)
Jan
Comment from AlvinTEthington
When I started reading this, I knew it was you. The faith mixed with confusion is so evident in this letter. It is extremely well written and show the pain of loving someone who is addicted to drugs. Meth is incredibly addictive.
When I have had events like this happen to me (and you know I have taken in drug addicts to try to help them adjust to life), I can only think of the Virgin at the foot of the Cross. To see your son unjustly murdered in such a gruesome way must have been horrible for her.
The philosopher A. N. Whitehead speaks of God as the fellow sufferer who understands. The Jewish people believe God went crying and weeping with them into exile.
But the Persians allowed the Jews to go back to Palestine. After Good Friday comes Easter.
God is suffering with you now. But if the Resurrection has meaning, our faith is not in vain.
The letter is well written, but I think the references to Satan are not comforting. I know you feel them. But if we are TRUE monotheists, then Satan has no power. Exorcise your own demons and belief that Satan has power, and trust in the love and forgiveness of the one only true God.
Your son is only twenty. Some people don't get clean until sixty. Some never make it. But we can't keep looking for reasons; all we can do is take God's love every single second of our live and do something good with it. May the Lord bless and keep you.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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When I started reading this, I knew it was you. The faith mixed with confusion is so evident in this letter. It is extremely well written and show the pain of loving someone who is addicted to drugs. Meth is incredibly addictive.
When I have had events like this happen to me (and you know I have taken in drug addicts to try to help them adjust to life), I can only think of the Virgin at the foot of the Cross. To see your son unjustly murdered in such a gruesome way must have been horrible for her.
The philosopher A. N. Whitehead speaks of God as the fellow sufferer who understands. The Jewish people believe God went crying and weeping with them into exile.
But the Persians allowed the Jews to go back to Palestine. After Good Friday comes Easter.
God is suffering with you now. But if the Resurrection has meaning, our faith is not in vain.
The letter is well written, but I think the references to Satan are not comforting. I know you feel them. But if we are TRUE monotheists, then Satan has no power. Exorcise your own demons and belief that Satan has power, and trust in the love and forgiveness of the one only true God.
Your son is only twenty. Some people don't get clean until sixty. Some never make it. But we can't keep looking for reasons; all we can do is take God's love every single second of our live and do something good with it. May the Lord bless and keep you.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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Oh, Al, yes, it's me. You are of course, completely correct. Satan has NO power. I really hope Joel figures this out soon, because I still see glimpses of my kind, loving son who cares for his family but it seems I cannot help him until he decides to change on his own. Your words mean more to me than I can possibly describe. Thank you a thousand times. The exceptional rating is an honor. I am even more honored to call you my friend.
Hugs,
Jan
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You're welcome. I think that's all that really needs to be said except "Keep the faith."
Comment from Carole Rosa
Jan, I don't know how to begin this note to you. I have so much to say. I've been in your shoes with two daughters. I hope you and I will be able to talk in depth, when your name is revealed. A prayer of mine that resembles your letter to God, saved my daughters. I truly believe in prayer. Hugs and blessings go to you. Carole
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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Jan, I don't know how to begin this note to you. I have so much to say. I've been in your shoes with two daughters. I hope you and I will be able to talk in depth, when your name is revealed. A prayer of mine that resembles your letter to God, saved my daughters. I truly believe in prayer. Hugs and blessings go to you. Carole
Comment Written 20-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2013
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Thank you so much. Of course we can talk, Carole. Send me a private message. Your words mean a great deal to me, and I deeply appreciate the six stars.
Hugs and blessings to you too,
Jan