Dear Friend,

I wanted to write you today to thank you for all the help that you have given to me. You really have been a great friend. Because we have not been able to talk in person it can sometimes be difficult to not hear my own voice instead of what I know you would say. Does that make sense? You speak the truth, but I am hard on myself. In our more recent letter exchange I felt like that video game.

Do you remember Space Invaders? Yeah, I know, I did the same thing…. Ken and Sally does this, I do the same. Ken and Sally does that, I do the same. Sally shares about her new book she is reading, and I immediately buy it. Sally shares about her favorite snack and I try it.

So, fair to ask many questions in return. Especially given my past condition(s). The truth is, if we were in person, you could ask me any question you want. I could certainly see how uncomfortable that could become. My Gosh, that would be like trying to talk about Ezekiel 23 with your Mother.

I have shared my past with you and that is my truth. I have done the work to repair the past albeit with interruptions. I am grateful that you and your family and our friends continue to show me the proper path. It is time for me to grow up and continue to have patience.

I know that Jesus is the force that will keep me on the narrow path. I do not wish to return to the person I used to be. I want to walk with you and be like family just as God wants us to be more like Jesus. I do the best I can do daily and I am forever grateful for God’s mercy on me. I have resolve, that as I continue to strengthen my faith and bare the fruit, I will not abuse the gifts He has given, as I do His work to spread the Word.

Released.

With love always,

Your Friend,

Phil