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17 June, 2015
Hi again, Sweetheart,
I sure hope you don’t get weary with how many times I’m writing. It takes me back to our courtship days. Two or three times a week. We must have been in love!! When the “mail calI” went out I recall sweating on the fact that there might just be an envelope addressed to me in that distinctive handwriting of yours.
It’s strange in a way that our relationship began and was nurtured at a distance with you away in Dubbo teaching and me at Tahlee Bible College. And now we are coming to the close of our earthly relationship in much the same way.
Sweetheart, I have a sense that my time for re-grouping in readiness for the next part of the journey is coming to a close. Everything that has been part of the journey so far has come under close scrutiny and revision. I am assuming nothing – and that includes Barnabas. Does the Lord want me to continue writing for the website? Almost as soon as I began seriously asking that question I received a series of 5 or 6 emails in quick succession from people thanking me for what the site has meant to them. I share these with you because Barnabas wouldn't be what it is were it not for your encouragement, interest and support.Here are three of them.
From a Pastor in Alabama USA “Brother Mike, I am not sure exactly how I came across your website. But months ago, I bookmarked it, and it has become an invaluable resource to me. I am myself a Preacher in the U.S.A. I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how encouraging you have been to me through your website
From a Believer in Zimbabwe
The clarity on damaged emotions and the healing process was most helpful. Most Christians battle with these and don't know it. I would be glad if most have access to this Network. I live in Zimbabwe. Thank you. This was an eye opener. It's just captivating.
From a Counsellor in Georgia (USA)
I am a Licensed Professional Counsellor in Georgia/USA. I provide Christian Counselling Services to women. Your information provides great insight on encouraging people in the process of being whole in Christ. I simply wanted to say thank you!
Isn't that fantastic?!
The timing of these affirmations is very significant. Further, no one from our social networks has ever raised a question as to the value of this ministry. On the contrary, I think it’s fair to say that the idea of continuing with “Barney” has 100% approval!
In all of this, I just have the sense that the time to break camp and set out for the next part of the journey is almost here.
I love writing to you!! It causes me to remember so many aspects of our life together. The down side is that I wish you were here. Among other things, I keep myself busy in the garden doing now all the things that you couldn’t get me to do when you were here! It remains to be seen if my endeavours are successful.
But until then…
You remain the love of my life
Mike
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