My Dear Children,
You are very important to me. I pray that God will give you much wisdom so that your life will go well. We all have a future before us where there are pitfalls and obstacles. Let us pray there will not be too many and that we will find our way through them quickly.
Recently I went to the VA hospital in St Pete, FL for a hernia operation; it has been almost two weeks now and I am doing fine; in two more weeks I can return to throwing horseshoes again.
Just before the operation the doctor came and talked with me and gave me instructions of what I could do and not do after the operation. One of the things that he said to me was that I was not to make any major decisions or plans for a couple of days after the operation; I did not! This morning I woke up thinking about that statement from the doctor; “Don’t make any major decisions or plans for two days”. I realize he told me that because I was going to be put under for the operation and my mind would not be functioning quite right for a couple of days.
My dear family there are other times that we should not be making decisions and plans. When you are angry and upset or frustrated, do not makes decisions or plans for the day or the future.
I have come to realize that our emotions and desires have a big effect on our mind; just like drugs do! Children listen to me; do not make any major decisions and plans when you are upset; wait; until your emotions are quiet and you’re strong desires are cooled of; then your mind can function properly, and you can see things clearly.
When Chris and Elaine were going to get married the priest would not marry them until they went to some marriage classes. The priest told Chris when you see something you really want don’t buy it right away, wait two weeks then go back and look again you may not want it. Chris told me he remembered that and practiced it and it saved him from buying a lot of things he didn’t need.
My dear loved one, we all have desires and emotions. Don’t let them control you! Be controlled by a clear sound mind and thoughts.
God loves you. Don’t ever forget that! He is there to help you when ever you are in need.
My love, prayers and thoughts are with you every day,
Your Dad