Why the book, Faith in a Box
When you read my book you will learn why I wrote this story. Believe me, I never wanted to. I mean, who wants to tell all about themselves. Tell some dark secrets to the world, certainly not me. Maybe that is why I fought doing any more then what I had done, give a testimony to a friendly congregation. God wanted more from me but I didn’t want to admit it. I knew He did but by just ignoring those feelings, I figured I could just put it off indefinitely.
That all change when Kim got cancer. I have felt fear before. Having been in two wars facing death, or when a child is ill and you are filled with uncertainty. But on that November day, when Kim was diagnosed with advanced cancer, a cold sweat consumed my entire being. No one can explain sufficiently the loss of a spouse. No one can comfort you from such a loss. Why, because the one who can share your loss, is the one who loves you above all others, your best friend, your life long companion is the one gone.
I don’t know why but I feel God was leading me this way. He knew how I would react to Kim getting cancer. He knew how scared I would be. I love Kim and thoughts of losing her brought back the hurt and the pain from all those years ago. Writing the book is what helped get me through it. When in August Kim was cancer free, I knew God had saved her and I praised him for it. God didn’t give Kim cancer, but God knew what was coming and set me up for a quick kick to the behind. I figured out, what he wanted from me so many years ago, He was still waiting for. That’s why I wrote this book. To honor God and follow his will.
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