God
is my rock and my salvation, but all of you are a vital
source of my encouragement and inspiration. There are times
when I become discouraged, and depression gnaws at my spirit.
Times when I miss my family and friends so much, I've
experienced physical pain as well as emotional. Times when
I've felt so lost and alone that all I could pray was "why
Lord?"
It's
been at these times that I've
received an encouraging note from someone who has faith in
my innocence, and is praying for my release. It's been
at these times that a woman has come to me, either in here,
by mail, with a burden too heavy to carry alone, or just
because they needed a friend.
In
response, it's seemed as though my heart has opened
up and expanded to whatever size needed to accommodate the
situation. When later alone, with time to reflect upon these
situations, I realized that God had once again used me; and
at the time, answered my question and relieved my heart of
the weight of my own burdens.
I
have so much to be thankful for. My blessings far outweigh
the hardships in my life, tenfold, a hundredfold, a thousandfold!
The many wonderful people who've touched my life throughout
these fourteen years have each reminded me that I am not
alone! I have God and I have all of you. I feel loved, supported
and encouraged by those who believe in me.
My
life is full and my heart is overflowing. For people who
don't even
know me to believe in me (in my innocence) to reach out to
me, and to pray for me . . . what a glorious manifestation
of God's love through His people! For those on whose
hearts God has placed a special burden for me and for my
release, I have no words that can fully express my
gratitude for all of your efforts.
Your
time, your personal expense, and your efforts are precious
gifts I will never forget. You know I could never repay all
of you for your love and kindness toward me, but I will dedicate
my life to helping others as you've helped me, and
to showing others God's love as you've shown
it to me.
I
do not know God's will for my life, or
what His ultimate plan is for me, but I will serve Him all
the days of my life and love His people from the very depths
of my heart.
My God bless and keep all of you in His heart and in His
hands forever in Jesus Name.
In
God's
Love and Service:
Laurie
Lee Kellogg
Bedford Hills CF
P.O. Box 1000
Bedford Hills, NY
10507-09999
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