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				Letters to the Editor Extending Our Hand to the Grieving I make sure I have a copy of each of the articles for our announcement table. There are several who don't have a computer. It's proven to be very helpful. Especially this last one. The niece of one of our members was killed by a car when she stepped off a curb in Utah. Quite a shock to the whole family. The article on grieving was very helpful. I think she, our member Darlene, was going to share it with her sister, the mother of the girl who died. Thanks for your loving help!! A Personal Experience of Prayer I don't quite know how to start this message. I wasn't exactly looking for someone called Kim McQueen when I went searching the internet for a bird family called "Cordivae" However, though the answer I was looking for was not provided by Kim's story, I was entranced. I LIVED her experience, and though I have yet to see a live lyrebird in the wild, I now have a good idea of the utterly overwhelming attitude with gratitude that would follow. 'Specially if you ASKED for it to happen. Perhaps prayer has power, perhaps not. But I LIKED your story, and maybe it's time for me to ask the man upstairs for something. As they say, "ain't got nuffing t' lose." Thanks for the story. I REALLY liked it. But You Look So Healthy! Dear Mr. Bellefeville, Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I really appreciate your writing that article. I have MS and struggle with a lot of the same debilitating, but hidden problems. I only wish more people could understand and be supportive of people who are disabled by less than obvious illnesses. Maybe you could write more about this subject for Church members in the future? -- Dottie Kimes What Disability Can't Do to You I wish to thank you for such a tremendous message. I am a physical therapist by profession and though I work with people experiencing various levels of disabilities, I cannot help but hang my head in concerned shame at my own limited appreciation for the special people that I am fortunate to work with. We are given so many opportunities and experiences in our personal lives to develop the character of God and I continue to marvel at how often I reflect back over my day or week or month and come to realize a squandered opportunity to not only benefit a person's life but to grow from their service to me via their handicap. Thank you for your service of love to the Church of God via your ministry and maybe more importantly via your handicap. -- Ralph Redline Home Is Where Our School Is I am from Wheeling, West Virginia, and I read your article and I wanted to thank you for writing it. I have been trying to make this decision for two years now and just today I finally decided to teach my children at home. Your article was very helpful to me. I have two children ages 8 and 10, and we were considering placing them in private schools, when I realized that for a lot of the same reasons I was wanting them out of public schools those reasons were still in the private ones as well. THANK YOU. -- Melissa Ritchie Too Many Treasures? Great article! It was a great read and really neat that you included your daughter's thoughts. Our children really do listen, don't they. Do they hear our preaching at home and at church or do they mimic our daily faith? I think all three, but I bet we underestimate the power of our daily walks and talks with God. You are both right, Becky and Heather, God alive in our lives is the most prized possession. -- Frank, Valerie, and Laurel (just turned six) Thanksgiving Day, Not "Be Thankful" Day Thank you, Mr. Hooser for taking the time to point out an important distinction in your article in VCM. I appreciate the thoughts and the clarity and brevity (in keeping with the "net" medium). -- D & J U. Serving as a Congregation Wanted to comment favorably on the article by Marilyn Braley. I plan to use it in a sermon illustration tomorrow. Lawton, Oklahoma, has strong ties with Dallas South. It will be most meaningful. My thanks to MB for preparing the material and to you for posting it. -- Guy Burke General Comments My family and I very much enjoy your Web site and VCM. We are glad that you reach out to others and seem to care very much. There is a great lack of love in the world, and sometimes, in the church. We have been members of United since its inception. Thanks for all you do. -- Rich and Robin Mackowiak Hi, I'm struggling in an area spiritually. I've accepted Jesus into my life, and everything seemed to be going fine first, but now it seems like I have this awesome relationship with the Father, but I just don't see Jesus and the Spirit in the same way. They just don't seem present in my life like they used to, and it's driving me crazy. Would you suggest any books for me or have any word of advice? Thanks for your time. -- Haniel Haniel, you might want to go to www.ucg.org and look into some of the booklets offered and subscribe to the Good News Magazine. These booklets are all free for the asking and are all very informative and helpful. I truly need help. I wish there was some way to receive answers to our spiritual questions. I have struggled through and it is just not worth it. I just don't understand. I have been in a difficult marriage for four years. The other day I asked my pastor if it is possible to know if we are doing God's will or not. He said that he didn't even know if he was doing what God wants him to do. If that is true, then to me the whole "Christianity" thought process is a joke. What about a "personal relationship"? I am frustrated and struggling. I cannot go on much longer, each day just gets harder. Is there help? Are my beliefs of any value, or is it just a "hope" mechanism? I need a foundation. I need something real. -- Holly We feel for our readers going through various trials. That's why the United Church of God offers personal answers by E-mail at info@ucg.org. There are biblical answers that provide hope. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Copyright 2003 by United Church of God, an International Association All rights reserved.

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