This September is one of meaningful contemplation. Here I am, turning 56 in the 14th and still unemployed and seeking for work. I'm sorry that this has been the story of my life. When I started out in 1977 I was going to work in the Nuclear Construction industry for the rest of my life. After Three Mile Island, the nuclear industry died. I worked in manufacturing, government contracts and cellular industries trying to keep my family afloat. Now I'm still trying get traction in the job market and nothing seems to fit. However, like Nephi, I know in whom I have trusted and I haven't given up hope.
We received work last night that little Gavin Spragues slipped the bonds of mortality and entered into perfection with his Heavenly Father. It has only been 16 months since his second cousin Hollis Newcomer passed away. Our love and trust of our Heavenly Father reminds us that His will be done. We don't know why little children barely removed from their pre-existant standing have to suffer and having completed their short missions, returned to the Father who gave them life. The two babies must be huge stalwart spirits and Heavenly Father couldn't let them be stained by mortality. As with any tragedy, though, there are survivors and our thoughts and prayers should be with them. It is my hope that Andre and Bethany will recover from this and love Gavin for the time they had with him.
Yes, Heavenly Father is in charge and only He knows the reasons for tragedy and misfortune.
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Dad, I appreciate your candid posts. I want you to know that I don't associate you with unemployment and trouble holding down a job .When I think of you, I remember testimonies, time spent playing catch, shoveling walks, delivering papers in the morning, the OA campout near Chillicothe, late night talks, PPIs, and little history lessons whenever we traveled on the road. I hope you realize that I never feel ashamed or embarrassed to have you as my father. I feel honored to be your son.
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