Helpfulness

1999-1-9 05:10:00

Xavier, I can't even remember anything you have said that could offend. Nevertheless, I was warmed to see John and LeLona coming so quickly to your defense. Their words of understanding could be encouraging for anyone on this list.

I am daily impressed by the love and helpfulness demonstrated by the people on this list. Who knows? Hitler might have turned into a good guy if he had associates such as yourselves.

Speaking of helping others I just received a plea for help from a lady that I feel I cannot do justice for. I did write her and invited her to join the list. I will publish her letter here just in case one of you feel like contacting her:

Dear Mr. Dewey:

I read your book with much interest and felt comforted by the honesty and integrity of your book. My search for God has been extensive and I have been around a few new age blocks myself. Lately, it seems that I have been under siege, and I am wondering about my sanity. It has been one catastrophe after another. I am searching for guidance and wondered if you are able to, or in a position to do this. I am a solo-parent of three boys who are themselves highly interested in self-realization. But the journey right now for me has been excruciating. If I told anyone the frequency with which I feel I've been blocked, people would shrink with horror. I have always felt that my master was Christ and I have always asked that " Thy Will Be Done." But I have had so many things happen to me, that it has been hard to keep balanced. An interesting note: I have an old connection to the Catholic Church as well. A love/hate relationship. And I have many dear friends who are in that tradition. But I am eclectic in my belief systems and will never be Catholic. I am interested in being on your mailing list. My address is: Leanne Bissell, 521 E. Third Street, Salida, CO 8120l and my phone number is: (719) 539-1315. Again, I am interested in receiving guidance. I think for the moment that my e-mail account is not working, however you can try. It is lbissell@bwn.net. I hope this e-mail finds you and your wife well. Thank you very much for your willingness and your dedication. I appreciated the sincerity and depth of your book. It struck a deep chord of truth within me.

PS. Thanks Samu for the note about my quotes. I guess I'll have to use regular quotation marks.