Surrender

Dear Woody,

… I pray you are well & in good spirits when this letter reaches you. I am writing for two reasons. First, and most importantly, I would like to say I apologize for all of the problems I put you through. I was extremely selfish, & to put it straight forward, I just didn’t want to grow up! I knew it all, and nobody could or was going to tell me what to do. Well, I’ve learned my lesson finally! I am now in the process of surrendering my will and my life to God’s will, and not mine. I must thank you for all of the time you invested in helping me. You need to know that it was not in vain. Although it didn’t seem like I was taking in anything, I surely was. I forever retained the teachings of the Family Foundation School and its staff, and now, today, that I have surrendered, I can put to good use what I learned so as to become a better person every day. The tools I was given at the Family School are priceless and they have saved my life, and I will continue to do so! So, first of all, thank you very much for all of the help that you gave me. Also, once again I apologize for all that I put you through. Will you please forgive me?

The other reason I am writing is because I always looked up to you and you were my favorite staff member and I’d like to establish a regular correspondence with you if you are interested.  It is my hope in the long run to return to the Family School as a permanent staff member so I can share my experience, strength, and hope with the kids, so that they don’t end up traveling the same path I took… Thank you very much. Well, I’ll let you go for now. Please write back soon.

Sincerely,

R. B.