David Letter

Congratulations on the new job!  I'm so happy that everything worked out for you. I  had kept you in my prayers, asking that God would grant you the job, and he did. I told you that God hasn't forgotten you Hussein. God is truly great. I want you to know that this news really made my day. I feel as if I got the job!  Should you ever need anything Hussein, don't hesitate to ask me. If I can help you my friend, I will surely try. I suppose now that you have a second job, I won't be hearing from you as much. That's understandable. I just hope that my friend doesn't forget about me. Today was a beautiful sunny day outside. I was out most of the day today. Finally we're getting the spring weather that we've waited so long for! I know that it's already warm there. Lucky guy. Tomorrow is work day. I'm working with a good crew so it's not going to be too bad. I hope. The hospital has been full to capacity lately. It's been rough keeping up. My mother's birthday is on Friday. My sister Rose and I plan on taking her out for lunch. She has a favorite restaurant in the area.  The owners know us, and always treat us with great hospitality and service. They're baking a birthday cake for her there. The people there are sweet people. We go there often. What are your plans for the "Iranian weekend"? I can't wait for the weekend. I had to work through this past weekend. I don't like the idea of working on the Sabbath. It still feels wrong to me. Oh well, one has to work, right? Are all the days equal to Muslims? I mean, is there a certain day of the week that is set aside for God? Do Muslims attend mosque on a certain day of the week, for example? I always wondered about that. Well, I'm probably talking your ear off, right? I'll let you go my friend. Congratulations again on the new job. I wish you all the success and happiness you deserve. My regards to your family. Take care.

David Letter

I'm glad that the information I sent you was helpful and informative. The war photo you sent me was disturbing. What happened to the man in the photo? What country was it taken in? I don't understand war, whatsoever. I'm sorry that things are tough for you my friend. Please let me know if there is anything that I could do to help you. You are my friend. That's what friends are for. Isn't it? I'm not a wealthy man, but I would certainly help you financially, if you need it. The bible teaches us Christians, that when we do a kindness for another person, it's as if we do it for God himself. We are taught that we are "our brother's keeper." I truly believe that with all my heart. I may not know you personally, but I feel as if you are truly my friend and brother. Tell me if you need anything. I shall do my best to help you. May God bless you and your family. Good luck with your interview.  Write me back and let me know if you need my help. It's 11:44 in the morning as I'm writing this to you. I'm off today from work.(yea). I want you to know that I keep you and your family in my daily prayers. God is watching over you. He hasn't forgotten you. Hang in there my friend. You're not alone. You have your friend John. Remember that.                                        Sincerely,                                         David

David Letter

My dear friend:

 

I don't think it's possible to change anyone's behavior but our own. I've had relationships where I thought I could change the other person. It doesn't really work. A person is whom they are. They can only change from within, not from our hopes or demands. That is why I've waited so long to get married. I want to find someone who I don't need to "change" or conform to my standards. I take the marriage vows very seriously. I don't believe in divorce.

 

                                  Your friend,

                                  David

What is your opinion of this? Do you think that someone can actually change another's behavior, or does it have to come from their own desire to change?