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Susan Z's avatar

I have always believed that there must be a creator. I am not completely sure what nature and form this creator takes. I don't necessarily believe that my Catholic faith has all the answers. Not by a long shot. But there is a God, and we ain't him! I am learning more humility everyday. I no longer pray for God to change my son's mind on this transgender nonsense. I have begged God over and over again for over 7 years for this to end. I now concentrate on asking God to bring my son to HIM. I believe that is the only way for my sweet, autistic son to learn to love and respect how God made him. And the only way he will come out the other side with his mind and soul intact. I also pray for my other 2 adult children. They are doing well in life on the surface. They have good marriages and jobs. Look like great successes to the world. But neither has a spiritual life, or any relationship with our God. Despite my efforts to instill a relationship with God while raising them. So I pray for them too. I wish I could redo those years. But of course I can not. I was clueless while raising my 3 kids. I never comprehended how much the world was working over time to undo what I tried to teach them. It is clearly a war between good and evil. A war I was oblivious to for too long.

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The sheer power of your essay! I wish you lasting confidence and steadfastness in the understanding that with these words you are serving all of humanity, in a time when beauty and truth is imperiled. May the Almighty bless you, protect you, and strengthen your hand in the times ahead. Sending a little prayer for the recovery and wellbeing of your children.

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