This is before CD's and ipods!

My junior year in college was interrupted by health problems. The doctor was pretty sure I had a thyroid problem so told me to go home and get it checked. I did go back to Okinawa, but my condition had worsened to the point I couldn't express myself clear enough to say I needed to have my thyroid checked. So, for a few months, I lived an emotional roller coaster ride; and even after I'd finally managed to have my examination and treatment had started, it took awhile to take effect. The following incident happened that year out of school.


My thyroid problems led to uncontrollable emotions. One day, I found myself flinging angry words at Daddy...my siblings had been given braces: I hadn't; they'd been given radio casette tape players: I hadn't...I was unable to stem the furious torrent of grievances, although my mind said, "Stop it!"

The very next day, after coming back from shopping, Daddy tossed a package to me, saying, "Your mother and I picked this out; hope it's okay." I opened the package to find a brand new radio casette tape player inside, something I'd wanted a long time.

"How can Daddy forgive me like this for all those horrible words?" I hadn't even said I was sorry! Tears streamed down my face.

The best present I ever received came from Daddy, too: a casette tape series on the Christian's thought life (I don't remember who the tape seminar was by). It was, of course, listened to on the tape recorder from Daddy.

God is ever-willing to forgive us and bless us; if we'd only turn to Him more often!