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daddy, let me help

February 15, 2023
By billyjoelfan DIAMOND, Madera, California
billyjoelfan DIAMOND, Madera, California
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Favorite Quote:
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11<br /> <br /> "And see, that’s how you end up headed to destruction/Pavin’ a road to nowhere/Pour your life out for nothin"- The Background by Lecrae


she cries when she sees her dad's hands

they're so swollen

and stiff

that he can't pick up a sheet of paper between two fingers

and his pain hurts her, cuts and slices into her

she sees him flinch as he tries to do something with his hands

that she could do thoughtlessly,

and she wonders, why?

she knows God has a plan through this

but why her dad? why him?

why not someone, anyone else?


The author's comments:

My dad has really severe rheumatoid arthritis. I trust God in this, and I know He will work it out for good, but it's so hard.


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