Opinions on things

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"Henry what are you thinking dear?".Pastor Henry turned to his wife Patricia and smiled, “Oh, nothing dear.” Her eyebrows rose leadingly and he chuckled before adding, “It would seem that the hunt is on.” Patricia pursed her lips together and then said, “I know, I’m not sure that I like it. She’s well…… quite brazen.” Pastor Henry nodded, “That she is. It doesn’t hurt to be full of spirit though. I just wish it was a little better directed, which seems to be on the way.” “What do you mean Henry?” “Stephen will be good for her. She may see what she thinks he is, but she has no idea.”“It’s a bit like offering up a sacrificial lamb isn’t it?” Patricia responded back immediately. “Oh, Stephen can take care of himself, of the two he is better equipped to succeed.” “How so?” “Well, for one he has God on his side. You should have seen him during church, completely zoned out from start to finish.” “And that’s positive how?” Patricia queried. “Peace, the look of sheer peace he had on his face at the end. No, she may not know it yet, but I think God has a plan for those two that stretches beyond whatever her goals of the moment may be.” Patricia looked away for a moment before looking at Henry directly in the eyes. They were the only ones left in the church. Quietly Patricia said, “She’s not the type to stay on here for good. She will leave.” Henry nodded, “If we’re both honest such is the case for Stephen too. He’s hidden out here from the world for far too long.” Patricia’s eyes watered up and Henry moved closer and put his arms around her and she put her arms around him. Softly he said, “Sometimes the better act of love for those you care for the most is to realize that it’s best to let them go.” Patricia nodded and closed her eyes as she cried softly against her husband’s chest***** Ever since Stephen had come to town penniless and broke ..some 10 years previous the two of them had taken Stephen in and treated him like the son they never had. It was hard to let go of someone special, someone they treated as theirs, it was even harder still in the moment to trust that God was doing a good thing by bringing someone into their adopted son’s life that had the ability to crush his heart and not think twice about doing it. life can be so unfair and unpredictable sometimes.
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