Craziest week ever

This is the pic that accompanied an article that appeared on the Globe and mail today. I haven't been able to get an on-line copy because I am not a subscriber and it costs 4 or 5 bucks for a single article!

This article is much fairer then the previous one, with the reporter simply stating the facts.

I think I am in some kind of low-grade depression right now - the grey weather isn't helping either. I don't have much desire to leave the apt. and see other people.

The support and prayers of my friends has been incredible. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

There are those from within the body that have been more critical of the whole situation - including a couple of people that have no clue what took place in the initial conversation with the Sun reporter, who offered their advice on what I should and shouldn't have said.

Anyways, I can see how God has been caring for my character through this whole thing. Initially I wanted to avenge my name and state where I am coming from - attack, attack, attack.

But now I am coming at it from a place of forgiveness and grace for the reporter. I hope to meet with him and build a relationship with him. This change of heart is the only result of God's grace being poured into my heart. Thank you God, that you care enough that you protect my heart from bitterness, anger, resentment and rage.

Instead, there is peace, hope - and to be honest, some sadness at the loss.

Here's something that makes me happy and glad:

God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

“God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers.

Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.