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Subject: "A phone call from my son" - October07, 2005

"I Believe in You!"

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Hello, my friend!

The weekend is here already?

It will be a rainy Saturday for us so that means, old black and white movies and lots of rest. Oh, it's pizza night, too.

Thanks to so many of you who wrote to me regarding what has come to be known as "Marianne's Room."

I know that in the end, I will be joyfully telling you all how God made it come to reality. Time will be our friend. Faith our master.

Make it a great weekend, my friend!

Love always and all ways,

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"May your day be filled with so little distraction that you find peace in a moment, love in a touch and pure joy in the realization that you are alive." Bob Perks

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Today's Message:

"A Phone Call from my Son"

There comes a time in a man's life when he discovers he has crossed another threshold. It is indeed a big moment, but really goes by without great fanfare.

Life sometimes just flows on like a river. Each day you awaken you move on a little further down. Sometimes we don't even notice that we have moved on at all. Not that life has been boring or mundane, it simply is and slowly does what life does...it moves on.

I have had enough excitement in my life recently that a regular day is very much appreciated.

Yesterday seemed very much like one of those days when suddenly, very unexpectedly it turned out to be one of the best days of my life.

It was crossing that threshold that made it so.

I speak to my son, Keith almost daily. Sometimes a few times a day. That's how life flows like a river for me. If I don't speak to him on a particular day, I know something was missing. The day just isn't right.

Our conversations are often general covering a broad range of topics but always filled with a few laughs, very little silence and what I call a "drum roll."

A "drum roll" often opens the conversation and continues for sometime. Picture a man about to do a triple flip off a high dive. The build up and anticipation gets your heart beating and holds your attention until the drum roll stops suddenly and he dives in.

Keith's drum roll starts with a lot of chit chat, seemingly no particular reason for calling, a few "ummm's" and then "Oh, yes!"

The drum roll stops.

"Do you mind if I borrow..."

"Remember you said...."

Ah, the real reason he called!

The regular part of our relationship includes advice. Not that he will always do what I suggest, but he always asks. It's part of being a father. It's a major role in man/boy - father/son relationships which often goes unnoticed.

"We're looking at heaters for the upcoming winter, Dad. What kind do you think I should buy," he said last night.

He was calling from Lowe's.

I told him what I thought, he said thanks, we ended as always with "I love you! I love you, too!"

I went back to my work on the computer and the phone rang again not even a minute after.

I looked at the caller ID. It was Keith again. He must have forgotten to ask me something.

"You know one day you won't be there," he said softly. There was silence.

"I won't have anybody to call when I need answers. Nobody."

It was a threshold. It was a golden treasure, a priceless, never-to-be-forgotten moment.

I had been inexplicably happy the last few days. After sharing our dream room with you, I felt this rare confidence in that dream that gave me such great peace of mind that I felt like I was very much in tune with life.

Even people around me noticed.

I was totally convinced that something absolutely great was about to happen to me.

It did. Last night. In "a phone call from my son."

"I believe in You!"

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Your Comments... If you would like to share brief comment about today's message, please write to Bob@BobPerks.com I will use only first names and no email addresses.

Dear Bob and Marianne

My immediate thought while reading tonight's story was the faith all those who are blind must have, together with the strength in knowing no matter what the circumstances, they can and will survive without ever experiencing visual light, but will have an endless supply of His light.

This leads me to realizing the importance of the darkness God gives to all of us 12 out of every 24 hours for more reasons than acknowledging the ability to encounter the light but also the opportunity of strengthening our own faith in and gratitude towards Him.

May God give you and Marianne both endless strength in attaining your needs. Undoubtedly you have the support of all your friends and subscribers and will be in our prayers and thoughts.

God bless you both,

Sue

Dear Bob and Marianne,

I am praying for you both. I can full well understand what you are going through, I am a 58 year young grandma with "fibro" also. For the past 3 years, I couldn't figure out why I was so tired and my legs and arms felt like they were tied to concrete. I had no energy. I went to the doctor and after many tests, they decided I had "fibro". There is no test for fibro and no cure. He put me on elavel to help me rest at night and get to the level 4 of sleep that you need to repair your body. I've been on them for 4 months now . I still can't walk long distances, but I feel much better. Our bedroom in our log cabin is upstairs and we are thinking of putting a master suite on the first floor also, but haven't figured up the costs yet. So I know where you are coming from. I know the Lord will "bless us and take care of us". I look forward everyday to your messages.

Keep the Faith, I wish you enough, Ruth in Kentucky

Bob; Might I suggest something....We (my husband and I ) basically live like a million other people and live paycheck to paycheck. Therefore we don't want to be in debt up to our eyeballs so ....why not do what we do. Start the dream room you want with the basics...put something on the walls that could be changed later depending on what you like...build your bathroom with the basics leaving room for later to incorporate what you want ie. hot tub etc. This way you can do what you can financially and when more money is available you can add what you want.

Just a thought

God Bless....

Wendy

Hi Bob,

Yes, i agree with you in saying that reality can sometimes crush our dreams. But sad to say, reality can never and will never crush our God. I'll see you and Marianne in my prayers. God has probably something better than the 15' x 22' area your dreaming. Keep up the faith, my buddy. I'm with you all the way.

Warmest regards,

Lito

dear bob and mariannne,

i know that god will take care of all your needs according to his riches in heaven through his son Christ Jesus. my simple faith believes. now, you keep believing as well.

love and hugs

dr jerry, papa bob, and the gang here at woodwinds guesthouse.

Good Morning Bob!

Hope Marianne & You are both well! Yes everything costs money, however the love and happiness which is within you Heart, is always flowing. You are a Beautiful person - open and always giving! I have felt this almost every time I read you message, and can almost feel you near me, really not knowing whom you are- no face just a far away friend who has touched my life, and also of so many other! Bob, you are a light to us, when we are down, especially when you would have written your story- which has so much meaning.

Keep Up the good work......takes a lot of time............but is so appreciated!

Thank you for always sharing with us!

Much Love to Marianne & yourself.

Caroline

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