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Subject: "Be the gift" - October28, 2005

"I Believe in You!"

A message of Hope, stories from the road.

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Hello, my friend!

Well, I listened to "that voice" and sent that message out to you. The response was awesome! I have included more comments than I usually do. Too many to include all of the them. Some expressed personal struggles too private to share here. Say a prayer for them all.

I am blessed beyond words to have you all there.

My story today is...well read it and you'll understand.

Love always and all ways,

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"To love someone is the greatest gift you give yourself." Bob Perks

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Today's Message:

We get them everyday.

"This is being sent to you...you must send it on to as many people...and one back to me..."

I guess that means, I should be dead by now because something good was supposed to happen "If" I sent it out. Something bad if I didn't.

I still love God even though one message told me if I didn't send it out I didn't believe in God. And on and on.

The other day I received one of those messages from a friend. It was a story about a man who found something marked "For a special occasion" in his wife's dresser drawer. She died and never got to enjoy it. The point was...don't wait...make every day a "special occasion."

I didn't send the message on or send it back to my friend as directed. I thanked her in person for sending it.

She's an incredible spirit. A real joy to share ideas with. One of those people you can talk about life with and you know she understands. Insightful, caring and so full of life. A great, hard working mother and a loving wife. I wish I could give her the world. She deserves it.

We talked about how important that was to make everyday special. Then she told me a story that really hit home.

Someone she knew was putting together a gift basket of sorts for a friend who was seriously ill. Every few days she'd add something but hold onto it because it just wasn't right yet. She wanted to make it very special so she kept on looking, kept on adding, kept on waiting to give her the very best gift she could. She loved her that much.

You know what I'm going to say. Yes, that person died and never got to see the gifts.

If you have anything to give, give it now. If you have nothing to give, give yourself. If you can't be there, call. If you can't call, send a card. If you can't send a card pray for them.

But make it a point to "be the gift."

Today I am doing just that with you.

If you have been on this list for a year or more, I need to thank you for something you did for me.

I cannot believe it, but one year ago this Saturday we found out my wife Marianne had breast cancer.

On November 5th I wrote a message to you..."The most difficult thing" and sent it out.

Over this past year you have held me in your arms, permitted me to weep as I am doing right this moment as I write this and lifted us up in prayer without ceasing.

You sent more than 1,200 cards gifts, notes, and emails. You spread her story all over the world, person to person and church to temple to mosque to simple prayer alone in the privacy of your homes and for others compassionate concern.

To say thank you seems so insignificant. To tell you I love you all falls short of how very much I value our "friendship."

When I wrote that story, God whispered in your ear and you responded.

You didn't wait to make it more, add a little, make it perfect, you responded when He spoke...

From the deepest part of my soul...I humbly thank you all!

"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.

RE: "What hour is it?"

Mr. Perks - Thank you for this. My brother-in-law's father was killed in a highway accident yesterday. He was a truck driver, and we figure he was on his way home when it happened. After reading your story just now, I feel that God was there taking his hand.

Thank you, and may God Bless you. Debbie / OH

Dear Bob, Many thanks for the above story. It reminded me that Jesus is always with me. Yesterday I was doubting that. You are prayed for today,

Yours With Love, Malcolm, Adelaide, Australia

Thanks Bob, I've got goosebumps all over. What a beautiful story to write and you should always go with those gut instincts, huh.

Love and Hugs from LINDA

Bob, This was powerful! I so needed this at this time. I??™ve been going through deep depression??¦.I call out to God and I know that He is there, but this ???thing??? over me just doesn??™t end. You have targeted what I most needed to hear??¦.He is there. Always. May you continue to be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit and write. Blessings??¦.and more blessings unto you and yours.

L. V.

Dear Bob,

Chills.....not cold ones, but completely warm ones. That is God. It never fails to amaze me how he uses us as his messenger.

Thank you, for just simply being you Bob. What you do for me, through your words is truly appreciated.

Take care,

Kelly

dear bob and Marianne,

we survived mrs flintstone (hurricane wilma) with only 2 dead hens when the chicken coop got upended. many many fruit trees lost, but the house is fine as are papa bob, karino and myself. at 85 this was papa's first hurricane. with the blessings of prayer and a nerve pill, he slept through much of the storm. it was actually worse here at the ranch than a year ago with charlie.

thankfully, i will have the chicken house repaired and ready for the arrival of 200 new chicks in the morning. god is so good to us. this morning as i was out feeding the chickens, i saw 4 gorgeous red hatted sandhill cranes in the back yard munching on whatever it was. the ranch remains a safe place for ALL who enter here..

love and hugs

doc jerry and gang here at woodwinds guesthouse

Dear Bob,

I haven't written you in a long time, but I read everything you send. I'm not always "touched" by your words, but when I am, I send your writings to a special file, to my "Bob Perks Keepers." This one is definitely a keeper; you touched me in a way I never expected. I anticipate using this writing soon in a eulogy, but rest assured, when I do, you will be credited. Thank you for sharing your special God given gift of insightful writing. I am so appreciative. I pray for you and your Marianne that God gives you the strength to endure all things, come what may.

Connie

Bob, I pray for you my friend.
I never question the why's, I always assume God is
working through me, and that is the very reason you
sat down to write and send out your email. You were
being led to the very people who will pray for your
strength in dark times.
God bless...you're in my prayers.
Joni

Just one word Bob......WOW!

Well, maybe more than one word......you know that was written for "someone" who was online last night and needed to know just that....just at the time you sent it. Maybe one of your newest subscribers....but at any rate, someone who was searching for something. I believe the message found it's destination.....He is a Lord of Miracles!

Linda Betts

Bob:

Thank you so much for this message. Really needed to be reminded of how
good God really is. Needed a boost in life and this was it. Thanks again.

Ruth

Bob That is just awesome and so true,..Thanx and may God bless you (us)with many more

Walter Lee

Bob,
Thank you so much for this story. My husband and I have been through some
major stressors in the past year and though we know that God is with us,
your story is a timely reminder of His constant care and attention.
Our church has just started a study to show us that God really is close to
us all the time. With your permission, I will pass along this story to our
pastor and share it in our small group.
Blessings.
Tandy

Bob.

This is a MASTERPIECE!

Donna S.

Bob,

WOW!! That was Beautiful...How Comforting to know that He is with Us ALWAYS!!

GOD BLESS YOU!
Sincerely,

Joyce & Dale

Bob, Wow, was that great ! "What hour is it?"--Really makes you think---your the greatest in story telling----M from Ga.

Bob,

That brought "goose bumps"! Too bad we all don't realize that he is always with us holding our hand. YES, I will pray for you and for Marianne too--I always do.

BEV

Thank you for this, Bob. You inspire and help more people than you can begin to imagine. Millie J.

Bob,

Thank you so very much. All the messages are special but this one seemed to be the most special one. Any way It is one I needed tonidht and you and your wife are always in my Prayers.

Bob,

I know why you had to send this. It is not for me but I sense there is someone out there just like the old man in your story; someone who needs to be reminded of God's promise that He would never leave nor forsake them. Thanks for listening to then nudge from God!!!

Have a wonderful day
I Wish You Enough

Bro Bill

Dearest Bob~With my hand over my chest pocket that holds my beloved rosary, I offer up a silent prayer for the peace of his mighty hands to raise your spirit up. We all have those dark moments, Bob. Today, I felt a blow to my stomach when the slight thought of my beloved sister being diagnosed with cancer. She is free of that diagnosis at the time. Silly me...I was concerned about selling/leaving my little home space...the thought of my sister battling this awful disease surely made the other concern a waning pale light...Be well, my dear friend. Know Jesus..know peace. Love, light, and blessings~Bama Mama T

Thank you Bob, your writing that story touched my heart !
Have a beautiful day !
Cheers Gail S.
Fremantle, Western Australia

Thank you Bob ... a very precious message from a very precious messenger! Peace and Blessings to you and your loved ones! Beverly

Thank you Bob. What a beautiful message. God Bless YOU
Love, Nancy

Dear Bob,

I did say a prayer for you and I know He is standing behind you to hold you up should you fall. He has done the same for me many many times.

Chris

Dear Bob,

I pray that you will find solace in Him tonight. Your story reaches all of us who are struggling to know if He is with us in our darkest hours and I pray for all of us who've read it and you the writer, that we know, that we know, that we know HE will always be there. I've been restless, wondering what my walk was with Him as of late, and you've answered my heart's longing-He is there! and no matter what the hour is, He's there. Thank you for being His writer.

I wish you enough!

Colleen,

San Diego CA

Dear Bob... your last message (I am there) was Wonderful!!! Inspiring!!! Like only YOU can do at 0300 in the darkness. WOW! Always remember... HE IS there with YOU TOO!

You are Loved and Cherished by more than you know.

God Bless You and your dear ones

Amy Q

Etschberg, Germany

(It's FALL!!!)

This is beautiful - that you SO much - it means a lot and just makes me
realize how much God loves us. I will send it to my friends who need it
right now, and I know it will touch their hearts and in their tears, feel
God's presence again.
God bless you Bob
T

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"I wish you enough!"
Bob

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"I wish you enough!"
written by Bob Perks (c) 2001

"I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Goodbye."