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chunk of the people in the church choose to believe the lies hurts more than anything. These people are supposed to be my family. Why must they slaughter one of their own?

Dad has tried his best to run interference for me, which has been a tremendous blessing. And, every morning when I see him at breakfast and every night before I go to bed, he prays over me and speaks encouraging words into my life. I really appreciate how much he and Mom have gone through. Their reputation is affected every bit as much as mine is and I'm so sorry that I've caused them this much humiliation. But, thankfully, thankfully, they love me the same, in spite of this ordeal.

One thing that Mom and Dad have taught me is to stay strong in God no matter what. That's an area that I know I have grown in through this. Our whole family has, really. How could we not? When the whole world is against us, God, He's still for us. When everyone's talking behind my back, God speaks words of life to me. He is what has held my family together. Nothing will ever tear us apart, not after this.

I've been in bed a lot the last few months. I just get so tired and sick that I have to sleep. And, when I do...God's so cool like this, He speaks to me. In my dreams, He whispers that He loves me, that He's proud of me, that He's sorry about what's happening to me. He's told me that He feels me pain, my hurt and that He cares about my feelings. He's going to make it all okay, I know this.

I know, though, that it's getting close. And, I guess that's why I'm writing this. I want others to know that God is good, regardless of what they think or feel. I want others to know that you can't always judge a book by it's cover. I want others to know my story and I want them to know the truth. I don't want others to think that all the work that God did in my life was a waste. I don't want His name and reputation dirtied because it appears that I went off the deep end. I want them to know that I have been faithful and He has been more faithful. Even when I thought that I couldn't bear the pain any longer, He was there, bearing it for me. He loves me so much and I love Him. And, I want everyone to know that, despite my circumstances, despite the deceit that swirls around me, God is always faithful and always true. Please tell them for me. Please.

I love you and I hope to see you soon.
Love,
Carrie

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