July 17, 2013

Comment Response: The Way Things Turn Out

by Troy Hendrix (author's profile)
This post is in reply to comments on:  Your Imagination, But My Reality thumbnail
Your Imagination, But My Reality
(April 24, 2013)

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"The Way Things Turn Out"

Greetings and salutations! I truly thank you for leaving a comment. Your words were kind, and full of positive energy. Today weather forecast (outside) is warm and sunny. But the weather "forecast" in the extreme isolation seems to never change: cloudy, cold, and dreary. I want to take this time out to let you know that your words have changed the "forecast" this isolation. Your words removed the coldness and clouds, and replaced them with warmth and sunlight. Even though the removal of these things are only temporary, it is very much needed and appreciated.

Solitary confinement, and the cruel and unusual use of it, has been swept under a rug for too long, so the exposure of this confinement is more then necessary. At times hopelessness and despair grabs a hold, and doesn't let go. But it is individuals like yourself, who comes along, and changes the "forecast", and it's this small change that makes a big difference. This change helps boost spirits, and bring joy to a joyless place. This change helps one remember that even though this environment affects everyone (it's inevitable), we cannot allow ourselves to become full products of it. Also, this change helps the reopening of the minds eye and it's back on track, back on focus.

Once focus is restored, some sort of strength is restored. Once some sort of strength is restored, determination follows. All in all, your kind words have changed the "forecast", and has brought some sunlight and warmth to my cold and dark world. Your kind words helped lift my spirits, but most importantly, your kind words helped me clear my mind and helped me refocus on the fact that, "the people who turn out the best, are those people who make the best out of the way things turn out."

Truly yours,
Troy

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CJP Posted 10 years, 9 months ago. ✓ Mailed 10 years, 9 months ago   Favorite
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post. I am glad to see that this site has given you some brightness in your life. Keep writing.

catherinee Posted 10 years, 9 months ago. ✓ Mailed 10 years, 9 months ago   Favorite
I have read your posts and you seem to be such an intelligent and wise man. It is sad that you are confined to such a isolated place. I hope that with the help of God you will stay head strong. I'm from Ireland, which is a very different world from the life you are living.

- Catherine

Troy Hendrix Posted 10 years, 7 months ago.   Favorite
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