May We Journey Together

By Bill VanTassell

This book is an inspirational and spiritual journey of truth and enlightenment, and with God’s love it brings words of hope and happiness through life’s many challenges. You discover personal meaning in so many passages that you will find yourself turning to the book often, as it inspires you on this fantastic journey we call life, embracing all of what is yet to come.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bill VanTassell
• Release date: Jul 28, 2014
• ISBN: 9781311940490

Bill VanTassell

ABOUT THE AUTHORBill currently makes his home in north central Washington in the tiny rural community of Brewster.He was involved in a near fatal accident in 1988 when he was hit head on by a drunk driver. He began writing this book during the lengthy recovery period. The writings continued through 2014 at which time he felt this book was complete. He has shared his work with many people over the years only to find, through them, that his writings have had a profound impact on their lives and their outlook of the future. Each of them encouraged him to publish his work and make his writings available to everyone.He continues to write and compile his work as his life continues to evolve.

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PROLOGUE

Almost four and a half years after a near fatal accident that left me with extensive physical and mental challenges, my mind set was not in a good place. This was my being before I began these writings.

My anger and despair

which cloud my mind

keeps me in a land of limbo

I'm teary eyed while I write these words

I reject what is expected of me

no matter if it is wrong or right

the consequences mean nothing.

The fight is here within me

a child in spirit

a man in thought.

Bill VanTassell 1992

The feelings of joy and triumph have never been so strong with love and understanding.

A peaceful salute to humanity

no longer will my thoughts of anger turn against me but turn to peaceful bliss.

My understanding still young in its relief, not too much not too little

rather a connection of information to guide me in what's to come.

I'm full of thankful thoughts as each blessing unfolds.

It's never too late and it's never too early when love is here to stay.

My thoughts, my love, my yearning have always been there for me.

My gift from God so strong so humble

gave me a beginning from which I now run with joyous understanding.

Not a negative thought, not an evil whisper

just endless joy and happiness from which these words are written

it comes and it goes with whispering words of wisdom.

With tears in my eyes I thank God

with glee and surprise I put the clues together

can you believe it, can you feel it?

I hope so

God knows the truth, God is the truth

so with knowledge I gain from second to second

minute to minute, hour to hour, day to day

for the rest of my life and beyond

I will share with you my feelings and love

in a way we all can journey together. AMEN 1992

I don't know why I am to write today

my feelings are not where I would like them to be.

My senses on edge, my emotion a fire

a sadness without reason, quick on my guard

cloudy in my land of limbo, my search for something fruitless

my mind strives for balance and unity.

Have the days that have gone by been for naught

or a test of my faith and strength

back and forth, weighing all thoughts against each other.

It's such a bitter battle, a battle of such torment

I've asked for help

but the end result must be from my own choosing.

Do I let go, realize my fate

release the fabric of what I know and what I think I know?

To question one's sanity, if not to question my own sanity

would seem to be quite insane to me.

I pause to ponder.

The words I'm to write are in such an array

maybe I guess, my feelings not best

are here to be put on display.

So with these last words

I will finish with what is today. AMEN 1992

My oldest son started first grade today.

We walked to school, because the car wouldn't start

it was quite fun for me