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During
my son’s second year at West Point, in April 1983, he was
hospitalized for several weeks as a result of a severe
wrestling injury. It was Good Friday. He was alone, at the end
of his rope. He prayed for help. Just before noon on Good Friday, the daily
visit of the West Point Chaplain was a welcome relief.
He reminded Mark of Christ's pain and suffering, and of His
ultimate gift to us. The Chaplain left, and he was alone
again. He reached for his drawing pad and pencils and
began to draw.
Four
hours of intense effort slipped by in a moment. He felt
his heart open, when suddenly he was staring into the eyes of
Jesus Christ - eyes which he had drawn with his pencil, and
which now drew him into their power of His love. It was
as if He himself had guided his hand and allowed him to see
with his own eyes, and feel with his heart, the true
significance of His sacrifice. Mark's
experience that day changed his life. We both pray
that others will be blessed by His image, which Mark has been
blessed by creating, and which I am privileged to distribute. ~
Kerry J Cannon, Mark’s father (Back
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