Embrace

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Here is a link to a powerful poem on the Prodigal Son, by Vanessa Herrick. It was inspired by Frank Wesley's painting, "The Forgiving Father"

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  1. tk10:58 AM

    hey mark, love the poem. and i just wanted to say again, thanks for having me out last week! it's taken me awhile to get back home and into the normal routine of life, but im finally settling down... for another week or so, then the full load of camp stuff begins. i really appreciate the opportunity you gave me to come out there.. and the reason i'm babbling about this here is that i seem to have lost your email address! could you fire it my way, just so i have it for my records, etc? thanks man.. talk to you soon!

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