Sweet Amends and God's Friends Michael D

I just responded to an old friend who has been funding me very generously over the last few years and I thought I would copy you in on some thoughts even though you don't have the previous track.. You know what's going well enough.

It was frustrating..but I will soon be out.
It was often very disappointing to learn so late, how impotent and apathetic.. Aloof and bound by bumbling excuses the authorities were, at every turn.
There is more to this than meets the eye I think?.. and they have yet some cards to play...
Some evasive excuses or possibly good reasons that they were previously unable to disclose?

Either way, they were careful and courteous, and I know a few concerned  individuals were well on side, and did more than they were permitted, but were careful to stay within fairly tight diplomatic boundaries.

I write to a few of them today out of official channels and they will always be family now.
We've made more friends through these trials, and learnt so much too.

I think at this stage after so much good has resulted, that angling at deficiencies and flaws will not do as much good as highlighting the minimalistic tardy efforts with complements and thanks.
They did a lot of good too.
Even to the kuwait authorities, I will direct only respect and thanks, for their efficiency and compassion.
In all these big organizations, there are failings,.
As much... or more, in the uk or usa.

The last thing is, that we can be secure in our knowledge that we tried everything. We left no stone unturned and still had no response. But I know that every letter and appeal was noticed.
And today every one of those was a bright ray of hope for me, restoring every ounce of my honour and self esteem bit by bit.
My family was so grateful for the concerted efforts by so many great people from near and very far.
For them it was much more of an exoneration from my indiscretions and getting into this shameful situation.
Nothing was wasted.
Everything, every voice counted, and today its all pulled together so positively in the end that there will be no place for critical reproaches, only relief, and gratitude I think?
So Mike.. Again thank you for shepherding me so generously through some very dry months and now finally as I pack my bag and stride more confidently into a new chapter. Bless you