A Planted Seed by Aurora C.

My dad was in the Air Force in the 1960's, and when he
went through training, he was stationed in Kansas and
had a girlfriend named Dianne. They dated a bit while
he was in training, then haven't seen or spoken for 45
years.

Well, my Dad (a well-known artist, google Kent
Twitchell) just got this email the other day. I
thought it was really neat. It's rare we get to see
the trees of the seeds we've planted along the way. My
dad was 19 years old when he planted this seed, and
now at 64 he knows that through others' work, that
seed has taken root and grown.

Here is the e-mail....

I did a Kent Twitchell search on the internet and could not believe my eyes. For over an hour I have devoured the information about you. I knew you were a good artist but WOW.

Who am I? Well, to take you back to Hutchinson, Kansas 1961, I am Diane Mallory. Don't faint on me now. Over the years I wished that I knew how to contact you, but today was the destined day.

The reason and only reason that I am writing you is to thank you. Thank you from the deepest being of my God given soul. I owe you my life. Do you remember the night you confronted me about my salvation? It is one of the clearest memories I have. You came looking for me at the local "bar" that everyone went to. And standing there in the doorway you asked me if I was saved. To rid you I said, "Of course." Needless to say God used you a second time, the first when you took me to the Baptist church you attended in Hutchinson and sitting in the balony I heard the gospel. I didn't go to church after that, but in November 1972 (at the age of 30), a pastor took me through the scriptures and showed me that I was a sinner (which I knew) but that I could be cleansed and given a new life in Jesus Christ. I knew then that my deeds were not going to get me there. It was the most beautiful day of my life. Didn't attend church for almost 2 years, however as time went on, it became a central part of my life. I have been divorced a couple of times, and have been single since 1979. Raised two children and have 6 grandchildren. I have thought of you hundreds of times over these years wishing I could contact you to say thank you. Instead I just prayed that God would let you know somehow.

A couple of weeks ago my Pastor, in his sermon told us that we should write a person that had a significant influence on your life. Tonight I just googled your name. Now is that a God thing or what. Here I thought I would have to write a letter to God and have Him deliver it.

For the past 12 years I have had a ministry in my church as a youth sponsor to junior high girls. God has entrusted me with 7 girls (7-9 th grades) to teach biblical principles and to be a Godly influence. That really needs working on :) But I am so thankful for my savior.

I trust that you have a wonderful family. Be sure and let them know that because of you, myself along with my children, my mother, my grandchildren, and others that will come behind us, will be spending eternity in heaven. May God richly bless you.

Diane ( I still have the picture that you drew from a photo of me)