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    The Pursuit of Inspiration
    The Pursuit of Inspiration
    The Pursuit of Inspiration
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    The Pursuit of Inspiration

    By Truman Godwin

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    INSPIRATION!
    A feeling that comes upon us, usually without solicitation, and which can influence our moods and behavior in mysterious ways. They can force a change in habits, or a re-evaluation of values, or the achievement of extraordinary goals. Whether intentionally used or not, inspirations are driving forces in our lives that are always available to us in one form or another.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMathis B Rogers
    Release dateJun 30, 2013
    ISBN9781301282760
    The Pursuit of Inspiration
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    Truman Godwin

    Truman D. GodwinAUGUST 17, 1931– DECEMBER 4, 2020Truman was born in Vernon, Texas in 1931. After graduating from Lubbock High School in 1948, he attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas where he majored in Electrical Engineering and Economics. He also studied British Literature and Business Law at the University of Texas. Truman was a Korean War veteran, and he was in the Telecommunications business for 52 years before retiring. He leaves behind his wife, Nancy, six children, and ten grandchildren. His favorite diversion was golf.His published works include: The Heritage of Luke, 666, and The End of the Row; a book of short stories, The Treasure of Chama Valley; a book of poetry, Beyond the Hedgerows; other miscellaneous magazine publications.He received the rights back to some of his books, and re-released them on his own and published them in Kindle and eBook editions also. Some of them he changed the names and covers.Find all of his books listed below.

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      The Pursuit of Inspiration - Truman Godwin

      The Pursuit of Inspiration

      Truman Dayon Godwin

      Copyright © 2013 Truman Dayon Godwin

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      DEDICATION: When I was in the Air Force during the Korean War, there were four Radio Operators on the Grumman SA-16 amphibious aircraft of the 581st Aerial Resupply and Communications Squadron in the 581st ARC Wing. (Our SA-16s were more affectionately known as Shrimp Boats.) We were together, and good friends, during our Radio School training at Keeler Field in Biloxi, Mississippi. Three of us went to Mountain Home Air Force Base at Mountain Home, Idaho for our stateside combat training. These were Bill Avanzini, from Colgate, Oklahoma, Joe Ellison, from Muskogee, Oklahoma, and myself, Truman Godwin, from Lubbock, Texas. The fourth Radio Operator, Harry Maynard, from Rhode Island, joined us in Mountain Home as we went through our combat training there.

      We were close friends, and we remained friends during the years of our service together, and we have stayed in contact over the years. Last year, in July 1912, one of our group, Harry Maynard, passed away.

      Therefore, I want to dedicate this work to Harry Maynard, and my other two special friends, Bill Avanzini and Joe Ellison. Thanks, fellows, for your friendship and for many years of good memories.

      MY THANKS AND APPRECIATION

      TO

      Craig Edwards for his magnificent picture that graces the cover of this book. His main occupation is farming. Also, he and his wife have a dog breeding business. His venture into photography is a hobby that he practices and which results in some very fine photographs. His work is a great contribution to my book.

      Preface

      I first met Mr. Wiggins in the fall of 1936 in Vernon, Texas. I was five years old, and since my older brothers and sister were now in school and my younger brother was still a babe, I was alone during the day to play, or work, or do whatever I was allowed to do on the two and one half acres where we lived. It was a lonesome time for me, and during my solitary time I roamed the property and educated myself on my environment by both exploration and imaginary indulgence. Once, on a beautiful sunny day, as I was observing the infinite blue sky and speculating on the vastness of the space in our universe, I sensed a presence, something that was almost palpable by its strong power.

      I looked all around me, but saw no one—not even an animal or an insect.

      The hair on my head seemed to stand up, and I said, Who’s there?

      I saw no one, but in the excitement of the moment, I thought I heard someone say, Wiggins.

      Despite the heat of the day, a cold chill wriggled up my spine. I still saw no one, and I thought that the sound I heard may have been the breeze soughing through the leaves of a nearby mulberry tree. Nevertheless, I could not convince my mind to ignore the seemingly intelligent answer. Actually I heard nothing: it was more of a sensation my mind responded to. I said again, more forcefully, Who’s there?

      This time I was absolutely sure that something, or someone, answered, Wiggins.

      Thus was my introduction to Mr. Wiggins who became my lifelong friend, a mentor, and a private confidante.

      I want to stress that I have not gone through life hearing voices, seeing visions, or suffering from weird and illogical fantasies. However, I should explain a personal experience I just had which has caused a major amendment in my approach in writing this book, which I started out as another Ruminations of an Old Codger work. Let me explain.

      On October 16, 2012, I had lengthy quadruple bypass surgery on my heart. And for almost two months I lay in the hospital or in a rehabilitation center recovering. The time spent was boring and depressing, and it depleted my characteristic optimism by a struggle with discouragement, impatience, and a desire to get moving again.

      There was an ugly picture hanging on the wall that was in my constant view; every morning at two o’clock a nearby female patient tuned up her vocal cords to simulate an operatic prima donna whose renditions were unpleasantly loud and crude. The disturbing noises in the rehabilitation center never ceased. Therefore, after several weeks of this unfavorable existence, my stressed nerves were shattered and I found myself longing to be home, or at least some place more hospitable. So I sought Mr. Wiggins’ opinion again, and this was his amended response: Stay cool. Relax and ignore your unpleasant environment. Remember and recount your favorite prayer, he said.

      The words, engraved in my mind, immediately sprang before my mind’s eye; God, please give me the grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things which should be changed, and the wisdom to distinguish one from the other. Then Mr. Wiggins added, "Do not forget to be at ease with yourself. Concentrate on

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