'God's plan' guided Reagan's life

Washington Times ^ | 6/07/04 | James G. Lakely

[kattracks]

Ronald Reagan -- who endured an alcoholic father, a poor childhood, uncertain college prospects, a failed marriage, political isolation in Hollywood, a declining movie career, a failed presidential bid and an assassination attempt -- found solace to help him endure life's trials.

It was his faith.

[jocon307]

This is really nice, thanks for finding and posting it. Of all the things I've read about President Reagan these past few days, this is the most illuminating.

[ambrose]

Indeed.

It is clear that Reagan was very spiritual, though not too into organized religion.

[seamus]

Reagan even accepted his Alzheimer's as God's plan -- and I can hardly think of a worse way for such a great man to die. We all try to take the bad with the good and remind ourselves that it's part of God's plan, but we often have a tough time convincing ourselves. Reagan, a man at peace with himself and his God, did not.

Wow. His greatness gets harder to measure with each passing day.