From the Shanks:
Countless number of days I have seen my wife cry over the fact that she would probably never see her wedding photos again, of the one day she will forever cherish in her memory; yet nothing to visually remember it by. As you well know, I have perused you to great lengths to put this matter to rest, but to no avail. The first year of my marriage has been filled with hate and anger for you.
I cannot speak on behalf of anyone else, when I tell you from the bottom of my heart that I forgive you for the pain and hurt you have caused my wife and I. The anger and hate I once held towards you has been released. I have rested and trusted in the fact that God is in control and that nothing can happen that He doesn't no about. I know for certainty that God is a loving God and is very patient. His desire for you is that you repent from your sinful and selfish practices and come to the saving knowledge of Him.
It is true, that Jesus died on the cross for you, in order that you may have everlasting life in heaven. He is there for you with an outstretch arm, waiting for you to surrender your life to him and stop running. He wants to take all the bad stuff you have ever done and make you clean...white as snow. I mean this from the bottom of my heart, when I say to you that I would rather you come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, than for me to get my wedding photos back. There is nothing worse for anyone to spend eternity in hell, separated from Him and I would not wish that upon you, nor anyone else. There is nothing more important in life than giving your life to Jesus. You will always have an emptiness and loneliness until you know the truth in Jesus, which will set you free and give you the peace of mind that surpasses all understanding, which will guard your mind and your heart forever and ever.