@bennyjohnson I don’t see him refusing. I see him turning to help his wife and probably forgot. he also has all the reporters yelling too for attention. He up in age. I see no refusal like someone reminded him and he refused. Don’t make something out of nothing when he has no pattern to do so.
The past we are willing to process contains healing oil in the roots for future generations to learn and grow from: their stepping stones. We can’t rob our children any longer.
The message of scars breaks the silence, defines the truth, nurses the wounded, protects the bearer, and never disappears - not by choice, but by leftover mandate.
For in your brokenness and humility He can be strong - and in His strength victory has already been revealed.