I've got to say, about midway through reading this chapter, I couldn't believe Nate died. I kept on thinking, "How can this be it? It's just incomplete," because I had always had the faint hope that he might still be alive. But I came around in my thinking and said to myself, "You're going to have to accept his death. In his death, he glorified Christ, and he is with Christ now. And that is a truly glorious story." So, I began to accept that (not fully though, fully would have taken much longer) as I came near to the end of the chapter.

I listen to music while I read/write/breathe, and as I came to where Ally gets out of the taxi at the end the song "No Other Saviour" by Starfield came on. The lyrics "Jesus lamb of God/How great You are/There is no other Savior/Every knee bows down/At your renown/There is no other Savior" were playing in the background as I read the last few paragraphs. It was so special because I was reading an account of His saving hand and hearing praises to the Saviour at the same time. Well, then I sobbed, singing along with the song, giving praise and thanks to our Saviour. All I wanted to do was praise Him, and all I still want to do is praise Him!

Now I'm striving to believe he might possibly be alive when only a few minutes before I was striving to believe his death. Funny how things can switch up so quickly, right?

Christ's glory shines all throughout your story, and every chapter I read strengthens my faith to ever new levels. Thank you for posting!

Our God is amazing! I keep re-reading the last bit and cannot still believe it. Thanks again Ally for posting this story. All glory to God! Cannot wait to read whatever is left :)

If you would post those letters, I would be sooo thankful! This story is just amazing. Wow I can not believe what just happened (won't say what it was here to not spoil it for ppl l

I just think you should know that this story has had me crying so many different times. I'm so in love with every character, and I'm in love with Ally and Nate's love, and how much they continued to love each other even when split for so long. They're the last people to deserve it (and they never even had SEX FOR CRYING OUT LOUD YOU'RE KILLING ME) but they accepted God's will and continued on... and for that, I assume, is maybe why God gave them each other after the years.

I'm so thankful for your story, God bless.

I have been reading since early in The Boy Who Talks to God and the entire time I was hoping that somehow God actually saved Nate. That his dreams and belief that he was meant to die were some kind of miscommunication - the way Nate believed for so long he wasn't meant to be with Ally before realizing he actually was, that he'd been wrong all of that time. Still, some part of me expected he might die. I assumed that I'd be angry with God for this, but I found myself completely understanding Ally's feelings in this chapter. I have no idea if that last bit is real or just me being uber hopeful, but for your sake I really hope there is more to this story than what my understanding is right now.

I don't think I'm doing a very good job of explaining my feelings on this subject - probably because I've waited such a long time to express them. My own relationship with God has been tumultuous at times and I've even considered in the past that maybe he doesn't exist in the way we all believe. But seeing your strength and "Nate's" faith I know that the God I knew when I was growing up must be real. Otherwise how could you survive all of this and still be functioning? Your bravery is astounding and I know it all comes from God. Thank you for sharing your story. I know that no matter what the ending was you are happy and at peace, but I hope that you got the happy ending that so many of us have prayed you would have over the course of this story.

PS - Please update soon. Now, preferably haha Cliffhanger, much?

I KNEW IT! I KNEW GOD WOULDN'T LET HIM DIE!

HE WOULDN'T! Nate served God well, answering to his every call, even the call of death! Of course God would reward him! Just like Abraham, when God told him to give up his son, he gladly would, and then the angel stopped him and the Lord fulfilled his promise, his promise that Abraham would have descendants like the grains of sand!

The Lord is good indeed!

Please update faster! thank you!

I was wondering if you might put up Nate's letters on fp as well. I am so curious as to what he wrote there! His letters are so powerful and encouraging!

I can not even imagine how hard it is fir you to share this inimate and special story of your life. It just amazes me- how in love with Jesus you both are! You've given up so much for God's glory, and I truly admire your willingness to do so. May God bless you abundantly now and forever more!

Your lives are a beautiful testament of God's glory being shown through his beloved son and daughter.

You inspire me, and I can feel God working through this story. The amazing thing is that after reading each chapter, I end up saying " Glory be to the Lord!"

Thank u for the quick updates! I am just in love with this story!

Ohmy, Nate. Such great faith!

Keep on writing, I want to know what happened to Ally!

I have been following your story from the beginning and while I knew exactly what was eventually going to happen, you have still brought me to tears. I am very touched by the sharing of this story and I'm so glad I found The Boy Who Talks to God during one of my random searches a long time ago. Thank you for posting this, and I will be patiently waiting for the rest.

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Oh God, I am so numb right now. You are so amazing Lord. I have learnt so much from this story and chapter 38 in particular. God, thank you for Ally and Nate's lives and for this story. Lord, may you continue to strengthen Ally and her team :)

Is that you riding a horse, on your Author-info page?

I just want to say that I commend you on having the bravery to share with us, with what has to be, one of my favorite stories ever. Throughout this tale, I felt your faith, your love, your utter devotion to Him, and although I will never truly understand what you went through, thank-you for letting me catch a glimpse of it. And I thank the Lord for allowing me the opportunity to read your story, and learn from it.

Thank-you : )

I literally broke down for half an hour after reading this chapter.

Nate, my God. SUCH PROFOUND FAITH!

I don't understand! It makes me feel as if I'm a bad Christian next to Nate. He's so faithful, so trusting. I want to have that kind of faith, that unshakeable faith that he has.

I know that he has accepted his fate, but I believe that because of all the things that he has done for God, God will reward him well. If not in this life, definitely in the next.

Please continue writing! I can't wait to read the next chapter.

God has done so much in your life, it's so beautiful. thank you so much for sharing this.