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One man's journey to find the way home
          I am an American Baptist ordained minister. I began my life journey in Massachusetts, where I was called to help people understand what it meant to know a loving God. The call came during a time when I was wrestling with how to help my brother Kurt, who was diagnosed with Schizophrenia during my high school years. I was a new Christian by my senior year following trying to understand what it meant for me to care about a person like my brother who others tended to stay away from.
          After twenty three years in Massachusetts, God sent me to the land of Kansas City where I spent about 35 years of my life. I was a pastor, a resident chaplain, a supervisor in training and most recently a caregiver and security. Everything I have done vocationally has been with God in mind. That does not mean that I am totally comfortable with all the movings of the Spirit.
          I am now in Erie where I do not know very many people. I came here because of my wife. She is from Erie and coming here was the right thing to do. It just plain made sense. My kids had grown up. I did not like Kansas city in terms of climate and was looking forward to a change. I had become very frustrated vocationally and longed to come to Erie to get a second opinion, because I honestly believed that was what God had wanted for me. I left behind kids and grandkids who I loved!!!! I had two jobs that I enjoyed. They were both very appreciative of my skills and I was making more money with the two jobs than I ever had. I heard more than once. ARE YOU CRAZY?
          Well I can only say that I am in love with God's leading. I am starting all over again. It has not been easy. Maybe some of you can offer me some words of support. I am lonely despite the fact my wife is with me. She battles depression and has two siblings that are having similar battles. When it is all said I am in a depressed community with a depressed wife and her family. So I begin the conversation....
WELCOME!!
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September 29, 2020 at 9:27pm
September 29, 2020 at 9:27pm
#994631
Still wondering what is worth arguing about. It is crazy to listen to President blustering and getting defensive while the other plays the voice of reason. To be truthful, I will be glad when it ends.
September 25, 2020 at 3:25pm
September 25, 2020 at 3:25pm
#994194
A long day waiting for my wife to heal. I pray the writing bug hits me. I tire of settling for money when a life is suffering.
September 20, 2020 at 3:10pm
September 20, 2020 at 3:10pm
#993789
I am resting after a twelve hour ordeal. Do I work more or not? That is the question
September 19, 2020 at 3:29am
September 19, 2020 at 3:29am
#993697
The obvious reality is all my Boston teams letting me down. I should be reminded that they were winning great guns for a time. A drought is imminent and painful in Covid and to watch their nemesis beat the heck out of them and everyone else hardly seems human. The bigger question is where is my love for God, my love for my brother and my ability to express it in writing. All but dead!
September 19, 2020 at 3:29am
September 19, 2020 at 3:29am
#993696
The obvious reality is all my Boston teams letting me down. I should be reminded that they were winning great guns for a time. A drought is imminent and painful in Covid and to watch their nemesis beat the heck out of them and everyone else hardly seems human. The bigger question is where is my love for God, my love for my brother and my ability to express it in writing. All but dead!
September 18, 2020 at 9:19am
September 18, 2020 at 9:19am
#993645
I need a word from God. It is my only hope. I am caught in a tide of frustration undertow. I love my sports overly much. My work is challenging me also. There is a lot to do in the upcoming weeks. God give me strength in accordance with your word that says I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me.
September 17, 2020 at 4:09am
September 17, 2020 at 4:09am
#993547
The hours are there. I enter not knowing what lies ahead. Give me strength and wisdom to persevere.
September 16, 2020 at 11:18am
September 16, 2020 at 11:18am
#993492
What is money. A trap door to not knowing why I am here and where I am going.
September 15, 2020 at 6:21am
September 15, 2020 at 6:21am
#993394
I continue to obsess about money leaving my bank account. There will be no more than five or six in the future, but anymore I am very paranoid. This is a dark time in my life. When I made a lot less my writing and reviewing flowed instead my juices seem content on being saved up for money I might need and yet crossing 30,000, I am less than content. Do what will it take?
September 13, 2020 at 5:54am
September 13, 2020 at 5:54am
#993235
I am near the end of an overnight. I am not sure what lies ahead. The best bet is to lie low and see what is available after I get thru today. And yes I am tired. How could I not be wondering if it ever slows.

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