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by drifter

Rated: E · Book · Emotional · #2093535

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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Belingwe

Dec 6, 2022 at 11:25pm
In response to "Wake up call"

Do not worry about what others think. I eny the energy you put into life.

Belingwe

Dec 4, 2022 at 10:57pm
In response to "thanks"

I am glad to see your recent posts are positive. I hope you have a nice Christmas.

Mary Ann MCPhedran

Jul 5, 2022 at 2:55pm
In response to "Still here"

Thank you for sharing with me, and prayer can be heard and granted f you ask God, for help.

Belingwe

Mar 13, 2022 at 5:55am
In response to "Retirement"

Enjoy your retirement. I retired 2 years ago. But make sure you have a healthy focus and some aims.

Belingwe

Mar 13, 2022 at 5:49am
In response to "Still"

You appear to have many demons. I wish all the best for you.

drifter

Jan 9, 2022 at 1:54am
In response to "Gift equal present"

Sometimes I think we try too hard. Be yourself and let him be himself. And discover God loves you just the way you are with nothing to prove

Ash

Jan 8, 2022 at 4:48pm
In response to "Gift equal present"

NICE
Um, I need advice I have a boyfriend who says I am stressing him out, he says he loves me and we are both stressed ut what should we do?
Take a break?

Kåre Enga 🇹🇭 in Montana

Aug 28, 2021 at 10:54pm
In response to "My body talks"

Yeah... I'm older than you... sometimes the body want's to be listened to.

Reading the intro... Erie... yeah... I lived in that area most of my life. Fled to Kansas (but not KC) and it was like grey clouds had parted. It's interesting how a place affects a person.

I'd move back to Kansas, or better yet, Iowa. If I were to return to the North East I would probably check out Pittsburgh.

But if I could live anywhere? Torino, Italy is on my short list.

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Alexi

Mar 24, 2019 at 10:08am
In response to "Perplexed"

~~Image #2036648 Sharing Restricted~~ Drink his word and pray in the soirit until your cup is full and running over. Jesus loves you this I know Brother. Ther's power in the blood.

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December 8, 2022 at 9:59pm

#1041591

One more day

One more day and I am tired. I will work a double. I pray for strength and humility. What else is there to want for?

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December 6, 2022 at 6:26am

#1041454

4 days

4days. I am tired thinking of it. God give me strength.

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December 5, 2022 at 7:10am

#1041411

Wake up call

Wake up call means more work ahead. What is it that gets me into the eye of the storm day after day. Is it really worth the effort? I know there will people that disagree with me. Some people may even wish I might cease to exist. I wake up to find out what is worth living for. Pray I am not disappointed.

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December 4, 2022 at 3:21pm

#1041385

Challenge ahead

I will work five mornings in five days. It should be interesting. I also have books unread. And today the dishwasher doesn't work. I am past frustrated. So now we wait to see how insanity takes over. It is no fun all of a sudden I do my best to get thru day.

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December 2, 2022 at 8:32am

#1041238

Back to work

It was more fun when I had 100 thousand. Now I wait and look at continuing to work. Be with me God.

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December 1, 2022 at 8:06pm

#1041223

thanks

Thanks, I am grateful for the advent of another month. Help me to be strong, to be your caring presence to the persons I serve. Thank you for life. It is the birth of a baby and willingness to come back to life for you.

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November 30, 2022 at 6:00am

#1041160

Tired

I am tired of all the complaining. At what time do we put away the complaints and affirm and love to people for what God created them to be.

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November 29, 2022 at 10:14am

#1041136

One million steps

I made it to one million steps.i am a bit burnt out by the idea of all the steps I have taken. I still have at least 8 miles to smash my record. I am just not motivated. Finances are ok. I am put in a position of starting over. God give me strength.

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November 24, 2022 at 7:55pm

#1040997

Thankful. for another day
I am blessed.

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November 16, 2022 at 7:28am

#1040710

off I go

Off I go to another workshop on how to be safe. It ought to be interesting. Then I have a couple days to recover before I work 3 days. Good luck to that! If God is for me who can be against me and today I will look at the annuity stuff. Yes I am tired. Keep the calendar in front of me . Three other issues: I'd for Sharon, schedule mammogram and river of life. I don't know about the magic jack. Oh well live and learn.

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