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One man's journey to find the way home |
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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!! |
| Dog tired just trying to sort out if and buts. I am wondering about hotel and then airline.nit feels frustrating a bottomless pit and then my writing membership can end. I am just tired. I may need another day of rest. |
| I am ready God. Move me as you see fit to share your love and grace. Where do you want me next. Be with me that I might enter your good graces. |
| I guess I am getting there, even if it seems like an eternity away. I guess all things cost money and are worth chasing. I fear this vacation will suckthe wind from me |
| Every day extend your membership. I hope to be close to 100 by months end. God willing I stay my writers course. |
| As I looked back I realized how proud I am to have made it to over a year and one half past retirement. It gives me hope. I still do not know how we survive financially. Maybe it will be by the skin of our teeth. Life goes on. A trip is in the mix real soon. I still hope Sharon can go. I am five days from walking to the car with Sharon to Massachusetts and that includes a day off Friday. God willing I will be ready. It seems like yesterday I made my trip to Erie. God give me strength to stay on the right path. |
| I am waiting on a miracle, whatever that looks like. I have a week to get it together. I am headed to Massachusetts, my goal. I would like to take Sharon. Life is difficult. I will attempt two overnights, maybe only getting one. God give me strength, looking in this moment as a victory as I ask in prayer for God's help. |
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