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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

Sep 24, 2023 at 5:55pm
In response to "Writing.com"

I am sorry to hear of your wife's illness. It is a cruel disease. Please accept my prayers.

Belingwe

Apr 21, 2023 at 11:15pm
In response to "Healing "

Great to see you back.

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

Mini Mango#Cereal Mister

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.

September 18, 2020 at 9:19am

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A word

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.

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September 17, 2020 at 4:09am

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Work and more work

The hours are there. I enter not knowing what lies ahead. Give me strength and wisdom to persevere.

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September 16, 2020 at 11:18am

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Bummed out

What is money. A trap door to not knowing why I am here and where I am going.

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September 15, 2020 at 6:21am

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Obsessions

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?

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September 13, 2020 at 5:54am

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Reading

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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September 10, 2020 at 4:37am

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Celtics lose

My team loses. It seems like the end of the world. Look again. I am alive, retired and well and able to work even if I would rather not. Be with me God. Help me see victory in ways others ca not so that hope is reality and not mere confusion.

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September 9, 2020 at 5:39am

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Sleepy lost and found

I can not sleep no matter how I try. A pill was found but I am no closer to sleep. Help me God. Thank you for being there to hear my cry.

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September 7, 2020 at 4:49am

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Labor day

It has had little stress. I still have two more hours. God give me strength. God give me wisdom. It is getting harder to discern what happens with my money and also what it means to stay connected in meaningful ways. As in times past, be with me Lord. Let me know the Holy Spirit is leading

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September 4, 2020 at 9:01am

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Sickly

All the work and isolation is getting to me. The essence of disease is that which steers one from being the person God created them to be. Money is not the answer. I learn that more and more every day. God give me strength.

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September 2, 2020 at 3:12am

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Covid madness

I am in the midst of sickness and know it. I hope for a way out and yet can not see the way out. I have at least four days in this week, like it or not. I am losing and losing. I lose my glasses, gift card, keys and that seems to be the theme. Help me God!

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