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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!!
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November 3, 2022 at 6:21am
November 3, 2022 at 6:21am
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| Lots of conflict in my relationship. It makes me feel old and wonder what tomorrow will bring. Be with me Lord. Make me long for your Word and your presence. |
November 2, 2022 at 11:05am
November 2, 2022 at 11:05am
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| My dog is having an awful time with fleas. It is no fun to watch and his skin is beginning to look awful. It reminds me of times I have dealt with itches. At times there seems there is no relief in sight. |
November 1, 2022 at 5:50am
November 1, 2022 at 5:50am
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| Am I ready? We will see. At the moment wakful and anticipatory. God be with me as I work. |
October 31, 2022 at 2:36am
October 31, 2022 at 2:36am
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| Ouch tired means I write up a long blurb and it is erased quickly, more exhausted. There are thoughilost to God. Too much work and no play is burning me out. What happened to retirement? Work and work, no end in sight and bills for the pets and car and do the kids even care? Then what about the church? Does any of it matter knowing tomorrow I die and no one remembers whether I even existed. |
October 30, 2022 at 11:06am
October 30, 2022 at 11:06am
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| Will the asthma end? It is so frustrating. I need one day at a time. Today I will mostly rest and then walk and run tomorrow in celebration of making it to one million steps. I am tired. Maybe I need to go to church and maybe not. To God be the glory. |
October 29, 2022 at 12:19pm
October 29, 2022 at 12:19pm
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| I will be back to work. It seems of late that is all I do. I am weary. God give me the strength and wisdom I need to prevail. Fill me with your grace. |
October 28, 2022 at 3:54am
October 28, 2022 at 3:54am
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Retiring is a process I get. It is determining where my legacy will go. The last few days I remember the pain. How much more do I endure going back into it over and over.
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October 25, 2022 at 8:05am
October 25, 2022 at 8:05am
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| Wounded healer meaning I can see the light. I can learn from my hurts. |
October 24, 2022 at 3:10am
October 24, 2022 at 3:10am
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| I have so many questions. As I deal with my wounds I seem closer to entering wounds of others. God grant me wisdom to see how I become all God created me to be with otherd |
October 23, 2022 at 12:35pm
October 23, 2022 at 12:35pm
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| I will wake up and begin another shift. It was awful last night and who knows maybe I deserved it. I just walk one step at a time. The only thing for sure is my time working is looking sparser all the time. Tx for the memories. |
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