Forward with hope

30 years ago
I entered the world
God was kind

29 years ago
I began the life of a pastor’s son in a church community I still love
God was kind

25 years ago
I slept on a rug in Mrs. Landau’s class
God was kind

20-some years ago
I realized how much I loved writing in English class
God was kind

12 years ago
I served people on the streets of Chicago
God was kind

8 years ago
I walked across the stage, name in hat
God was kind

7 years ago
I showed up with two bags in California to help people translate the Bible
God was kind

6 years ago
I met amazing friends who I welcomed newcomers with
God was kind

4 or so years ago
I traveled the desert with my mother, a Camry, a roof-top carrier and tires that didn’t make it
God was kind

3 or so years go
I found another part of my family through a pastel website
God was kind

1 or so years ago
I learned the encouragement of serving those in need
God was kind

1 or so years ago
Some folks thought I should be given the gift of ordination
God was kind

Today, this journey may end. Each day I’ve lived I’ve tried to remember it may be my last. But God is kind and has provided what I’ve needed this far. And till that time when life is over I pray I’ll have a bit more energy to help a few more people.