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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

Nov 30, 2024 at 5:59pm
In response to "Seeking peace and solace"

We have to deal with and make the best of the hand God has dealt us. In this each one of us is unique. I am glad you are making the best of life. God bless.

AnotherDreamer

Nov 25, 2024 at 10:16am
In response to "Scammed"

I received a text that my Apple Wallet was used to purchase something ing Southern Cal. HaHA I never set up Apple wallet. I did not responde. I have been scammed before.

drifter

Nov 24, 2024 at 9:59am
In response to "Glad to be Alive"

Tx I needed that l have good and bad days. I am praying I get more writing done and hope it makes sense. Cancer honestly does not.

Belingwe

Oct 13, 2024 at 4:57pm
In response to "Comedy of errors in plane"

I hope you made the flight OK. Also hope you are recovering well. God bless.

Belingwe

Jul 21, 2024 at 7:27pm
In response to "Glad to be Alive"

I am so glad you are back. I missed your daily blogs. I am sorry about your cancer diagnosis. I hope you recover fully or the condition is at least treatable. God bless and have faith. Once again welcome back. I also hope your wife is still coping OK.

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

Mary Ann MCPhedran

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

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