W. Michael
daniaclaa
davidclaa
elizabethclaa
jonathanclaaFiled under: Uncategorized
First lets clear things up…I was not giving that resident a squiggley octopus tattoo…It was a very happy sun that the resident requested! He was happy and so was I…Yesterday’s trip to Good Shepherd center was an opportunity to really come to the realization that every man is a conduit of grace. Each of these men so wounded and needy has so many needs and desires…When we step up and feed these hungry men, though it is sometimes a great sacrifice to help those who cannot help themselves, we feel the graces that flow… At the center we met many fascinating men, like Keith Ferguson, an 88 yr old fisherman with one leg. He regled me with tales of fishing exploits,like catching a 150 lb kingfish on a fishing rod in his 12 ft boat. (I think it pulled him halfway to America before he reeled it in.) Or Trevor, the semiretarded man with a faith that can move mountains! He preached the Truth of Jesus and how he died for my sins…The saddest part of the day was Andrew, a 22 yr old man who was paralyzed in a gunfight that left him crippled from the chest down. His misfortune did not wound me, but his resistance to the love that God has for him was just not something he wanted to embrace or believe…Pray for our friend…It’s late and old guys don’t do late very well…so God bless all my 8 beautiful children and I will see you in a week. mikeh
3 Comments so far
Leave a comment
CLAA Missions 
Keep up the good work, old man!
Comment by Justin and Amanda February 21, 2010 @ 12:36 AM–Justin
Why thank you young fella…and how is Mom? (and for that matter you!)
Comment by W. Michael February 21, 2010 @ 10:57 PMWe’re hanging in there. I’m sure Tracy told you we lost our little Sebastian Louis last week, so it’s been rough. But everyone has been very gracious to us, bringing us meals and keeping us company. We love reading what you’ve been up to and we look forward to your safe return!
Comment by Justin and Amanda February 22, 2010 @ 3:22 PM