One month later, a thousand miles progressed

So I'v been to part of the country I've not been to yet, Madison, WI. It was clean, yards were immaculate, and met a guy from Memphis who says he will never return to Memphis....

God has answered numerous prayers for our family. Providing a new business, therefore providing finanacially, He ha taught me quite a bit this past month and is working on teaching me how to not stress for I feel the first time in my life. Teaching me to manage time and money better has been huge in relationships all across the board. Pray that I'll listen and walk through only the doors God needs me to walk through. Pray I can love and teach and nurture my family as I'm commanded to do.

I met a young man named Quincy while in Wisconsin. He was walking down a road while I pulled into a driveway and parked. He yelled something at me so I asked him to come over to me so I could understand him better. Talking with him, he just got out of a summer school program obtaining his GED. He apparently got comfortable with me and continued to tell me some problems he was having at home and how he wished his sisters and mom would be better people. I asked if he went to church for Easter the Sunday before I met him and he expressed he ususally works on Sundays so no need in going to church b/c he has to make money to pay some bills at his home. I began to witness for Christ to him and he showed excitment when helping him understand a few things about who and what Christ did for all of humanity. I shook his hand and he gave me somewhat of a half hug? You know the fist bump, elbow bump style type of hug; it's just what men do. I thanked him for allowing me to get to know him a bit and I prayed for him right there; awesome time.

So I owe Mr. Craft (and wife) sushi...do I owe anyone else sushi? NO? Good.

Pray for the Craft family as they will be going to Brazil this coming week and presenting the Gospel and holding classes. I must admit I am drawn to go on a mission trip again; my last one being when I was in Dallas with my youth group from Merton Ave. Baptist in Memphis. I can still recall very clearly the kids, the games, the food, the chuch we stayed at, and even the smells. Our youth pastor at the time, Drew Randle, who I keep up with on FACEBOOK, and his wife Suzanne, were such a huge influence in the path I chose to walk. Genuine and caring people. I want to thank my mom and dad for taking us to church regularly during that time in our lives b/c without that motivation and direction from them and the youth leaders, who knows what'd be going on.

See you guys shortly. Have a great weekend. More to come.