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That’s William. I told him to act natural but he chose to act unnatural. Is he trying to disguise himself or is he just acting up. He has been coming downtown for as long as I can remember.
I talked to Steve who is on the street. He has a college degree and an alcohol addiction. His father is a doctor and his sister has a master’s degree. He told me that he has had very good jobs but his addiction keeps calling him and he can’t resist. He said he would even steal for a can of beer. That is sad. I wonder if all of us regular folks are any different. We all are bent toward sin in one way or another. The battles that we fight, most don’t even know about.
Also, I talked to Wayne. He and his significant other live in an abandoned building. He said there are many homeless there that have taken up residence in different parts of the building. It is almost like each has a separate apartment except there is no rent or heat. They use cardboard to keep the wind out and use candles and flashlights for light. Fortunately, no one seems to bother them. He told me about a 19 year old college girl living in their building with another homeless guy. He said her parents have come and pleaded with her to come home. She refuses because she wants her freedom and she does not want anyone telling her what to do. Dwayne and others have told her she is crazy. I think they realize that she has a home and loving parents which most of the homeless never had.
After the meal, Frank had a few suggestions for Christmas gifts for the homeless. He said socks, stocking cap, flashlight, razor, and MacDonald’s coupons in a zip bag would be appreciated. Also, he was real interested to know if we were going to raffle off a week’s stay in a motel again. The year before last, he won the prize and was hoping he would be lucky again.
Last Tuesday night we shared a meal with 55 friends with the assistance of 14 volunteers. Even though we live in different worlds and experience different problems, we are the same in many ways. Each Tuesday we try to share our love and concern for others unconditionally.
~Marc
I talked to Steve who is on the street. He has a college degree and an alcohol addiction. His father is a doctor and his sister has a master’s degree. He told me that he has had very good jobs but his addiction keeps calling him and he can’t resist. He said he would even steal for a can of beer. That is sad. I wonder if all of us regular folks are any different. We all are bent toward sin in one way or another. The battles that we fight, most don’t even know about.
Also, I talked to Wayne. He and his significant other live in an abandoned building. He said there are many homeless there that have taken up residence in different parts of the building. It is almost like each has a separate apartment except there is no rent or heat. They use cardboard to keep the wind out and use candles and flashlights for light. Fortunately, no one seems to bother them. He told me about a 19 year old college girl living in their building with another homeless guy. He said her parents have come and pleaded with her to come home. She refuses because she wants her freedom and she does not want anyone telling her what to do. Dwayne and others have told her she is crazy. I think they realize that she has a home and loving parents which most of the homeless never had.
After the meal, Frank had a few suggestions for Christmas gifts for the homeless. He said socks, stocking cap, flashlight, razor, and MacDonald’s coupons in a zip bag would be appreciated. Also, he was real interested to know if we were going to raffle off a week’s stay in a motel again. The year before last, he won the prize and was hoping he would be lucky again.
Last Tuesday night we shared a meal with 55 friends with the assistance of 14 volunteers. Even though we live in different worlds and experience different problems, we are the same in many ways. Each Tuesday we try to share our love and concern for others unconditionally.
~Marc
