Every day I. . .
- start with breakfast, coffee and my iPad
- freely access a private bathroom, complete with shower, sinks, toilet, mirrors, towels, etc.
- start one of my two cars and drive to work or to some weekend, enjoyable destination
- spend about an hour working out in the YMCA Downtown (Gordie's torture chamber!)
- enjoy conversation with my wife, family, work mates, friends, neighbors, strangers without fear or concern
- read something worthwhile
- study and think and dream because I have the "space" to do so
- plan and strategize on how to achieve my vision for work, life, faith
- laugh with good reason
- experience good reason to hope
- freely access wellness and health enhancing activities and resources
- exist in a space to imagine better times
- don't worry about meals
- don't worry about clothes
- don't worry about keeping my "stuff" secure
- pet my cats
- wonder what next blessing might fill me up
- live in the midst of absolute privilege
- thank God
- beg for mercy from above, within and all around
- receive mercy freely
- brag on my four grandchildren--have I told you about Gracie, Wyatt, Owen and Henry lately?
- don't worry about becoming poor
- know that if I get sick or injured, I'll be cared for in a state-of-the-art medical facility
- wonder, "Why me?"
These days I am entering data from the MDHA homeless point in time count. Every time a enter a survey similar thoughts run through my mind.
ReplyDeleteThere is one need that many express a desire for...emotional support.
It's what we all need and often don't get. It's a critical element and makes me pause every time I enter it.