On this day 38 years ago, I started playing guitar. Also, on this day a year ago, I met my future wife. I’m not playing her. 😁
Below are three videos from years ago when I was working as the director of Loving Hands Ministry. It was an 18-month Christian drug rehab and discipleship training program for men struggling with addiction and other life-controlling problems.
On Sundays, we traveled to different churches throughout Florida. I’d stand before the congregations and tell them about our ministry, then share my testimony. After that, I’d introduce the men, and each one would speak and share what they’d been through and what God was doing in their lives.
The first video is me playing guitar and leading our daily praise and worship. This was just before I started shaving my head. I was still trying to hang on to what I had. Lol. I think I look better today, and I’m in better shape. I didn’t have much time to work out in those days. I stayed super busy.
The second video is my best friend Jimmy. I eventually married his sister.
The third is my good friend Omar.
I made some lifelong friendships during my time there. Brothers for life.
Seems like such a long time ago now. Some great memories…
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Featured image: “The Toy Soldier” by Deborah Feller, 2oO6.
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