Yes. Again it has been a while… actually its been very close to a year. I don’t usually enjoy blogging unless I retain the energy that sparks the inspiration to blog. Usually this comes about from a curious moment or something completely outside of me; something I can only say is from God. Today, in particular, was one of those days.
I have art therapy class in Evanston. Literally, it is a 45 minute train ride and then I am in class for maybe an hour, hour and a half. On the way back I decided to grab some Mcds so I can enjoy some food as I go. As I was walking with the somewhat light paper bag containing a cheeseburger and fries of medium size, I see a young African-American kid run by me. As I see this, I feel a sudden tug. He was trying to steal my cheeseburger and fries. In an instant, I take a hold of the bag and for a few seconds we struggled for it. The next part will be told as a descriptive dialog:
Suddenly, I grabbed him by the arm
” If you asked me for it I would’ve given it to you.”
Puzzled. Stares at me for a second.
“Why would you do that?”
“Why wouldn’t I?” Hands him the bag. “Here. I’m not mad.”
Takes the bag and looks back at me with more confusion.
“Whats your deal? Why are you being nice?”
“I’m not better than you.”
After this we ended up sitting on a bench for ten minutes talking about struggles. I shared with him my substance issues I had in the past and how God helped me to overcome; he told me about his broken family and how difficult it is for him to come home. I gave him some encouraging words and went on my way to the train. I had to fight back tears once I settled on a seat.
When God says He will redeem everything and use everything- He means it. I would never have expected this. I’ll be blogging more. I know I keep saying that but I will try 
Praise JEEEEEESUS! God works through even crusty old us! UGh… sooo touched by your story!