In D.C. circa July 1996, I was helping my friend, Ted, move... and something
happened that moved me.
This bum comes up to me and says, "Sir, lemme hep ya... I was an Army man..a
soldier... I can hep ya...I can hep ya."
So he helped us with the box or two that remained. When all was done I tried
handing him a couple bucks; I can't remember if he refused it or not; I think he
did refuse it. But that's not the point. I do remember treating this man with
respect... I was recently divorced, and I couldn't judge him... I felt like he
looked.
Since we treated him with respect, he insisted on hugging us... I had no problem
with that... honestly... I was happy to do so as lonely as I was.
And I tell you what. Till this day, I never had a warmer hug in all my life. Ted
felt the same thing. The man walked away laughing, singing and dancing... Ted
and I were left standing in awe. We felt like we got the better end of the
deal!!!
I sometimes wonder if that guy wasn't actually Jesus just saying hello in His
own special way.
John Gage is a no-name author inspired once to write a true story...he is a
devout Christian and family man; he teaches Sunday school and leads two
fellowships in his home in Utah. He also performs duties as a Major in the
United States Air Force. (Editor's Note: He wrote this bio - I didn't! In my
opinion, he's far too humble!)
John.Gage@HILL.af.mil
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