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A long time ago...
I decided to leave my hometown in search of something more. I wanted to be free from my room my small town my seemingly endless constrictions that drove me insane at night. I wanted adventure beyond my wildest dreams, and I wanted to experience the world outside my little box. So... I joined the Marines, and became a prisoner in a different way no walls confining me... Just a psychotic set of rules and regulations to follow, along with a mindset that is bound to cause you spiritual grief... I have about a year left and I'm really trying to get my spiritual life back in order, I'm trying to let go of all the anger and rage this "job" has put inside me. So far it's going really well. Since I've put my mind body and soul to it, I've really come a long way. I still have a long way to go. With a seven month deployment ahead I'm going to need all the help I can get to stay on course, and I will. -Commander Skywalker
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Hey, i remember that life that you are talking about. I bet it was really rough for you being in that little room with a TV, clean sheets on the bed, games to play on the TV which you did hours on end. And all those restrictions, you probably had to eat meals on time, wear clean clothes,boxes of toys to play with and go to bed on time and even go to church every time the doors were open.O yea, and all the love that surrounded you for over 15 years must have been tough! You were given opportunity to play any sport you desired but found karate to be your thing so for four years or more you went to classes twice a week that cost every month but you didn't know about that. At sixteen you had to drive that ole truck that was "old", but it made until you could got that new car that had no payments as far as you knew. And that small town, must have been terrible for you since about everyone there showed you so much love. I am sure the crack house you came out of had such a bright future for you at four years of age and would have given you a wonderful future on the street.Yea i remember those days your refering to and am really glad to have had you as part of my family so i hope the days ahead for you will be filled with greater joy and satisfaction......Dad
ReplyDeleteHey Iwas just passing through and read your blog, I can relate. But wow man, your family must get majorly butt hurt. Like I could be wrong but I didn't see you say one negative thing about them so I don't know why you Dad would be getting all PO'd and defensive like that. The way I took from reading it was that the "walls" has nothing to do with your family or a house even just more like wanting to grow up and get out on your own. Every kid wants and needs to do that eventually, I think. You can't stay in the same town you grew up in forever, you need to be given the chance to leave and then come back of your own free will. So dude sorry about your Dad seemingly freakin out.
ReplyDeleteThe comments posted by Dad . . "I am sure the crack house you came out of had such a bright future for you at four years of age and would have given you a wonderful future on the street." are certainly uncalled for. What kind of parent would write such a thing? It sounds to me like he has issues about you becoming your own man. Steven reminded me last night that you are leaving soon, we'll all being praying for you. posted by Steven's Mom
ReplyDeleteNice one "dad" way to let your son know you love him. Nothing says I love you like trying to make him feel regret, sadness, and shame. A+ for parenting. By the way Mr. Christian Pastor, if you're an example of a teacher of Christ then I'm planning on staying farther away then I already am. OH what a great example of a Christian you are. Again thanks Mr. Christian "dad"
ReplyDeleteSincerely
A now lost son of god.
I apologize for writting what i felt at the time i read the first paragraph.My offense came through you appearing to say that the way we brought you up was less than right.I know we were not perfect,you know that we tried hard to do it right. I am sorry if i took it wrong. You know that we love you and always will. We know God has a plan for your life as you do and it will be fulfilled. You are always and will always be in our hearts and prayers. Stay safe and in touch when you can...Dad
ReplyDeleteThank you for appologizing.
ReplyDeleteI understand jumping to conclusions.
But next time you may want to read the whole thing before responding.
And also responding/reacting out of anger, while normal since we are all human, is not the best idea...
It's best to cool down and gather your thoughts and emotions before making a response; especially if you plan on the other person seeing it.
But thanks again for apologizing...