I have been able to read quite a few remarkable books lately, having some "time" thrown onto my lap. And finally I am convinced "New York Times Bestseller" really means something: ripe and delicious reading- not just satisfying, but literally soul probing!
The book "same kind of different As me" is a remarkable true story, a very spiritual tapestry woven by the intertwined lives of Denver Moore, a modern-day slave, and Ron Hall an affluent art dealer and his pretty, and intelligent turned pious, wife Debbie. It is amazing how the couple's charitable efforts towards Denver turned out to be spiritual lessons learned and often taught by this uneducated street hardened vagabond. These lessons and trust gained of the vagrants whom the couple thought they were saving/serving, actually gave back more through unconditional love and prayers for Debbie during her struggle with cancer. Those that seemed to have nothing gave abundantly through their prayers and vigil.
I love the part where Debbie, seeking to collect spiritual beads everyday, finds out the mystery behind a desperately stoned drug addict's happy smile. He says "I woke up today!" Touched deeply by this naked truth, the couple started greeting each other every morning with a cheerful "we woke up!"
This simple fact--being able to wake up into a new day--resonates with our helplessness and the greatness of God. Waking up into a new day is a good enough reason to be HAPPY every day, each and every morning!
Stop complaining about work or other pressing issues/people as you wake up. Just take a moment, breathe in and breathe out. Breathe in..., and hold! Think what you are blessed with: life it self, the greatest gift from GOD!
I thank GOD for having the time to read soul probing books like "same kind of different As me." May God bless us---despite our own shortcomings---to have positive impact on others while we still hold the gift of life. And may be, just may be, even after we have passed on to wake up on the heavenly side!!!
P.S._ Title of the book is given “As” is!
Copyright ©2010 VeeraMahal Franklin
