Comments for a beer for breakfast http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com Comforting the distressed...distressing the comfortable! Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:21:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Comment on Andre: Homeless Tour Guide & Accidental People Rescuer by Rachel Collins http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/andre-homeless-tour-guide-accidental-people-rescuer/comment-page-1/#comment-2043 Rachel Collins Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:36:21 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=1234#comment-2043 Andre this brought me to tears... I'm so greatful I met you at church on the street! I hope to see you soon! c: Keep your head high, one day.. your troubles will be all gone:D Your in my prayers! <3 Andre this brought me to tears… I’m so greatful I met you at church on the street! I hope to see you soon! c: Keep your head high, one day.. your troubles will be all gone:D Your in my prayers! <3

]]> Comment on Did God Send You? by Because the Beggar Just Might Be an Angel | Why I Am Catholic http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/did-god-send-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2037 Because the Beggar Just Might Be an Angel | Why I Am Catholic Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:38:11 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=1098#comment-2037 [...] you and me, except we are one tragedy removed from being in their shoes. Would it surprise you that they may just want a hug?Maybe I was like the lone solar panel in my town which makes the whole enchilada a “Solar [...] [...] you and me, except we are one tragedy removed from being in their shoes. Would it surprise you that they may just want a hug?Maybe I was like the lone solar panel in my town which makes the whole enchilada a “Solar [...]

]]> Comment on Homeless–Fun on a Rainy Day! by Rg http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/homeless-fun-on-a-rainy-day/comment-page-1/#comment-2030 Rg Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:30:34 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=1063#comment-2030 Let's be kind to these people. They're homeless. Let's help them. Let's love one another and share what we have. They maybe bad people before but look at them now. We must forgive them and help them. An individual deserves a second chance. Let's not be rude. Just imagine if this stuffs will also happen to you. So let's learn to be kind and help those less fortunate ones. Let’s be kind to these people. They’re homeless. Let’s help them. Let’s love one another and share what we have. They maybe bad people before but look at them now. We must forgive them and help them. An individual deserves a second chance. Let’s not be rude. Just imagine if this stuffs will also happen to you. So let’s learn to be kind and help those less fortunate ones.

]]> Comment on Six: Street Survivor-The Story of Joshua by Kelsey http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/street-survivor-the-story-of-joshua/comment-page-1/#comment-2014 Kelsey Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:02:37 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=1139#comment-2014 I met Six at Safe House Outreach earlier this week. He is such a friendly person who is so willing to share his story. I can't wait to go back next week and talk with him again... I met Six at Safe House Outreach earlier this week. He is such a friendly person who is so willing to share his story. I can’t wait to go back next week and talk with him again…

]]> Comment on Six: Street Survivor-The Story of Joshua by Nay Nay 37 Wow a story I can relate to I am now 39 years of age and on home detention it seems that the addictive personality gets you stuck for a long time. I also go to church on a regular basis and I love God with all my heart. I would not be sitting h http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/street-survivor-the-story-of-joshua/comment-page-1/#comment-2010 Nay Nay 37 Wow a story I can relate to I am now 39 years of age and on home detention it seems that the addictive personality gets you stuck for a long time. I also go to church on a regular basis and I love God with all my heart. I would not be sitting h Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:33:36 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=1139#comment-2010 Wow a story I can relate to. I am now 39yrs. old and on home detention. It seems that the addictive personality gets you stuck for a long time. I started out at about oh 14 yrs. of age drinking and drugging, first the gateway drug pot and then pills, cocaine and then heroin thats what took me to the streets and a life of chasing the same high daily. I go to church on a regular basis. I love God so much if it wasn't for him I would not be sitting here writing to you right now. I should of been dead a long time ago. The streets, drugs, stealing, cheating, getting locked up was all I knew. Today I have 3 awesome children and a fiancee' like I said I am on Home detension and I am in the Methadone clinic I do not believe I have the strength right now to get off of the Methadone without going back to the drugs. I do not know how to cope. I am afraid of myself and the things I am capable of. Don't get me wrong I definatelty like who I am today I have stability, a good job, custody of my children, a house I rent and actuallty pay the rent and the bills, I am trust worthy. I have a relationship with my family again. I just still am a little stuck if you know what I mean. I think sometimes will I ever be totally free. I know this is a desiese and it will be with me forever but it does not have to be resurficing all the time. It could sit dorment if I learn how to controll it fully. I thank you so much for the story and I am thankful I am not alone. I will keep him in my prayers and I also ask to be kept in all your prayers. Wow a story I can relate to. I am now 39yrs. old and on home detention. It seems that the addictive personality gets you stuck for a long time. I started out at about oh 14 yrs. of age drinking and drugging, first the gateway drug pot and then pills, cocaine and then heroin thats what took me to the streets and a life of chasing the same high daily. I go to church on a regular basis. I love God so much if it wasn’t for him I would not be sitting here writing to you right now. I should of been dead a long time ago. The streets, drugs, stealing, cheating, getting locked up was all I knew. Today I have 3 awesome children and a fiancee’ like I said I am on Home detension and I am in the Methadone clinic I do not believe I have the strength right now to get off of the Methadone without going back to the drugs. I do not know how to cope. I am afraid of myself and the things I am capable of. Don’t get me wrong I definatelty like who I am today I have stability, a good job, custody of my children, a house I rent and actuallty pay the rent and the bills, I am trust worthy. I have a relationship with my family again. I just still am a little stuck if you know what I mean. I think sometimes will I ever be totally free. I know this is a desiese and it will be with me forever but it does not have to be resurficing all the time. It could sit dorment if I learn how to controll it fully. I thank you so much for the story and I am thankful I am not alone. I will keep him in my prayers and I also ask to be kept in all your prayers.

]]> Comment on Six: Street Survivor-The Story of Joshua by Elizabeth http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/street-survivor-the-story-of-joshua/comment-page-1/#comment-1997 Elizabeth Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:44:40 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=1139#comment-1997 I see Joshua every Thursday, his story is amazing & never gets old ! I love you , God Father!! (: I see Joshua every Thursday, his story is amazing & never gets old !
I love you , God Father!! (:

]]> Comment on What it’s Like to be a Homeless Woman by Georgia http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/what-its-like-to-be-a-homeless-woman/comment-page-1/#comment-1995 Georgia Sat, 27 Aug 2011 19:39:31 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=1255#comment-1995 Hey Jim its Georgia well to keep you updated....I ended up coming back to Atlants we jumped on the wrong train...lol Just saying hi and luv ya bunchez and good luck with life and yes im still homeless.... Hey Jim its Georgia well to keep you updated….I ended up coming back to Atlants we jumped on the wrong train…lol Just saying hi and luv ya bunchez and good luck with life and yes im still homeless….

]]> Comment on Six: Street Survivor-The Story of Joshua by alysha http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/street-survivor-the-story-of-joshua/comment-page-1/#comment-1815 alysha Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:07:22 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=1139#comment-1815 I met "SIX" this past week, i met him before i new anything about his life, before i read his story & i immediately fell in love with the person he is. The most genuine kind hearted person u could think of. I wish i could of brought him home with me. He is a friend i will keep forever in my heart. He made me a Spoon ring that means more to me then almost anything ive ever recieved. I wanna thank him for being so welcoming and showing me the way a true friends supposed to be and how to trust. South Lake wales church of god Loves you Six!<3 we will keep u in out Thoughts, Prayers, & hearts for eternity. -Alysha I met “SIX” this past week, i met him before i new anything about his life, before i read his story & i immediately fell in love with the person he is. The most genuine kind hearted person u could think of. I wish i could of brought him home with me. He is a friend i will keep forever in my heart. He made me a Spoon ring that means more to me then almost anything ive ever recieved. I wanna thank him for being so welcoming and showing me the way a true friends supposed to be and how to trust. South Lake wales church of god Loves you Six!<3 we will keep u in out Thoughts, Prayers, & hearts for eternity.
-Alysha

]]> Comment on What It’s Like to Hang Out With Hari Krishna’s by Woodruff Park’s Cast of Weekday Characters http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/what-its-like-to-hang-out-with-hari-krishnas/comment-page-1/#comment-1813 Woodruff Park’s Cast of Weekday Characters Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:43:41 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=494#comment-1813 [...] one of my favorite posts on this site was about hanging with the Krishna’s.  You can see it here. Please visit–you’ll be glad you [...] [...] one of my favorite posts on this site was about hanging with the Krishna’s.  You can see it here. Please visit–you’ll be glad you [...]

]]> Comment on Six: Street Survivor-The Story of Joshua by callie gazaway http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/street-survivor-the-story-of-joshua/comment-page-1/#comment-1812 callie gazaway Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:45:53 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=1139#comment-1812 Josh is such a great guy i meet him almost a year ago and see him ever thursday. When he told me his story i was amazed that someone like that could get out of the situation he was in. i couldn't imagine someone trying to stop like he did,He has such a great story and he has changed so much! God has done some amazing things in 6! And God will continue to change josh where ever his paths take him.i'm so proud of you josh and i'll see you this thursday!!!! love your little sister callie:) Josh is such a great guy i meet him almost a year ago and see him ever thursday. When he told me his story i was amazed that someone like that could get out of the situation he was in. i couldn’t imagine someone trying to stop like he did,He has such a great story and he has changed so much! God has done some amazing things in 6! And God will continue to change josh where ever his paths take him.i’m so proud of you josh and i’ll see you this thursday!!!!
love your little sister callie:)

]]> Comment on It’s Hot,They’re Homeless, Who Gives a Damn? by Ashleigh Hally http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/its-hottheyre-homeless-who-gives-a-damn/comment-page-1/#comment-1810 Ashleigh Hally Tue, 31 May 2011 02:00:53 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=1188#comment-1810 Your piece is amazing. My girls and I will collect toiletries and sundries and either connect with you or go to one of these places that you mentioned. A comment from my new friend when I handed him a coupon to Chickfila one morning when I had no cash to give him. Very quietly, he thanked me then almost so I couldn't hear, said, "I hope I can use it." I replied that the Chickfila would take it; I'd used similar coupons there before. His response: "That is because you are not homeless and ugly like me." My throat actually closed with the shame I felt for not realizing, not considering, that his appearance and scent might be an issue. I told him he was not ugly to me, and that is how we got to talking and how we went to Chickfila for breakfast. Thank you Jim, for opening my eyes further. Your piece is amazing. My girls and I will collect toiletries and sundries and either connect with you or go to one of these places that you mentioned.

A comment from my new friend when I handed him a coupon to Chickfila one morning when I had no cash to give him. Very quietly, he thanked me then almost so I couldn’t hear, said, “I hope I can use it.” I replied that the Chickfila would take it; I’d used similar coupons there before. His response: “That is because you are not homeless and ugly like me.” My throat actually closed with the shame I felt for not realizing, not considering, that his appearance and scent might be an issue. I told him he was not ugly to me, and that is how we got to talking and how we went to Chickfila for breakfast.

Thank you Jim, for opening my eyes further.

]]> Comment on Six: Street Survivor-The Story of Joshua by mike http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/street-survivor-the-story-of-joshua/comment-page-1/#comment-1809 mike Mon, 30 May 2011 13:24:33 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=1139#comment-1809 I know josh and am a prison minister, that is how i met him. I just saw him saturday night nat the safehouse it was awesome to share with each other what God is doing. I would love to share this with my kids at church , your use of profanity for effect takes away from the impact of josh;s story. Sometimes less is more! Josh's brother in Christ mike I know josh and am a prison minister, that is how i met him. I just saw him saturday night nat the safehouse it was awesome to share with each other what God is doing.
I would love to share this with my kids at church , your use of profanity for effect takes away from the impact of josh;s story. Sometimes less is more!
Josh’s brother in Christ
mike

]]> Comment on It’s Hot,They’re Homeless, Who Gives a Damn? by Vicky Alvear Shecter http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/its-hottheyre-homeless-who-gives-a-damn/comment-page-1/#comment-1808 Vicky Alvear Shecter Thu, 26 May 2011 12:35:58 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=1188#comment-1808 Jim, your pieces are so strong, they cut right through the miasma of "I feel so powerless about this issue, I'll just pretend it's not there" defense mechanism. Going to hit the donate button now... Jim, your pieces are so strong, they cut right through the miasma of “I feel so powerless about this issue, I’ll just pretend it’s not there” defense mechanism. Going to hit the donate button now…

]]> Comment on It’s Hot,They’re Homeless, Who Gives a Damn? by Joe http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/its-hottheyre-homeless-who-gives-a-damn/comment-page-1/#comment-1806 Joe Wed, 25 May 2011 14:27:15 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=1188#comment-1806 Jim: Good suggestions on donations for the homeless. Please remind folks to donate NEW underwear, not used. Sounds obvious, but you would be amazed at the amount of used undergarments that people decide to donate at the shelter where I volunteer. For those folks who live in Cherokee or Cobb county, <a href="http://www.mustministries.org" rel="nofollow">MUST Ministries</a> is a great place to donate time, food or clothing. Jim:

Good suggestions on donations for the homeless. Please remind folks to donate NEW underwear, not used. Sounds obvious, but you would be amazed at the amount of used undergarments that people decide to donate at the shelter where I volunteer. For those folks who live in Cherokee or Cobb county, MUST Ministries is a great place to donate time, food or clothing.

]]> Comment on Six: Street Survivor-The Story of Joshua by Andre http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/street-survivor-the-story-of-joshua/comment-page-1/#comment-1805 Andre Tue, 24 May 2011 19:47:56 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=1139#comment-1805 I was moved by Six's story, it tells a tale of a man who, despite all odds, and despite his sordid past turned from a life of wrongdoing to be a positive role model in people's lives. I myself am a good friend of his, and after hearing his story, I'm always able to look to him for good advice and positive encouragement whenever I get tempted to do something stupid, or just in need of a shoulder to cry on, Six is always right there when I or anyone else needs him, and I love him for that, that's why he's called my big brother. I was moved by Six’s story, it tells a tale of a man who, despite all odds, and despite his sordid past turned from a life of wrongdoing to be a positive role model in people’s lives. I myself am a good friend of his, and after hearing his story, I’m always able to look to him for good advice and positive encouragement whenever I get tempted to do something stupid, or just in need of a shoulder to cry on, Six is always right there when I or anyone else needs him, and I love him for that, that’s why he’s called my big brother.

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