Street Retreat – Day Two

DAY TWO

I am in a park way out in east Austin. There are 7 of us out here from lake hills. We are camping with a homeless guy named Marcus in his spot.  Guys have there spots some camp alone and some camp with a buddy. Only dumb guys out for 48 hours camp in groups of 7 like us.

 

We were woken up at 5 am to go and serve in the church we slept behind.  We did that until 1 it was hard work but just fantastic. I met tons of people and want to tell you about a couple of them.  I am pretty beat we have been walking a bunch.  The first guy I want to introduce you to is Jeff we is homeless and walks with crutches. He does not speak well but the man can rock a piano. He played for us this am from heart he does not read music but played some amazing music. 

 

I met a woman this am named carol she ran the kitchen at the church. This woman was about 5 feet tall and around 70. She would kick your tail. She reminded me of my aunt tata who was tough as nails but had a huge heart. I really enjoyed joking around with her this am

 

Things are really kept simple out on the street wear your clothes.  Get new ones. Find food. Repeat

 

I will tell many more stories tomorrow but tonight i am just beat I have got a really bad headache and so i am going to turn in. 

 

Jeannie.  Things are good we are safe and sound and bedded down. I will see you at church tomorrow. I love you so much.

 

Jimmy

 

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