This is the beginning of a series called
What I learned from Raymond,
A homeless man I met
In Missouri.
When I met Raymond, I had decided
That I would continue my journey on foot
And was pondering how I would survive out in the open.
Raymond was lying under the awning of the thrift shop
And I almost went over to talk to him
But decided against it.
But then to my surprise, he sat up and saw me
And began waving his arms to flag me down.
What ensued was a bit spectacular,
One of those rare encounters
That leaves you wondering
If you’ve spoken with an angel.
If so, then Raymond was a salty angel,
And the wisdom he imparted was wisdom for those
Who believe that one day they may be called
To step out of all they know and rely on God alone.
If that sounds interesting, stay tuned.
