My friend Alan is an Episcopal Deacon and was the guest preacher at church this morning to talk about the Kairos Prison Ministry. Alan is the closest thing to a brother that I will ever have.
I met Alan in 1993 right after my first marriage came apart. That was a rough time for me and Alan was more than just a friend, he helped me get back on my feet and get my head on straight. A few years later he got into Kairos and talked me into being part of a team. Since then we have spent a lot of time in prison together.
Alan asked me to be the godfather to his youngest son Brian. I met and married Susan and he was my Best Man. He studied to become a Deacon and I was part of his ordination. Really good friends are hard to come by, friends like Alan are priceless.
3 comments:
You're not wrong, I can honestly say that through all the friends that I have made throughout my life. I have only two that are real friends that would do anything for me and vice versa.
What a testament to your friend. I'd keep him on the Christmas Card list if I were you.
Amen to friends who stick closer than a "brother".....
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