01/15/2022
My Dad and Mom are some of the most righteous people I have ever known.. Mom has gone to be with the Lord and I could not see her at the end, and the last I could was 2005…I am sad about it, but we talked all the time. We had so many fun times, and no matter what I did…She loved me…Most of her gray hairs came from me early on. But I loved taking her out for her favorite. Fried chicken. And so many other fun times. I worked for Budweiser then so she put up with a lot. True fact, Budweiser changes the alcohol content depending on where it went Inner cities never had a chance. Dad used to make me watch Billy Graham all the time…I grew up on the other side of Gettysburg. Many mountains. I had to climb up the high TV towers we had and get the ice off. No fun ever. Well. Maybe sometimes. Dad would shout up left right or get a move on. Back then you listened or learned the meaning od spare the rod spoil the child. America was so much better then. I could hunt and fish anytime. We never stayed inside. Barefoot and shirt free.
But if you were smart you were there when Mom yelled that food was ready. She was raising 6 kids. We lost my brother Billy when I was maybe 6. God shielded me from most of it, We always played with toy metal guns. One was accidently dropped from the roof and he died from a brain Aneurism. I only had dreams of blood. A short while later a kid from the neighborhood dropped a rock on my head. I walked down the hill covered in blood. Mom ran out when I was almost home. Crying and screaming .Many stitches but I lived.. Those poor neighbors when Mom got home. Mom was tough and my love for her was great. She never had to doubt that though she had the right. Rest in peace Mom. I always love you . And I am sorry for all the gray hairs.
I loved running to the creek ½ mile away. We were always bigger explorers tan cartoon characters . How we were never bitten by rattlesnakes and copperheads was God’ protection. They were everywhere. Whether we were swimming in the creek or exploring caves. I gave my Dad a cannonball we found one time. I stumped my toe so many times . He used it to hold his door open . We grew up in an area with so much history . The mountain was the only thing separating us from the battlefields . When we went to the top , we could see for so many miles. Battlefields and the other two mountains. So many caves . Back then when you received a 22 rifle at Christmas , you knew it was special. Never try to hit a large furry animal unless you could run as fast as I could. I must thank my Sister Sandy as she protected me so much. Love you .
My testimony would take 10 plus hours. Sadly it’s all true. I taught the Pennsylvania State Police not to estimate anyone at any age . Still have the scars from their gun butt after breaking out of Franklin County’s older prison. I watched it on TV. I used a razor and locked all the guards up. Took all the phones off the wall , and let 20 others out of their cells . Then stole a guards car with little gas, all for a woman . There is much more , but we were caught after stopping for gas . They had a emergency radio and we were all over it. I tried to get to spots I knew , but next thing over 20 cars were behind me. I ran past the house and Mom looked at Dad and asked who that fool was . Dad looked and said. Probably our son. H always knew thins. At the intersection They crammed me turning towards the mountain. I still don’t know if they shot out a tire or what. I ran a road block at over 100 miles per hour crashing through their road block . I paid for those 10 cars till age 24. SADLY but true. It is on the front page of the Public Opinion in the early 70’s. I was not even a teenager yet. I am ashamed of all I did and so sorry for my Mom and Dad and others. Nothing I am proud of. Much more before I was 15. Over 100 felonies. We stole many guns. I was able to meet the FBI . Their faces were shocked. They were looking for a group . My fellow kids caved in and I took them to it all. Close to 200 guns including a bazooka. This time I spent almost a year in solitary confinement. Metal bed , toilet , big bars , You would think I learned. I broke out of there. The rest is for another time.
DAD put me in a church school before all this . I was taught everything and was the top soul winner. I was leading drunks and worse to the Lord. They listened to me. My best year. Then s*x came into us. For just writing with a girl. I never had what she kept promising. Instead of helping me , they had my parents throw me out. Dad was doing what they told him in obedience . My first time homeless . I just lost it after that. I am saving the rest for another time . There is so much more. I am here at the shelter I founded in 2008. Only 60 homeless now . I just came out of ICU a few days ago . Walked out. The Mission in Citrus has helped thousands over the years . Shelter , food , clothes , cars, and so much more. Crazy , BUT I feel God was grooming me my whole life for this. Very rough road . Started and run by the homeless. We saved Citrus County taxpayer’s millions as God has always run things here .
We were up to 5 shelter’s in all corner’s around the county, and so many homeless. A veteran’s shelter we founded in 2010. WE BASICALLY WRAPPED UP THE HOMELESS VETERAN’S PROBLEMS. I made that clear as the VA another evil forces ousted me and tried to take credit for most. God sees all. The homeless veterans and a few good girls done it all. As much of my family was in the military. My Dad was a tank Sergeant in Korea. So proud of him. My big Sister Sandy was in the Marines. She had a big influence in my life. She took me in when no one would. Love ya sis. My Uncle Sonny was in the Navy. My little Brother Andy was in the Army for almost 39 years including serving in the Panama conflict as a MP , and then and including many years as a Washington State Trooper. Everything from gang unit and up. Wish he knew how proud I am. I believe he should know how much he is loved and his beautiful family. Including native Indians at the pipeline.. He has done so well.. Love y all. My niece was a Marine and on and on, People wander why I have the greatest respect for veterans . And many became cops after serving as God’s soldiers. Sad what’s happening. They so want to take America back. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE. Words can never hurt you.
The first year , I had a Class Aortic Aneurism. I asked the doctor if I would live, He said he could only do his best. They had my Autistic Son James and beautiful special needs daughter Anna Victoria there in less than 30 minutes. Both adopted. My ex-wife Victoria who I love so much. Greatest Mother ever known. Was told by doctors I died twice over 17 hours and God kept bringing me back. Could be no other way. When I woke up a week later. My ex-wife was holding my hand,. God bless her. After 4 months of rehab we started the shelters we run today. One of God’s Many miracles. It had been a hard road. My medical file is almost an inch thick with all the operations and diseases including a major lung operation.Sadfully and shamefully all true.
My Dad is a very righteous Man and I love Him so much. Sorry for the grief I caused Him , But it was out of my control. Never underestimate the evil one and his demons. He faithfully served God all His life. He used to go out to the migrant camps of Gettysburg and soul win and get them into church. He was awesome. I was blessed to go a few times. No matter the weather He picked them up every Sunday. The bus was always packed . He gave me no choice. I was there with Him on the bus back and forth. It taught me not to ever look at color. These ladies used to bring me real food and sing with this little kid. I learned so much about real soul music. They were awesome. My Dad always was. Over the years he has deserved my utmost respect. I pray as He is so lonely without Mom. They were married over 60 years and grew up on the same mountain. Grandpas 60 plus acres at the foot hills of the mountain. I miss climbing that thing. They said I WAS UNUSUAL as I was the only one at age 3 that could pet his junk yard dog. I was whooped for it but all my family was amazed. This is enough for now. I hope it will help someone. More to come.
Serve God and be obedient.
Honor thy Mother and Father
Don’t think you can do it on your own
Get into a real Bible thumping Church. I have found many after dollars and self praise,,God does not like ugly.
Follow the parable of the good Samaritan
Love ya Dad and family. God bless you all
SADLY all facts in newspapers etc
