Finding God in the Park By Michael Josephson Abe was fiercely independent even at the age of 85, but after a mild stroke his son insisted that he move in with him. Abe missed going to the park near his old apartment and one Saturday he set out to find it. When he became disoriented, he asked a young boy where the park was. The boy named Timmy said that hed like to take Abe there but that he didnt have time because he was out looking for God. Timmy said he needed to talk to him about why his parents were getting a divorce. Maybe God is in the park, said the old man. Id like to talk to him too about why he has made me useless. And so they set off together to find God. At the park Timmy began to cry about the divorce and Abe lovingly held his face in both hands and looked him straight in the eyes. Timmy, I dont know why bad things happen, but I know its not because of you. I know youre a good boy and your parents love you and youll be OK. Are you sure? Im sure. Timmy gave Abe a big hug and said, Im so glad I met you. Thanks. I think I can go now. From across the street Timmys mother had seen them hug so she approached him and in a worried voice said, Who was that old man? I think hes God, Timmy said. Did he say that? the mother demanded. No, but when he touched me and told me Im going to be OK, I really felt better. I think only God can do that. When Abe got home, his son in a scolding voice asked, Where were you? I was in the park with God, Abe said. Really? What makes you think you were with God? Because he sent me a boy who needed me, and when the boy hugged me, I felt God telling me I wasnt useless.
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 03:33:02 +0000
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