A Man Named Bill

Some days you need to listen with an open heart. I have a friend named Bill D. Bill is a retired machine trades sales-manager for a local company. Bill also has farmed all of his life. Farming and corny jokes with a message are his passion. Bill is not a preacher man but he gives examples to learn the way to a Spiritual life. Bill has field corn and if you need a small bucket full to feed the squirrels in your back yard Bill is the man to see. Be prepared to discuss the world when you visit Bill's farm.

I was troubled once about prayer and all the righteous folks that promote it. I went to Bill for his opinions. He began with his story about the ancient Indian Shaman that was asked about morning prayer. The Shaman replied in a thoughtful manner "Id I begin my day on my knees, facing the right direction if you will. The rest of the day I need only walk forward." I considered the story and asked for a better example...

Bill sucked on a weed in thought. The it came the enlightenment I was waiting for... "I was on the road making sales calls. I felt a need to talk with God. I saw a church with the door propped open so I went in. I slid into a bench and began to speak with God...I was interrupted by this fella dressed in black tapping me on the shoulder and asking 'May I help you?' I looked up and told him 'If I want to talk with you I will come to your house, I'm talking with God at this moment.' You see if your focus is on talking with God no man can tell you that you are doing it wrong."

While we were talking Bill's grandson walked up. He was a towhead about 5 and had very bright eyes. Bill leaned over to give him a hug and the little tyke began to talk. "Grandpa my dog died. Y'all know why dog's die before people Grandpa?" Bill slowly thought and shook his head no. "Grandpa it's easy we were put on this earth to learn to be kind and be friends with everyone. Dogs already know how to do that so they get to go to heaven first." Bill looked at me and said "From the mouth of babes."

The next time y'all see a fella who looks ninety plus wearing bib overhauls and a lopsided smile pay attention to the Elder-Statesman. Ignore his funny gate when he walks as if he is on a mission. Listen up, he has words of wisdom that will change your life's journey. Mizpah ;-}}>