Monday

Monday was a pretty good day. Had a productive day at work, and got to eat dinner with the family. Also had another opportunity for conversation with a "stranger." I was walking around this afternoon (trying to get some air) and ran across a guy from Clay County. His wife was in Louisville for a teachers conference. They are trying to start a program down there that would allow kids the opportunity to be exposed to colleges at a young age, to get continuing education in their heads. He said it is a desparate situation down there with regard to jobs and education. Not a lot going on, and they are caught in a cycle of poverty.

Made me reflect on my upbringing and the opportunities I was afforded. Also forced me to think, yet again, there is more to success than just "pulling up your boot straps." This is a myth. Not many people "get ahead" without some help in this life. What an opportunity we have as Christians to find those who are "on the fringes" and lend a helping hand in the name of Jesus.

May we seek out people in our lives that we may bless because of how we have been blessed.