From alcohol.
It was many years ago in a hotel room in
Chicago.
But he often told me how his whole
Life was changed.
He quit his lucrative job and enrolled in
College; a seasoned fifty year old, a
Retired from the military man, an
On fire for the Lord guy among the
Wet behind the ears collegians.
One of his former classmates introduced
Herself to me tonight after
Prayer meeting.
"I was in Jack's classes," Debbie said,
"And every chance he got he spoke up
For the Lord. We young folks were
Inspired by his wisdom. He made a
Great impression on all of us."
Her words impressed me too.
I drove home teary eyed just thinking
About the impact of Jack's life.
He was the real deal in this world of
So many phonies.
I still deeply miss him, and it brings
Solace to my soul to learn how he
Touched other lives long before
He touched mine.