Love is pleasing to God
Submitted by Once a Boy on January 04 2001 15:44:41
In reply to How much do you miss him? submitted by Huck Finn on January 04 2001 00:18:01
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My only comment is that we need to be careful NOT to worship a boy - to become envious or idolize him. I think we can get obssesed with boys. Perhaps because I have had the love from several boys, I am finally NOT getting "lost" with a boy. I loved Chris; he is the oldest one I know. He is now 28. Seth is 17. Three of my most loved boys are now in their early 20s. Ryan, Kevin and of course my dear Joseph, who may come out to live with me. Our love was indeed brought together by God, and if it is God's will, Joe will be with me soon. Also, I recently heard from Kevin, who ran away when he was 13, and he was so glad to hear from me. At age 23, we will be getting together this summer! Compared to many of "my" boys, in my mind, I only did a little bit with Kevin, and a little bit is sometimes all it takes to make an impact. I didn't realize what I had done for Kevin til we spoke over the holidays. In my most recent "deep" involvements, Dennis (almost 11) and Nick (12) have been a pleasure, but I have been able to get rid of some of that desire to be EVERYTHING. First, I can't be, and second, I have other boys in my heart, so I no longer have that strong need to change a life. That is, I need not "kill" myself in reaching "troubled" boys. Basically, I am striving for a balanced relationship and NOT a relationship in which I live or die dependening on the boy's happiness and interactions with me. Thanks for sharing, and always remember true love changes lives. Love between a man and a boy is indeed very pleasing to God. Keep faith and in time, I am sure you will see Mark again. Your love is a blessing from God! Joe and I have been friends for almost 10 years now! As a young man, I sometimes hear myself in the things he tells me. For example, his encouragement is the encouragement I gave him. His brother may have gone to jail, but Joe didn't. Anger and pain can be conquered by love. It is not an easy journey, but love is worth it. I pray for you and Mark. I hope you pray for me and Joe (my "past")and me and Nick (my "present"). May God continue to keep us and stregthen us. Finally, let us know that our love makes an impact in the boys lives we come to know, and in turn, our lives make the world is a better place. Peace, Once a Boy |
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