DAY 31- It's NOT about you

While I was in NY this past weekend, it had snowed really bad. They got up to 9 inches of snow. Throughout my last full day there, I had to pick up my father and take him to take care of some business. My pops is over 60 years old, his knees are bad, he has diabetes, high blood pressure, and a few other ailments. Nowadays he walks with a cain. But back about 15 -20 years ago, he had a mean bop! Anyway, I was waiting for him to come outside in the snow. When he finally made it to the car, I noticed he had on some reeboks! I asked him where was his boots? He told me he left them at my house the last time he was here - 2 years ago! I was hurt! I was hurt because I know my dad is a proud man. Back in his day he was FLY for real. Ask anyone who knows him. For this man not to have on boots in this weather was crazy! I looked at my best friend and said, we gotta get my dad some boots!
Later that night, I picked him up from my little brothers house. I have two younger brothers, Matthew-23 and Terrence-18. My brother Matthew has been going thru some hard times because he just lost his job, and his moms has been getting on him. I explained to him that he has to make better decisions, and as long as he is in his mothers home, he has to respect her rules. Now, I asked them both to ride with me as I took my dad to his house. When they got dressed, I noticed that Matthew had on $130 Nike ACG boots, a pair of $80 jeans, a Gucci belt, Ed Hardy hoody, and Sean John Jacket! This kid was fly. So after we dropped my dad off, I couldn't help but address this situation.
I basically told him: "You have on a Gucci belt, and all of that, but your pops ain't got boots on his feet in this weather???? No one called me to tell me that he needed boots or anything!" I explained that he can be fly all he wants, but he still has a responsibility to take care of his family, especially his father! He explained that he head given my father some money over the past few weeks and he didn't know that he needed boots. Then I told him that he can plainly see that he needs boots. Then I said: " What I am about to say to you both, you probably won't get for a couple of years, but I am going to say it anyway. IT'S NOT ABOUT YOU! What you do, how you live your life...is not about you and what you get accumulate. Its about how you help others. What you do for your people, and your family. The more you give the more people will give back to you. You have to be unselfish!"
They both continues to walk to the car expressionless...but I am sure I got my point across. Once we were in the car, I began to tell them about how I have been out of full time work since June, but I hadn't missed a meal. God has put people in my path to make sure my every need is met, or I have work, or a bill gets paid. I have had people send me money in the mail, JUST BECAUSE they felt inclined to do so. I have had people, three different people to be exact, offer to introduce me to the head of Tyler Perry studios. I have gotten checks that have been way past due pop in my mail box over the pass few weeks. Gotten calls for more shoots. It goes on and on. Most of it has happened since I've started this blog! WOW....I just realized that as I was typing. I keep saying its not about me...and I am in the middle of God's manifestation of that fact. WOW.

TODAY'S MEDITATION
My meditation today has been pretty much the same for the past week. I just want to help somebody. Remember when I was discouraged that my people weren't taking this journey with me...and I felt alone??? well, ever since that post, I have gotten text messages, emails, instant messages, post on my wall on facebook, phone calls...all kinds of communication telling me how they love the blog! How they check it out everyday. Have I posted today yet? THANK YOU'S! Its just been an amazing ride.
I don't normally do this, but I want to share one with you guys. This really got to me earlier. Motivated me in more ways than one!

....wasssup big B - now that you're all thawed out u can hit up your Blogspot !
yo man - there are things that happen to me that make me mad - things that I do make to make others perceive me as a 'Christian' - things I do that are not right and tempt me to feel condemned - your blog - it makes me feel 'normal' - ya feel me bro?

Thank You Johnny! We are all just trying to get it right! And we are NORMAL!!!!!

YESTERDAY'S SUMMARY
Sleeeeeeeep! Just trying to stay awake in the car for the long ride.

CHALLENGES/DISTRACTIONS
Fatigue...I will be back to normal tomorrow.

BUILD - BREAK - BUILD
-I had a positive impact on my man Rips funeral and wake turnout. I had several people tell me that if it wasn't for me, they wouldn't have know.
- I hadn't read my bible in about 5 days...so I must do better with that!
-I got enough money to go buy my dad some boots!

SONG OF THE DAY
I know I've been slacking with the songs, but its been a hectic week. Whats funny is, I know I was in NY too long, because all I can here is BLAME IT ON THE A-aa-a-aa-alcohol, in my freakin head! LOL
With that being said, I will be back shortly with the song of the day....I need to clear out my head -for real.
ALRIGHTY THEN!!!!

"Friend of God" always makes me feel better about things! I hope that it does the same for you!
I'm sure you all are familiar with the song, and if not, you'll know the lyrics by the second time you hear it. Enjoy the tune and feed off of the energy. Have a great day on purpose!