Homeless...

Blueyes · 06-17-2009, 06:51 AM

http://whrrl.com/story/show/2207

This is a link to a story through pictures. My son Dustin lives in Seattle and this is what he does... He is the one in plaid shorts with "love" tattooed on the side of his head (I know..) He is a preacher to homeless folks, and co- founder of one4one ministry. He spends his days and nights helping people get clothes, food, shelter, id's, jobs, medical attention (his wife is an RN)...but most of all, loving the people that are the most unloved by our society.

God has equipped Dustin to minister to his generation. He certainly didn't "fit in" here in the bible belt of east Texas..but he has truly found his niche.

I'm so very proud of my son. Thanks for looking

Tiramisu · 06-17-2009, 07:58 AM

I'm proud of your son, too! Awesome work.

DianaB · 06-17-2009, 08:20 AM

Wow!! I'm impressed by your son's work!!! He is truly showing God's love to these people. Also, I'm impressed with how these people have sit up their camp. The rules and organization are to be commended!! They are good people in a bad situation.

gja1000 · 06-17-2009, 09:42 AM

Fabulous story, Betsi - thanks so much for sharing!!!

Blueyes · 06-17-2009, 09:49 AM

Most of them ARE good people! Mayor Nickles says it's illegal for them to have tent cities on public land...making it illegal to be homeless

So churches/people let them stay on private property until the city makes them move again. The last time they bulldozed their tents and belongings. It's just crazy. With the job situation like it is, there are plenty of homeless everywhere.

Janet · 06-17-2009, 11:01 AM

Betsi....I am at a loss of words....so moving!

Blueyes · 06-17-2009, 03:18 PM

http://whrrl.com/experience/story/18...harer=15687131

Here is part two if you're interested. It's really good! Thanks guys

Marilyn · 06-18-2009, 03:49 AM

Wow, this is very impressive. So sad that the state won't let them stay in one spot. These people need the support of community. Looks like a very good work that your son is doing!!

Blueyes · 06-18-2009, 06:10 AM

It IS sad! These pictures have given me a much better view of what Dustin does. I live such a sheltered life

DianaB · 06-18-2009, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueyes

............I live such a sheltered life

I think that most of us live a sheltered life. I live in such a small town that if someone were to be homeless then family, neighbors, or someone would open their doors to them.

Our church has a lot of people who come by for benevolence. We've even paid rent and utilities for some. There are advantages to living in a small town.

Blueyes · 06-18-2009, 12:35 PM

That's the way my town is...exactly!

gja1000 · 06-18-2009, 01:52 PM

That's where I grew up! I loved my little town - it would be nice to live in a place like that again!

Blueyes · 06-18-2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gja1000

That's where I grew up! I loved my little town - it would be nice to live in a place like that again!

Move to Carthage

gja1000 · 06-18-2009, 03:29 PM

Can I move the University of Texas there with me????

Blueyes · 06-18-2009, 03:37 PM

No...sorry! Mike is an Aggie

06-17-2009, 06:51 AM	#1
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	Homeless... http://whrrl.com/story/show/2207 This is a link to a story through pictures. My son Dustin lives in Seattle and this is what he does... He is the one in plaid shorts with "love" tattooed on the side of his head (I know..) He is a preacher to homeless folks, and co- founder of one4one ministry. He spends his days and nights helping people get clothes, food, shelter, id's, jobs, medical attention (his wife is an RN)...but most of all, loving the people that are the most unloved by our society. God has equipped Dustin to minister to his generation. He certainly didn't "fit in" here in the bible belt of east Texas..but he has truly found his niche. I'm so very proud of my son. Thanks for looking __________________ Betsi

06-17-2009, 07:58 AM	#2
Tiramisu Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Caney, Texas (outside Houston) Posts: 1,776	I'm proud of your son, too! Awesome work. __________________ SANDY

06-17-2009, 08:20 AM	#3
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Wow!! I'm impressed by your son's work!!! He is truly showing God's love to these people. Also, I'm impressed with how these people have sit up their camp. The rules and organization are to be commended!! They are good people in a bad situation. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

06-17-2009, 09:42 AM	#4
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Fabulous story, Betsi - thanks so much for sharing!!! __________________ Gayle

06-17-2009, 09:49 AM	#5
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	Most of them ARE good people! Mayor Nickles says it's illegal for them to have tent cities on public land...making it illegal to be homeless So churches/people let them stay on private property until the city makes them move again. The last time they bulldozed their tents and belongings. It's just crazy. With the job situation like it is, there are plenty of homeless everywhere. __________________ Betsi

06-17-2009, 11:01 AM	#6
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Betsi....I am at a loss of words....so moving! __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

06-17-2009, 03:18 PM	#7
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	http://whrrl.com/experience/story/18...harer=15687131 Here is part two if you're interested. It's really good! Thanks guys __________________ Betsi

06-18-2009, 03:49 AM	#8
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	Wow, this is very impressive. So sad that the state won't let them stay in one spot. These people need the support of community. Looks like a very good work that your son is doing!! __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

06-18-2009, 06:10 AM	#9
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	It IS sad! These pictures have given me a much better view of what Dustin does. I live such a sheltered life __________________ Betsi

06-18-2009, 12:35 PM	#11
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	That's the way my town is...exactly! __________________ Betsi

06-18-2009, 01:52 PM	#12
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	That's where I grew up! I loved my little town - it would be nice to live in a place like that again! __________________ Gayle

06-18-2009, 03:29 PM	#14
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Can I move the University of Texas there with me???? __________________ Gayle

06-18-2009, 03:37 PM	#15
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	No...sorry! Mike is an Aggie __________________ Betsi

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