If ye have done it unto the least of these...

helping a stranded family in Lisbon Valley.
I have wondered if this family (a mom and 6 kids) got back to Texas safely

Curtis is so very aptly named. He is generous, courteous and kind and always willing to help and serve others. The things of the world have never meant much to him, except as a means to help others. 

In the last month he has helped a man whose car died, helped some college age kids from PA who ran out of money on their way to AZ, helped a co-worker who needed some $ to get home, to name only a few. 

I am thankful to have a kind-hearted husband who is not afraid to help others, who listens to and follows promptings. He is a blessing in my life, and I'm sure he has been in others' lives too.

This song by Kenneth Cope has always made me think of Curtis. Especially the underlined sections. 

MAN IN THE SUN

(written by Kenneth Cope)

High above the veiled horizon

Stronger than the face of lightning

His work never done

Shines the Man in the sun

Papa was a good man, poor man

But wished he were a good man,

rich man

Ever admiring the shine in this world

of ours

But Papa couldn’t hold his fortune

Faced the day with hands wide open

Gave it away

As fast as it came along

Chorus:

He’d light up the day

He’d warm up the night

Wherever the deed needed done

He’d carry the flame

Till he’d run out of fire

Climb in his plane

And fly to the Man in the sun

Papa loved granting favors

Digging deep for friends and strangers

He’d give his last dime

But never run short on love

He’d shine at one on one encounters

And now beyond his final hour

Remembering the man has the power

To urge me on

REPEAT CHORUS

He taught me

Love is what we are

—I can still hear . . .

Look in their eyes, Son

Don’t hold back your heart

—I can still hear . . .

Remember me, Son

When I’m dead and gone

—I can still hear . . .

I’ll be watching

So take the flame and carry on

He’d light up the day

He’d warm up the night

Wherever the deed needed done

Now he’s passed on the flame

And vanished from sight

I’m going to light up the day

And warm up the night

Wherever the deed needs done

Going to give it away

Till the day that I die

Then it’s back to you Papa

I’m going to follow you Papa

Home to the Man in the sun

Papa’s now a rich man

© 1998

Mohrgüd Music (BMI)

Good Things:
a hubby who is not afraid to get his hands dirty
or to learn new skills that benefit us and others
watching him talk to and teach the boys in the van about changing tires, so they can be more helpful to their mom if there's ever another flat.