I met a man today...pt 2

Have you ever done something you regret? Or done something to someone where you know they will be 'damaged', it was unfair to them, they had no control over the situation. Maybe even 'done it to the least of these'. Well unfortunately I have. Its a long story and one I am not to proud of. 13 years ago, 6 years in prison, and 3 on parole, and 4 years now free. A lot has transpired in my life in these last 13 years. Dreams died, hopes vanished, yet God's grace and mercy has revived me and renewed me into the person I am today. A productive member of society, who has paid my dues as required. A career, a family, a home. Yet something always bugged me about my past. How could I of been such a person?!? Can I really go on in this life knowing what I have done and maybe even fearing others will know too.
It was a sunny day today. I was basically minding my own business. I was heading to Michael's to buy a frame for a gift given to me by a friend. A Happy Birthday gift, early. As I drove into the parking lot my eyes caught with some one standing on the corner. I thought nothing of it till I looked in my rear view mirror and saw this person watching my car drive down the parking lot. I got the frame and started heading back to work. As I drove out I thought Id get a soda. Coming out of the Carls Jr I hear my name. Who's calling me, I thought? Then I hear it again, the voice sounded familiar but as I looked toward the voice i see the one I passed by earlier. Curious I walk across the parking lot to meet this person who knew me. As I approached they introduced themselves to me.
I FROZE! Here I was face to face with the one I had hurt. Grown now they begin to talk to me. They didnt mix or hemhaw around with words. This was a person who had got their life together and knew a God of restoration and healing. "I want you to know how much you hurt me...but I also want you to know how much God has healed me, I am ok and doing good, and getting my life together. God has taken my life and made me new. I want to serve Him and follow Him. But I must for myself forgive you and hold no bad feelings toward's you. I know God has a plan for you too. I don't want to be the reason you don't follow after God's plan for you." That was it.
FORGIVEN. First by God now by this MAN! MERCY given to me by God and now bestowed upon me by this ONE! As I walked back to my car, I was amazed by my God. I've received His grace and mercy for this along time ago, but today He allowed me to receive this other part of grace and mercy in this situation. I again over and over apologized to this man, he said I know you are sorry (not in a snide bitter way) but truly knew I was sorry. He forgave me even before I could ask!
Like the song says, Lord I'm amazed by You, Lord I'm amazed by You, Lord I'm amazed by you, and how you love me.
I met a man today! I will NEVER forget!

UWI

1. What time did you get up this morning? 7am
2. How do you like your steak? mediumwell
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Ice Age 3D
4. What is your favorite TV show? currently, Amazing Race
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? With Des
6. What did you have for breakfast? Eggs, Biscuit and gravy
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Ribs
8. What foods do you dislike? Asparagus
9. Favorite Place to Eat? Hulas
10. Favorite dressing? Des' homemade Ranch Dressing
11.What kind of vehicle do you drive? 300SE, the presidential
12. What are your favorite clothes? My zoot suit
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? My list is too long...
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? 1/2 full
15. Where would you want to retire? near the coast someplace
16. Favorite time of day? Evening or a foggy morning
17. Where were you born? Taft
18. What is your favorite sport to watch? Basketball, pro and college and Superstars(Nics league)
19. Who do you think will not tag you back? i dont know
20. Person you expect to tag you back first? i dont know
21. Who are you most curious about their responses to this? Everyone
22. Bird watcher? in my moms backyard, we had a family of doves in our carport for a while
23. Are you a morning person or a night person? Neither, but lean towards morning
24. Do you have any pets? NO, but we claim part owner of my folks dogs
25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? hopefully we'll have some news next month
26. What did you want to be when you were little? a preacher
27. What is your best childhood memory? holidays with my family
28. Are you a cat or dog person? Dog
29. Are you married? 3 years
30. Always wear your seat belt? always
31. Been in a car accident? yes
32. Any pet peeves? oh let me count the ways
33. Favorite Pizza Toppings? mushroom and sausage
34. Favorite Flower? rose
35. Favorite ice cream? again, my list is too long! Mint chip is always good...
36. Favorite fast food restaurant? In-n-Out
37. How many times did you fail your driver's test? 0
38. From whom did you get your last email? jack
39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Mercedes Dealer
40. Do anything spontaneous lately? yes i took yesterday off of work
41. Like your job? Yes, love it
42. Broccoli? yes
43. What was your favorite vacation? my honeymoon, we cruised Hawaii, very close to our trip to Australia
44. Last person you went out to dinner with? Nic, mom and dad and Alan, chinese.
45. What are you listening to right now? tv, smallville
46. What is your favorite color? blue
47. How many tattoos do you have? none(as of right now)
48. How many are you tagging for this quiz? IDK
49. What time did you finish this quiz? 10:07pm
50. Coffee Drinker? yes