Its been a difficult day.
This morning at about 4am a friend of mine was brutally stabbed to death on the streets of Springfield, MA. Stephen Donohue was homeless and afraid to sleep in a shelter. He was a good man that battled the demons of alcohol. (I have written about Steven in previous blogs identified as "S".)
Stephen will be missed on the streets and in the hospitals, detox centers and downtown liquor stores.
Steven dealt with his pain by drinking and dealt with his drinking by making people around him laugh. In his most difficult moments he broke out in song or told a joke. Everyone seemed to know Steve, so many that he would often joke that he was going to run for Mayor of Springfield.
He cared about the plight of the homeless usually caring for others before himself. He was the first to call me in tears when a homeless person died in the streets. Today we cry for Steve.
I am comforted to know that Steve is in glory. No more pain or tears or demons. During his time of sobriety this month Steve accepted the Lord as his Saviour. To God be the glory.
So, while the violent streets took his life on earth Jesus has forgiven him and gave him everlasting life......Alleluia!
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