What I need

For some reason, there are some people in my life that care for my well being. This is a mystery to me, but I find that I can put up with it. Just kidding, Mom.

I get questioned frequently about what I need for myself. I can say with complete certainty and confidence that I need absolutely nothing. This is not a way of telling people off, but rather a way of telling of how we live. Everything that we need is provided for us- a place to sleep, all the food we can eat, cars to use, medical insurance, work to do, clothing to wear, and one hundred dollars per month to play with. I view this as enough, and we are expected to live within those things that are provided to us by Andre House. It is part of our call to live simply and somewhat similarly to the lives of those we serve. I will admit that there are a lot of things that I would like (one hundred dollars goes pretty quickly), but there is nothing that I need.

But there are some things that you can provide for me and for Andre House. The most important thing you can do for us is pray. Pray for the Core Community, for our volunteers, for our benefactors, and for our guests. Pray not only for us, but for those around the country and around the world who do the same work in their own area. There are people that live in poverty and homelessness all over, and they all deserve your prayers.

Along those lines, don’t just focus your efforts on the needy here is Phoenix simply because it is where I find myself. As I said, there are poor and homeless people all over the country and world. A great thing to do is to focus your efforts and attention on the poor and homeless in your own area. It may sound naïve, but you really can help eliminate poverty by helping the poor in your hometown. I have heard one such story- a relative who has started to do just that after hearing about what I am doing, and that is a great thing.

If after all of that you still feel the need to send me something, homemade cookies are always welcome and appreciated. I could use a good backrub too.