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May 6, 2022 20:46:39   #
Catfish hunter Loc: Riggins idaho (Paradise)
 
Ben Bragg wrote:
Went to the bank to cash a check I’ve been sitting on from my brother.
Walking in the door a nice young man heald the door open for me.
I thanked him.
Standing in line I asked what he’s doing today.
He said doing some work around the church
I asked what he was doing and he replied “ well I’m the pastor and I do it all. Yard work today.
Well I’ve been thinking about some spiritual guidance for past several months.
I asked him did he have a little time to talk.
He did so we went for breakfast and coffee on me.
Laid out my questions and this guy gave it to me straight.
Didn’t blow smoke up my …
Straight up a great dude. Genuinely believes in what he’s doing.
Thanked him with a promise to keep in touch.
I’m gonna call my mom. We got some issues we need to clear up before it’s too late.
Went to the bank to cash a check I’ve been sitting... (show quote)


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May 7, 2022 10:37:10   #
kandydisbar Loc: West Orange, NJ
 
Ben Bragg wrote:
Went to the bank to cash a check I’ve been sitting on from my brother.
Walking in the door a nice young man heald the door open for me.
I thanked him.
Standing in line I asked what he’s doing today.
He said doing some work around the church
I asked what he was doing and he replied “ well I’m the pastor and I do it all. Yard work today.
Well I’ve been thinking about some spiritual guidance for past several months.
I asked him did he have a little time to talk.
He did so we went for breakfast and coffee on me.
Laid out my questions and this guy gave it to me straight.
Didn’t blow smoke up my …
Straight up a great dude. Genuinely believes in what he’s doing.
Thanked him with a promise to keep in touch.
I’m gonna call my mom. We got some issues we need to clear up before it’s too late.
Went to the bank to cash a check I’ve been sitting... (show quote)


Yes, there are people in the clergy who really do care about us humans. Nice to hear you found one Ben!

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May 7, 2022 14:46:10   #
RuffplayOR57 Loc: Klamath Falls, OR
 
Ben Bragg wrote:
Went to the bank to cash a check I’ve been sitting on from my brother.
Walking in the door a nice young man heald the door open for me.
I thanked him.
Standing in line I asked what he’s doing today.
He said doing some work around the church
I asked what he was doing and he replied “ well I’m the pastor and I do it all. Yard work today.
Well I’ve been thinking about some spiritual guidance for past several months.
I asked him did he have a little time to talk.
He did so we went for breakfast and coffee on me.
Laid out my questions and this guy gave it to me straight.
Didn’t blow smoke up my …
Straight up a great dude. Genuinely believes in what he’s doing.
Thanked him with a promise to keep in touch.
I’m gonna call my mom. We got some issues we need to clear up before it’s too late.
Went to the bank to cash a check I’ve been sitting... (show quote)


Good for you Ben, hope it works well for you both. My step dad was a pastor, one of the greatest men I’ve ever met.

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May 7, 2022 15:55:03   #
nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT
 
Ben Bragg wrote:
Went to the bank to cash a check I’ve been sitting on from my brother.
Walking in the door a nice young man heald the door open for me.
I thanked him.
Standing in line I asked what he’s doing today.
He said doing some work around the church
I asked what he was doing and he replied “ well I’m the pastor and I do it all. Yard work today.
Well I’ve been thinking about some spiritual guidance for past several months.
I asked him did he have a little time to talk.
He did so we went for breakfast and coffee on me.
Laid out my questions and this guy gave it to me straight.
Didn’t blow smoke up my …
Straight up a great dude. Genuinely believes in what he’s doing.
Thanked him with a promise to keep in touch.
I’m gonna call my mom. We got some issues we need to clear up before it’s too late.
Went to the bank to cash a check I’ve been sitting... (show quote)


Ben....Call her now. I was just reminded by a recent event involving a family member that " It's never too late " is baloney. Wish I had made just one more try. I have few regrets, but my opportunity just went away for eternity.

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May 7, 2022 18:02:25   #
Pete the welder Loc: Guerneville ,ca
 
Don’t know your issues but be happy you have your mom still Ben . I lost mine to cancer at 46 yrs young . My suggestion a hug and some Mother’s Day flowers and maybe a fish dinner go a long way …

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May 7, 2022 20:48:57   #
GlsJr40 Loc: Dallas, Tx.
 
Thanks for posting this, Ben. This is great for you, and most of all, who knows what an inspiration it could be for someone else in a similar state but hasn't reached out. Blessings to you brother!

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May 7, 2022 21:27:56   #
craiga937 Loc: Ohio
 
The Pastor was as Jesus said “A fisher of men”. Good for you both.

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May 8, 2022 16:24:01   #
Ben Bragg Loc: Dayton Ohio
 
I called her. Painful but forgiveness sometimes is like ripping off a bandaid.
Since this guy and I have discussed violent acts such as defense of myself and my country.
Told him I’d look god in the eye with confidence on those.
My son, I ain’t so sure. He had to do some pretty bad things in the war. He’s still pretty shook up about it.
Gonna see if he would like to talk to this guy.

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May 8, 2022 16:53:52   #
Ben Bragg Loc: Dayton Ohio
 
Can’t even describe how it feels to let go hate and resentment that has been simmering 50 some odd years.
One less thing to worry about

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May 8, 2022 17:29:07   #
saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor
 
Ben Bragg wrote:
Can’t even describe how it feels to let go hate and resentment that has been simmering 50 some odd years.
One less thing to worry about


Hey Ben. I'm so glad you found somebody to talk to and you've taken the first steps in healin an old wound.
I'm again proud for you in reachin out to your Mom. Good luck in movin forward from here.
If you need other people to talk to there are several of us on the stage I feel are good listeners. Please feel free to PM us anytime you want. Saw1. Steve.

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May 8, 2022 20:02:29   #
nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT
 
Ben Bragg wrote:
Can’t even describe how it feels to let go hate and resentment that has been simmering 50 some odd years.
One less thing to worry about


Yeah Ben , ya did the only right thing : forgive and forget.

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