The Call
Paul, Mike, JoJo and John picked up Tom Jackson and went
to the mall. They were going to walk around, then eat at the
Chinese restaurant there.
When
they arrived Tom discovered he had left his money at home. “I have
money.” “Don't worry Tom, I've got you covered. This time.”
“Thanks
Paul.”
“I
hate going to the mall with JoJo” said John.
“Why?”
“Look".
As
they were riding the escalator to the second floor, JoJo was running
up the down escalator, running around the older ladies who were
giving him mean looks, while girls screamed, surprised someone was
going up the wrong way.
“That's
a teacher of the future.” Mike said.
Paul
added: “Education is in trouble. I hope he doesn't teach around
here.”
Though
they were laughing, they pretended not to know him when they reached
the top. When he arrived to the top. He acted as if nothing
happened.
They
all chose their food from the buffet and sat down at a long table.
“Did
you hear Robin Williams passed away?”
“Yeah,
he was funny.”
“He was hilarious”
“It
seemed like he was always on, you know?”
“He'll
be missed.”
“Yep.”
There
was a time of silence as they pondered in their minds, important
issues of life being short. A deep conversation followed of the
importance of living for others. Mike said it seemed important to
spend quiet time alone with God, letting it overflow to the rest of
the circle of life, God had placed you in. Nodding their heads, they
all agreed.
“John.”
Paul said “How can you eat all that. You had it piled a mile high.”
“I
pile it on so I don't have to go right up for seconds, like you guys.
I already have it.”
“That
seems wrong in so many ways. Besides, you finished your plate of
first and seconds the same time we finished our first.”
“I
didn't say it was a perfect plan, Whose going back with me? I don't
want to look “piggish” you know, in case someone saw my first
plate when I walked by them.”
“To
late for that, oinker. I don't know how he stays so thin.”
JoJo
said”I don't know how either of John or Paul did so well much less
made the football team.”
“Coach
Brown had the same question.” Paul answered. “I believe he told
me: “Anderson you made the team. just lucky, I guess.” .. I'm
like yeah, thanks coach.”
Paul
looked over to JoJo seriously; “You still going To Indiana
University?”
“Yeah.
It will be weird being away from here but I'm hoping once things get
rolling, I'll be to busy to get home sick. What about you?”
“I
haven't talked it over with anyone in the family, but I sense a
calling to go into the ministry.”Mike's
eyes widened. “You mean like Pastor Will?”
“Have
you talked with Jasmine? Is the question.”
“No
and John, don't say anything. I thought Friday night, I might discuss
it with her. Then I'll talk with Will.”
“Yeah,
you'll have to talk with him.” JoJo said, nodding his head. “Well
praise the Lord and keep praying about it. Things and direction from
God sometimes become clearer when you do. You've always told me, we
walk by faith.”
“I
know you'd do great if you did.” Tom said, shaking Paul's hand.
You ministered to me and dad in many times and ways.”
“Now
with football and losing sectionals we can concentrate on school.”
Paul said.
“And
girlfriends.”
“Project:
Nehemiah”
“Don't
forget to concentrate on gas money for my car, you know.”
Laughing,
they each threw five dollars in front of him on the table.
“Let's
get out of here before John goes back for fourth's.”
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