Top Cop: Dean Walker

TOP COP: OFC. DEAN WALKER

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 a Denver man and his wife called the Denver Police as a last resort for help with their son. Their son has Aspergers, and was growing increasingly upset due to some changes in his environment. The family had just moved to a new apartment, and was short on funds. The father was two days from payday and the family was without food. In comes Denver Police Department District Three, Southeast Denver Officer Dean Walker.

Using his various skills, he calmly talked the frustrated young man down, but he didn’t stop there. Dean recognized how frustrating hunger can make anyone and took the young man to get something to eat. The family was beyond grateful for Dean’s kindness, and calming demeanor. The young man’s father later wrote in to thank Dean. He and his wife are sure that he kept the situation from escalating, and that he turned a bad day for their son, into a great one with a this simple act.

Good Cops

I've not been shy about sharing videos of police brutality, but by the same token, I share the good ones when I come across them, as well.

The link below is simply heart-warming and wonderful.
A Man on a Mission

Brave Little Girl

There are so many horrible reports in the news today about scary cops, frightened children, and poor parenting.  This situation took place in a nearby community and the story just made my heart smile!  The circumstances couldn't have turned out any better . . .

http://www.koamtv.com/story/25520350/8-year-old-found-driving-on-route-66-near-galena

An Unexpected Happy Ending

So often, we are unaware of the lingering problems that persist following a storm.  In the immediate aftermath, we see the devastation, but for those who aren't personally affected, current articles are read and prayers are offered.  The headlines move to a new crisis in a matter of days.  Meanwhile, displaced people, displaced pets, injuries that linger, and the struggle to rebuild lives take place quietly outside of the headlines.

The link below just brought a smile as I read it.
An Unexpected Happy Ending

Multi-Tasking . . . Multi-Talented

Not only is Gerald Davis an awesome storm spotter, he is quite the chef.  The "Frugal Gourmet" did not make the video connetion with "Cooking with Gerry," but we are so pleased to feature "Cooking With Gerry" in this edition of the Goshen Gazette.  His hard work this week-end is the feature story in the weather section of Goshen Gazette, but his Parmesan trout is the exclusive feature in "Delectably Kosher" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DLaW8FASI4&feature=youtu.be 

Praise

This young man lived what we read about in Acts 16:25-26.  And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto G-d: and the prisoners heard them.  And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.

http://www.kristv.com/news/kidnapped-boy-sings-gospel-until-he-s-set-free/

Since I Don't Believe in Coincidence

I usually try to find one of those "awe" videos or "Good Samaritan" reports in the news to share here, but this week, our very own contributors shared a special awakening moment that certainly carried a theme.

I was speaking with one of the contributors this week on the phone when she and I both shared the observation that Capitol Hill was not the answer, and we discussed what individuals could do to affect change.  It was at that time I shared with her the purchase of a round kitchen table, I'd made three years ago, specifically for a working ministry to gather.  We also discussed the fact that while America divides politically, both sides are indeed wings of the same bird, which is a part of the prophesied end of days agenda.

When we ended our conversation, I headed to the computer to do some work, when I hopped on social media for just a moment . . . To my amazement, another contributor had posted his own bitstrip commentary on the very subject we'd covered.

I know there are others hearing this same thing.  American politics are truly a distraction from finding solutions!  Soundness will not be coming from the Oval Office, but discovered 'round the kitchen table!