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!

Timing

This is an amazing account of a life saved.  I love the emphasis the reporter places on timing as she wraps up the report.

http://news.yahoo.com/video/burbank-couple-rescues-child-mattress-064439140.html?soc_src=mediacontentsharebuttons

Heartwarming

In school, whether I liked the teacher or not, math was always one of my favorite subjects, but I fell in love with this math teacher!

http://www.upinspire.com/inspire/1184/this-math-teacher-kept-a-big-s

Morning Chores

Usually this section is reserved for just something good going on in the world around us.  Personal news like this would typically be in Holy Homesteading, but this really was one of those "right out of left field moments."

This morning as the "girls" gathered 'round their feed pans, Avalon was a noticeable absence.  She's the only nanny on the place that hadn't yet kidded and it's certainly not like her to miss feeding time.  I went ahead and made my morning rounds.

Let me share a little something about critters.  For the most part, they are much  more independent than we humans like to think.  I knew if she was in distress she'd bleat, and all was quiet on the homestead, except the usual arguments over feed pans.







I peeked in each little shed as I made my rounds but all were empty until I looked into last year's garden pen.  There was Avalon still licking her little twins.  Everyone was fine, so I finished up the chores and headed in with a nice flake of orchard grass hay.  One twin was obviously more adapted to her new surroundings.  I dried the other one a bit and nudged it toward "the food supply."  Again, I don't intervene unless there appears to be a problem.  Upon checking a bit later, I realized one twin had a system.  She found the teat first, then when little sister showed up, she'd move over to the other one and the little one wouldn't get much.  Baby goats can drain the mom in record time!

This same thing happened some years back, but I was pretty new to the homesteading gig then.  The mama didn't reject either baby, she just didn't coordinate the feeding plan. so I bottle fed the smaller one twice a day, but left them both on mama.  As soon as I'd return her to the pen, she'd go right for mama, so then I realized I'd need to make sure the more aggressive one didn't drain mama, when I brought the little one in.  That resulted in twins in the house every morning and evening for weeks, feeding one and making the other one wait.

I'm smarter now.  Today when I saw this taking place, knowing the larger more aggressive one had just eaten, I brought her in for a nap in my office.










The littler one stayed with mama for her undivided attention and the next round of milk.  It's worked
beautifully today, and this evening both little babies were one on each side with tails happily flagging.

Bonus

It's nice to see a person rewarded for their effort and it was particularly nice to see a co-worker happy for her.

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/01/27/housekeeper-stunned-in-the-best-way-possible-by-what-she-found-under-motel-room-sheets/

A Hero!

I've posted many disturbing videos and articles about our officers of the law, but when I see a good one, I'll post those too!

http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/police-officer-stops-to-play-catch-with-boy-playing-alone-002435126.html?vp=1

Awesome Young Men!

 http://www.wcvb.com/news/local/boston-south/suited-band-of-brothers-stands-up-for-unstoppable-6yearold/-/9848842/23085396/-/t0h3xw/-/index.html

Check Out This Herd!

http://www.wimp.com/meetsnow/

Technology

Rather than invading our bodies and our privacy, this is what technology should be about!

http://www.upworthy.com/a-boy-was-born-without-a-hand-i-couldnt-have-guessed-what-his-dad-made-for-him-mind-blown?c=ufb1

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished . . .

Sadly . . .
http://foxnewsinsider.com/2013/11/30/city-threatens-woman-housing-needy-fines

So Touching . . .

Having attended Yom HaShoah Services many times, I am always blessed and amazed at the ripple effect the brave actions of a few had throughout the years following that horrendous time in Europe.  The account of Corrie ten Boom has been documented for years, but there were others.  Some hid the Jews, some the Sabbath keepers, and some, specifically the children.

Grab a tissue . . .

http://thelibertarianrepublic.com/surprise-man-finds-audience-full-people-saved-children-nazi-camps-video/#axzz2lahI4gJh

Feelin' His Oats

No fear of humans!  Young buck elk fortunate that the only shooting going on was with cameras.

http://foxnewsinsider.com/2013/11/14/elk-gets-too-close-photographer-during-impromptu-photo-shoot

Special

I have to admit, after reading about young men with gender issues in Massachusetts and California insisting upon special treatment, it makes me happy to read headlines about special young ladies making history as Homecoming Queens.

http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Cypress-Bay-High-School-Homecoming-Queen-Makes-History-230301971.html

KUDOS to Officer Vicki Thomas

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/police-officer-buys-groceries-for-woman-accused-of-shoplifting-173940197.html

The woman on the left is a mother from Miami who was so desperate to feed her hungry family that she was trying to steal a lot of food.
The woman on the right is Miami-Dade County Police Officer Vicki Thomas. Officer Thomas was about to arrest Jessica Robles but changed her mind at the last minute.

Instead of arresting her, she bought Robles $100 worth of groceries:

“I made the decision to buy her some groceries because arresting her wasn't going to solve the problem with her children being hungry.”

And there’s no denying they were hungry. Robles’ 12 year old daughter started crying when she told local TV station WSVN about how dire their situation was:

“[It's] not fun to see my brother in the dirt hungry, asking for food, and we have to tell him, ‘There is nothing here.’"

Officer Thomas says she has no question that what she did was right:

“To see them go through the bags when we brought them in, it was like Christmas. That $100 to me was worth it.”

But Officer Thomas did have one request:

“The only thing I asked of her is, when she gets on her feet, that she help someone else out. And she said she would.”

And guess what? The story gets even better.

After word got out about what happened people donated another $700 for Jessica Robles to spend at the grocery store.

And then best of all a local business owner invited her in for an interview and ended up hiring her on the spot as a customer service rep.

She started crying when he told her:

“There's no words how grateful I am that you took your time and helped somebody out. Especially somebody like me.”

And to think it all started with one veteran police officer trusting her “instinct” instead of going “by the book”.

Courtesy WSVN