Gear Stolen
August 98:     I was on a 24 hour trip and on the way to Berkeley. I stopped at a fast food place and put my cart outside with all my gear and the shield attached to the cart. While in the bathroom the cart was stolen. A homeless man said he saw a man running across the street and heading toward apartments. All I had was a few tracts and my anointing oil. I was wearing a light jacket. My heavy jacket was in the bag on the cart.

     I had to continue on to Berkeley and finish the 24 hour trip. I've never felt more like a street person than that night. It was cold, and I experienced what street people experience when they are ripped off. I've talked to street people about this; and all of them have had their stuff stolen or taken by the authorities.

     On the way back the next day, I checked a dumpster in the area my stuff was stolen; and my bible, tracts, shield and a gear bag was in the dumpster. I was happy to get these items back. My camera, cart, backpack, blanket, mat and jacket was taken.

The bible was given to me by the christian brother that led me to the Lord; and I've been carrying it in the streets.

note: the shield had an acrylic coating on it; and it's a good thing I followed the leading, because it would have been destroyed with out it.


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