Last week Kervens brought home this New Testament Bible and some Pesos. Karl and Kervens were returning to the shop when they saw an "illegal" near the train tracks. He crossed over to the pecan grove when he was spotted. Shortly after, Kervens saw the man's backpack sitting by a tree, and the man quite a ways down the track. Karl said that when the crossers are close to their destination, they try to blend in, and often leave behind any bags, backpacks and water bottles. Kervens checked out the backpack. Inside was a water bottle, mens and womens clothing, and this Bible and Pesos. The Bible has the name Irma written inside. Obviously a woman was travelling with this young man. What happened to her? Did she turn back? Get caught? Become injured or sick? I have to say that holding these few things that belonged to another person that was trying for a better life really touched me. I wonder about her life, where she was going, and what her hopes and dreams are. I pray she's OK. We often forget, when we deal with "immigration problems" that the "illegals" are people, and have needs and hopes and desires like we do - and many have the same faith and beliefs that I do. How would Jesus have us treat our fellow Christians (or any others for that matter!) that cross the border for a new life?
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Great story. Very thought provoking.
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