Cross Roads
Posted: Saturday, April 26, 2008
by Chris Cole
George Cole
Over the past fifteen years, I have ingested many prescription drugs and gallons of alcohol to numb myself from many of life's cruel torments. I would not have been surprised if a surgeon found my liver mutated and inscribed with "Watson 385" in homage to my drug of choice: Lortab 7.5. Adjacent to my oddly shaped liver would be a new organ in the distinct shape of a "silver bullet" beer can.
Change is a scary word to a forty year old male who is quite comfortable in his routine of finding prescriptions in order to hide from this scary world. I would like to deviate for just a moment and state that drugs and alcohol allow a person to hide in sort of a demonic-spun cocoon; a suit of armor shielding the wearer from life's bitter arrows. Drugs also inhibit the user's emotional and spiritual growth. When the user becomes sober, he/she will be in dire need of counseling and spiritual guidance.
Back to change...I took the most challenging road. The road that led straight up the cross to where Christ's precious head layed during His crucifixion. After almost fifteen years of constant prescription and alcohol abuse, losing many viable jobs, and enduring two arduous marriages, I made the decision to follow the cross and its' direction. I cut all ties to old friends and habits and moved to a place where the grass is actually greener and approximately 300 miles from my home town.
Almost immediately upon my arrival in my new hometown, Jesus Christ began working miracles in my life. I was lonely, tired and scared. I became vested almost immediately within the community of Fredericksburg, Texas.
With the assistance of Christ and relatives, I started to withdrawal from many years of addiction. After a few weeks, I started to really breathe. I was able to contemplate God's miraculous beauty that surrounded me in this humble town.
After ridding my body of toxins, I was able to secure a job with a local computer company and then out of the blue when I thought that love was lost and was a foregone conclusion, I found someone that totally took my breathe away at my local Orthodox Church.
Gin (an ironic name, I know) took my breath away when I met her. Though, she did not just take my breath, she wanted to share all of my life's breath as I did hers. We started out strongly and I lived life to it's fullest with her. Sadly, God decided for us to have a temporary parting. I will cherish the lessons learned while I was with her and I will continue to pray for her and her children. Maybe someday Christ will allow our paths to cross again, for I miss her dearly. Maybe someday I will know what true love really is. Today, I continue to be inspired and amazed at Christ's blessings which surround me at every turn in this little town of Fredericksburg.
Christ performed surgery on me by cutting me away from a lot of demonic influences and environments that were dilemmas for over twenty years, and immediately began to build a new person inside and out. I am in awe what He has accomplished in six short weeks.
He has provided me with a roadmap entitled The Holy Bible so I will never encounter another crossroad again.
George "Chris" Cole experienced life as a law enforcement officer with a tour of duty lasting over ten years in law enforcement. He is the survivor of two marriages, and continues to meet new people that provide inspiration for many of his articles and short stories. Many of his articles have appeared in national and local publications.
In 2008, Chris abandoned West Texas and its' "Wal-Mart Trees" (Mesquite bushes that grow plastic bags) to move to the green pastures and real trees of Fredericksburg, Texas. Chris continues to work and hone his writing skills while breathing the fresh air of the hill country.
Mr. Cole can be contacted at kriskohl333@gmail.com.
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In 2008, Chris abandoned West Texas and its' "Wal-Mart Trees" (Mesquite bushes that grow plastic bags) to move to the green pastures and real trees of Fredericksburg, Texas. Chris continues to work and hone his writing skills while breathing the fresh air of the hill country.
Mr. Cole can be contacted at kriskohl333@gmail.com.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)In the past month you have come a long way and are now just finding who you really are and what you are capable of!!! You can do anything with faith in your heart.......I hope you continue with your writing you will go a long way with it!!!
Chris, as you were doing your thing, He was always there patiently waiting with open arms. I am happy for you and will pray your journey brings much happiness and peace to you. God bless you!
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