@Grandpa: Considering my assumption that you did not check this blog, you can be confident I wasn’t going for brownie points. Thus, I mean what I said. One point I didn’t dwell on was your humility; now more people can experience it for themselves. Thanks for your example and clear purpose. I was aware of the connotations of ‘social injustice’ but stuck with it because I also think it an apt description. Finally, I’m honored by your approval. I love you too, and you are welcome to say that any time in any way.

You have rendered me speechless (Well, almost). It’s ironic how the one who is said to have tweaked your interest in emailing was so befuddled by the complexities of blogging. When your brother Jesse emailed me a link last night, I just assumed that link was HIS. I did think it strange that he referred to learning Chinese, but… Well, now you can see why I had a career in driving trucks rather than that of being a detective.

Now, to the subject at hand. I must confess to not monitoring your blog — a habit I must change, and I must monitor with some frequency. Jesse tells me this was not your first reference to me, so I will watch for further scurrilous attacks of kindness from you. Without doubt you have gone way too far with your praise.

As for my involvement with injustice toward the unborn… When He burdens one’s heart about coming to someone’s aid there is really little one can do but respond. That is exactly what you are doing, Justin.

As for my two fingered typing… I find that such slow typing was just about right for the speed with which I think. That was a good thing.

I took note of your phrase, “social injustice.” I find many Christians of our stripe have concerns about what they call a, “Social Gospel,” and with some justification. After all, if all I do is speak out for the impoverished and disenfranchised in life, without sharing with them the good news I have fallen woefully short of my command. We are given multiple illustrations of how much he loved the poor and neglected. His accounting of the Good Samaritan shows how we need to become involved in helping and lifting… beyond issuing pious platitudes. When the sick man lacked the ability, or any man to help him into the pool of healing waters, He helped and healed him. He didn’t just issue a, “Well, God bless you.” Now, when He helped them and lifted them was He guilty of proclaiming a “social gospel?” Hardly.

I didn’t mean to get carried away, Justin. I want to say I too am proud. I am proud of YOU. I am very proud that you are reaching out to those in need. I am proud that you appear to be well on the road God would have you to travel. I love you Justin. Am I allowed to say that on a blog?

Grandpa Jones

I am speechless. I don’t know what to say. You have honored me far beyond what is right. What can I say… Thank you Jess.

And, if you ever see this, thank you, Grandpa.