Paragould and Rector.

I am finally able to finish this post after several days...

After entering Paragould, I made my way to McDaniel Rd. and found that there were no sidewalks.
A little before this, I was at a gas station, and sitting for about 15 minutes, I looked to my west, and saw a church steeple.
I thought that making it to the church was a good idea, and went on my way.
Even though I would stop at the church, I had a plan for after that would take me into town. I needed a McDonalds to update my blog.
So I turned left down McDaniel Rd. and made my way to the church.
I didnt know what to expect, seeing that I had just pushed my cart up to the front door unannounced.  After trying the door, a man came out and talked to me for a few minutes.
I told him what I was doing there, and he let me inside so I could charge my phone and talk to him about my mission.
His is the head pastor at Grace Baptist Church, Gerald James.
After we talked for a while, I noticed something different about this man, that I didnt see in many pastors...compassion.  It has been missing in so many towns I have visited.
He had a bible study and I got to meet some of the members.
Later he asked me if I would like to stay in the church for the night, and I told him that would be great.  After, I was able to meet with his wife and two daughters, and a little boy named DeMarcus.
It was awesome to see how smart that boy was, and he gave the prayer over the meal.
DeMarcus came from a broken home, so the pastors family was happy to take him in...
The next day he took me to get my beard trimmed and also helped me with a pair of shoes.
I was allowed to go to his home and see the chickens he kept. Growing up, my mother had many small animals.
Later as we had more money, we were able to have the small ranch mom always wanted.
We had supper at his house, and I asked to take a picture of them for this blog, and to keep and remember the pastor who made my two days in Paragould a time to remember.
Of all the churches that I believe God has blessed, it is Grace Baptist Church in Paragould.  Thank you James family for your kindness and hospitality.  You will always have a place in my heart...