I’ve been back for a few days now, but am still searching for the best way to report on findings from the first trip to Detroit. Please excuse this weak and late beginning; now that I’ve begun this writing, it should improve and expand quickly.
Thanks to those who made it possible for me to travel to Michigan and see first-hand the many faces of economic catastrophe and daisy-fresh hope, each delivered in full daily. The fillers that occupy the space between those opposing concepts are what is making it difficult to know where to begin.
For now, I’ll stick to the basics — but keep in mind that these are my own opinions. Apparent proofs and other evidences will follow later.
- the “D” is down but definitely not out
- effective recovery will require including a transition to new thinking
- strong religious faiths are easily found. I felt at ease and welcomed everywhere I went
- “working together” has multiple meanings, as many of them negative as not
- cities, counties and their various departments need to improve internal/external communications
- a decent house may indeed be bought cheaply, but that’s the last consideration on many lists
We can make a difference in Detroit, and do so pretty easily and quickly. I have several ideas on effective approaches that will be presented in the next installment. There are lots of pix you really want to see as well, and they’ll be included with their descriptions.
Special thanks to my Detroit friend James Williams for his Christian encouragement, insights and assistance. God’s blessings and comfort to you and your dear wife, your children and all those wonderful gran’babies. Be well and continue to trust in Jesus. I hope to see you again soon.
For all my other friends: if only you could have been there to see for yourself. I’m going back; ya wanna ride along?
