He's a tall African American male and wears an older tweed jacket and carries a darker wooden cane. His brown beret covers his aged head, and he walks slowly among the crowd. Because of his height, he towers over most who are there, and his presence is one that is a mystery. He gathers nothing. He desires nothing, and although the groceries, clothing, shoes and books are available, he takes advantage of none of them. He simply walks among the crowd.
He talks to people who are guests, and he visits with people who are volunteers. Every once in a while he likes for someone to pray for him, and his encouragement is visibly seen when he leaves their presence. Who is he? Where does he come from, and how did he find out about the outreach? None really know. In fact, all that any know is that he goes by the name of “Griffin”.
One is told in a very ancient manuscript “some have entertained angels unawares”, but “Griffin” an angel? One would seriously doubt it. However, he behaves like one, and the very demeanor of this towering man is infectious and causes many to speak with him. “Griffin” simply becomes another reason to motivate human kindness and benevolence to those who have less than others. Griffin becomes a model for giving to others what is needed most; companionship and love.
Until tomorrow...Why Say More?
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