They Told Us We Were Crazy Too
Today, my friend, Will, drove over from San Diego to La Quinta to hang out for the afternoon. He also brought his girlfriend so that was an added bonus. For as long as i’ve known Will he has had his hand in social justice and humanitarian causes all around the world. He worked for about two years with Invisible Children, an organization that has focused on bringing peace to Uganda, but since then it seems that he has reached out and touched nearly every part of the planet. He’s an amazing person who truly loves people and i want to tell you a story he told me today.
For a short period while he worked for Invisible Children he was the official spokesperson for the organization, which meant that he was the one to show up at all the big events and such. At one point, he was invited to a dinner of some sort at the National Civil Rights Museum. When he showed up he found himself at the same table with the best friend of Rosa Parks who was on the bus the day that Rosa held her seat and made a statement for equality. This friend of Rosa was well aware of what Invisible Children is about and looked up at Will and said, “Boy, you are crazy!” Then with tears in her eyes she said, “But don’t you stop doing what you’re doing, they told us we were crazy too.”
This story reminds me that you and i have the power to change the injustices of the world. We are called to respond to the evil of the world and redeem it. These ambitions may seem crazy, but it’s the crazy ones who make a difference.
Sanne said
am September 17 2008 @ 3:17 am
That is so true!
Rachel said
am September 17 2008 @ 8:34 am
Amen.
Mom said
am September 17 2008 @ 8:56 am
C-aring
R-evolutionary
A-mbitious
Z-ealous
Y-earning
Act CRAZY where your planted. Support those CRAZY around the world. Be CRAZY about uniting the world under the umbrella of Jesus. We can do this! Great blog!
Scott Fillmer said
am September 17 2008 @ 9:21 am
Biscuet, I have to say, I think your mom has it together… wow. Well said.
mal said
am September 17 2008 @ 9:41 am
powerful.
emery said
am September 17 2008 @ 1:00 pm
Good stuff.
Janie said
am September 17 2008 @ 1:43 pm
Thanks for the reply! So, I go to check your blog today and it almost seems as if we have another connection…I just attended an Invisible Children meeting last week!
What’s exciting on this journey of loving others whatever the cost, is the fellowship you find along the way…of others who inspire and challenge you to continue on the “crazy” path you’ve found “worth it.”
So glad to have found you and others treading the same road!
Amanda said
am September 18 2008 @ 7:12 am
Good post friend.
PS - Beijing is rockin’. Can’t wait till you get here!
Jamie. =) said
am September 18 2008 @ 12:26 pm
So, I officially deem your mom the coolest mom on the planet! I completely agree with what she said about being CRAZY. In fact, I think I’m going to share that with my kids at youth group next week.
=)
P.S…you are like 3 degrees of seperation from Rosa Parks! How cool is that?!?