My life's experiences as a husband, father, firefighter, soldier and now a disabled civilian led me to discover a gift hidden most of my life; telling of life's many tales in poetic form. Actually, I don't believe it was hidden; it was not there. Not until I had experienced enough of life to have a better understanding of the direction that God wanted me to take. That's what this is all about. It is a gift from God; not just a simple talent. And it's not about publishing and selling books either. It's simply about sharing God's love and learning to live in harmony with the rest of mankind; our brothers and sisters the whole, wide, world over. The task I've now undertaken in doing The Old Testament in poetic form has been daunting but unbelievably eye opening too. I am litterally in awe at the lessons to be learned from the stories in Genesis, Exodus and the rest of the Bible. Though I have read and taken courses in studying the Bible over the last eight years, I am still amazed at how hard the Bible is to understand. I can only pray that in doing the stories in poetic form will help many to better understand them. So far, the reviews that I have received from everyone are extremely encouraging. I made a commitment to do this and I intend to be true to my word. But anyway; I would like to invite you to share my experiences and revelations while relating to the joys and struggles of this weird and wonderful trip called life. God's goal and mine is to uplift and inspire you, in hopes that all of you will find encouragement, peace, joy and contentment as you travel down your chosen paths to your own Trail's End while following in Jesus' foot steps. May God watch over you and bless you.

PRO BOARD ACCREDITED Firefighter I [NFPA 1001] February 13, 2003 - New Hampshire Fire Academy.
HONORABLY DISCHARGED USANG - 1981 after 10 years of service and again during 2003 and 2004 after 1 additional year during Operation Iraqi Freedom. God bless America!