It took me forever to realize that some people from my blog like to email me while drinking. THAT was a revelation.

I can’t imagine what growing up around things like this did to you. I’m really sorry.

Hug.

Unfortunately, after an hour of ranting, interruptions, disrespect, mandates and insanity in the middle of Starbucks, I had to cut “Bill” loose.

I was there with another friend and worship team member and finally had to put my foot down as their conversation was tail spinning fast.

I told “Bill” when I brought him on the team a month ago we were going to see how things went. I simply said it wasn’t going to work out.

He slammed his fist down and stormed out. A minute later he came back in (I will admit I looked for a gun) and pointed his finger at me as said “you reap what you sew” and abruptly left.

I spent the next 10 minutes settling my buddy down who was visibly shaking from the experience.

Neither of us wanted it to end like that but I kept thinking about my kids, my wife, and the other people on my team who I have been given charge over, not mention the hundreds of people in the congregation that are trusting me to lead them.

Consider yourself blessed to be alcohol free in your circle. It is a nasty drug that is heart wrenching to watch destroy people.

I am sure this is not over yet. So I patiently wait for “Bill” to hit bottom so we can pick him up.

I DO understand addictions and addictive personalities (Hello? It’s my own.)

I love your outlook and understanding of it. Pretty dead on. That guy is very blessed to have you as a friend.