I would like to thank Scott Hammond and Humboldt "Hotshot" Deputy DA Trent Timm

 

There is no perfect scripture I could find to share what these two interactions meant to me this week.

Listed below are some meanings and interpretations of Proverbs 27:17 NIV. Not all apply to me or this post but hopefully this will bring some healing to others.

I took two weeks off from the Courthouse. I was relaxed, cheerful and took a lot of time to think and rest. Returned Monday but minimized my time. 

Yesterday, I unexpectedly ran into Scott. I have known him for years. He initiated the conversation and I want to thank the person who mentioned me and blog. Hopefully, someday I can thank you in person. I took the opportunity to bring something I had said about Scott in a post. I didn't have to; it wasn't even on his mind. We chatted for a bit, not about the blog. It was a private conversation. Thank you.

This morning, I saw Trent. He said, "What's up John?" The same way he has greeted me many times. Was I surprised. Yes. It was the first time I saw him after the last post I did about him. He asked me about it, we talked. It was a honest conversation and not neccessarily easy. He listened. What I explained again, is private. Trent has know me for years. Something he reminded me. Not just known me but he and I work, deal with what I have called the "toxic den of evil." When I am not there, when others are not there; you get to see us as we are 99% of the time. That is if you care.

The "hotshot" nickname has an origin. It was not given to Trent by me and you have to search the blog if you are curious. Many regular readers know.

With this blog, many acquaintances, so called "friends" changed, turned their back on me after I risked so much for them. They did not listen, they did not care. They betrayed me; they kicked me when I was down and protecting myself against the constant attacks from Humboldt. Those people will never change. They will never approach. They will never listen. They can remain miserable.

I cannot control who I see in Humboldt or their behavior. What I can control is who and what I allow in my life.