Originally posted on Facebook on Friday, November 21, 2025.

Buying a microwave was one of the greatest moments of my life.

And from a pawn shop no less.

I was 20, moving into an apartment, and didn't have a stitch of furniture.

But I couldn't have been happier.

Having lost everything before to sin and foolish living, this used microwave, in an apartment I secured after living in my car, was a symbol to me of the hope that is in God—that I can start again, that I can build from here.

I arrived at that apartment a single man and left with this beautiful family.

As I look ahead to the second half of my life on this birthday, and again reflect on where God has brought me from, I have great hope—that I can start again, that I can build from here.

I look forward to what God will do.