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A Word from Laptop: Life …
One of our good young friends, Laptop, penned some inspiring words yesterday evening. World, we wanted to share them with you:
RuggedMan (1988-2008)
Now you know why we call him RuggedMan …
David Ruggles (1998-2008) considered himself to be “awesome, fun and crazy.” (He was a FaceBook guy!) We agree with his self-proclaimed title of “awesome, fun and crazy.” MyBeloved and I taught the YouthGroup at church for one season. RuggedMan loved coming in late, making a grand entrace, always with a coy smile, and would sit down.
He was caring. He was honest. He was torn. He was content. He was silly. He was loving. He was conflicted. He was hard-working. He was only 20. He will be missed dearly …
Ray of Hope
Isn’t crazy when two events/circumstances/stories collide? Well, I’ve got a goocher for you:
(1) Do you remember our never-met-before follower named Compelled? She discovered the website early in this adventure and has been following our story (and praying for us) ever since. Compelled lives in New Mexico. Now, hold that thought.
(2) Do you remember my post about my former boss, Senator Pete V. Domenici (R-NM), and his retirement from the United States Senate? That was November 25, 2008 and I even posted a picture of a younger version of myself ( … as good-looking then as I am today … ). Now, hold that thought.
On November 26, 2008, those two stories collided in an amazing way. Let Compelled tell you in her words:
What an amazing bunch of miracles big and small are coming to my attention through your situation, your witness, Matt’s blog and God’s provision. This morning I woke up to the enclosed headline regarding Sen. Pete Domenici. God is finding ways, I think, to show the world through your miracles and others that He is still here and He is still working in these tough times.
And guess what — when I opened your website to check on you, what did I see — Matt’s posting on Sen. Domenici. God again?
I’m still “compelled in Abq,” still reading your blog daily, still praising God and praying for you each day and when I wake at night.
Thanks for the note, Compelled. Did you notice the headline: NEW RAY OF HOPE FOR PETE. Here’s my favorite part about the article: “A devout Catholic, Domenici didn’t discount the power of prayer in connection with his improved condition. Domenici said he doesn’t know why his condition hasn’t worsened, but said he suspects God has played a role. Everywhere he goes people tell him they are praying for him.“
Goocher!
Another ViolentSilence …
… hit our church family today. RuggedMan was killed in a car accident early this morning. Here’s a guy that always had a pep in his step and a smile on his face. He had his full life in front of him.











