My trip from the East Coast to Rosemead and the West Coast was the beginning of a series of professional adventures that have been richly rewarding. As I reflect on these adventures, and fond faces that go with these adventures, a dear friend from our '79 class at Rosemead comes to mind. Kelly O'Donnell had a heart for missions. With a B.A. in Spanish, I earned income teaching Spanish classes at Biola while attending Rosemead, and my Spanish class went with me. Kelly is a full-time psychologist to missionaries, and I joined him to do crisis counseling with missionaries gathering in Athens from 3rd world countries.
Schizophrenia is a heart-breaking malady.
Inspiring motivation and giving practical aids to boost their skills and self-esteem was pivotal for these individuals. My next adventure unfolded as I was networking with friends and former classmates, John Townsend and Henry Cloud. They were excited about ministry that was occurring in a Christian hospital program they had started out here. I came aboard and taught classes to inpatients, led psychodrama groups and supervised interns. We laughed, cried, and worked hard together.