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January-March, 2015

Telling Our Story

by Rev. Larry Glenz, O.M.C.

Nothing gives me a greater charge these days than telling our story. It brings me closer to the spirit of my son, Kevin. The two of us are stronger than ever together. I like to say he is Holy Spirit’s assistant coach.

There is a heroin epidemic on Long Island and school officials are joining with community leaders and law enforcement to find ways to save the young lives of these opiate addicts. There is a need for inspirational speakers to bring awareness to students, parents, and teachers.

Since Kevin’s passing on Valentines Day in 2010, I have developed this powerful ability to connect with him and tell our story. I am receiving invitations to speak at high schools, colleges, and community centers. I tell the story of my book, Forgiving Kevin, in a 25-slide power point presentation. It is the story of our relationship during his chaotic seven-year cycle of addiction, recovery, and relapse.

The invitations are not coming from people who study A Course in Miracles, but from responsible leaders fearful of the destructive and fatal consequences associated with heroin. Although it is a compelling story about an All-American boy who fell into the depths of addiction, it sends a message that is inspired by my study of ACIM principles and practices.

I am not sure exactly how the story helps; I just know it does from the feedback. No matter who is in the audience, I finish the presentation with “Lessons I learned from this experience.” I list 3 bullet points:

• Only the Love matters

• Forgiveness is the key to happiness

• Great strength comes from the connection to one’s Higher Power

I make the effort to connect to Holy Spirit and his “assistant coach” before I speak. I am therefore confident that Spirit will guide our story. “I do not have to worry about what to say or what to do, because He Who sent me will direct me.” (T-2.V.18:4)

My background as a high school history teacher and athletic coach has given me extensive experience as a public speaker. I appear completely at ease despite the emotional nature of my topic. I trust that “I am here only to be truly helpful.”

One of the slides in the presentation shows Kevin with his arm around me after we won our second consecutive New York State lacrosse championship together. There is a gold medal around his neck and a big smile on both our faces.

I tell every audience that I can feel Kevin’s arm around me as I am talking to them. I am told that people can feel that powerful love coming from us. I cannot imagine that I have ever done anything more valuable in this dream I call my life.

During those tumultuous years of Kevin’s drug addiction, Holy Spirit never promised me that he would recover. He did, however, guarantee that I would not be left comfortless. He has delivered.

And I have great gratitude for Him and his assistant.

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