2009 has been absolutely incredibly...majestic...glory-filled...raining upon raining of blessings.
I started off the year with the Impact Conference. 2nd time around, it felt very different. All new roomies...new cornellians that came out...and new found understandings of where I need to take my faith.
About a year back myself, Jay, Justin and Max started a mini campaign to raise funds for our now 1st Black President. 50 for Change. With too much time own our hands, we managed to build a website and coerce our friends and family to donate to political campaign of President Barack Obama. We intently watched the polls and primaries/caucuses to see the outcomes and victories of Obama. After winning the democratic ticket, 50 for change lost its funding and the site was dismantled. (i.e. I stopped paying that GoDaddy bill cuz we figured Obama could handle it from here). Little did we know, we just contributed a small collective donation to our first black president which happened in 2009! Unfortunately I couldn't go to the inauguration, but yet in still I feel this is a major blessing in 2009 for me to see the fruits of our labor and even more so the promise of America on a new course and striding on a distinctive path to change!Somewhere along the lines my mentor and I started a bible study at UBS. What started off in the cafeteria of UBS with two guys, progressed into 4 guys meeting at my mentors apt in some common area space. We started and finished Romans and along the way managed to memorize 14 bible verses that we hand picked throughout the weeks. This weekly group mtg alone has been a high point in this year. Since I haven't found too many close close friends in CT, this group has been somewhat of a haven...that mid week re-up that I need to continue going and stay focused on HIM.
Fast Forward to April 09. Ann Arbor, Michigan. RDW Part Deux....tradition is reborn and 6 of 9 brothers meet up to re-up and parlay in the abandoned, scary movie like, cabin near some lake in Michigan.
We went from roughin it in NJ eastern tropical storms to slightly upgraded accommodations in the Lake Heron-side home of Detroit native, Adam. We prolly still dont realize yet the type of impact we're having on each other's lives but it is truly amazing to keep the torch burning. Kudos to a young Guggenheim for setting up and setting out this years RDW. Honestly, I can't wait till the next one. These cats motivate me like no other to push myself further and farther.-Ray Jr.
P.S. Justin comments on this photo of RDW "gonna lay down my burdens..." which is absolutely hilarious to me, thus its inclusion.
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