The Maverick Man Who Helped Me

--by bae6, posted Mar 21, 2008

A man commonly known as the Maverick Man used to be a fixture in the city I live in. He lived in a 1970's van parked in a parking lot and walked up and down the same street for 20 years. Everyone who knew him loved him and all the local businesses help him out. They allowed him shave in the mens room and the Jack in the Box would even give him free food. He spent his time helping and giving advice to everyone that he saw.

One time I walked by him, crying and very upset. He saw me walking by the street and went up to me while I was waiting for the bus. I told him that a very close person in my life, had passed away and then I broke down crying. Maverick Man sat down by me and said "Little girl..do not weep for Frank. Because Frank is in a better place. Frank is with the birds and see those seagulls? Well,every time you see a seagull, he is there. Every time you hear his favorite song, he is there. Every time you see or hear rain, he is there. He did not die. He went to sleep."

The people at the bus stop did not know what to say but one of them came up to me and asked if I was alright. I told him about Frank and he said "I know what you are going through, I lost my mother to cancer 2 months ago."

The Maverick Man has recently passed away, and as I did not attend his service I am writing about this wonderful kindly man. He helped me one time and I have never forgotten his words. Lets learn to help the people who are grieving and help them make the next step.

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Posted by bae6
Mar 21, 2008
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falsemonkeypuzzl wrote: What a good lesson in appreciating the goodness all around us regardless of the shape it comes in. I'm glad he was there to help you in your time of need.

JuneBug wrote: God sends us angels in all forms...Jack Bradley was one of yours. My daddy will be gone 3 years come next month and it seems like yesterday that he died...I have to remind myself he is with God and wouldn't want to come back here to all this. I celebrate his death by making a German Chocolate cake and give it to family. It still hurts that I can't pick up the phone and talk to him..but someday...we will catch up on the news! :}

humaira wrote: hi bae6!! sorry dear i was missing since so many days and couldn't comment and very sad to say that i will be missing till 19 because of my exams..and do pray for me!! thanks for sharing your life with us.. loads of love.. humaira:)

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