Angels for Higher – Part 2

Michael continues that Trevor's friends at high school nominated him for Homecoming King. When the votes were tallied, Trevor won the honor with the greatest landslide in school history.

Trevor had been bullied in high school, but thanks to the accusation and the hearing, the school was able to put a stop to it. He was honored to serve as Homecoming King and to kiss the Homecoming Queen.

After graduation, Robert looked for a job that his son could do. He decided to bring Trevor to an audition for a job as greeter for the Los Angeles Angels baseball team. Trevor had worked at Trader Joe's and Walmart as a shelf stocker.  The interviewer told Trevor, "I can teach anyone to stock shelves.  What I can't teach is an outgoing personality, genuine friendliness, and a beautiful smile. You have all these qualities. When can you start?" 

The president of the Angels after a few months gave Trevor a bonus of $500.  The Anaheim Ducks hockey team also decided that they needed a greeter. The Ducks' president said to the HR Manager, "There's a guy coming in for an interview tomorrow. I think you'll want to hire him." Trevor's been working for both the Angels and the Ducks ever since.

At a retreat in Malibu, the speaker challenged Robert, "Ask God what breaks your heart." Robert remembered that 90% of Down Syndrome babies are aborted. In some countries terrorists send Down Syndrome children into public places with bombs strapped under their coats. They are then blown up by remote control. Some countries vow to abort all Down syndrome fetuses in the womb to become 100% Down Syndrome free. God broke Robert's heart with these statistics and facts about how cultures devalue the lives of Down Syndrome children. He decided to form a charitable organization to promote the benefits of Down Syndrome children. Once Trevor asked. His dad, "Are you proud of me daddy?" Robert's response was, "I'm proud of you son.  More importantly, God is proud of you."

Trevor reminds us that Psalm 41:2 says, “Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.” May our prayer be that we, like Trevor could worship and serve God unashamedly with reckless abandon.  Serve the Lord with a heart of gladness. Robert is thankful that God has graciously and mercifully blessed him to raise a son like Trevor.

May God richly bless you,

Your brother in Christ, Michael