He ain’t heavy – he’s my brother

When you are down , you think that everything is bad. I showed this picture to a man my age who is an alcoholic and in hospital to get over his trouble.

Sometimes, when things look rather daunting as they do for me and did for him, we find images that make it easier going forward.

I hope that some people will recognise that “brothers” and “heavy” counter each other.

Yesterday , at 4pm, I walked out of University College Hospital and made my way home as many others were beginning to. My partner was playing the ukulele so I watched Villa do their best. It wasn’t heavy, I had my brother.

At times like this, Christ is a brother.

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Founder of the Pension PlayPen,, partner of Stella, father of Olly . I am the Pension Plowman
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3 Responses to He ain’t heavy – he’s my brother

  1. Byron McKeeby says:

    The mural is located at the corner of Goodison Road and Spellow Lane, near Everton’s Goodison Park stadium in Liverpool. It was created by artist John Culshaw.

    One for Bobby Riddaway?

  2. jimpy6365 says:

    HE is my brother today and every day. HE carries me in His arms and loves me even when I don’t do right. HE is forgiving of all my wrong-doing and I pray you too will remain faithful to HIM. You will be in our prayers Henry, as I lead our Easter Praise and Communion service on Easter Day.

  3. henry tapper says:

    The famous of Frome and the very bright Byron – thanks!

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