Recently, I crossed the path of Dr. Joe Gettys, who a theologian, author, and extraordinary individual...I had known of him in my past; however, I did not know him well...Many years have passed, and I saw him as I mentioned...At the time I saw him, I mentioned that I had known of him in my past...He was very gracious and kind in the conversation...I asked him how old he was, and he told me that he is now 101...He still drives and is very independent...
It so happens that I wrote a poem about him and took it to him...The title of the poem is "I Put My Hand to The Plow"...When I started to read one of his books which he gave to me Remembering 100 Years of Change,I became aware of his upbringing on a farm...When I took him a signed copy of the poem, he told me about his life...I was amazed to say the least...
Today, I had the golden opportunity to speak to The Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Ware Shoals Junior High School in Ware Shoals, S.C.
I had the blessing of being able to tell about Dr. Gettys and to speak of "A Life Lived Well" as this is how I see him...
I think it is important that young people learn about productive people who continue to serve even into their later years...For me, just to spend time in his presence and to hear him speak of diverse things blessed me more than I can say...He continues to pray for and share with the residents of the home where he now resides, and anyone who knows him will tell you how awesome he truly is...
Such tender thoughts to his honor. Todays younger generation could not truly see
the story of a plow...now most farms are owned by huge
corporations; and work is done
with mega bucks machinery,
tractors and combines that have cenral heat and air,plus
computers! The hands on a plow
once were calloused from dedication and determination.
