A Cast of Characters

As a new feature on this blog. I want to introduce you to the characters of the Echoes Series.

First, of course, is the star of the series.

Joshua Adams

Joshua Michael Adams is twenty-three when he learns about Islam.

Up until then, his life has been a mess.

Alcohol, drugs, women, recklessness.

And abandonment of those who mean the most to him.

After he becomes a Muslim, Joshua changes many of his old habits.

No more alcohol. No more girlfriends.

But some things will never change.

Joshua has a bad habit of leaving his socks laying on the floor.

He has a very high tolerance for chaos.

(Which is a good news for his kids!)

He loves animals, especially cats,

and he regrets never having a pet when he was young.

He loves to eat pizza, Pakistani food, barbecue--you name it

And he cooks--he spends a lot of his spare time in front of the stove.

He's good-hearted, basically.

But not always very patient.

He doesn't pay attention to details.

But he is good at seeing the big picture.

As a Muslim, Joshua is strongly committed to his faith, his family and his friends.

And no matter how old he gets, he likes to have fun!

Journeys

Last week was the week for travel. Over the river and through the woods. . .

Our family went back to my home state of Missouri. Not much has changed. The Mississippi River still flows on the eastern boundary. The Missouri River still cuts a path through the state. The Arch still stands, a monument to westward movement and forwardthinking.

People change more. I saw two nieces and a nephew, and several former students. All of them taller. A few students married now. My nephew with a beard. My niece with a beau.

We came back safely from our trip, alhamdulillah. My bags are still packed. I have almost recovered.

But the journey continues.