Crack House!

Wow. Just had an interesting night! Had a chance to take a mattress and little space heater to a family I met a couple of weeks ago when they came to have lunch at the church. I found out earlier this morning they were without heat and were sleeping on the floor of their apartment. My parents and my uncle Bob came over tonight for dinner and we had a blast together. So, I thought it might be a smart idea to ask my dad and my uncle to go with me since it was night. I am learning more and more that crazy things happen with our people at night. I guess that's a universal thing. We hopped in the truck and headed to an apartment complex about 3 blocks away from the church. When we pulled up to the front I saw several men standing outside just kind of "hanging out." I had heard rumors about this kind of thing but had never really experienced it first hand. One rather large individual was standing in front of the main entrance like he was guarding it from something or someone! I got out of the truck, told my dad and uncle to stay put and made my way up to the door. The guy asked me, "What are you looking for?" I quickly realized he was trying to see if I wanted to buy some drugs. That was quite an experience. I told him I was looking for my friend and he said, "Are you sure?" I told him I was sure and he directed me to the back. Scary place, scary situation. But, people live in it everyday. I can't imagine what that must be like on a daily basis.