November 12, 2003
IM conversations with God

          --Thought I’d post the transcript of a recent IM conversation I had with God.  That God, he’s quite a character.  But I love him more than anything.

voltron88x: 3N1Buddy, haha very funny God. 
3N1Buddy: hehe, I’d thought you’d like it Keith.  Michael says its "quirky", but I like it.  I think he's just weary from battle.
voltron88x: I do, it’s very clever.  but I guess I shouldn’t expect any less from you
3N1Buddy: so, how are you doing Keith?
voltron88x: I’m fine
3N1Buddy: haha, you’re not gonna get away that easily son.
voltron88x: what?
3N1Buddy: I know you better than you know yourself, something’s bothering you.  and believe me, I can tell when I want to be avoided. 
3N1Buddy: i get that often :(
voltron88x: :0 there I go again, trying to fool you.  i’m sorry
3N1Buddy: no, it’s ok bro.  i just want to talk to you, want to see what’s going on with your life
3N1Buddy: um, hello Keith?  you still there?
voltron88x: yeah I’m still here
3N1Buddy: do you not want to talk now?
voltron88x: I do, i always want to talk to you Jesus.  it’s just you know, it’s hard to talk to someone who not only knows all the crap you’ve done, but is perfect also.  kind of intimidating.
3N1Buddy: Keith you know me bro, we’re tight.  you’ve always come to me in the past.  nothings changed man
voltron88x: ...
3N1Buddy: there, all done
voltron88x: huh?
3N1Buddy: just then. you apologized and asked to be forgiven
voltron88x: I did?
3N1Buddy: yeah, I caught that little guilty plea you just said in your heart and I forgave you instantly cause it was authentic
voltron88x: all those sins?
3N1Buddy: sins?  what sins?  all I see is my perfection.  you’re record looks squeaky clean according to this book
voltron88x: wow, you are quick, and forgetful
3N1Buddy: well we like to expedite things here
3N1Buddy: and yeah, Lucifer always makes fun of me when it comes to my aloofness to the humble man's/woman's contrite heart.  it's ok, I can take it
voltron88x: gosh, i feel better already
3N1Buddy: you could call me a soul janitor, that’s my work.  i like to clean house
voltron88x: :) you have a great sense of humor
3N1Buddy: lol, what you think humor is a product of evolution?  haha, LOL.  I’m all about smiles yo.  I’m kinda perturbed people don’t extrapolate more of the sense of humor I stuck in the Bible though.  I’m an all around kind of guy you know
3N1Buddy: people pin me wrong sometimes
voltron88x: haha believe me, I know God
3N1Buddy: yeah, we’ve had some good laughs over the years, you and me
voltron88x: that we have
voltron88x: that we have :)
3N1Buddy: anyways, did you want to talk about anything else?
voltron88x: um, we it’s kind of moot considering you already know what’s on my mind.
3N1Buddy: come on Keith, you know that’s not true :/ 
3N1Buddy: first of all, I know it helps you to get things off your chest.  and second of all, just listening to your conversation is like the greatest thing for me.  I’d up give the Horseshoe Nebula and the Andromeda galaxy just to hear your thoughts :)
voltron88x: ok, ok.  i just think about certain people a lot.  and I want so much for them and I care for them so much.  it just really hurts to see the paths they’ve chosen even though deep down I know they smell a rat.  i guess it’s just a burden on my soul ya know? :/
3N1Buddy: suffice to say, i know exactly how you feel.  happens to me everyday, your days.
voltron88x: I figured you’d know what I was talking about
3N1Buddy: well Keith I would like to tell you that everything’s gonna be alright, but I don’t want to lie to you.  yes, I know all about what you’re going through and I’ve got it all under control, but you gotta realize some of the stuff i do may not be exactly what you think you  want.  I can assure you though it’s for the best. 
3N1Buddy: what happens that is
voltron88x: I know...  I guess I’m just wondering why you can’t make everything better like right now.  maybe it’s my insecurity or humanness talking, but having patience for the work you do is tough stuff
3N1Buddy: well it’s been a while since my 33 year tenure on Earth, but I know the feelings you have Keith.  I had the same exact ones.  I guess my advice would be to not give up.  you got a good thing going with me, and you know I want to give you your heart’s desire.  i know this sounds cliche, but be patient my son.  and I may sound like Yoda or something, but in time you will see, things will work out better than you could have every planned yourself.  I’ve got a good resume ya know.
voltron88x: i know
voltron88x: :)
3N1Buddy: ;)
voltron88x: well God, I’ve got to do some errands.  plus I gotta try to dry out the basement after the broken water heater flooded it.  thanks so much for chatting with me though.  you always say the right things.  sometimes they’re tough to hear, but at least I always know you’re giving it to me straight.
3N1Buddy: ah yes, the broken water heater.  You reacted well to that situation, kudos.  And Keith, I’m here anytime for you, and I’m not just saying that.  I really am here anytime and anywhere.  multi-dimensionality is pretty sweet
3N1Buddy: but please don’t hesitate, just even to shoot the breeze.  You’ll never know how much you’re worth to me.  And even though you’re restricted by that time thing, I have the luxury to work outside it if I desire, so I can devote an eternity to your every moment.
voltron88x: hehe, thanks.  and thanks for always having my back.  heck thanks for holding me up from falling miserably on my own strength.
3N1Buddy: no problem my beautiful son, no problem at all.  I love you too much.  I know it doesn’t make sense to you...but it does to me :)
voltron88x: thanks,  ttyl bro!
3N1Buddy: hopefully sooner than later!  I’m here 24-7, don’t forget.  you're the highlight of my day :)  grace Keith!
voltron88x signed off 6:42PM