HUP 3 – November 4, 2025

Gary sat in the back of the class. Thirty five… never married. Hup knew he was engaged once. He had a well paying job as a plumber, and he took care of his fiancé for the four years she spent in college getting her teaching degree. On commencement day, she gave his ring back, and said quite cruelly, how she had waited for her commencement day double-dose of freedom. Four long years. Hup knew because part of the Just Musing Session asked each signee to share something about themselves. Their choice, and that’s how grace became the theme. 

“So what was it Hup?” Gary asked, not hiding his bitterness.

“Four years? Ouch. Like I said, you haven’t lived long enough to see what God plans for you. Man makes his plans but God directs his steps. God’s plan for all of us was decided long before any of us were born… oh, and don’t any of you comment about how I must’ve been there.”

The laughter in the room flowed much easier. It took time for people to relax… to trust… engage. 

“Yeah, but in the meantime?