I was talking on the phone today with a very Dear Friend! At one point she ask me about the origin of the Freedom Train! It seems she had read an inaccurate account of it's birth! Nothing new there! This question comes up from time to time, and I have never addressed it in a blog before! So here is the true story of the birth of the Train!
The term Freedom Train has been around for a long time! I think it was used to describe the Underground Railroad that took slaves to Freedom back in the 1800's! The place that I got the name, was from a blog written by my friend. and quit buddy Joe! Joe and I quit on the same day. In the beginning we EXchanged messages a lot! Back in April 2010, on our 100 day celebration Joe wrote a blog that I will link to at the end of this missive! In the blog you will note that he said "I help myself the most by helping others.." And at the end he said "God bless to all of us as we continue the journey on the freedom train."
So without reservation I give Joe all the credit for the idea of the Freedom Train! In a blog on New Years Eve 2010, I said "I care about every one of you who are seeking freedom! I will drive the train at this railroad to freedom". All aboard!! And bring your extra baggage! We will help you sort it out!" Thus, from Joe's thought and my pronouncement The Train was born! A short time later it became a cyber reality!
So for all who are interested, that is the true story of our beloved Train! Straight from the horse's mouth! Please enjoy Joe's blog at this link! Thanks!! Tommy
https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/Joe57-blog/2010/04/11/at-100-days-some-simple-things-i-have...
