As I look at the history calendar today the day is wide open. So if any of you wan to fill the space for years to come, do something noteworthy. Please don't die or get in an accident.
Today's thought:
Follow the grain in your own wood.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Garbage
Well I forgot to take out the garbage last night. This came to me as I lye in bed at 5:57 and heard the truck. Anybody need a little extra?
As I look at the history calendar today the day is wide open. So if any of you wan to fill the space for years to come, do something noteworthy. Please don't die or get in an accident.
Today's thought:
As I look at the history calendar today the day is wide open. So if any of you wan to fill the space for years to come, do something noteworthy. Please don't die or get in an accident.
Today's thought:
Monday, January 30, 2006
Knee to know
Today I am going to work on the job site. My knee is not performing as it should. I have rested it for about a week and it still giving me trouble. Today performance will determine if I go see the orthopedic doctor. I find myself in a situation I do not like. I can handle a weak mind, but a weak leg just isn't my style.
Today's thought:
Today's thought:
The average human heart beats 100,00 times a day.
Make those beats count.
Friday, January 27, 2006
DRUGS!!!
I am at that age where pill taking is my main staple in my diet. One for blood pressure. Two for pain & inflammation and four for joint rehabilitation. I wonder if I can loose weight on this diet. Maybe I should add that new fat blocking pill they are talking about on the news. What's one more anyway? I always thought that drugs & alcohol were bad. And now it's part of my existence. Well maybe not the alcohol.
Who knows, maybe a few more years and I will need the alcohol too. I wonder if smoking could help. It's said you are only as old as you feel. Sometimes I feel as if Dad is my younger brother!
Today's thought:
Who knows, maybe a few more years and I will need the alcohol too. I wonder if smoking could help. It's said you are only as old as you feel. Sometimes I feel as if Dad is my younger brother!
Today's thought:
Flexible people never get bent out of shape.
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Worship
Once again the worship staff at CLC has done it again. Last nights service was a great worship experience. Song, liturgical dance, choreographed signing, music & the word make for a great opportunity to worship. Go God.
Today's thought:
Today's thought:
A moment of insight is sometimes worth a life of experience.
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
80 reasons I love my mother
In honer of mom on here birthday
EIGHTY REASONS I LOVE MY MOTHER
1. For Birth! (Sure I might have been an unplanned child but I sure am glad you decided to hang with it.)
2. For arranging my baptism.
3. For some 1800 plus diaper changes.
4. For that second bottle at bedtime. (I was a growing boy).
5. For bearing with me ‘til I learned to walk (31 lb. at a year old, walking was some time coming).
6. For wiping my backside till I was five. (It’s embarrassing to share that).
7. For taking me to get stitches when I fell with my pants down trying to get to the bathroom.
8. For not adding more injury to my body for the previous incident.
9. For hooking all my toys together for me. (Hook-on mommy)
10. For letting me get dirty.
11. For having me go to morning kindergarten (so I could play in the afternoon).
12. For always having my lunch ready when I got home.
13. For helping me with my memory work. Every Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday. & Thursday. (Mom knew faith came from understanding God’s Word.).
14. Caring for me when I was very ill (Two years in a row).
15. For making sure I was always in attendance at Sunday school.
16. For helping me with my spelling words.
17. For not ending my life when I told Pastor Schultz that if you drank a hundred beers you’d get drunk.
18. For making me eggnog when I was sick.
19. For letting me go play in the creek.
20. For making sure we always prayed before meals.
21. For not letting my older sisters kill me.
22. For helping me with my valentine cards on Valentines Day. (Helped me develop my softer side).
23. For making sure I always had clean clothes to wear. (like it mattered to me then)
24. For always having a Sunday dinner.
25. For having a sit down meal with the whole family everyday.
26. For the way you make fried chicken.
27. For the way you make Roast Beef. (Salmon patties aren’t going to make the list).
28. For helping me know what was right and what was wrong.
29. For making me burn the papers & feed the chickens.
30. For keeping me steadfast in growing in the Word.
31. For knowing that boys do things different than girls.
32. For letting me ride my bike to the second creek on Maxwell Rd. (that was a big day of added abilities)
33. For patching me up every time I got injured.
34. For Easter baskets at Easter time.
35. For a mothers unconditional love.
36. For knowing the value of Christianity.
37. For loving my father.
38. For always maintaining a Christian environment.
39. For all the spit baths in the car on the way to somewhere.
40. For not ending my life when I scratched the new chair the day you got it.
41. For showing me what it’s like to live under Gods mercy & grace.
42. For not saying wait ‘til your father gets home. (It might have been better for me if you had. But it helped me build character).
43. For letting me eat fast so I could get back outside to play. (That really came in handy later in year when my sisters got boyfriends. I was into quantity.)
44. For making lebkuecken cookies.
45. For not terminating my existence when I got a check for Poor Christian Conduct on my report card.
46. For showing me the importance of family.
47. For taking me along to make Easter Breakfast.
48. For picnic lunches at Wampler’s Lake.
49. For letting me have friends come over (even if they melted my shoes on Christmas Eve).
50. For giving me a Confirmation party. (It was a big day for me).
51. For needing a second car about the time I got my drivers license.
52. For being so accepting when I found my life mate.
53. For teaching me not to take myself too seriously.
54. For telling me about the love of Jesus without saying a word.
55. For kindly telling me I came home too late the night before (stayed out a little late last night).
56. For washing my hair & being my nurse when I broke my leg.
57. For telling me that if I come to church why not stop over for dinner.
58. For teaching me to accept people for what they are. (Good or bad they’re still Gods creation).
59. For teaching me the gift of patience.
60. For showing me the way to the Peace that passes all understanding.
61. For asking me endlessly on Sunday morning if I was going to church.
62. For teaching me how to go thru life and not get an ulcer.
63. For showing me the simplicity of faith thru the complexities of religion.
64. For loving my spouse as much as me.
65. For caring about the events of my life.
66. For loving my children.
67. For leading by example (always a witness).
68. For being there if needed. But not to meddle.
69. For always asking how I am doing. And meaning it.
70. For always encouraging rather that condemning.
71. For making green rice.
72. For telling me you are proud me.
73. For always showing your faith in the tragedies of your life.
74. For always deserving respect & love.
75. For always being God filled.
76. For always walking with Jesus.
77. For always being Spirit Filled.
78. For giving me the opportunity to find out that He is the way, the Truth, and the life, and no one comes to the father but thru Him.
79. For inviting us to join you at the feast in Heaven.
80. For teaching me that a full & blessed life last an eternity.
Most likely this will be the last celebration of your earthly life that we will celebrate.
It is with much joy that I know that in His house there are many rooms, and that God, thru the sacrifice of His son Jesus has prepared a room for you. As you may have noticed, there are many reasons highlighted. These are highlighted because they are things in your life which have, and will continue to, highlight mine. You see, you are responsible for keeping me in the faith; you have given me the greatest gift that one can give. You have led me to faith. And I have accepted it.
Thank-You, I Love You
I miss my mommy!
EIGHTY REASONS I LOVE MY MOTHER
1. For Birth! (Sure I might have been an unplanned child but I sure am glad you decided to hang with it.)
2. For arranging my baptism.
3. For some 1800 plus diaper changes.
4. For that second bottle at bedtime. (I was a growing boy).
5. For bearing with me ‘til I learned to walk (31 lb. at a year old, walking was some time coming).
6. For wiping my backside till I was five. (It’s embarrassing to share that).
7. For taking me to get stitches when I fell with my pants down trying to get to the bathroom.
8. For not adding more injury to my body for the previous incident.
9. For hooking all my toys together for me. (Hook-on mommy)
10. For letting me get dirty.
11. For having me go to morning kindergarten (so I could play in the afternoon).
12. For always having my lunch ready when I got home.
13. For helping me with my memory work. Every Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday. & Thursday. (Mom knew faith came from understanding God’s Word.).
14. Caring for me when I was very ill (Two years in a row).
15. For making sure I was always in attendance at Sunday school.
16. For helping me with my spelling words.
17. For not ending my life when I told Pastor Schultz that if you drank a hundred beers you’d get drunk.
18. For making me eggnog when I was sick.
19. For letting me go play in the creek.
20. For making sure we always prayed before meals.
21. For not letting my older sisters kill me.
22. For helping me with my valentine cards on Valentines Day. (Helped me develop my softer side).
23. For making sure I always had clean clothes to wear. (like it mattered to me then)
24. For always having a Sunday dinner.
25. For having a sit down meal with the whole family everyday.
26. For the way you make fried chicken.
27. For the way you make Roast Beef. (Salmon patties aren’t going to make the list).
28. For helping me know what was right and what was wrong.
29. For making me burn the papers & feed the chickens.
30. For keeping me steadfast in growing in the Word.
31. For knowing that boys do things different than girls.
32. For letting me ride my bike to the second creek on Maxwell Rd. (that was a big day of added abilities)
33. For patching me up every time I got injured.
34. For Easter baskets at Easter time.
35. For a mothers unconditional love.
36. For knowing the value of Christianity.
37. For loving my father.
38. For always maintaining a Christian environment.
39. For all the spit baths in the car on the way to somewhere.
40. For not ending my life when I scratched the new chair the day you got it.
41. For showing me what it’s like to live under Gods mercy & grace.
42. For not saying wait ‘til your father gets home. (It might have been better for me if you had. But it helped me build character).
43. For letting me eat fast so I could get back outside to play. (That really came in handy later in year when my sisters got boyfriends. I was into quantity.)
44. For making lebkuecken cookies.
45. For not terminating my existence when I got a check for Poor Christian Conduct on my report card.
46. For showing me the importance of family.
47. For taking me along to make Easter Breakfast.
48. For picnic lunches at Wampler’s Lake.
49. For letting me have friends come over (even if they melted my shoes on Christmas Eve).
50. For giving me a Confirmation party. (It was a big day for me).
51. For needing a second car about the time I got my drivers license.
52. For being so accepting when I found my life mate.
53. For teaching me not to take myself too seriously.
54. For telling me about the love of Jesus without saying a word.
55. For kindly telling me I came home too late the night before (stayed out a little late last night).
56. For washing my hair & being my nurse when I broke my leg.
57. For telling me that if I come to church why not stop over for dinner.
58. For teaching me to accept people for what they are. (Good or bad they’re still Gods creation).
59. For teaching me the gift of patience.
60. For showing me the way to the Peace that passes all understanding.
61. For asking me endlessly on Sunday morning if I was going to church.
62. For teaching me how to go thru life and not get an ulcer.
63. For showing me the simplicity of faith thru the complexities of religion.
64. For loving my spouse as much as me.
65. For caring about the events of my life.
66. For loving my children.
67. For leading by example (always a witness).
68. For being there if needed. But not to meddle.
69. For always asking how I am doing. And meaning it.
70. For always encouraging rather that condemning.
71. For making green rice.
72. For telling me you are proud me.
73. For always showing your faith in the tragedies of your life.
74. For always deserving respect & love.
75. For always being God filled.
76. For always walking with Jesus.
77. For always being Spirit Filled.
78. For giving me the opportunity to find out that He is the way, the Truth, and the life, and no one comes to the father but thru Him.
79. For inviting us to join you at the feast in Heaven.
80. For teaching me that a full & blessed life last an eternity.
Most likely this will be the last celebration of your earthly life that we will celebrate.
It is with much joy that I know that in His house there are many rooms, and that God, thru the sacrifice of His son Jesus has prepared a room for you. As you may have noticed, there are many reasons highlighted. These are highlighted because they are things in your life which have, and will continue to, highlight mine. You see, you are responsible for keeping me in the faith; you have given me the greatest gift that one can give. You have led me to faith. And I have accepted it.
Thank-You, I Love You
I miss my mommy!
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Ida
Aunt Ida died 5 years ago today. In remembrance I must say she was a fun lady.
Diane started working a Community 12 years ago today And it seems like it was just...... 12 years ago. And to happy birthday to Kristie!
As you might have guessed I look to the calendar for inspiration today. You can only write about weather & work just so often.
Speaking of work, we had to terminate the employment of our secretary after ten years. That's never fun. Sometimes people just do stupid stuff.
Today's thought:
Diane started working a Community 12 years ago today And it seems like it was just...... 12 years ago. And to happy birthday to Kristie!
As you might have guessed I look to the calendar for inspiration today. You can only write about weather & work just so often.
Speaking of work, we had to terminate the employment of our secretary after ten years. That's never fun. Sometimes people just do stupid stuff.
Today's thought:
If you're heading in the wrong direction, God allows u-turns.
Monday, January 23, 2006
Bum knee
Good Morning to all!
A week ago Sat. I aggravated an old knee injury. Normally when I do that it's stiff for a few days and then it's back to normal. This time it progressively got worse. By Friday night I could hardly walk. I iced it down a number of times and stayed off it all day Sat. and is a little better. Walking is possible. But it is still there. I am a little worried to say the least.
Today's thought:
A week ago Sat. I aggravated an old knee injury. Normally when I do that it's stiff for a few days and then it's back to normal. This time it progressively got worse. By Friday night I could hardly walk. I iced it down a number of times and stayed off it all day Sat. and is a little better. Walking is possible. But it is still there. I am a little worried to say the least.
Today's thought:
Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength.
Friday, January 20, 2006
Warm
It's 49 degrees at 6:00 am in Jan. Maybe I will sell the home in Georgia and stay in Michigan.
Not! I hear tomorrow will look & feel quite different.
As you can see I have changed my template. In that process I loss all my links. I will try to find the time to re- insert them soon.
Not! I hear tomorrow will look & feel quite different.
As you can see I have changed my template. In that process I loss all my links. I will try to find the time to re- insert them soon.
Today's thought:
Whenever a man is ready to uncover his sins, God is always ready to cover them.
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Today
It's going to be one of those day's. I will ask for God's guidance and hope for the best. And to top it all off I get to go to the dentist.
Today's thought:
A person that values their privileges above their principles soon loses both.
Proverbs 14:34
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Fun Times
Last night we had guest over for dinner. Fred Nellie, Carol, Amanda & Garrett came & then we called and sister Joyce came over for desert. Actually she came to visit, desert was just a bonus.
What fun it can be we family gets together. Laughter is a great healer & idle time is the devil workshop. Moral of the story. Enjoy those in your life & keep busy. My hat is off to Joyce she has seemed to perfect this life style.
What fun it can be we family gets together. Laughter is a great healer & idle time is the devil workshop. Moral of the story. Enjoy those in your life & keep busy. My hat is off to Joyce she has seemed to perfect this life style.
Today's thought:
What is moral is what you feel good after.
Matthew 5:8
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Let it rain
The project I am currently building is totally under roof. Ah!!!
Every wonder how many of your days go by with out a problem? If you looked back to last year how many days would you classify as a perfect day. How many would you say were bad days. It just seams that some days fight you all the way. It may start out with a simple thing like dropping your tooth brush. Then it's down hill from there. You start getting a clue about what your day is going to be like when you spill your coffee just pouring it into the cup. You loose a button on your clothing. You can't find your keys. Your co workers are in a foul mood. Your computer is being stupid. Anyway you get the picture. I contend that how your day turns out is mostly attitude. If you are unhappy with day it will probably be unhappy with you.
Today's thought:
There is always a happy day waiting. You just have to laugh and let it expose it's self.
Monday, January 16, 2006
IN THE DARK
Here I sit in the dark. Andy is home for MLK day and I sleeping on the couch in front of the fireplace, therefore no light.
Tried to get a roof on the project Sat. But the winds were just to high. So yesterday morning we install the roof sheeting and the roofer will be there this morning to shingle it.
The weather & stress from all of this has caused a big cold sore on my normally perfect face.
My left knee is telling me. HEY STUPID! your to old for this. Plus I have a headache, And my blood pressure was higher than it should have been.
Mother in law Nellie fell last night and hit her head. 1 1/2" gash & seven staples. She will be hurting today for sure. She does not remember what happened.
Today's thought:
Tried to get a roof on the project Sat. But the winds were just to high. So yesterday morning we install the roof sheeting and the roofer will be there this morning to shingle it.
The weather & stress from all of this has caused a big cold sore on my normally perfect face.
My left knee is telling me. HEY STUPID! your to old for this. Plus I have a headache, And my blood pressure was higher than it should have been.
Mother in law Nellie fell last night and hit her head. 1 1/2" gash & seven staples. She will be hurting today for sure. She does not remember what happened.
Today's thought:
Beware lest your footprints on the sands of time leave only the marks of a heel.
Friday, January 13, 2006
Hours
I need about six dry hours & my project could be roofed. Do I take of the tarps and make a run for it. How quick will the rain be here? Will it start light? If I don't will the tarps hold. I hate this part of my job.
Today's thought:
Today's thought:
Devoting a little of yourself to everything means committing a great deal of yourself to nothing.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Sunshine
Sunny & 75 in Georgia today. Let's go.
My job is progressing, but I could do without the thunderstorms forecasted for tomorrow afternoon. Thunderstorms like to rip tarps off. I can feel the stress it's gnawing at my stomach.
I would much rather be trimming a fire place mantel inside a warm dry home.
Today's thought:
My job is progressing, but I could do without the thunderstorms forecasted for tomorrow afternoon. Thunderstorms like to rip tarps off. I can feel the stress it's gnawing at my stomach.
I would much rather be trimming a fire place mantel inside a warm dry home.
Today's thought:
Courage is contagious.
When a brave man takes a stand,
the spines of others are stiffened.
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
The big drip
The weather man says rain 8 of the next 10 days, I love my job. I was hoping for a three day window of good weather, I got two. And the job is taking longer so I need about four or five days. If I were living in Georgia today it would be raining also, I guest the good new is. The temp. is mild. The bright side here is I still have work. The bad news with this weather is I will still have the same work in two weeks.
Today's thought:
Today's thought:
A blind man who sees is better than a seeing man who is blind.
Matthew 13:16
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Survived
Well I survived the first day back to work. I must admit I am a little sore today. I think I will start counting the day's to our return to Georgia It's something to look forward to. I have always like having a trip or an event to look forward to.
I have the top off a someone's house for the next couple of days please pray for good weather or good tarps. There is a chance for rain early tomorrow. I think that this could be the most stressful part of my job.
Today's thought:
I have the top off a someone's house for the next couple of days please pray for good weather or good tarps. There is a chance for rain early tomorrow. I think that this could be the most stressful part of my job.
Today's thought:
By perseverance the snail reached the Ark.
Monday, January 09, 2006
It's hard to go back to work!
Happy New Year to All!
I am back and it's time to face the music. I owe I owe it's off to work I go. Time spent in Georgia was grand, the weather was great and we had a good time. Got a few projects done. And thought of a few more. I think my biggest project( other than sucking up leaves) was getting my work shop in order.
The lake was drained down when we arrived. Seeing the lake drained was kind of neat. It was back up by the time we left. They raised the level about 6' in 3 days, That boggles my mind.
Once again we found the locals to be very friendly. You can't go a day around there without waving or saying hey to someone.
Today's thought:
I am back and it's time to face the music. I owe I owe it's off to work I go. Time spent in Georgia was grand, the weather was great and we had a good time. Got a few projects done. And thought of a few more. I think my biggest project( other than sucking up leaves) was getting my work shop in order.
The lake was drained down when we arrived. Seeing the lake drained was kind of neat. It was back up by the time we left. They raised the level about 6' in 3 days, That boggles my mind.
Once again we found the locals to be very friendly. You can't go a day around there without waving or saying hey to someone.
Today's thought:
If you were given a nickname descriptive of your character, would you be proud of it?
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