This is a test of the emergency blog cast system, if this were a real blog emergency, you would be instructed where to turn for further information. If anyone is still out there, HELLO, and it is good to see you once again.
Many things have happend since my last blog and of late a tragic event in the loss of life of a dear christian soul. My thoughts and prayers continue with you all and of course the family.
143N1
Monday, January 4, 2010
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Diagnosis Solved
About 8 years ago I noticed an annoying little rash on the shin of my lower right leg. We went to the doc to try to determine the cause and to this date have not been able to find the problem. It has come and gone every few months over the years and I just accept it and wait for it to disappear.
Then it hit me....the rash appeared shortly after I was introduced to Michelle Kiefer!!! This explains it all. As you know stress can be a cause of numerous ailments including rashes. And you know it has seemed to be less frequent since she moved 3000 miles away from me.
Boy am I glad i figured that out. Has anyone else noticed strange things happening after making her acquaintance?....to coin a Cali phrase "I'M JUST SAYIN..."
Then it hit me....the rash appeared shortly after I was introduced to Michelle Kiefer!!! This explains it all. As you know stress can be a cause of numerous ailments including rashes. And you know it has seemed to be less frequent since she moved 3000 miles away from me.
Boy am I glad i figured that out. Has anyone else noticed strange things happening after making her acquaintance?....to coin a Cali phrase "I'M JUST SAYIN..."
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Teach Your Children Well
I usually am not very serious here, and I like it that way. The blog for me is an escape in a sense to laugh and talk about funny stuff in my life. This entry, however, is a serisous one. If you are new to my blog, please dont be afraid to come back, they are not all this sobering.
I read an email tonite that was very disturbing. Just when I think I have heard the worst story of murder and senseless loss, another one proves I was wrong.
The email I read tonite was of a 3 year old boy in 1993 who was out of his mother's site for only a second, and was escorted out of the mall by 2 TEN year old boys. What happened next was brutally tragic. I will not expose you to the details, and believe me there is a reason for that, suffice to say the boys life was taken in a way that would sicken even the hardest criminals.
As I read through the email many emotions boiled forth from sorrow to anger. As a father I was frightened, but as a christian I grew more determined.
The thing I took from this email, in an obvious attempt from satan to scare and shake my foundation was this; I can do everything in my power to save my daughter's earthly life, but even my best efforts may fail her. What I CAN do is remain vigilant in teaching her about Jesus, and the erternal life she will have with Him and the Father.
I am reminded of Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
I know that if I teach Anni about God and He truly lives in her heart, then whether she is forcibly taken from this life (at any age) or she passes in a rocking chair in her late 90's, she will spend eternity surrounded by friends of the faith and her family.
In this I found comfort, and I thought I would share the thought, because I know each of us hear of tragedies all the time. Maybe the next time you read or hear of a world continuing to spiral in sin, you too can rest on God's promises, and hug your kids and strengthen your resolve to teach them our faith.
I read an email tonite that was very disturbing. Just when I think I have heard the worst story of murder and senseless loss, another one proves I was wrong.
The email I read tonite was of a 3 year old boy in 1993 who was out of his mother's site for only a second, and was escorted out of the mall by 2 TEN year old boys. What happened next was brutally tragic. I will not expose you to the details, and believe me there is a reason for that, suffice to say the boys life was taken in a way that would sicken even the hardest criminals.
As I read through the email many emotions boiled forth from sorrow to anger. As a father I was frightened, but as a christian I grew more determined.
The thing I took from this email, in an obvious attempt from satan to scare and shake my foundation was this; I can do everything in my power to save my daughter's earthly life, but even my best efforts may fail her. What I CAN do is remain vigilant in teaching her about Jesus, and the erternal life she will have with Him and the Father.
I am reminded of Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
I know that if I teach Anni about God and He truly lives in her heart, then whether she is forcibly taken from this life (at any age) or she passes in a rocking chair in her late 90's, she will spend eternity surrounded by friends of the faith and her family.
In this I found comfort, and I thought I would share the thought, because I know each of us hear of tragedies all the time. Maybe the next time you read or hear of a world continuing to spiral in sin, you too can rest on God's promises, and hug your kids and strengthen your resolve to teach them our faith.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Planner Perils
And so it begins. As of tonight we are in the process of signing up out little lumberjack princess to the "Center Stage Dance Academy." She is very excited and was almost crying when she couldnt dance tonite. The dance classes will be every Wednesday night.The joy of it all is that now she has an after school program on Tuesday and Thursdays, and now dance on Wednesdays. I have seen parents in my lifetime go from everyday normal people to "kid shuttling brain drained zombies." The week now holds 3 events for Anni. I have told Gena that her "dream car" will now have to be painted yellow and have a magnet on the side reading "Joe's Cab Shack."
The life we once knew carefree and being able to live our own schedules is gone. Replaced by Anni's agenda. I may never see football again.
More of ME
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Paying Union Blues
Ok, here is my dilemma. I am a member of a Union at my job. Because of some changes in the company, we are no longer allowed to drive our company trucks home. The problem with this is that my actual reporting location is 30 miles from my home.
My company has graciously told me that I may park my truck at office which is half a mile from my house. The Union however stated that in order to stick it too the company, I must drive to the 30 miles away office. The problem is I do not see how this is "sticking it" to the company. I am however readily aware of how a 60 mile round trip each day would stick it to me.
That said I live and work with these guys in the union, and should such time come that I may need their services I dont want to burn bridges. Anyway if you are still reading this, and are still awake then I applaud you. Its just one of those get it off my chest blogs. And if ya cant share it here, then where can ya share it???....lol
Its one in the morning....not responsible for content
My company has graciously told me that I may park my truck at office which is half a mile from my house. The Union however stated that in order to stick it too the company, I must drive to the 30 miles away office. The problem is I do not see how this is "sticking it" to the company. I am however readily aware of how a 60 mile round trip each day would stick it to me.
That said I live and work with these guys in the union, and should such time come that I may need their services I dont want to burn bridges. Anyway if you are still reading this, and are still awake then I applaud you. Its just one of those get it off my chest blogs. And if ya cant share it here, then where can ya share it???....lol
Its one in the morning....not responsible for content
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Bowling for Birthdays
Sunday night I decided to take the little typhoon that is my daughter to a birthday party. This wild bash was held in the local bowling alley. The particular alley is a duckpin bowling alley (small pins). I know a 5 year old BD party at a bowling alley, but our choices are limited here.
While I stood with the fathers chewing Red Man and spitting on the floor, my daughter enjoyed her first bowling experience.
She would send the ball flying down the alley, then contort her body trying to put as much persuasive "body english" on it as she could. She knocked out spares about one third of the time. When she knock all the pins down, which she did several times, she resembled Tiger Woods pumping his fists after sinking a putt at the Masters. I loved it.
I am gettin her a polyester shirt with the name LOU over the pocket and teaching her how to drink beer and eat hot dogs...something every bowler should know. She already knows how to belch like a bowler.
Thats my baby.
More of ME
While I stood with the fathers chewing Red Man and spitting on the floor, my daughter enjoyed her first bowling experience.
She would send the ball flying down the alley, then contort her body trying to put as much persuasive "body english" on it as she could. She knocked out spares about one third of the time. When she knock all the pins down, which she did several times, she resembled Tiger Woods pumping his fists after sinking a putt at the Masters. I loved it.
I am gettin her a polyester shirt with the name LOU over the pocket and teaching her how to drink beer and eat hot dogs...something every bowler should know. She already knows how to belch like a bowler.
Thats my baby.
More of ME
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