Counting My Blessings 2014
Day 1 – the Atoning work of the Savior that never ceases Day2 – Burdens shared and carried by gentle hands Day 3 – my Community of family & friends Day 4 – the Defeat of death by Christ Day 5 – the promise of Eternal Life Day 6 – Forgiveness. There is nothing else…
Fifty Five
HaPpY BirTHdAy To mE! Me and my lists! LOL! I looked up all the places I can get a discount now that I am 55 years old. There are more as I get older but this is a good start if I can remember to ask for it: 1.Advantage 2.Alamo 3.Avis 4.Budget 5.Comfort Inn &…
A House is not a home until the Pictures are hung!
Since the beginning of 2014 we have been on an active quest to find a new place to live. Our landlords graciously allowed us to stay living at 316 W. Glenwood until Clayton finished high school. Many friends and families began praying with us and looking on our behalf for a new place to go.…
Proverbs 27 Class of 2014
A mirror reflects a man’s face but what he is really like is shown by the kids of friends he chooses. Prov. 27:14 One of the scariest parts of parenting is something that there is no control over and that is what kinds of friends your kid chooses. And it can shape and affect him…
Today My son is a Man!
Son, I have a few thoughts for you as you enter adulthood. You are 18 today which means that in the eyes of the law you are a man. You can go to war, vote, be tried as an adult if you commit a crime, and serve on jury duty. I know that 18 is…
Share Your Christmas!
Last year I posted the things I hate about Christmas….This year I thought I would find out what everyone else likes… (and share my own too) Respond if you want to! Last year I posted the things I hate about Christmas….This year I thought I would find out what everyone else likes… (and share my…
Counting my Blessings! 2013
A Month of Thanksgiving day 1. Friends who cheer me with Rutabegorz’ lone ranger cookies! day 2. Good, meaningful conversation that challenges, blesses, and restores… day 3. I am thankful for do-overs, help for second chances, and for the hope of healing. day 4 . I am grateful for my parents and the consistency of…
17 years of Clayton! Play the Man!
Dear Clayton, I want to encourage you on your 17th birthday to “play the man”. When you are surrounded by the Enemy, when you are feeling overwhelmed and fearful, remember that others have been there before you. Joab first said it to his brother in 2 Samuel 10:12 when he took his best men and…
A Month of Giving Thanks
These are my daily facebook posts. I am posting them here since some of you do not have facebook. November 2012 A Month of Giving Thanks! 1. A month of giving thanks – I am thankful for my job! …and the team I work with! For Starters: Scott Belon, Joel Elwood, Michael Callahan, Allison White,…
Another Year to Live Fully Surrendered
It is my birthday, which is like a new year. I don’t really dream or plan or set goals anymore – at least I haven’t the past few years. But as always I want this day, this year and this one life to count. There is a line in some movie that says, “Ooohhh, that…