Proverbs 31

I spoke about the Proverbs 31 woman tonight. To a group of teens. They seemed to listen. I did too. I have the greatest wife ever. Thats because she is who God wanted me to be with. She lives up to that checklist. And that makes me the luckiest man alive. I love you sue. Forever.

Im Done

Polk County has me frustraited. I have never been this sick. Since January 23 i have been either sick or dealing with a sick family member. Not even one day off. Thats over a month. This is pathetic. I have had fevers, coughs, diaherea, vomit, naseua. I am the pepto bismal commercial. The weird part is that while my physical body lies in a state of what feels like near death, my spiritual self is somehow stronger than it has been in a while. Maybe its because all this down time has let me reconnect with God through His word and prayer. Maybe its because I can see people going out of their way to help me and my family. I have had people run out to get stuff for me or my sick child when i could not leave. Maybe it was my wife sitting up with me all nite when my fever was over 102. Maybe it was me being able to help my wife a week later when here fever was over 103. Or maybe it was the fact that God finally woke me up and said "hey, Im talking here." Either way, I know all things go to give God the glory, but I dont know how much more i can take. Im done.

Keanu Reeves does not care about this nasty stinking flu bug going around

A funny thing happened at the doctors office today

I went in with a stomach ache and left with a heart problem.

No, i am not joking. My blood pressure was 150 over 98. They ordered an ekg. They shaved patches of my chest. The ekg came back ok. Then the doctor listened to my heart. She asked me if i everhad issues before. She called it mitro valve prolapse. The valve does not cover the opening the way it should. Normally not an issue, but she was very concerned with that and my high blood pressure. So, she ordered extensive blood work and and echo cardio gram, kinda like an ultra sound for your heart. Wants to see how bad the valve is and if there are any tears in the heart. I am on Blood pressure meds now. I am guessing a diet too. And start my excercise program this week...riding a bike home from work. 5miles. All this because my tummy hurt. and because i promised my wife i would get a check up. and because i want to live long enough to see my son grow into a strong man of God. I hate doctors, but am grateful for them.

Keanu reeves does not care about me not going out for fast food anymore.

Ground Hog Day

At our saturday night service I was truly blessed. As it has been the last bunch of meetings, we devoted the evening to prayer (both learning about it and doing it). The blessing I got was from one of our 20 somethings prayer. She prayed outloud, in front of the group. That evening so did alot of people.
What made hers touching was the way she prayed. It was very personal. It was honestly a conversation between her and God. She poured her heart out. She scolded herself for not waking up everyday remembering all the amazing things God did for her the day before. Her tears were real, her prayer was real, and her difficulties were real.
This made me start to think of all the times that I woke up each morning and began to wonder if God could really get me through the day. Why is it that so many times we need to have God re-demonstrate to us how awesome He really is? Then, of course, my A.D.D. kicked in.
Ground Hog Day. No, not February 2nd. The movie. You know the one with Andie Mcdowell and Bill Murray. "...I got you babe". What if everymorning when we woke up the alarm clock played the same song? Awesome God, God of Wonders, Never Let Go, Always There For You (had to reference Stryper), any song that reminded us that God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. If we heard that everymorning I would like to think that after a while, the ideas would stick with us and we could save some valuable time.
It does not work that way. So until that day comes I will join my sister in prayer that we will remember that God is number one in our lives, everyday, in every situation, no matter what.

Keanu Reeves does not care about Sonny and Cher

Of the random variety

Usually my blogs have a point. Not this one.

1) I like buffets.
2) Football makes me happy
3) Jesus makes me joyful
4) Christmas songs are good and fun to sing along with
5) The bird is the word!
6) Coaching girls basketball really tests you patience
7) Guns and Roses sings a song called Patience.
8) Guitar Hero does not make you a musician
9) buh buh buh bird bird bird, the bird is the word
10) Being a musician does not make you an expert at Guitar hero
11) Everybodies heard about the Bird
12) for some reason "The Coloring Song" by Petra makes me laugh.
13) so does the word Duty
14) my parents were right...the trash really wont take itself out
16) I sometimes skip the number 15
17) I actually like fruitcake
18) Snack packs are made up of pudding, plastics, and love

Thanks for reading.

Keanu Reeves does not care about the bird bird bird, the bird is the word. everybodies heard about the bird, every body knows that the bird is the word. buh buh buh bird bird bird bird bird buhbird

Passing

A friend of mine went to be with the Lord today. I knew it was only a matter of time until this happened. I thought I was going to be mad and sad. Im not. I am jealous. He is spending eternity with his heavenly Father. I am left here to pick up the pieces. I heard about the last time he spoke at church. He said that God was good before, good now, and will continue to be good long after he is gone.

Orly was the first person I met at Living Hope my first time there. I was wearing a UM t-shirt and he was the greeter, wearing a dolphins jersey. We must have spoke for about 20 minutes, all about football. This became our tradition. Every Sunday we would speak about the canes and dolphins, win or loose. We grew closer through promise keepers and other church activities. He was always filled with Gods joy.

I wish I had more time with him. Over the last few years we talked less, but every time we saw each other, the talk still turned to the dolphins and canes. God has called one of his best servants home and Orly will now get to spend eternity with Him. You will be missed, Orly.

Passing on the Mouse

This past saturday, my wife and I took our 2 year old to Disney for his birthday. One of my best friends and my parents went with us. He was so happy when he got to see the mickey mouse from his tv come to life. He giggled, laughed and smiled. That made the trip worth while. I was happy (even with a minor fight with the wife) like I had not been in a long time. He was so happy to be there, even though he had no idea where he was. All he wanted to do was run around. With all his running on the toon town playground, he did always look around to make sure one of us was there. He was having fun but also knew where to find us.

THis was an amazing day. I love my son and my wife so much. Today, this blog is to thank God for blessing me with a family i do not deserve. God delvered me out of so much. He always took me back even when i was far away. God and a few others saw what I could be and God made me what He wanted, and gave me an incredible family. Thank you God, for giving me what i dont deserve and taking my place so that I dont get what i do deserve.

Keanu Reeves does not care about the six foot tall rat