Mandy went to her knee doc today and he has told her she can walk, when she can walk. Turns out that even though she wants to walk on that leg, her muscles can't take it right now. Pray that she recovers from this quick. She begins working as a intern next week at Greenville Memorial!
I'm sorry for not writing. I just read Pastor Chad's blog and he hasn't posted in a while either. For me it's just been crazy. I'm ready to get back to a normal life.... a wife with two working legs, two kids, one grandmother, one dog,.... you get the pic.
The most exciting things that have happened to me over the past week is getting our computer network back up, and getting to witness to a guy while doing it. I got to speak to several folks while working on Donna's office computer about Jesus, but a really had a good time sharing with this one guy. I never asked his name, so just pray that the old man at CDO will come to church this Sunday.
If you have time.... come to New Hope tomorrow (thursday) at 10:30 for the folding of the newsletter. I have a lot to get done tomorrow and need all the help I can get.
Ohhhh back to exciting things.... Duke Energy put in the new power pole and transformers today, and the Duct installation is underway. We hope to have a/c in the gym sunday AM!!
WHOOOOOHOOOO
Later,
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
I'll be right back.....
Some of you have been inquiring as to why I haven't posted lately. Let's just say when Mandy gets off her crutches I'll be able to write again.
I'm giving her a raise next year for sure!
Later, (maybe even next week)
I'm giving her a raise next year for sure!
Later, (maybe even next week)
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Eight Years and Counting......
That's right! Eight years of wedded bliss today! The best thing I ever did next to ask Jesus to be both my Lord and Savior, was to marry that girl! I did it eight years ago today. Surrounded by all of my closest friends and family, my wife agreed to graciously submit to me, and I promised to love her as Christ loved His church. Thankfully, I haven't given my life for her yet..... but I want you to know that I would.
Marriage really suits me. I like getting up in the same bed beside the same person (correction.... WOMAN) I like getting up beside the same woman every morning and knowing she is on my team. We often avert an argument simply by saying... we're on the same team, remember?
God has blessed me with a best friend, a lover, a mother to my kids, (and to me sometimes) a partner in HIS ministry, and will soon provide free medical care when she completes her RN next month! Who could ask for anything more? (Toyota!!!!! sorry..... it's an 80's thing)
Anyway, just thank God when you speak to Him today for my wife in what ever role she plays in your life. Billy Joel said it best.... "She's more than a woman to me...."
Now, tonight has been a challenge. Drew did something today that just blew my mind. This was a very bad thing! DADDY GOT MAD!!!
Daddy didn't put son in time out.... and much to my amazement Daddy didn't give son a spanking (I was too mad) I thought back to my Dad (my hero) and pondered what he would do in such a situation. This works well for me in that Drew has my personality. I thought for a moment and did just what my dad did to me. I sat him on his bed and explained the situation, why he was being punished, why I was so mad, why I was so disappointed, and what the punishment was. Now the punishment was that he had to go to sleep in his bed tonight. Bed time is our time to snuggle together and catch up on the day. You know.... How was school today? What did you learn? What are we going to do tomorrow? Prayer time! and watch our favorite TV program together "TRUCKS" until he goes to sleep. (Then I take him to his bed and he stays there the rest of the night)
Now tonight, I dressed him as always, got his chocolate milk and blanket as always, he laid in his bed and we said our prayers together, then I kissed him and left the room with tears in MY EYES. Turns out that "This is going to hurt me more than you" thing is somewhat plausible.
Knowing that I let my dad down hurt more sometimes than a spanking. Now it didn't matter as much to my brother.... but that's another post altogether.
Remember now, today is simply the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday.
Tomorrow........ take Drew to school early, take Mandy to doctor (in Anderson) take Mandy to school, pick up Drew from school, get about 6 hours of work done at church in 3 hours, and have a great day doing it.
Later,
Marriage really suits me. I like getting up in the same bed beside the same person (correction.... WOMAN) I like getting up beside the same woman every morning and knowing she is on my team. We often avert an argument simply by saying... we're on the same team, remember?
God has blessed me with a best friend, a lover, a mother to my kids, (and to me sometimes) a partner in HIS ministry, and will soon provide free medical care when she completes her RN next month! Who could ask for anything more? (Toyota!!!!! sorry..... it's an 80's thing)
Anyway, just thank God when you speak to Him today for my wife in what ever role she plays in your life. Billy Joel said it best.... "She's more than a woman to me...."
Now, tonight has been a challenge. Drew did something today that just blew my mind. This was a very bad thing! DADDY GOT MAD!!!
Daddy didn't put son in time out.... and much to my amazement Daddy didn't give son a spanking (I was too mad) I thought back to my Dad (my hero) and pondered what he would do in such a situation. This works well for me in that Drew has my personality. I thought for a moment and did just what my dad did to me. I sat him on his bed and explained the situation, why he was being punished, why I was so mad, why I was so disappointed, and what the punishment was. Now the punishment was that he had to go to sleep in his bed tonight. Bed time is our time to snuggle together and catch up on the day. You know.... How was school today? What did you learn? What are we going to do tomorrow? Prayer time! and watch our favorite TV program together "TRUCKS" until he goes to sleep. (Then I take him to his bed and he stays there the rest of the night)
Now tonight, I dressed him as always, got his chocolate milk and blanket as always, he laid in his bed and we said our prayers together, then I kissed him and left the room with tears in MY EYES. Turns out that "This is going to hurt me more than you" thing is somewhat plausible.
Knowing that I let my dad down hurt more sometimes than a spanking. Now it didn't matter as much to my brother.... but that's another post altogether.
Remember now, today is simply the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday.
Tomorrow........ take Drew to school early, take Mandy to doctor (in Anderson) take Mandy to school, pick up Drew from school, get about 6 hours of work done at church in 3 hours, and have a great day doing it.
Later,
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Mandy Report
Mandy is doing well after her knee surgery this am. The doctor was able to repair the problem meniscus instead of cutting it out. That means she will have a better knee later, but right now she is to stay off of that leg until next week.
Special thanks to Wendy for dinner tonight! It was great!!!
Special thanks also to Carrie Barnes who gave up Mike Jewell as a bass player. He's doing an awesome job with the songs in the Praise Team.
Praying for a drummer now! I'd rather have a percussionist, but a drummer will do. (you'll only get this if you are a percussionist) (btw.... I'm a drummer)
Later
Special thanks to Wendy for dinner tonight! It was great!!!
Special thanks also to Carrie Barnes who gave up Mike Jewell as a bass player. He's doing an awesome job with the songs in the Praise Team.
Praying for a drummer now! I'd rather have a percussionist, but a drummer will do. (you'll only get this if you are a percussionist) (btw.... I'm a drummer)
Later
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Random Thoughts @ Lunch
Tomorrow (Thursday) Mandy is going under the knife. She is having outpatient knee surgery in Anderson. She hurt her knee this winter while snow skiing with Drew. Pray for her and a speedy recovery.
Also, pray for Eric Spann. He is finishing his final exams today and tomorrow. He will be home in about 10 days and I can't wait. Eric and I are going to plan a time over the summer for Guitar lessons for teens (and me). Eric Spann's School of Rock! (just kidding) Anyway Eric is planning to spend one day a week with me at New Hope working on music and working with our band.
I'm so excited about Mandy finishing Nursing School! She will go back to school on the 16th to study and prepare for her state board exam, then she will do a preceptorship at one of the local hospitals. She will have her pinning ceremony on the Thursday of VBS!
Gotta get back to work. A big thanks to JoJo Roach for helping me on Monday. We got about 8 new songs ready for our praise team to begin working on them!
Later
Also, pray for Eric Spann. He is finishing his final exams today and tomorrow. He will be home in about 10 days and I can't wait. Eric and I are going to plan a time over the summer for Guitar lessons for teens (and me). Eric Spann's School of Rock! (just kidding) Anyway Eric is planning to spend one day a week with me at New Hope working on music and working with our band.
I'm so excited about Mandy finishing Nursing School! She will go back to school on the 16th to study and prepare for her state board exam, then she will do a preceptorship at one of the local hospitals. She will have her pinning ceremony on the Thursday of VBS!
Gotta get back to work. A big thanks to JoJo Roach for helping me on Monday. We got about 8 new songs ready for our praise team to begin working on them!
Later
Monday, May 7, 2007
Needles, Pain, and Blessings
First let me assure you that I don't like needles. They HURT! The nurses lie to me when they say "now this will be a little stick" because it feels like they are sticking a tube in my arm, not a needle.
I say all of this to say I had a neat experience last week. The Blood Connection called me and asked me to give blood (as they do on a monthly basis) and the lady on the phone asked me if I could come in and give. Of course, I said "sure!" She then surprised me when she said, "I'll put you down for Thursday at 12:30 if that's alright. Again I said "Sure".
Now if I haven't mentioned it already..... I don't like needles.
I walked into the center at 12:25 and was greeted by a lady at a desk in the middle of the room. She was very kind and asked me for my name and if I had an appointment. I sat in the waiting room for only a minute where I read a little about what happens to the blood once it comes out of my arm through a NEEDLE.
I was then approached by a lady who called me by name, and asked me to come into another room to answer the 300 questions they ask you before they take your blood.
I was then led to THE CHAIR where THE NEEDLE is. The nurse was very kind and did say that it was going to hurt a little, SHE LIED! It really hurt. It hurt when it went in, while it was draining my body of it's life giving liquid, and even after it came out. HURT!!!
The nurse then bandaged my WOUND! And said to me, "We really appreciate you coming today and donating. This may help save someones life. We have a snack table for you to sit at for a few minutes and then go and have a blessed day." At that moment the pain went away.
No... not due to the snack table...... Little Debbie and I are not speaking right now
No, that pain left when I heard that little bit of pain may help to save someones life! I felt like Superman! And you know I only took a bottle of water and went to my car, excited about the next time I can go and have a NEEDLE stuck into my arm. A chance to help save someone else. As I climbed in I thought of our Sunday School teachers, choir members, nursery workers, Children's Ministry leaders, and others that work so hard each Sunday. I say to you.... the pain and suffering you sometimes experience in your ministry may save someones life. I pray that you find new passion for your ministry in the coming months, and know that I'm praying for you.
And for all of us (including me) that have not shared our faith with someone this week, what are you waiting for? If you don't have any unsaved friends.... go make some! If you know the way to Christ, show someone else The Way. You too can help save someones life! FOREVER
And be persistent. The Blood Connection has been calling me for months now. A kind voice that put me on the spot a little by making me an appointment did the trick and got me in the door. Now I can't wait until she calls again.
It's the same with unbelievers and church attendance isn't it? Put that friend or relative on the spot a little when you say.... "I'd like to take you to lunch Sunday, but you have to come to church with me..... I'll pick you up at 10:30." (Yes.... miss Sunday school to get them there!)
Be Creative, Be Compassionate, Thank them for coming. That's what the Blood Connection did, and that's what we need to do as Christians.
Later
I say all of this to say I had a neat experience last week. The Blood Connection called me and asked me to give blood (as they do on a monthly basis) and the lady on the phone asked me if I could come in and give. Of course, I said "sure!" She then surprised me when she said, "I'll put you down for Thursday at 12:30 if that's alright. Again I said "Sure".
Now if I haven't mentioned it already..... I don't like needles.
I walked into the center at 12:25 and was greeted by a lady at a desk in the middle of the room. She was very kind and asked me for my name and if I had an appointment. I sat in the waiting room for only a minute where I read a little about what happens to the blood once it comes out of my arm through a NEEDLE.
I was then approached by a lady who called me by name, and asked me to come into another room to answer the 300 questions they ask you before they take your blood.
I was then led to THE CHAIR where THE NEEDLE is. The nurse was very kind and did say that it was going to hurt a little, SHE LIED! It really hurt. It hurt when it went in, while it was draining my body of it's life giving liquid, and even after it came out. HURT!!!
The nurse then bandaged my WOUND! And said to me, "We really appreciate you coming today and donating. This may help save someones life. We have a snack table for you to sit at for a few minutes and then go and have a blessed day." At that moment the pain went away.
No... not due to the snack table...... Little Debbie and I are not speaking right now
No, that pain left when I heard that little bit of pain may help to save someones life! I felt like Superman! And you know I only took a bottle of water and went to my car, excited about the next time I can go and have a NEEDLE stuck into my arm. A chance to help save someone else. As I climbed in I thought of our Sunday School teachers, choir members, nursery workers, Children's Ministry leaders, and others that work so hard each Sunday. I say to you.... the pain and suffering you sometimes experience in your ministry may save someones life. I pray that you find new passion for your ministry in the coming months, and know that I'm praying for you.
And for all of us (including me) that have not shared our faith with someone this week, what are you waiting for? If you don't have any unsaved friends.... go make some! If you know the way to Christ, show someone else The Way. You too can help save someones life! FOREVER
And be persistent. The Blood Connection has been calling me for months now. A kind voice that put me on the spot a little by making me an appointment did the trick and got me in the door. Now I can't wait until she calls again.
It's the same with unbelievers and church attendance isn't it? Put that friend or relative on the spot a little when you say.... "I'd like to take you to lunch Sunday, but you have to come to church with me..... I'll pick you up at 10:30." (Yes.... miss Sunday school to get them there!)
Be Creative, Be Compassionate, Thank them for coming. That's what the Blood Connection did, and that's what we need to do as Christians.
Later
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