I miss Three Musketeers candy bars.
The smile on Alistairs face after giving him a toy drum was priceless.
Does it seem to you that David Letterman has to many inside jokes? Or maybe they just go over my head,I don't know.
I want to know very little about actors,why do they feel the need to let us all know what they believe?
You can not be shallow in a relationship with God.
I am still hoping to visit Austraila and New Zeeland,what amazing places.
The Prime Minister of Austrailia once went for a swim off the coast and was never seen again.
The first pendulum was invented by Christian Huygans,a Dutch guy.Without this invention we would always be late.
When God designed the universe why did he make so large we can not comprehend it all?
One thing I have come to realize and admire about my dad was the stabilty he had in his Christian faith. I am striving for this kind of stability and have been my whole life.
People need hugs and real affection,a handshake sometimes is not enough.I raised my family this way and it is a real thrill to get a hug just because I am me.
My new digital camera is so advanced it will take me years to understand it.It is really amazing though.
My son in law Rob will never get any kind of honor by sitting in my recliner with my remote control.
A cup of cocoa late at night is a simple pleasure that is mine.
If you pray in faith,sometimes the answer you want is no.I am praying for healing of the nerve damage I have.
When a tree falls on you and smashes you to peices,God is there always.
When the tree did fall on me,the first thing Linda did was pray.This I will always remember.My first thoughts were of Christopher Reeve who had just been paralized.
Belle and me like Superman movies.
Jesus never came to America.Silly Mormans.
I get into dozens of peoples houses every week,some poor people some rich.Happiness is something I look for in both.I have found it to be about equal.
Faith is the substance of things hoped for,the evidence of things not seen.Someday I hope to understand that.
The culture of China is not easily understood.
Japan is a almost God-less country with less than 5 per cent Chistian.
To help you along in your quest for real peace,read what God has said.
It is almost midnite and it is time to try to rest.
More later.
Oh one more thing,my spell check still does not work,forgive the errors.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Things I Wonder About
Where do chicken nuggets really come from.
Why does the History Channel have programs about UFO Files?
Why has every church I ever was a member of split?
There are no crows where I live,there used to be dozens that flew around every morning.
Why shoot your gun in the air on New Years and July Fourth? This really makes you an idiot.
Why do I stop and listen for train horns and whistles when I am home late at night?
Why do people open buisnesess when I can predict failure by the name,product or service provided?
Why would you go out just for a minute if you have an appointment for someone to come to your house between 11 AM and 1 PM?
Why would Jesus say the thing He did about having faith as much as a mustard seed?
Why does my spell check fail to really check spelling?
If time is so valueable why do I anticipate taking a nap everyday?
Why do people stay with banks that charge a teller fee?
Why does my tool box seem to get heavier every single day?
Why do people ask why do you walk with a cane?
more to come...I wonder about a lot of stuff.
Why does the History Channel have programs about UFO Files?
Why has every church I ever was a member of split?
There are no crows where I live,there used to be dozens that flew around every morning.
Why shoot your gun in the air on New Years and July Fourth? This really makes you an idiot.
Why do I stop and listen for train horns and whistles when I am home late at night?
Why do people open buisnesess when I can predict failure by the name,product or service provided?
Why would you go out just for a minute if you have an appointment for someone to come to your house between 11 AM and 1 PM?
Why would Jesus say the thing He did about having faith as much as a mustard seed?
Why does my spell check fail to really check spelling?
If time is so valueable why do I anticipate taking a nap everyday?
Why do people stay with banks that charge a teller fee?
Why does my tool box seem to get heavier every single day?
Why do people ask why do you walk with a cane?
more to come...I wonder about a lot of stuff.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Pray for Maddie
Lord Jesus,
Tonight I want to pray for Maddie.
She has a lot of discomfort and Jesus remember her.
We know how much you love her.
You know how much her mom and dad love her.
You also know how much her papa loves her.
We know that she loves you too.
I ask tonight in your name Jesus that you heal her from all this pain.
Remember the little one Lord Jesus.
Amen
Tonight I want to pray for Maddie.
She has a lot of discomfort and Jesus remember her.
We know how much you love her.
You know how much her mom and dad love her.
You also know how much her papa loves her.
We know that she loves you too.
I ask tonight in your name Jesus that you heal her from all this pain.
Remember the little one Lord Jesus.
Amen
Monday, February 4, 2008
My Art
I love painting but seldom take the time to do it anymore.
This is going to have to change as I miss it so much.
Life gets busy and I find myself doing other things.
Even More Things I Have Learned or Not
I wonder if the title here is getting used up.
The Bible says Let the sick call upon the elders of the church for healing(Mikes Translation).Who has this kind of faith? The desperate?
I have leaned to keep my mouth shut,for the most part.
I have learned how to put Alistair to sleep in my arms,for the most part.This is a really great pleasure.
Tuna cassarole with potato chips on top is one of my favorite meals.
I never learned to throw old and useless clock parts away.
Sugar free maple syrup tastes just like the real thing.
I never learned to paint a living room very well.I can still see all those faults.
Just tell her you love her now and then,it does a world of good.
Always,always thank her for meals she has made.This is a good rule to live by.
I once visited the grave of my grandfather John,I was so suprised to see his Effie there,laying next to him.I was not thinking I suppose.Where else would she be?
I am terrible at computer stuff,but somehow manage to make a small living off it.
I learned that when Abbey smiles at you,she smiles with her whole being.
I never was much of a public prayer.Silent is ok with me.
I miss the old days when my kids were small,but today is working out pretty well.
Dogs remind you when it is time for them to eat.
I have learned God is involved in choosing political leaders.I have some questions though.
If you click on the icon above that says "Next Blog" you will find some pretty cool people.You will also find nuts.
I always have had the faith that God will sustain me through my work.This faith came by prayers said long ago.
Your mom wants you to call more often,just to say hi.
Watching clocks in school was worse than having no clocks.
Judging waiters and waitresses is a thing I do.Applebys has good food but my oh my where do they get the dissapearing help?
French onion soup is good for your body and soul.If you order it at Applebys,order before you say anything else.In fact,order it as you walk in the door.
Dinners ready----more to come
The Bible says Let the sick call upon the elders of the church for healing(Mikes Translation).Who has this kind of faith? The desperate?
I have leaned to keep my mouth shut,for the most part.
I have learned how to put Alistair to sleep in my arms,for the most part.This is a really great pleasure.
Tuna cassarole with potato chips on top is one of my favorite meals.
I never learned to throw old and useless clock parts away.
Sugar free maple syrup tastes just like the real thing.
I never learned to paint a living room very well.I can still see all those faults.
Just tell her you love her now and then,it does a world of good.
Always,always thank her for meals she has made.This is a good rule to live by.
I once visited the grave of my grandfather John,I was so suprised to see his Effie there,laying next to him.I was not thinking I suppose.Where else would she be?
I am terrible at computer stuff,but somehow manage to make a small living off it.
I learned that when Abbey smiles at you,she smiles with her whole being.
I never was much of a public prayer.Silent is ok with me.
I miss the old days when my kids were small,but today is working out pretty well.
Dogs remind you when it is time for them to eat.
I have learned God is involved in choosing political leaders.I have some questions though.
If you click on the icon above that says "Next Blog" you will find some pretty cool people.You will also find nuts.
I always have had the faith that God will sustain me through my work.This faith came by prayers said long ago.
Your mom wants you to call more often,just to say hi.
Watching clocks in school was worse than having no clocks.
Judging waiters and waitresses is a thing I do.Applebys has good food but my oh my where do they get the dissapearing help?
French onion soup is good for your body and soul.If you order it at Applebys,order before you say anything else.In fact,order it as you walk in the door.
Dinners ready----more to come
Sunday, February 3, 2008
In the Heart of the Sea
The boys were young,Captain Pollard was 28,Seaman Thomas Nickerson was 17.
Owen Coffin was 14.First Mate Owen Chase was 22.
The whaling ship Essex left Nantucket 187 years ago and never came back.
The boys spotted whales once they made it to the Pacific,they jumped into thier small whaling boats to give chase.
They harpooned a whale and were in the process of waiting for it to come to the surface.
A few men were left on the Essex to watch over it while the others were gone.
Owen Chase was one left on board.
As he was doing his watch,he spotted a sperm whale a hundred yards off.He watched the whale with great intrest as the whale was just swimming in a stationary manner.
The whale began to swim towards the boat,faster and faster.Chase said he was totaly mesmerised.The whale was headed for the front of the ship,so fast it was unreal to Chase.
The whale hit the boat,causing large cracks in the Essex.Chase says the whale appeared stunned and floated for a few minutes.
While inspecting the damages he saw the whale again about 50 yards off.
The whale fanned his tail,causing great foam in the ocean.He charged again only faster than before.The crash about broke the boat in two this time.
Chase was stunned,the whale dissapeared and was not seen again.
The boat was sinking,Chase did what he could to try to salvage any goods.
The men who were chasing the harpooned whale came back and with disbelief watched as the Essex was sinking fast.
The captian was in whale boat number one,it is said he could not speak.Finnally he shouted to Chase as to what happened to the Essex.
They took what they could from the ships remains and decided to head for land.They were very afraid of cannibals on the islands so the headed for South America.
20 survivors,running out of food.Bad storms,little water left.They resorted to what seems to us as unthinkable,cannabalisim.They drew lots.
Sadly this is how a few survived but obviously were all changed forever.
This is where Herman Mellville got his idea for Moby Dick.
Owen Coffin was 14.First Mate Owen Chase was 22.
The whaling ship Essex left Nantucket 187 years ago and never came back.
The boys spotted whales once they made it to the Pacific,they jumped into thier small whaling boats to give chase.
They harpooned a whale and were in the process of waiting for it to come to the surface.
A few men were left on the Essex to watch over it while the others were gone.
Owen Chase was one left on board.
As he was doing his watch,he spotted a sperm whale a hundred yards off.He watched the whale with great intrest as the whale was just swimming in a stationary manner.
The whale began to swim towards the boat,faster and faster.Chase said he was totaly mesmerised.The whale was headed for the front of the ship,so fast it was unreal to Chase.
The whale hit the boat,causing large cracks in the Essex.Chase says the whale appeared stunned and floated for a few minutes.
While inspecting the damages he saw the whale again about 50 yards off.
The whale fanned his tail,causing great foam in the ocean.He charged again only faster than before.The crash about broke the boat in two this time.
Chase was stunned,the whale dissapeared and was not seen again.
The boat was sinking,Chase did what he could to try to salvage any goods.
The men who were chasing the harpooned whale came back and with disbelief watched as the Essex was sinking fast.
The captian was in whale boat number one,it is said he could not speak.Finnally he shouted to Chase as to what happened to the Essex.
They took what they could from the ships remains and decided to head for land.They were very afraid of cannibals on the islands so the headed for South America.
20 survivors,running out of food.Bad storms,little water left.They resorted to what seems to us as unthinkable,cannabalisim.They drew lots.
Sadly this is how a few survived but obviously were all changed forever.
This is where Herman Mellville got his idea for Moby Dick.
Friday, February 1, 2008
More Things I Have Learned
Time is deceptive,does it go fast or slow?
Any flat surface will accumulate junk.
I learned all about diabetic socks in the last weeks,how thrilling!
People say that there is a special place in hell for those vile offenders,I think hell is hell,eternal separation from God.
I ignore garbage cans that are full in the house,I think this is a major fault of mine.
You can read your mate pretty well after 36 years,but not always.
I feel better when I can stay busy,laying around is hard.I hope I never have to retire completely.
It is most enjoyable to get lost in a book,but this is a rare thing.
My dogs are my friends,even after you yell at them,they forget quickly.There is a lesson there.
Encyclopedias are now obsolete,how sad.Those of you who are old enough remember looking things up in a book,life goes on.Google is now our new friend.
Sledding with kids is outstanding.
Hoping dreams come true is not a bad thing,keep dreaming of the impossible.How can we live without dreams?
I have a facination with sailing ships of the 1800's.These sailors were incredibly brave souls.
You can read peoples blogs and see more than what is on your screen.
Testing your blood sugar daily is like waiting for an A on a test.I am scoring C's and B's.
Everything we buy is now or will soon be imported from China.
I am almost never depressed because of my pain.
Hoping against all hope is something I don't hear to much.I used to.
Baseball continues to insult Ron Santo by not having him in the hall of fame.
Reminded recently-I only had one daughter and my son in law Rob asked permission to marry her.This was an honorable thing Rob.Probably not done much in todays world.
I like watching House on tv,but I sure don't know what they are talking about.
Being loved by family is such a blessing,they never mention faults.
more to come
Any flat surface will accumulate junk.
I learned all about diabetic socks in the last weeks,how thrilling!
People say that there is a special place in hell for those vile offenders,I think hell is hell,eternal separation from God.
I ignore garbage cans that are full in the house,I think this is a major fault of mine.
You can read your mate pretty well after 36 years,but not always.
I feel better when I can stay busy,laying around is hard.I hope I never have to retire completely.
It is most enjoyable to get lost in a book,but this is a rare thing.
My dogs are my friends,even after you yell at them,they forget quickly.There is a lesson there.
Encyclopedias are now obsolete,how sad.Those of you who are old enough remember looking things up in a book,life goes on.Google is now our new friend.
Sledding with kids is outstanding.
Hoping dreams come true is not a bad thing,keep dreaming of the impossible.How can we live without dreams?
I have a facination with sailing ships of the 1800's.These sailors were incredibly brave souls.
You can read peoples blogs and see more than what is on your screen.
Testing your blood sugar daily is like waiting for an A on a test.I am scoring C's and B's.
Everything we buy is now or will soon be imported from China.
I am almost never depressed because of my pain.
Hoping against all hope is something I don't hear to much.I used to.
Baseball continues to insult Ron Santo by not having him in the hall of fame.
Reminded recently-I only had one daughter and my son in law Rob asked permission to marry her.This was an honorable thing Rob.Probably not done much in todays world.
I like watching House on tv,but I sure don't know what they are talking about.
Being loved by family is such a blessing,they never mention faults.
more to come
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