Friday, February 15, 2008

Things I Don't Like Much

Leeches.

Diabetic side effects.

Cars that are not faithful.

People who swear.

Anything Hollywood.

Any book that mentions my inner child.

Irrational Darwin supporters.

Fear.

Losing touch with friends.

Losing my slippers.

Losing touch with Jesus.

Undercooked french fries. No longer in my diet anyway.

Rolls of plastic bags that can't be opened,except by some wife.

Misunderstandings.

Waking at 1:30 AM,thinking it must be 6 AM.

Rob,not buying me a cell phone.

Bills,they have been coming here for a long time,there is no end in sight.

Reality TV shows,but I don't mind American Idol,sometimes.

Forgetting why I came into a room.

more to come

Darling Be Home Soon



A Song From Our Past

Written By John Sebastian





Come
And talk of all the things we did today
Here
And laugh about our funny little ways
While we have a few minutes to breathe
Then I know that it's time you must leave

But darling be home soon
I couldn't bear to wait an extra minute if you dawdled
My darling be home soon
It's not just these few hours but I've been waiting since I toddled
For the great relief of having you to talk to

And now
A quarter of my life is almost past
I think I've come to see myself at last
And I see that the time spent confused
Was the time that I spent without you
And I feel myself in bloom

So darling be home soon
I couldn't bear to wait an extra minute if you dawdled
My darling be home soon
It's not just these few hours but I've been waiting since I toddled
For the great relief of having you to talk to

Darling be home soon
I couldn't bear to wait an extra minute if you dawdled
My darling be home soon
It's not just these few hours but I've been waiting since I toddled
For the great relief of having you to talk to

Go
And beat your crazy head against the sky
Try
And see beyond the houses and your eyes
It's ok to shoot the moon

So darling
My darling be home soon
I couldn't bear to wait an extra minute if you dawdled
My darling be home soon
It's not just these few hours but I've been waiting since I toddled
For the great relief of having you to talk to

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Dad, It Didn't Hurt At All

A long long time ago my oldest Son Kevin fell and broke his arm.
I knew it was broken right away,it makes a sound that you don't soon forget.
He had fallen off a babys crib that he was standing on.Just playing with the other kids.
He landed on his back,his arm bent backwards.It was very hard to look at.
How many dads get that sick feeling when something bad happens to one of thier own?
The sick feeling of being helpless,how well I remember that.
I knew Kevin needed medical attention right away and I knew I would have to move his arm so I could pick him up.
A prayer said quickly,"Dear Lord Jesus help me now,You see what has happened here"?
I look at Kevin and told him,Kev,I need to move your arm,he simply said ok dad.
I picked up his arm as gently as I could,he said,Dad,that didn't hurt at all.
We knew then Jesus had heard us.
All these years later I still remember those words.
Dad,it didn't hurt at all.
Thank You Jesus.

Things I Like About Life

Things I Like About Life
In no paticular order.

My son,Rob.

Children.

Old dogs.

Slippers,now that I seem to need em.Where are they anyway?

Cake and cupcakes,Linda has learned to make them sugar free.We just ran out so don't come over.

Emails from my brother Bud.

My 3 Golden Retreivers,Ivy being the latest,she is 6 months old now and has turned into a very sweet dog.

Naps in the afternoon.

Selling really rare books.It is not just the money,it's the pleasure of knowing the book was wanted by someone.

Working,I still love my work,for the most part.To know I am needed is a nice reward.

Abbey.

Myth Busters,for the most part.

Tennesee,I think this is where my heart is.The mountains are always stunning to me.

Fishing.

Heartfelt smiles.

Unasked for hugs from Whitney.

Flight Simulator,this is really cool.Learning to fly all kinds of aircraft with a pick of 24,000 airports.Amazing!

Getting lost in a book and not caring about time.

Not having a mortgage or car payment.

Laughing at myself,being so carefull on the ice.When did I get old?

Traditional church services,modern praise type services.

I admire people who dye thier hair orange.

My Blood Sugar

My blood sugar levels have been averaging 127 for the last week.
I think maybe the drugs have my insulin under control.
I do ask for your prayers tonight,the nerve damage in not under control and is spreading.
It seems to be taking the wind from my sails,and I do not like it one bit.
New drugs for this are coming Friday,it is a small hope after the last let down.
Perhaps this post is a bit selfish as I know you all have concerns of your own,but tonight I will be selfish.

Read Michelles Latest

My daughter Michelle has posted a most interesting story about a dream.
You may find it by clicking on her name loated here on my page.

Monday, February 11, 2008

Such A Welcome

There on a beach of pure white sand and gentle rolling surf

Stood Jesus

He told me He had been waiting for a long time

It was me and Him

Alone with the Savior

We spent time looking over the ocean

The questions I always had did not seem to matter

One look and I knew my faith had carried me through

There was no time now just eternity

He said there are others who want to see you

And I knew

All the troubles all the pain

Was now gone

I could run and He ran beside

Laughing too,His smile,His smile

It was my beginning

And days are now amazing

Filled with Joy forevermore