Thursday, August 28, 2008

Nice old lady

This morning while I was jogging the funniest thing happend. I saw this nice old lady wearing a white hat. She was going for an early walk and she looked like a very nice person. As I began to jog by I casually waved at her just to let her know "good morning". No wave back though. I thought that mabey she didn't see me even though I was close to her. So feeling kinda silly now I wave again. This time she had to see me. I was right there. No wave back. Now I was kinda insulted by this nice old lady in a white hat. "Whats her deal?" I thought. Then I noticed the white and red cane. Im a dork!

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

new day

Every day is a new day with the Lord. It is not always so with those you love. God forgives and lets you start new. Those you love don't always give you that option. Yesteday I lost my temper three times with Isaac. The first time he spilled his speghetti on the floor right after I asked him to sit up correctly. He didn't listen. Then, while I cleaning it up he walked over and put his hands on the couch when I had asked him to wash them in the bathroom. Once again he didn't listen, resulting in a mess that I had to clean up. He didn't seem to care so I yelled again. Finally I was giving Isaac and Allie a bath and I heard Isaac say "don't touch the poop Allie." I asked who had pooped and Isaac said he had. I kept my cool and talked about how that was wrong. I poured water quickly in the other bath tub. When I returned to transfer the two children to the clean tub he was doing it again while standing up. He was just pooping in the tub while Allie watched. All I could think to do was yell. And that I did. When I was done Isaac turned his head so I couldn't see him crying. It broke my heart because he was afraid of me. I told him I was sorry and that I loved him. Deep down in my heart I wondered how long he would remember this...... This morning while I was jogging I passionatly prayed and asked God to help me be better and help him forgive me. When I got home he was awake and yelled "dad!" He was excited to see me. Then he asked where I was and I told him, "jogging and talking to God." He asked if God talked to me and if he was loud or quiet. What a joy. I got to explain to Isaac how God talks to me. God truly does give us fresh starts!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

meow

Today Holly said, "lets go to the pet store and look at the animals!" I thought to myself, how boring. Reluctantly I went.  I couldn't think of anything more boring. As our family pulled up to the store Isaac and Allie started saying, "meow, woof woof." They were so cute. Suddenly my attitude changed. I almost missed and memorable opportunity to have fun with my family. Who knows how many more chances I get? I will have to remember this life lesson tomorrow!

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

accountability

Well, for about a year my pastor and I lifted weights in my garage. We lifted every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. We didn't miss very much. Over that years time we got very fit and strong! Eventually life got a little to busy to workout. We decided to take a little break. Needless to say we didn't go back to lifting. I kept telling myself that I would lift by myself. I haven't.  My body now shows my lack of commitment.... Yesterday my friend called me on the phone and asked me If I would join him in a 21 day exercise challenge.  That meant we jog or lift weights every day for 21 days! I joined gladly. I have full confidence that we will make it. I say this because I want to meet that challenge. When my friend calls me I want to tell him I honored our commitment.  This reminds me of our need for accountability. God did not intend us to do everything on our own. We are supposed to walk this life with Him and one another.

I'm here!


So things have been a little busy lately but I plan to blog more soon. Last night we had a fundraiser dinner for our mission trip to the Philippines. Man was the food good! We also had a great Filipino speaker who really shared a lot about her country and made me even more excited about going. This is a pic of our team. Tori, Kevin, myself, Kent, Holly, and Grace.