Thursday, April 22, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
7 days and counting...
It's crazy how this stop-watch and I are fast becoming good friends. Michelle keeps having random contractions, and we've got all sorts of bets being taken on what day Katelyn will actually arrive. VERY exciting stuff... we're ready!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Haiti
We're so bummed out about what's going on in Haiti. It's total chaos and destruction in many parts. One thing VERY heavy on our heart is the little boy we sponsor through Compassion International. Wisterly lives in Haiti, about 13 miles from the epicenter of the quake. We're hoping everything is alright with Wisterly and his family, and praying for God's peace and protection over them.
Why not give to help our brothers and sister in haiti? BE the reason why we're still a great country, and give. If you can't think of where to give, try http://www.crossinternational.org
They use 98.3% of the funds for the actual relief.
Why not give to help our brothers and sister in haiti? BE the reason why we're still a great country, and give. If you can't think of where to give, try http://www.crossinternational.org
They use 98.3% of the funds for the actual relief.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
YOU NEED TO READ THIS
Alright people, here is a document that you need to read. If you are someone who considers learning to be life-long, then this e-book is a must. I got it via Seth Godin's blog, one of the leading marketing minds out there, and have been amazed at how true the contents are. It's essentially a compilation of blurbs from people who have "made it", and I am amazed at the how succinctly the ideas are conveyed. It's not a bunch of text, but each page is a blurb. Take a look... it's FREE!
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/files/what-matters-now-1.pdf
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/files/what-matters-now-1.pdf
Friday, November 13, 2009
O Rolo, Rolo, wherefore art thou???
A funny chat with Michelle today went like this:
Michelle: hehe sorry,I'm on a roll over here
me: Whatever happened to the candy "Rolos"?
Michelle: They're still around... Are you craving them?
me: Nope.. I just haven't noticed them. They're like a high class milk-dud.
Wikipedia talks about our beloved Rolo
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Labor Board
Does this get your hearts pumping? The anticipation of what I might write? Good seeing you both this morning. I hope all is well for you, and that you're finding the satisfaction in life we're all searching for.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
"The Tyranny of Normal"
An excerpt of my thoughts on an essay by Leslie Fielder. I find this to be true for all too many people, including myself before I discovered how much God loves me.
"The “tyranny of normal” rules the garden of our minds, watering the seeds of discontent and isolation we feel in relation to our fellow man. In the deep recesses of our mind, known only to us or perhaps residing in our subconscious, exists a brutal voice that tells us that we are not “good enough”. This voice speaks loudly and clearly, telling us that we aren’t worthy of acceptance, and if anybody really got to know us, would find out how truly ugly we are. The easiest way to escape the detection and discovery of this “ugly” self, is to blend in and to cast off anything which might cause anyone to take a closer look. It is out of our fear of discovery, of the rejection we dread, that we go under the knife to fix our big nose, to enhance our breast size, suck away our stomach fat, whiten our teeth, iron out our wrinkles, etc. The outer façade that we desperately keep squeaky clean belies a sinister and rotted undercarriage; one that tells the story of how we are not deserving of love or acceptance. Nothing can be lonelier than to be on an island, marooned by the knowledge of who we really are, yet wanting desperately to connect with those around us."
"The “tyranny of normal” rules the garden of our minds, watering the seeds of discontent and isolation we feel in relation to our fellow man. In the deep recesses of our mind, known only to us or perhaps residing in our subconscious, exists a brutal voice that tells us that we are not “good enough”. This voice speaks loudly and clearly, telling us that we aren’t worthy of acceptance, and if anybody really got to know us, would find out how truly ugly we are. The easiest way to escape the detection and discovery of this “ugly” self, is to blend in and to cast off anything which might cause anyone to take a closer look. It is out of our fear of discovery, of the rejection we dread, that we go under the knife to fix our big nose, to enhance our breast size, suck away our stomach fat, whiten our teeth, iron out our wrinkles, etc. The outer façade that we desperately keep squeaky clean belies a sinister and rotted undercarriage; one that tells the story of how we are not deserving of love or acceptance. Nothing can be lonelier than to be on an island, marooned by the knowledge of who we really are, yet wanting desperately to connect with those around us."
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