Thursday, July 03, 2008
I have always liked Christy Brinkley. So I take her side.
Last Night I attended a class on money. I don't have any. I don't miss it, just like what it can do. Sue and I are in the process of changing some of our spending habits. The good part is it appears the changes may easy. Well, at least on paper it works. We will see how cutting out food for several months. I am relying on my baby fat to carry me through. I don't have a clue what Andrew is going to do. He has no body fat to carry him through. Maybe he will find new parents.
I am near the bottom of my fantasy baseball league. Every other year I take turns at the top and the bottom of the league standings. This is an even year, so I am at the bottom. Alas, I am hoping for a much better second half.
I have to get ready to pick up Alexis from band this morning. She joined the Marching Mariners of Toms River High School North. She is pretty happy. She will be on the field with Justin and Andrew during football. I am looking forward to this too.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
I write these great blog entries....and then at the end....something happens and half of what I have written disappears. The last blog entry I wrote was about the Blue Claws. A local minor league baseball that actually won a championship a year or two ago.
I have seen Howie Kendrick, Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard. Howie Kendrick is now with the Padres. Ryan Howard, that boy could hit. In person he was massive and I thought he had real soft hands at first base. Last night I saw a Right Fielder. His name was Matt Brown. Watch Him. Another guy, Bolt looks real promising.
I was there with a friend of mine a few weeks ago and it turns out that several of their players had already moved up to AA ball. I cannot recall their names but I remember one of them, looking like a superstar.
I will never be a huge Phillies fan. I used to be a Mets fan. My Dad and I would talk Mets baseball frequently. Then after the 1990 season they traded Lenny Dykstra to the Philles and they lost me. I thought it was a boneheaded move. The Mets didn't see the playoffs and a year or two later, Dykstra joined John Kruk in a World Championship that the "Wild Thing" lost.
Soon I will be moving to Blogger. So keep coming and I will post a link to my new site.
Peace
Thursday, June 05, 2008
This is Chloe. I think I wrote about her once before. She is a complete bundle of joy. Type A? Yes. Chloe loves to chase squirells and our other dog Madison. She is not very good at fetch. She fetches whatever you throw, then expects you to chase her. She would rather play keep away from the master rather than her bring it back to you to throw again.
Chloe is a great pal, fairly obedient, and loves to take long rides in the car. She goes bananas whenever Sue or I put our shoes on. Shoes On to her means Game On.
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Anyone looking into RHD or the RIST program. Think twice. RHD RIST is the program that took Nick out of his care facitlity "The Pines", in Norfolk Virginia.
The program is meant for those that are mentally disabled. They call them COMSUMERS. This is much better than calling them clients and much much better than calling them patients. Years ago....we just just called them loonies. Consumers get their own apartment and are "grown" into mature useful adults.
Nick is a consumer with RHD/RIST. It is my opinion that there must be something provided for Nick to be a consumer. I am not sure really what it is they have provided. He did get a used PS2 with games that have a very mature rating and all the words that the characters speak are shagging expletives. I guess that is what he is consuming. PS2. Personally I think he is just a client and I liked it much better when he was a patient.. At least the assumption was there that he needed help. But he as become Someone waiting to consume. There is a bunch of old used furniture that I guess Nick consumes. I feel bad sometimes for the conditions Nick lives in....but it is much better than lifing on the street. It is better to Consume in squalid conditions than to not consume at all.
I want to point out something very interesting has happened during the past several months.. Over seven months Nick has been healed. He is no longer cosidered to have any of the mental diagnosis that he had for the past 10 years. Gone. He is a normal 19 year old experiencing age appropriate behaviour. That has been RHD/RIST contribution. He was misdiagnosed for the last decade. He must have consumed something lateIy I do not know about.
Most important, Nick is losing his consumer title. He violated some rules but rather than help him work through his problems he has become a liability to RHD/RIST. So....they plan on taking away his consumer credentials. No one knows what his next credentialing will be. Hopefully not INMATE. There are placement Issues and it is clear in the end that RHD RIST does not want any affilitation with a troubled client...duh...patient...errr...consumer.
Maybe you are all asking, "Why can't Nick come home?" Realisitically there are some real violent issues that I believe are not resolved and I am not prepared to expose the family at this time. Nick is definitely improved from when he left the home in jan 2005. I give a lot of credit to "The Pines". RHD RIST claims all the credit. I would love to give them some of it, but I do believe they could have done more.
The book is not closed. I will keep you all updated.
Monday, June 02, 2008
Retail is a horrible world. Particularly when the US is in such a downslide economically. It really is the worse I have seen in a long time. I would like to think I am fortunate because I work in one of Retails "Toy" Giants. But, it really has affected me. I have worked part time on and off for 18 years in this retail chain.
Alas, they tell me my position, (Assembler) has been eliminated. There is a computer program that distributes hours, and because my position does not exist, a minimum hours are sent my way. I always liked to think that for the few hours I worked that I had some form of impact. No one seems to care about my hours decreasong but the workload has not decreased. I have the same amount of defects, customer repairs, and phone calls to return. There is also a stress and attitude that flows through the store that is a bit disconcerting. There is no more Joy in Toys. It is sad because I am one of the few people that loved my job. Sniff...sniff.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Our Greatest Fear
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure
around you.
We are born to manifest the glory fo God within us.
It is not just in some of us;it is in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear, Our presence automatically liberates others.
---Marianne Williamson
Been chewing on this and digesting. Have heard it and seen it in several places including the movie Coach Carter with Samuel Jackson. It provokes me in several ways. What do you think?
Sunday, May 25, 2008
This morning I noticed I needed a errr....larger towel. So I opened the closet door and super sized the towel and vwalah! I am nice and dry. Nostalgly I was looking back when I could use any of the small towels in the bathroom. Nowadays, watch out blubber give me that big ol' towel.
This actually really bothers me. So...yesterday I decided to drop sugar. Yes....sugar. It is the basis of every human being. I personally have grown quite attached and start at it every morning in the form of a coca cola can. So, If I stop drinking Coke, I will reduce my sugar intake big time....I wil lose weight....there will be less cans meaning less aluminum consumption....also I will be abe to use those smaller towells I own for other than decoration. Woo Hoo...Go Matt. Less towells....less cotton..... Go Green. My contribution.
Well, I just took my HIV meds. There is a hurting burning spot othe front of my stomach. It is a shinglt. I had a series of them several years ago. I asked a corpsman that walked throug the door to pick up the mouse but he refused........Brat. Not the corpsman....no.....the other employee that supplied the address for the center so we all can pay our resocts. Well\, my prayer is that the family is out to be truly blessed. Here is their opportunity. Matthew is always a nice name....Oh they said they already had names picked out.. May their first child be a womanly child to drive him nuts.
Peace
Matt
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Yesterday I went to the Blue Claws with my best friend of 31 years. Because my friend does not like his name mentioned in my blog I will call him Yogi. It is always good to spend time with Yogi. We have really different personalities. There are people I watch on the screen both in movies and tv that always remind me of Yogi. First....there is Bill Murray. Never takes anything too serious and can really make jest in any situation. Then there is Jerry Seinfeld. Sometimes distant, clean, self centered , I like things according to me guy. Then a great portion of Yogi is reflected in Tom Hanks. Whimsical, confidant, the everyday guy that all people like. I don't think Yogi ever has intentionally tried to "imitate" any one of these guys. But all of their redeeming qualities on screen I find in him. The kicker....they are acting, Yogi is a real life person.
Yesterday we went to a Blue Claws game. After the Blue Claws game, the Claws won, My God Son was the starting pitcher in a high school game that followed.. I will call him Sirhc for reasons of anonymity reasons. He pitched great and I was quite impressed. It was the first time this year I have seen him pitch. He definitely has a brilliant future. I got to spend time with my other "nephew" nosaj. He loves to hear stories from when Yogi and I were growing up. It is kind of cute. There are a few stories that I tell that he loves to hear over and over. Of course I am the main character and most of these stories are not about the high lights of my life, rather the funny low lights. Well, I have learned to laugh at myself and have to keep that in perspective.
Alas it was a great time. The weather was great but I exited quickly at the first sign of rain. I had my leather jacket and have been successful so far at keeping it dry and free of water.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Currently I am watching "Carrier". http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Carrier/70098521?trkid=199891 It is a documentary that was aired on PBS. Filmed during a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf in support of ground troops, this in-depth documentary takes an insider's tour of the U.S.S. Nimitz, one of America's most storied aircraft carriers. I find it very fascinating and makes me think I missed a calling in life.
I wonder if I would have been able to hack the Navy? I truly enjoyed the episode that was about religion/ministry on an aircraft carrier. Perhaps that would have been one of the ways I could have fulfilled my calling. I am enjoying the documentary and I wonder sometimes how some of these seamen/aviators appreciate how they are portrayed by the documenter/director/editor. There are definitely a few sailors that appear to be complete boneheads. I catch myself thinking "wow" too bad these guys/girls are in another countries navy. They appear dumb and their point of views are really embarrassin, that is my opinion. I guess in the end that is what is so good about this documentary. It does not hide idiocy or the lack of professionalism that exists on a naval ship. Mistakes, blemishes and the appearance of the lack of intelligence is laid out for all to see.
Having had my say about the above I have to add that there are more things to admire. Commitment, patriotism and the ability and necessity to obey authority are really edited well. Humor and Irony are a constant. Men and Women that have disdain for the navy are equally portrayed to those that love the life of a seamen. I recommend this series. If you can catch it on PBS it really is in my opinion worth watching.
Thursday, March 06, 2008
We live concerned lives. Concerned about money, bills, friends and family. Within family are our children and I am concerned many times that children just do not get the lessons I have lived a life trying to convey. Well, Tuesday night I had a real pleasant suprise.
Alexis was at her girls group, Sue was at ceramics, and I found myself alone with all three boys. Nick had called earlier and asked if he could come over. It worked out well because Sue was just getting off of work and she was able to pick Nick up. Fortunately I had prepared enough dinner so Nick could be included and it turned out to be a nice unplanned time.
With time on our hands and an opportunity that has presented itself I asked the boys if they wanted to go bowling. Of course....the answer was yes. The whole time we bowled Nick complained about how much he hated bowling and about how he just would rather throw the ball at people rather than pins. I just let Nick rant because despite everything he said I could tell he was having a good time.
One of Nick's pet rants is to talk about having babies with his girl and then he starts to include Andrew and how he should get a girl pregnant. Andrew's exact reply was "are you kidding me, Sue would kill me." We laughed and the subject continued on about girls. Somewhere within the conversation I started to get serious. I was "concerned". Concerned that my boys were sexually active and concerned that babies were a real possibility. I must have gotten a little hyped. Andrew looks at me and says,"Dad, give us some credit. It is ok for us talk and joke it does not mean we are going to do it."
It was really neat how he said this too.....and I cannot think of the words to describe his response. Within this conversation my son was telling me.....lighten up Dad and trust us to do what you and Sue have taught. Before my eyes my children have turned into young adults and my concern has been lightened. Just maybe they get it and our concerns (and worry) are for nothing. They might joke about things that concern me, but they live our lessons. For that I am grateful.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Today I have done pretty close to nothing. Nothing is not good. Nothing feeds depression. Normally I would work on Wednesday, but it is slow at Toys R Us and my hours are really restricted. Last night we went out for dinner. We were celebrating my 43rd birthday, which was last week February 14th. We were also celebrating a very belated birthday for Sue's niece Desiree. We had loads of fun and a great meal. oh...we ate at the Outback in Brick. One of the few bright spots in Bricktown. lol....jab jab. Desire.
It was really great to get out with Desiree. Along came her new boyfriend Mike. Well, new to Sue and I. She has been dating him for 18 months now. A really nice guy. He works for Continental Airlines. Terminal C. Mike does Customer Relations. Desire and Mike appear very happy and I can picture them being together for quite some time. Last nights gathering was really good for Sue. Sue is Desiree's Aunt. Desiree was the Maiden of Honor at our wedding. (Christine Meyer was our Maid of Honor) A beautiful girl with a quiet striking spirit. Desiree has also quietly gone through college doing something that most people do not do today.....Graduating in four years. This spring she will be walking and receiving her degree. She definitely has not had the easiest of times but her quiet demeanor and determination has really helped her climb to great heights. Sue and I are both real proud of you Desiree. I love to see that you still have your love for the Lord. May God Bless You with your hearts desire...Desire. Hmmm....a bad play on words.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
I am a blog Idiot. Part of my frustration with keeping up writing my blog is my lack of technical knowledge. Technology has never come easy to me. This may surprise people but I initially do not understand anything. It is grueling work for me to get things done..... Such as attaching pictures or making links etc. My tool bar changed about a year ago.... you all know..the tool bar that sits above the post I am writing. and I just cannot understand how to do anything. Perhaps I have to update.
I am the husband that refuses to ask for directions. That is how I characterize my blogging plight. I don't want to ask for help for two reasons.....first.....it is admitting I cannot figure it out. Second....I am rather dense and it takes me a long time understand things.
Pray for me.
Alas, Kidz Klub starts again tomorrow. My Buddy Bill and new church attendee Bobbie Smith will be participating together. I expect a group of 5-12 kids. It has taken me some time to get things together. Football is over and some personal issues have settled. Pray for guidance.
Tonight is my bowling night. My team would be perfect if it were not for this one big problem facing us. I am a member. I admit I just cannot bowl consistently. What is worse is that I have been committing the same errors now going on three years. I am either too light or too heavy in the pocket. I compensate for the light hit...and I come in to high. Plus....I cannot make my ten pins. I guess they keep me on the team for comic relief.
Friday, December 28, 2007
One of the most notable things that happened to me on Christmas Eve this year was a short exchange with my brother Mark. We had just celebrated with our annual Christmas Eve at my Mother's home and it had been a little milder than it has in past years. The kids are all teens now and they actually wait for the presents. You all may relate with young children that see presents and that is all they care about. They scream to open them up until the family finally gives in.
Well this year it was much quieter and after we dined to a great Lasagna, peppers and onions, and other dishes....after they were fed.....did the grandchildren start to mumble about opening gifrs. After everything was done, cleaned and exchanged everyone said their good byes.
In the past our family Christmas eve celebrations have been really wild, loud and eventful. This year was definitely much different. I think I was very run down and perhaps this tainted my perceptions. I around the corner from my parents home. It is a two minute walk. When I reached my house my brother Mark, Sister in law Carol, and nephew Christian stop, all sitting in their car. It was around 9pm and they were returning home to Cape May. An extreme feeling of gratitude had come over me. They make this trek every Christmas Eve and do it happily to be with family.
So, I let my brother Mark know how much I appreciated the sacrifice they make to come up here every Christmas Eve. Without missing a beat Mark replied," I really appreciate you being in our family." It was said in such a similar way, like I was making a sacrifice. It was funny and sarcastic and just made me love them even more.
Maybe you just had to be there to understand our exchange.
God Bless you All
Friday, November 16, 2007
I have found that my goals should be to write for myself. Then I will probably write more. Many times I have discovered old stories and papers that I wrote in school and I enjoyed them very much. I enjoyed them so much that I questioned whether I wrote them. Alas, I did. I think the key in the past was enjoyment. I laugh or ponder over past writings enjoying the flow. Often I can be my own worst critic... So, my new goal is to just write for my own enjoyment, not the enjoyment of others. I guess there came a point where I felt obligated to write, so it became much less enjoyable.
Capiche?
It is Friday night. I am waiting for Sue to come home. Today I received a movie from Netflix that I never remember ordering. it is a foreign film, which admittedly I really enjoy. However, the content is romance between three teenagers. Not my speed, and I still wonder if this is one of Alexis movies. I know Sue will not like it.. She hates foreign films...and anything in subtitles. Nudity and foul language bother Sue as well. They are not very high on my priorities for renting films either, but some of the films that are recommended unfortunately have this content and it is hard to convince Sue that I rent movies purely for enjoyment intellectually. Hmmm.....she doesn't believe me and I find it fruitless fighting over it. It feels good to be writing. I should try this more often.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
It has bee three weeks of car problems. Yesterday I dropped off the Jesus Mobile to have a coolant leak examined. It turned into a 600 dollar repair. Last week my Father's car had a coolant leak too....and I remember tellling him what he always told me. It is only a car. Do not let it ruin your day. Easier said than done. Last night while I was contemplating the foolishness of one car being in the shop and the inconvenience it creates... Our other car got a flat. Doh! I couldn't get the spare off the bottom rear and I had to wait for AAA. They took 90 minutes. It is only a car.
On a note for the worthy....please, please, please, get AAA. It really has pulled me out of some really uncomfortable situations. I gues if you have a "new" car it is not as important. But, with cars older than 5 years it has proved to be very vital.
Hmmm...I really look forward to alll my children driving. I will have to double up on my AAA and triple up on my Daily Devotions.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
My account of Alexis and I in New York City. Please be patient. I have so much to write...I cannot start. Stupid me.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Nick flies home today from Virginia. It is daunting and exciting at the same time. He is getting his own apartment and will be assisted with living on his own. The organization is called Rist and they will be his caretaker. Sigh...I cannot seem to find out how to link the website. I really got disgusted with Sports and the scandels. I am gong to drop my prior subject. I am writing a short story about the trip I took with Alexis to New York City. Indeed, one of the funnest and perfect days I have had in a long time. The last time I remember having so much fun was in a grassy park in Bermuda. I would love to get Alexis' feedback.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
I have been paying attention lately to the "Grey Area" that seems to be appearing in all of American sports. Just the events over the last 5 years has brought a new perspective to sports. It seems to indicate to me that Owners and League Presidents alike used to ignore or turn their heads the other way when suspicions of athletes enhancing themselves.
I may be wrong, and I would appreciate other opinions, but the Federal Government is responible for the turn around and accountability of athletes. Baseball, Football, and Basketball have all come under great scrutiny. The NBA referee Tim Donaghy has really made me question the basketball and I may never look at basketball the same again.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick and the multiple "alleged" cheating accusations have really hurt football. I remember Three Former Pros on a talk show minutes after the suspicions were revealed all agreeing and laughing, "any way you can get the other hand". Cheating and Breaking the rules was OK....just as long as you didn't get caught. Well embarassingly Belichcik was caught and these same Former Pros have all changed their tune. I think NBC has retracted their comments....and they have changed their tunes...because of other evidence. More to come.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
That many blogs today will comment on 9/11. September 11th indeed has impacted my life and I have yet to ever meet anyone that is not affected by that date. Will time heal this wound? I found myself avoiding the news and even avoiding the service this morning that is going as I write.
Curently I have the television on and the service is quiet and respectful. Name after name is being read. Each person that is reading the name appears to have the privilige of being able to say a couple of words about one of the names they read. It is very touching and moving.
I was watching Regis and Kathy Lee when the first plane struck. It was first reported that it was a small plane, but it became quite apparant it was a much larger plane. I cannot remember the details, but I do know that the ABC broadcast was interupted because their tower was knocked out when the second plane struck.
I ran to my parents home, telling a few about what I had seen and heard....we were all numb. I remember people running to the schools to pick up their children. There had been no precedent set for this situation. Local schools were over run with parents wanting to keep their families safe. The sky had fallen and everyone was trying to do the best that they could with these alien circumstances.
Looking back a lot happened that day. A bonding of people that I will never forget. I have my own heroes that held it together that day. Heroes that were able to plan quickly and assemble people to handle the hurt and grief.
Time will tell and every year the hurt may dissipate. However the hurt will never go away. It is like cutting the distance in half between yourself and a wall. No matter how many time you cut the distance in half, you will never reach your goal.
Peace and Love
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Yes....the kids are back to school. It feels so very right. Teenagers and summer seem like magnets repelling. Oil and Water. All three of my kids seem so much happier being back in school. It was not until this week that I realized how much they all like structure.
Alexis, Justin and Andrew do not suffer much during the summer. They are all active during the summer. Sue and myself really try to support them as best as we can. Driving them places and making sure they are entertained. Now that school has started, it is obvious that they all three love school.
Social aspects? Yes, for the most part it can be the heart of their social life. They have friends at home, but they all enjoy all of their friends at school. Lets see what happens the rest of the year. If anything changes I will comment.
Friday, September 07, 2007
A long time ago I thought this subject through. "What to say to someone struggling with illness or death." Having gone through both giving and receiving ends I have come to a conclusion on what works for me.
There are always the awkward, "I feel so bad", "just let me know if there is anything I can do", "You know I am there for you", etc. etc. etc. It is tough to be in the situation sitting outside watching a friend or acquaintance going through a difficult time. My first observation is that in the end, they are never going to remember anything you said. However, a struggling person always remembers your presence.
So the most important thing is your presence or appearance. I personally get very upset when I find out about someone going through a hard time and I was unable to see them. I used to dwell on that and beat myself up a lot and have reasoned that it is fruitless. If I find out late, that is just how it was meant to be. I try really hard to make an appearance when I do know someone is struggling.
I show up, give them a hug, and say. "Hey, it is really good to see you." It works and when it is done from the heart it goes a long way. Maybe this will help somebody out there...that would be great. Maybe someone else has their own suggestion? I am always open.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
A very interesting thing happened Monday Night. I was forgotten. It really perplexed me because I always thought that I was an unforgetable guy. Sound stuck up? Not meant to mean it that way. You see, I have been teaching HIV/Aids education for about 12 years. My present HIV in a way that educates and makes it easy to remember. For many years I have had students come up to me and call me the ,"Aids Guy". Then they would ask me how my children are doing, tell me good luck, shake my hand, and go on their way.
This May I taught an Honors Health class at Jackson High School. These kids were really bright and I really enjoyed the presentation. It was two presentations later that I decided to retire. The youth are getting the information they need to make informed decisions, plus to me the presentation was getting old.
Well, this class from Jackson High School really impressed me. They devoured the information and we had a great time during the question and answer period. Last night I took Andrew out open bowl. There was one of the kids form Jackson bowling next to us. One of the brightest kids I can ever remember. After Andrew and I finished bowling, I went over to the young man...re-introduced myself and I was on the end of a totally blank stare.
This kid/young adult did not remember me or that I presented or the topic I presented. I didn;t press any further. I gave a shy shrug and walked away.....I guess wounded. The impact I have made has diminished over the years due to schools having a successful HIV education program. My exit timing apparantly was right in ending this HIV program.
When I started years ago there was no HIV education. There was a lot of misnomers and "theories" out there that were totally untrue. I was set to making them right, and today, the school systems are giving the correct information. I am ver hapy for that.
Friday, August 03, 2007
I worked on Sunday's song list. It will probably change. I use Song Show Plus version 7. It is a great tool for worship and a must for any church today that uses any form of technology. So...I spent tonight typing and editing text. We purchased a new computer and it is a wonderful luxury to have. This computer runs really smooth and I am spoiled. However, what feels like a thousand songs did not transfer easily from old to new computer and I have to enter all of the old/new words to songs we sing on Sunday.
There is an easy way to do this using Song select. Even more beautiful, song select is linked to Song show. But.....if you wait until Friday...you might as well forget Song select. It always feels the site is overwhelmed and I can never connect to the site from Friday to Sunday. Poor me. Not.
This weekend I have been able to find some background images that should go well with the lyrics. My head is actually buzzing from sitting here for several hours straight. I searched several hundred images looking for perfection. Images that will be flashed on the screen on Sunday morning over the next month. I try to always be careful not to go crazy. You can make too much media and overwhelm Sunday. I think over the past few years that I have found the right balance. I still make mistakes and technology always manages to go awry. It is when you do not notice that it is present when I deem it successful.
Peace All.
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Currently Sue and I find ourselves in a Catch 22. Nicholas is in Virginia in a youth residential setting. Now the goal has always been to bring Nick back into the Garden State so he will be closer to home. This also coincides his transition from youth to adult. There have been a number of protocols that we have needed to follow so that both of the above goals can be met.
One of the protocols is that he has to be reviewed by the State of New Jersey Division of Disabilities. Upon review from this agency it can be determined what Nicholas' next step would be. Well, yesterday the DoD let me know that they could not process Nick because he has been in Virginia since 2005. But, he is not a resident of Virginia......
It is a little more involved, and the circle of insanity gets greater. Sue just walked in....and I need to tend to her. Will write more later.
Thursday, July 05, 2007
What happened to May and June?
Lots of things happened. Let me start with the latest and most interesting.
Justin saved enough moulah to buy his own computer. Sue found one in Craig's list. I did some research. The computer was perfect for Justin's needs and exceeding affordable. Turns out somehow the woman has a lot of computer products. There was no question in my mind that everything was legit. Her name was Xiaoling and had a really pleasant family....well wonderful family. Two children and the husband was tall. He reminded me of Yo Ming...just a little shorter. The purchase went smooth and there was a wonderful connection between our two families. I had a suspicion, and later on it was confirmed.
Sue sent a follow up message thanking Xiaoling and shared how much Justin loved her computer. (Actually, I wrote the message from Sue's account while she watched...I was giving her a lesson on being nice! :) ) Well, we close the message "Peace and Love in Christ". Xiaoling replied...and with a great reply with a response that confirmed my thoughts. She signed her e-mail, "In Him". They were a Christian family. That special connection was the Holy Spirit. It was a pleasurable connection. Imagine coming in contact with a family member that you have not seen in awhile. There is an unknown connection.... and for me...that is what happens when I come in contact with other Christian's. They are filled with holiness. There is evidence of Christ without even physically speaking about Him.
Even more wonderful, this was a family from China that are able to practice religious freedom here in the United States. Well, like always I have lots to share and promise to make up here in July.
Peace and Love, In Him