What a great way to spend a day! Just Mimi and me starting the day talking until 2 in the morning about how to help those around us who are struggling with feeling alone in their depression or chasing after strange things which are appealing in their strangeness.
We got up casually and want to the restaurant called Mimi's for a great breakfast. The theme is New Orleans style which is so familiar to us from that region of the country. She got Eggs Benedict and I got banana nut waffles. It was awesome with that New Orleans style strong coffee. It knocks your head off after two cups.
Then we went home to just rest up and wait for a movie at 1:15. We just lay around with Koal and checked on answering emails and catching up on Facebook.
We went to see Do You Believe? It was pretty good in showing the challenges in trusting in God when things don't go so well. It brought me to tears several times. Those things strike home to someone who tries very hard to serve God by serving others.
We then came home and waited for Koal's groomer to show up and give Koal his summer clip. She came an hour early and we hit the net again while we waited for our favorite TV show to come on at 5 pm. It's called The Five on Fox News.
Mimi then made a light supper for us and now we are waiting for our other favorite show, The O'Reilly Factor on Fox News.
The big news today was a crashed Lufthansa flight which killed 150 people and it appears to have been a suicide act by the co-pilot. We are all suspicious of terrorist activity by Muslims these days due to their terrorist activity in the middle east and around the world. The Muslim world is in terrible turmoil these days and they seem to have a desire for destruction every where. That religion appears to be rife with turmoil. It appears to be the curse put on Ishmael. Abraham and Sarah would not wait on God and did not trust in His provision. Seemed like a small thing at the time, but their offspring has suffered ever since.
No one on this Earth escapes the eye and judgement of God. I now know that I did not get away with anything as a young man. How stupid can one be.
It has been a great day so far and look forward to watching TV with Mimi, God's chosen mate for me.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Clearing the Clan Raceway
Yesterday wiped me out. I spent all day clearing old limbs and fallen poplar trees from the side lot where the Clan rides the go carts.
It's sawing and burning until you can't.
Then Mimi said we needed to prune (murder) the crepe myrtle trees which have never been pruned in 15 years. Tough job.
Oh well, we need to make everything clean and clear and homey for the Clan when they come to see Mimi and Papa.
What does this have to do with communicating with the Clan? It's just a way to say we love them and want to provide a place where they can all come and be together in one place, at Mimi and Papa's house.
Even if they get to come only once a year, it is still their place.
It's sawing and burning until you can't.
Then Mimi said we needed to prune (murder) the crepe myrtle trees which have never been pruned in 15 years. Tough job.
Oh well, we need to make everything clean and clear and homey for the Clan when they come to see Mimi and Papa.
What does this have to do with communicating with the Clan? It's just a way to say we love them and want to provide a place where they can all come and be together in one place, at Mimi and Papa's house.
Even if they get to come only once a year, it is still their place.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Mojo Riddle for Jan. 30, 2012
Now this was fun!! Today started at a 6 am Men's Bible Study with my pastor, Richard Odom. He's a converted policeman from Asheville, NC. He was a NARC. So, he speaks in a down home manner.
After that, headed to Danny's where I met for breakfast with Tom Pizarro, an old friend from Cornerstone Baptist Church.
However, before he arrived the Mojo Riddle for today was born. It's a hoot getting input on how to make sense, or not, from the little figures on my phone that the kids use to communicate. They are a language all their own. So, I sent the riddle to the clan plus The Kids, the clan's parents.
Unfortunately, not everyone can get these Emoji figures on their phone, like Scotty, so we will have to figure something out for him. He was home sick from school today. Everyone needs to send him a get-well facebook message or something.
The riddle for today was: Real (couple holding hands) = RESPECT > (hearts in eyes)
Answer: Real relationships exist when mutual respect is greater than physical attraction.
This was a record number of responses at 8.
Answers below in order received. There were some super answers but I picked Sydney's today as the winner in time and content. She had almost all words the same as mine. And she answered within 5 minutes of the post.
Sydney: Real relationships put respect before lust?
Wendy: I think it is respect one another.
Mark: In love, respect is greater than happiness
Brian: True love is equal to having respect as a more important asset over physical attraction
JT: Relationships equals respect over love?
Mimi: A true relationship between a man an women first = respect after that comes LOVE! No respect = LUST!!
Sissy: Im guessing marriage & respect greater than lusting eyes & heart
Mary Kate: Respect is greater than love!��
After that, headed to Danny's where I met for breakfast with Tom Pizarro, an old friend from Cornerstone Baptist Church.
However, before he arrived the Mojo Riddle for today was born. It's a hoot getting input on how to make sense, or not, from the little figures on my phone that the kids use to communicate. They are a language all their own. So, I sent the riddle to the clan plus The Kids, the clan's parents.
Unfortunately, not everyone can get these Emoji figures on their phone, like Scotty, so we will have to figure something out for him. He was home sick from school today. Everyone needs to send him a get-well facebook message or something.
The riddle for today was: Real (couple holding hands) = RESPECT > (hearts in eyes)
Answer: Real relationships exist when mutual respect is greater than physical attraction.
This was a record number of responses at 8.
Answers below in order received. There were some super answers but I picked Sydney's today as the winner in time and content. She had almost all words the same as mine. And she answered within 5 minutes of the post.
Sydney: Real relationships put respect before lust?
Wendy: I think it is respect one another.
Mark: In love, respect is greater than happiness
Brian: True love is equal to having respect as a more important asset over physical attraction
JT: Relationships equals respect over love?
Mimi: A true relationship between a man an women first = respect after that comes LOVE! No respect = LUST!!
Sissy: Im guessing marriage & respect greater than lusting eyes & heart
Mary Kate: Respect is greater than love!��
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Being Real
Today was a roller coaster ride of emotions at our house. After hearing of serious life threatening brain tumor on one of my friend's grandchildren, and learning of a friend's potentially life threatening injury while on a mission trip in Thailand, I was in a rather somber mood.
On the other side, my daughter called from Georgia to check on us and that brightens my day. And our son who lives here came by with his two little munchkins to share the enthusiasm that comes with being 6 and 9.
For two hours this morning I handed out bibles at the Bus Depot with three guys from our church. That is always a treat. Receiving a copy of God's word just brightens the day of so many that are down on their luck.
After spending some time talking to a lady who was homeless and staying at the Women's Shelter, I was saddened by the life she was leading because she had no one to care for her. And, she has four children who do not live with her. She has never been married to the two fathers of her children and her parents were never married. Here she is, on the streets, with no family and no stability. Hope seems far away in her eyes.
She attends a women's bible study at the shelter. I encouraged her to turn from giving her self away to someone other than her husband. She said that her grandmother told her that the only husband you will ever have is your first husband. Because the spirits become one.
Then I talked to Oliver who has two sons, 8 and 10, that he seemed to be so proud of. Yet, he and the mother of those boys have never been married and live apart and stay at odds with each other. His older son asked him if he was committing adultery for not marrying their mom. This hurt Oliver to have his son realize that about him. Oliver can quote scripture like no body's business. Oliver has had open heart surgery and was wearing a diaper due to prostate surgery. There was sadness and hopelessness of a sort for a fulfilled life with his family.
I offered to Oliver that he should show love toward the mother of his children as a way of showing love to his children. Swallowing pride and giving of yourself for your kid's sake shows real love. He seemed to really appreciate the counsel.
Then, there was the young man still hung over from the night before when he talked back to an officer and got locked up overnight. What a mess. Fourth time in jail. Just wasting along in life. So young and so fragile. When he is on alcohol or drugs, he probably becomes a giant in his own mind. From there he leans on and takes from others. Said he was getting money as a study on smoking cigarettes all day. If true, who would do that to another human?
So, this has been an emotional day. And when my kids and grandchildren see me in that state, happy one minute and really quiet the next, it communicates things to them that will stick in some way.
I only hope it carries the message of love for others and the far reaching effects of hurt in the "community family".
On the other side, my daughter called from Georgia to check on us and that brightens my day. And our son who lives here came by with his two little munchkins to share the enthusiasm that comes with being 6 and 9.
For two hours this morning I handed out bibles at the Bus Depot with three guys from our church. That is always a treat. Receiving a copy of God's word just brightens the day of so many that are down on their luck.
After spending some time talking to a lady who was homeless and staying at the Women's Shelter, I was saddened by the life she was leading because she had no one to care for her. And, she has four children who do not live with her. She has never been married to the two fathers of her children and her parents were never married. Here she is, on the streets, with no family and no stability. Hope seems far away in her eyes.
She attends a women's bible study at the shelter. I encouraged her to turn from giving her self away to someone other than her husband. She said that her grandmother told her that the only husband you will ever have is your first husband. Because the spirits become one.
Then I talked to Oliver who has two sons, 8 and 10, that he seemed to be so proud of. Yet, he and the mother of those boys have never been married and live apart and stay at odds with each other. His older son asked him if he was committing adultery for not marrying their mom. This hurt Oliver to have his son realize that about him. Oliver can quote scripture like no body's business. Oliver has had open heart surgery and was wearing a diaper due to prostate surgery. There was sadness and hopelessness of a sort for a fulfilled life with his family.
I offered to Oliver that he should show love toward the mother of his children as a way of showing love to his children. Swallowing pride and giving of yourself for your kid's sake shows real love. He seemed to really appreciate the counsel.
Then, there was the young man still hung over from the night before when he talked back to an officer and got locked up overnight. What a mess. Fourth time in jail. Just wasting along in life. So young and so fragile. When he is on alcohol or drugs, he probably becomes a giant in his own mind. From there he leans on and takes from others. Said he was getting money as a study on smoking cigarettes all day. If true, who would do that to another human?
So, this has been an emotional day. And when my kids and grandchildren see me in that state, happy one minute and really quiet the next, it communicates things to them that will stick in some way.
I only hope it carries the message of love for others and the far reaching effects of hurt in the "community family".
Friday, January 27, 2012
Who Goes First?
Our family has 4 children and 11 grandchildren. It is my love for them and their peers that has me on this venue.
I would like to offer to all, the opportunity to live life to the fullest with hope for now and hereafter.
There are challenges we older ones face in sharing the thoughts, feelings and ideas we have that we think would help those coming behind us.
Communication technology can aid in that. Knowing full well that nothing substitutes for personal contact and true love and caring for others.
My life is full of simple pleasures. At the age of 73, the physical pleasures are not as barn burning as they once were. This is one fact that I can share in hopes that the younger ones will see their current "end of the world" thirsts for physical pleasure is not all there is to life.
So, this is my first attempt to share my thoughts on such personal matters to the world around in a cyberspace blog.
Therefore, the first thought to put forth in space is: the one who should go first in bridging the gap between generations is.......... the one whom God has inspired to do so.
As for me and my family, it is my job to reach out and create a bridge for my children and grandchildren to hear from their Dad and Papa.
So, Papa text's and Twitters, Facebooks and now blogs. We have a family website where we can share personal family things.
We get together twice a year as a total family ( 21 of us ) to share our love and appreciation with each other. For that, I am grateful and aware of the power of the kind of love only God can give.
I would like to offer to all, the opportunity to live life to the fullest with hope for now and hereafter.
There are challenges we older ones face in sharing the thoughts, feelings and ideas we have that we think would help those coming behind us.
Communication technology can aid in that. Knowing full well that nothing substitutes for personal contact and true love and caring for others.
My life is full of simple pleasures. At the age of 73, the physical pleasures are not as barn burning as they once were. This is one fact that I can share in hopes that the younger ones will see their current "end of the world" thirsts for physical pleasure is not all there is to life.
So, this is my first attempt to share my thoughts on such personal matters to the world around in a cyberspace blog.
Therefore, the first thought to put forth in space is: the one who should go first in bridging the gap between generations is.......... the one whom God has inspired to do so.
As for me and my family, it is my job to reach out and create a bridge for my children and grandchildren to hear from their Dad and Papa.
So, Papa text's and Twitters, Facebooks and now blogs. We have a family website where we can share personal family things.
We get together twice a year as a total family ( 21 of us ) to share our love and appreciation with each other. For that, I am grateful and aware of the power of the kind of love only God can give.
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