I am hoping this stage of raising the kids continues. I love their spontaneity, their love, and their creativity. Their energy and charm are great also.
This is the best "job" I have ever had!!!!!!!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Wisconsin was fun, I think we'll go back!
It was great to get away with the family and go to the state of Wisconsin for the first time. The drive went fine and seemed short, especially on the way home. We stayed at a beautiful resort (Christmas Mountain Village). We snowtubed, went on a carriage ride, toured around the city and resort, and went "Red-neck" sledding. Check out this video by clicking on them:
This is a little video of Aubrey in the snow tube:
This is a little video of Aubrey in the snow tube:
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
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Friday, November 30, 2007
Nearing the end of the semester
I have to say that I am gaining more from Park U. than I possibly thought I would. John Cookinham is definitely an awesome mentor, and I am not just saying that because he went to bat to line up this teaching gig for me. He has demonstrated a dedicated teaching style, as well as Finney, Soule, Paskelian, and Fitzmorris.
The teaching gig is AWESOME. I am sure I have learned more than the students. I can see why professors don't give big projects with alot of other work:) I have been impressed by some of the work of the students thus far.
Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!
The teaching gig is AWESOME. I am sure I have learned more than the students. I can see why professors don't give big projects with alot of other work:) I have been impressed by some of the work of the students thus far.
Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!
Friday, November 23, 2007
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Thanksgiving Day
Today is Thanksgiving and in about an hour we will be having family over. Family: something to be truly thankful for!
Friday, November 16, 2007
Back on pace
After completing Faith and Politics, by one of my favorite politicos Senator Jack Danforth this ummer, I am returning to the topic of reconciliation and the book by President Jimmy Carter. I will see how much alike these two men, if the books give any additional insights.
Also the market did extremely well this week for us.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Kids: This is an important lesson
Well I used to think that raising Kids was going to be the most important thing I would ever do. Before any of you were born, I thought be good and loyal to you Mom was the most important.
I really have felt God "working" to bring me around, to mold me to who he wants. I am gauging this because I am noticing more and more things. I am also gauging this because He has brought someone into my life that has challenged me to grow. Even though I have been busy with work, you kids, remodeling the house; I have felt challenged not only my Mike but by God to take things "to the hoop" so to speak. To break out of my comfort zone. Not to be a Secret Agent Christian:) - I always thought this was quite and it describes me when I was scared and made excuses for not being open about my faith.
So what is the most important thing I could do? That would be to continually give God the glory and to seek to know him better. I have came along way from who or where I used to be. Sometimes I think I have done it all on my own, but I quickly see that I would have failed if it was for his hand in the matter. I am called to be an effective witness to the work of Jesus Christ. I have been seeking God, but what I have found out was that I really haven't been. I was merely finding ways to justify myself. Since we found out about your sister diagnosis, I have found God has been searching for me....for all us. For no one seeks God, but he seeks us. What a relief!
In raising you kids or being a husband to your Mom, its about what I do not about what I say. What I say is important though, but not as important as what I am doing. Thank God, I have been given the opportunity to raise you up.
I really have felt God "working" to bring me around, to mold me to who he wants. I am gauging this because I am noticing more and more things. I am also gauging this because He has brought someone into my life that has challenged me to grow. Even though I have been busy with work, you kids, remodeling the house; I have felt challenged not only my Mike but by God to take things "to the hoop" so to speak. To break out of my comfort zone. Not to be a Secret Agent Christian:) - I always thought this was quite and it describes me when I was scared and made excuses for not being open about my faith.
So what is the most important thing I could do? That would be to continually give God the glory and to seek to know him better. I have came along way from who or where I used to be. Sometimes I think I have done it all on my own, but I quickly see that I would have failed if it was for his hand in the matter. I am called to be an effective witness to the work of Jesus Christ. I have been seeking God, but what I have found out was that I really haven't been. I was merely finding ways to justify myself. Since we found out about your sister diagnosis, I have found God has been searching for me....for all us. For no one seeks God, but he seeks us. What a relief!
In raising you kids or being a husband to your Mom, its about what I do not about what I say. What I say is important though, but not as important as what I am doing. Thank God, I have been given the opportunity to raise you up.
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