Thursday, July 31, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
What a weekend!
Wow, what a whirlwind weekend.
It started on Friday night, with a trip to Genji's Japanese steakhouse, with Tammy, Gary, the twins, Brooklyn, Corey, Brandon, Angela and Big Daddy (me). There is nothing like the look of a child's eyes in a place like this. We were celebrating the twins birthday and they love this type of restaurant. The boys kept asking "where is the fry guy"? before our cook showed up. It was a great show with flipping shrimp, flaming tower of onion rings, and birthday pineapple "boat". A good time was had by all.
Saturday started out uneventful. Corey played in an alumni soccer game for GCA. We went and saw some old friends, had a good time. The Knox's showed up to scout the GCA soccer team, Mike is the soccer coach at Lakewood. Afterwards, we all went to Whit's for some ice cream to cool down, then headed home.
A couple of hours later things got very bad very quickly.
Corey went to the Knox's house after the ice cream while he was there and Amberly fell off the pool ladder and hit her side on the trampoline. She was having trouble breathing and was turning white, so Mike and Kim rushed her to Children's Hospital.
We got to Children's about 10 PM and Pastor Dear was right behind us and George's and Hall's were right behind him (Sam and Amy also came to LMH during the time we were trying to find them.)
To make a long story short, Amberly spent Saturday night in ICU so they could monitor her vital signs. Luckily things are going well, she is eating and has been moved to a regular room until probably Friday. Then 3 months of limited activity while she recovers.
We didn't home until early Sunday AM, but made it to church. Corey fell asleep during prayer time and dreamed that Gracie, 1 of the Thomas family's 3 dogs, jumped on him and he flinched big time. Audrey was sitting next to Corey and she jumped, I was sitting next to her and I jumped!! Luckily we were in the back row and no one saw us.
Spent Sunday afternoon in the Thomas pool trying to relax and get ready for this week.
Thanks to all who prayed for Amberly!! I know Kim and Mike really appreciate it.
Pray for Kenya Mission Trip, we have a group leaving our church this Wednesday.
That's all for now.
It started on Friday night, with a trip to Genji's Japanese steakhouse, with Tammy, Gary, the twins, Brooklyn, Corey, Brandon, Angela and Big Daddy (me). There is nothing like the look of a child's eyes in a place like this. We were celebrating the twins birthday and they love this type of restaurant. The boys kept asking "where is the fry guy"? before our cook showed up. It was a great show with flipping shrimp, flaming tower of onion rings, and birthday pineapple "boat". A good time was had by all.
Saturday started out uneventful. Corey played in an alumni soccer game for GCA. We went and saw some old friends, had a good time. The Knox's showed up to scout the GCA soccer team, Mike is the soccer coach at Lakewood. Afterwards, we all went to Whit's for some ice cream to cool down, then headed home.
A couple of hours later things got very bad very quickly.
Corey went to the Knox's house after the ice cream while he was there and Amberly fell off the pool ladder and hit her side on the trampoline. She was having trouble breathing and was turning white, so Mike and Kim rushed her to Children's Hospital.
We got to Children's about 10 PM and Pastor Dear was right behind us and George's and Hall's were right behind him (Sam and Amy also came to LMH during the time we were trying to find them.)
To make a long story short, Amberly spent Saturday night in ICU so they could monitor her vital signs. Luckily things are going well, she is eating and has been moved to a regular room until probably Friday. Then 3 months of limited activity while she recovers.
We didn't home until early Sunday AM, but made it to church. Corey fell asleep during prayer time and dreamed that Gracie, 1 of the Thomas family's 3 dogs, jumped on him and he flinched big time. Audrey was sitting next to Corey and she jumped, I was sitting next to her and I jumped!! Luckily we were in the back row and no one saw us.
Spent Sunday afternoon in the Thomas pool trying to relax and get ready for this week.
Thanks to all who prayed for Amberly!! I know Kim and Mike really appreciate it.
Pray for Kenya Mission Trip, we have a group leaving our church this Wednesday.
That's all for now.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Dog days of summer are here!
WOW! It is hot today, and of course I needed to be outside.
Brandon came home today and played in a softball tournament at Geller Park in Heath. Dad and I went and watched for awhile.
I came home after the 1st game and mowed part of the yard. There was a little breeze, but still hot. I came inside and cooled down a little and went back to the ballpark to watch game #3. Brandon did very well hitting the ball but still cannot run, due to his ankle. They were losing game #3 but I needed to work on my lesson for tomorrow, so I came home. Last thing I saw at the game was Brandon hitting a ball to the fence to clear the bases, maybe they came back. They had 1 more game to play. Softball is definitely a young mans game.
NOTE TO SELF: Ask Pastor Dear if he knew one of the teams in the tournament was Heath 1st Baptist! That's where we go, but I did not recognize anyone on the roster.
Tyler called and said the official wedding pictures are on the web at http://www.zackzoeller.com/ anyone can look at them and order any picture you like. Angela and I would be glad to autograph the pictures of us for a small fee, to offset the costs associated with the trip!!! (just kidding, autographs are always free for our blogger friends).
Tomorrow is the Salyer Reunion and Angela has been cooking all day, it is going to be hot again for it, but it only comes once a year and it will good to see some of my cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Angela watched Jacob the other day, here is one of the pics we took.
Finally, my baby brother started his own blog, make sure you check it out on the blog list at the right, it is titled "the other salyer family".
Did I mention it is HOT today? Go to church tomorrow!
Brandon came home today and played in a softball tournament at Geller Park in Heath. Dad and I went and watched for awhile.
I came home after the 1st game and mowed part of the yard. There was a little breeze, but still hot. I came inside and cooled down a little and went back to the ballpark to watch game #3. Brandon did very well hitting the ball but still cannot run, due to his ankle. They were losing game #3 but I needed to work on my lesson for tomorrow, so I came home. Last thing I saw at the game was Brandon hitting a ball to the fence to clear the bases, maybe they came back. They had 1 more game to play. Softball is definitely a young mans game.
NOTE TO SELF: Ask Pastor Dear if he knew one of the teams in the tournament was Heath 1st Baptist! That's where we go, but I did not recognize anyone on the roster.
Tyler called and said the official wedding pictures are on the web at http://www.zackzoeller.com/ anyone can look at them and order any picture you like. Angela and I would be glad to autograph the pictures of us for a small fee, to offset the costs associated with the trip!!! (just kidding, autographs are always free for our blogger friends).
Tomorrow is the Salyer Reunion and Angela has been cooking all day, it is going to be hot again for it, but it only comes once a year and it will good to see some of my cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Angela watched Jacob the other day, here is one of the pics we took.
Finally, my baby brother started his own blog, make sure you check it out on the blog list at the right, it is titled "the other salyer family".
Did I mention it is HOT today? Go to church tomorrow!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
New favorite links
Have you ever noticed the column on the right? It has a lot of interesting information. Underneath the blog list are some of my favorite links to websites I use or would recommend.
I added 2 more over the weekend:
Pew Forum - the location on some interesting information about each of the candidates and their views on issues important to Christians
American Family Association - another website that is one of the leading organizations supporting the Christian worldview.
Please take a minute to check them, and all of the others, out!
I added 2 more over the weekend:
Pew Forum - the location on some interesting information about each of the candidates and their views on issues important to Christians
American Family Association - another website that is one of the leading organizations supporting the Christian worldview.
Please take a minute to check them, and all of the others, out!
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
California burning!
I made it to Fairfield, CA today. As we were coming in for a landing I could see the mountains on fire out the window! It looked like one side was burning and the other side was black, already burned. Luckily this area is flat, lots of farm land, no fires.
BUT it is 107 right now! Very hot, not a dry heat either.
Got a wonderful blessing with my rental car. I got a 2008 Ford Mustang convertible with 180 miles on it! I couldn't believe it, I double checked the name and it was for me! So I put the top down, the AC on full blast and drove about 2 hours from Sacramento to Fairfield.
Flight down was pretty uneventful sat by an elderly couple, had to help the lady with her seat belt, but otherwise no problems. Meetings at the plant start tomorrow!
Later!
BUT it is 107 right now! Very hot, not a dry heat either.
Got a wonderful blessing with my rental car. I got a 2008 Ford Mustang convertible with 180 miles on it! I couldn't believe it, I double checked the name and it was for me! So I put the top down, the AC on full blast and drove about 2 hours from Sacramento to Fairfield.
Flight down was pretty uneventful sat by an elderly couple, had to help the lady with her seat belt, but otherwise no problems. Meetings at the plant start tomorrow!
Later!
Friday, July 04, 2008
Happy 4th of July!
Well, here it is, a cold & rainy day. We are getting ready to to the Thomas's for a cookout and the annual family fireworks display. This year we have over $1,000 worth of fireworks to set off! It will be bigger and better than ever.
I was reflecting on what we are celebrating today and the price that has to be paid for the freedoms and liberties we take for granted. So thank you troops and military people all over the world, thanks for for defending this great country.
I was also thinking about the word "pledge" as in "Pledge of Allegiance". If we really pledge ourselves to something, doesn't that require us to do whatever it takes to fulfill our commitments to God, family, country, etc. It seems like we want to keep our commitments when it is easy for us, or little personal effort is required. But a pledge involves much more.
I was reading Sports Illustrated and there is an article that contains the "Pledge of Success"
Today is a new day, a new beginning.
It has been given to me as new gift.
I can either use it or throw it away.
What I can do today will affect me tomorrow.
I cannot blame anyone but myself if I do no succeed.
I promise to use this day to the fullest by giving my best, realizing it can never come back again.
This is my life and I choose to make it a success.
I wonder how many lives would be changed today if we all took this pledge and then kept it!
I also wonder if we looked back over our lives and could recall all the times we have pledged to do things for God, but bad choices or poor priorities have kept us from fulfilling our commitments.
Why not recommit yourself to being successful in God's plan for your life, then you will have the ultimate success.
I was reflecting on what we are celebrating today and the price that has to be paid for the freedoms and liberties we take for granted. So thank you troops and military people all over the world, thanks for for defending this great country.
I was also thinking about the word "pledge" as in "Pledge of Allegiance". If we really pledge ourselves to something, doesn't that require us to do whatever it takes to fulfill our commitments to God, family, country, etc. It seems like we want to keep our commitments when it is easy for us, or little personal effort is required. But a pledge involves much more.
I was reading Sports Illustrated and there is an article that contains the "Pledge of Success"
Today is a new day, a new beginning.
It has been given to me as new gift.
I can either use it or throw it away.
What I can do today will affect me tomorrow.
I cannot blame anyone but myself if I do no succeed.
I promise to use this day to the fullest by giving my best, realizing it can never come back again.
This is my life and I choose to make it a success.
I wonder how many lives would be changed today if we all took this pledge and then kept it!
I also wonder if we looked back over our lives and could recall all the times we have pledged to do things for God, but bad choices or poor priorities have kept us from fulfilling our commitments.
Why not recommit yourself to being successful in God's plan for your life, then you will have the ultimate success.
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