"Fireproof" the movie

We went with 6 other couples from our CONNECT group (Sunday school class) to see the new movie Fireproof. It was made by the same church in Georgia that did Facing the Giants and a few others. Overall it was pretty good, it does a good job of reminding men (and women) that keeping a marriage alive and growing is a continual process and that it takes 2 people to make it a success. If one person is a "giver" and the other is a "taker" no relationship can last very long.

I am very lucky to be married to a wonderful woman whose heart is a big as the sky. Who takes great pride in keeping a clean house, laundry under control, and meals ready, even though she works full time and is turning into a "counselor" for family and friends. Because of my love for her I try to help out around the house especially with laundry and dishes, but I could do better. One of the things I love about Angela is that she does not keep score. We are a team and we both are the better for it.

Back to the movie, if you hear a rumor about certain person tearing up, it was true. I went through 3 tissues, could have been more, but I only had 3. Guess I am getting a reputation, because someone brought me a BIG box of tissues to CONNECT group class.

Others News:

• Tyler rented his house! Signing a 1 year lease today with a young couple
• Brandon shot a doe on the 1st day of deer bow hunting season
• Corey starring in a flag football league, he dominated the 1st 2 games (chip off the old block)
• I am in my office about 6 days during October! UGH! Work and vacation travel.
• Angela started Zoomba classes, but had to put on hold due to hip pain.
• My mom fell and sprained her wrist and didn't tell me for 3 or 4 days, she is doing fine.

PRESS ON!

Back on track!

Well things are back on track in a couple of areas, finally.

ALL family members finally got their power back on so NO ONE is spending the night tonight other than Angela. It is good to see family members and fine to pitch in, but it is good to get things back to normal. Now if Tammy would only get her stuff out of our refrigerator, the last loose end would be tied up.

Also, the Buckeyes got back on the winning track and found a new quarterback. Cannot wait to see Pryor and Beanie Wells in the backfield together, look out Big Ten title and BCS Bowl. If we get and stay healthy, things could turn out well.

Rest of week went OK, some ups and downs.

Up = Work very busy, went to our plant in Michigan for a meeting. Seems like all the plants are doing Strategic Planning and they like the work I did in Virgina, so the plant in Michigan asked me to come and help them. They also told me they be telling the other plants how good I did!

Down = Some people, made very very bad decisions that came to light this week, do not want to go into details, but in a couple of situations, people made some decisions that could have a lasting negative impact on some families I know. Pray that God will work in these situations and provide direction, forgiveness, and healing.

Random Thoughts:

• Bonner's bought a 1999 Mercedes 2 seater convertible, very cool, (I think I coveted a little when I saw it)
• Brandon got hired full time at Nationwide financial services in Columbus! He has 30 days to study and pass his Series 6 license to sell the financial products of the company.
• Corey starts back to classes this week at OSU starting his last year.
• Vacation is only 5 weeks away, cannot wait for Gatlinburg again and to see all of our TN friends.
• Tyler & Rachel doing good, keep praying for a renter or buyer for Tyler's house.
• No much new at Thomas's except Jordan is in Las Vegas, not sure of details.

PRESS ON!

This is my nephew!

Windy day and more

Wow! Yesterday was the most wind I have experienced in a long time. It was the remnants of hurricane Ike that hit Texas. We did not get any rain, but had hurricane force winds which hit were over 75 mph in Columbus.

We were pulling into church last night and there was a loud boom outside the car window, of course Angela's first reaction was to look at me and say, "What did you hit?" Me? Why are things always my fault? We were just riding in the car, she was even driving, but somehow it turned into my fault. Thankfully nothing hit our car, but the transformer next to the church blew right as we were going past it. So we had communion last night by the glow of the emergency lights.

Sunday AM was the 1st week of the new CONNECT group classes. We had 2 new visitors and I heard the other classes did well. If you are looking for a new group now is the time to get CONNECTed and find a new class. Men's Quartet sang "My name is Lazarus". Here is what it is supposed to sound like.



We had someone is our class that just moved into a new house, Angela asked them if they needed anything. They mentioned they were looking for a cheap stove. Well, after church Sunday someone else called and said they wanted them to buy the 1st couple a NEW STOVE! God is so good! Then the couple who bought the stove, had their power go out, and someone else volunteered to take their stuff from the freezer and keep it until later. So another blessing was given and received.

so, lesson for today, if you feel God "nudging" you to do something, don't think too long about it, JUST DO IT!

Ugly night :(

Just got done watching the Buckeyes get killed by USC, 35-3. What happened to the offense? Where was the defense. Going to be a long year!

Been pretty quiet otherwise, since the trip home from Chicago. Nothing major going on except both cars are acting up. But God will provide as needed.

Men's Quartet singing tomorrow, so I better get to bed.

Pray Donna Sipes and family in TN, her mother passed away this week.
Pray for Pam Sturm and her family with the passing of Ron, her husband, today.
Pray for Tyler's house to sell or rent very soon.
Pray for my brother Jim to find a new job
Pray for all the lost souls that will be going to church tomorrow, that something is said that will make them realize their need to get saved.

Finally, Happy Birthday Tyler!

Press On!

9/11/2001

Never Forget!

Wonder what made them mad?

As I was eating dinner at one of my favorite places to eat in Chicagoland (Walker Brothers). I was reading the local newspaper and came upon this article and wondered what in the world the owner of the car did to make someone very mad.

"Vandals used orange and white paint to spray graffiti on all sides of a blue 2005 Acura coupe and on two garage doors and driveway ... Vandals placed a rubber duck on the roof of the car, meatloaf on the front windshield, pasta on the trunk lid and mayonnaise all over the car, reports added."

Sounds like they brought their dinner with them!

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Drive time thinking

As I was driving to Virginia today I had plenty of time to listen to my satellite radio. (I usually would never pay for this type of service, but without it the range of the car radio is about 50 feet). A couple of things that occurred to me:

• Why doesn't McCain turn the tables on the liberals and blame the problems this country is in in the DEMOCRATIC congress? The liberals are quick to blame President Bush for everything, but congress has a lower approval rating than the President. The congress has stopped the drill here, drill now, pay less movement, so we are all still paying higher gas prices than we have to.
• I want to know who benefits by all the publicity and emphasis on renewable energy. I would not be surprised if some well know liberal politicians own or invest in companies that would benefit from wind, solar, carbon credits, etc
• I think McCain hit a home run by selecting Gov. Palin. Even with family issues with her baby and her daughter being pregnant, it shows that conservatives are real people with real issues also. We just believe that God and not the government knows best!
• I was listening to a southern gospel radio station in West Virginia, during a break the local announcer came on the radio and called a name to congratulate them on winning the church raffle!!! They won $300+ from the church! Wow, wasn't expecting that.
• I am staying next to Liberty University, from the front of the hotel you can see the big LU on the side of what I guess is "Liberty Mountain" that Doctor Falwell used to talk about.
• Very excited about church, Pastor Dear was right on with his sermon on Sunday. He discussed how we make important decisions when we are voting. If you missed it get a copy.
• CONNECT group still going full speed ahead. Added another table so we can hold 36 in the room. We are averaging over 30 the last 3 weeks, mostly due to the snacks I am sure. Thanks to all class members who are inviting and bringing people. God is pushing me to find more ways for our class to reach out to people who just need christian friends. Angela and I are praying for 2 or 3 more couple who need to get plugged into church and find other christian couple, young and "older" (you know like 40+ years old, LOL)
• Bet I have heard 20 TV commercials for Obama or McCain since I have been writing this. It is going to a long time until November.