I Will Glory In My Redeemer

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Veta has learned the meaning of the word, "favorite."  Tonight I asked her what her favorite movie is, to which she replied Daniel Tiger.  It's a continuation of a character from the Mr. Rogers' show.  When I asked her what my favorite movie is, she replied with, "Project Runway."

Now look, just because I watch it with her mom does not make it my favorite show!  Man I can't wait for College Football to start!!!

Please begin praying that our next child is a BOY! I don't know if I can make it alone.  Makes me wonder how Stephanie's father has done it!

Jesus is Loving Barabbas

You can enlarge the picture by selecting the [   ] icon in the bottom right part of the youtube screen.

(Take this message for what it says, and not who delivered it.  I don't know anything about the preacher, I just know the message delivered should be challenging to all of us.)

"No Call, No Show"

When I first started working I kept hearing the managers use the term, "no call, no show."  I remember thinking to myself what the heck is that?  I came to learn that it described the slackers that I worked with that forgot they were supposed to be at work, or they were still hung over from the binger from the night before.  It's still kind of a foreign concept to me considering in my family if you're going to be more then 15 minutes late you call or send a txt message.

"Generally" speaking, (Steph said I couldn't stereotype everyone) this region of the world has a lot of "no call, no shows" too.  It's not normal for people to arrive at the agreed upon time, nor within the 15 minute un-written window of grace.  Shoot, it's normal to not show up at all.  The funny thing is the next time you see the person you may or may not get an excuse as to their absence.

I was waiting on someone the other day that was 30 minutes late.  Steph made the comment, "we'll I guess he's not coming."  To which I reminded her the last time we were supposed to meet he was almost an hour and a half late, so who knows!

Interesting to say the least, trying to make and keep a schedule.

Дыня-- Pronounced Denya

We've seen these fruit all over the city, but had no idea what they were.  Some of them can easily reach 16-18 inches long with the girth as big around as a basketball.  Recently, one of our Central Asian friends brought us one when she came to visit. It was game on from there on out.  If you like melons and cantaloupe, you would LOVE these.  Probably the best fruit that I have ever tasted anywhere in the world!

Richie Parker: Drive

Veta's 3rd Birthday Party.

        Veta turned three last week. The morning of her birthday she woke up to a banner and balloons              scattered around the house. In the evening, per her request, we went to McDonalds and then to the play center at the mall. 

 This past Saturday we had her birthday party. She requested a monkey themed party. All of her friends were able to come and join in on the fun. 

 Blowing out the candles

 Enjoying her cake

 Opening her presents

 Playing pin the banana in the monkey's hand

 Cute monkey piñata made by one of Veta's friends

 Daddy doing a monkey dance

 Veta playing find the bananas

 Taking a whack at the piñata 

We are so thankful the Lord blessed us with this sweet girl. It is hard to believe that she is already 3 years old. 

Plug your computer into some good speakers, turn it up a pretty good bit, close your eyes and ENJOY!

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.

When we've been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

Praise the LORD!

Psalm 148, 149, 150

Pastor David Platt

http://www.tubechop.com/watch/1389918

Less than 4 weeks until kickoff!

It's going to be an interesting season.  A lot of changes to the team and coaching staff.  Looking forward to great things. Go Noles!

Cravings...

Can anyone hook a brother up with some brownie mix packages?  I've been craving some brownies lately!!!  The crazy thing is that I interrupted a search I was doing for exercise bikes because I started thinking about brownies!  What can I say?

If you want to contribute to my sweet tooth, email me or comment on this post and I will send you our address.  You will be forever revered as a great person!

Do you need a good cry?

Check out this great MSN video - For Better or Worse

I found Stephanie watching this with tears running down her face.  I started to give her a hard time (since even Undercover Boss Episodes can make her cry), but after I watched it I was softened too.  I can only hope that I would be this loving.  Pretty neat story!