Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Trust
That's what I'm thinking about lately...oftentimes I've been soaking in a sea of doubt. Fear. Worry. Stress. Frustration. Ultimately, I know i'm in God's hands. Do I trust Him?
A lot of encouragement has come lately from our community to us. God is moving.
Our TV quit. It's been a good thing for our family, honestly. I think we're gonna take a hiatus from tv in the living room (we have a little nine inch tv/dvd player in our bedroom for happy days when we let Leo watch a movie). I've realized that tv helps gloss over the rough spots in parenting. They become blatantly evident when you take away the tv.
On the job front I'm prayerfully considering my options. If I stick around where I am, I do believe things will pull through- but how long do I want to wait around for that? Melissa will be going to job fairs over the next three weeks. Please pray that God guides her and that she would be offered the right teaching position - and that it might not be too bad of a commute. Also, we will be in need of a second car if said teaching job comes through...so if you have an extra moment to mention that to God, that would be great...he's gonna have to do it.
A bit scattered, I know. IT's been too long...trying to cover too much ground. SOOOO...trust. Anyone remember the Prince song "Trust" from the soundtrack of BATMAN (w/ michael keaton). quality.
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A lot of encouragement has come lately from our community to us. God is moving.
Our TV quit. It's been a good thing for our family, honestly. I think we're gonna take a hiatus from tv in the living room (we have a little nine inch tv/dvd player in our bedroom for happy days when we let Leo watch a movie). I've realized that tv helps gloss over the rough spots in parenting. They become blatantly evident when you take away the tv.
On the job front I'm prayerfully considering my options. If I stick around where I am, I do believe things will pull through- but how long do I want to wait around for that? Melissa will be going to job fairs over the next three weeks. Please pray that God guides her and that she would be offered the right teaching position - and that it might not be too bad of a commute. Also, we will be in need of a second car if said teaching job comes through...so if you have an extra moment to mention that to God, that would be great...he's gonna have to do it.
A bit scattered, I know. IT's been too long...trying to cover too much ground. SOOOO...trust. Anyone remember the Prince song "Trust" from the soundtrack of BATMAN (w/ michael keaton). quality.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2004
My Boys
I find in these crazy times (no promotion, no money, too many places to be, things to do) that my boys bring great clarity and hope to my life. Each night after reading a story and praying with Leo, I sit with him for just a minute or two. Tonight after a few minutes Leo spoke up (still VERY awake):
"I want to finish the prayer!" He said.
"Okay...Dear God..."
" Thank you for Mommy, and Cole," he continued deliberately "and Nannan, and Grandma Judy...And Great Grandma! and Mommy and Mimi, and Papa....and Daddy and Cole and, and, and...my BIG elmo, and baby (his teddy bear) and 'paci' and...and...Jesus name amen." With that he sighed and closed his eyes.
Ah, the simple thankfulness of a child. Maybe just a glimpse of what Jesus meant when he said let the little children come to me...
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"I want to finish the prayer!" He said.
"Okay...Dear God..."
" Thank you for Mommy, and Cole," he continued deliberately "and Nannan, and Grandma Judy...And Great Grandma! and Mommy and Mimi, and Papa....and Daddy and Cole and, and, and...my BIG elmo, and baby (his teddy bear) and 'paci' and...and...Jesus name amen." With that he sighed and closed his eyes.
Ah, the simple thankfulness of a child. Maybe just a glimpse of what Jesus meant when he said let the little children come to me...
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Tuesday, February 03, 2004
Stupid title
lately I've just been tired...Working a lot of early mornings is big part of it (getting out of bed at 4am is just weird...It's the middle of the night!?!). Lately I find myself getting caffeinated more and more. it's working, but it's just a band-aid. Ultimately, I need to lose some weight, eat better, and sleep a little more. Heck, if I just picked two of those I'd probably be doing good. Working on that.
The last month has been draining at work, carrying on with no full-time manager. Our manager is here now and it's a good thing. I'm also glad for the last month because I've grown through it in many ways. I'm excited to move on and face new challenges...and heck, I finally got some stock options.
family life is good...my boys are sweeties and my wife is the best. We're trying to re-organize, regroup, and plan a bit for the rest of the year as Melissa looks at going back to work in the fall (using her teaching degree). She'll be great, but it will be a big change for me and the boys. I think we've been spoiled.
Financially we're muddling through one miracle at a time. No kidding. God's good...I should probably tell him I think that more often...I'm sure he likes to hear that.
kind of a droning blog...I'll cease.
tim
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The last month has been draining at work, carrying on with no full-time manager. Our manager is here now and it's a good thing. I'm also glad for the last month because I've grown through it in many ways. I'm excited to move on and face new challenges...and heck, I finally got some stock options.
family life is good...my boys are sweeties and my wife is the best. We're trying to re-organize, regroup, and plan a bit for the rest of the year as Melissa looks at going back to work in the fall (using her teaching degree). She'll be great, but it will be a big change for me and the boys. I think we've been spoiled.
Financially we're muddling through one miracle at a time. No kidding. God's good...I should probably tell him I think that more often...I'm sure he likes to hear that.
kind of a droning blog...I'll cease.
tim
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