Our Mutual Friend

The title of the movie we started watching tonight... It was recommended by one of Ede's friends/roommates, Charity. We decided to watch it over the course of 2 nights since it is something like 6 hours long... as it sits, I got home not too long ago, and it's 1:20 am right now!!! So this won't be long...

It looks like all of the parts are 1 and 1/2 hours each... The first part, as Dickens is known for, is a long setup of the story... Much of this part I had very much trouble keeping my eyes open, and even more trouble trying to even care about the seemingly non-existent story line. I guess it wasn't really non-existent... just very much under development. However, almost as soon as the 2nd part started, I got hooked... finally stuff started coming together a bit more... the story started taking off, and becoming interesting... so now all that's left is parts 3 and 4.

Just before we began, Ken and I got something to eat! A bit of spaghetti... this was the 2nd time eating it how I did. A friend once told me basically, and I'm paraphrasing this cause I don't remember it word for word, that noodles were meant to be eaten with chop-sticks! I think after this 2nd time, I'm starting to agree with her, it is easier to eat noodles with chopsticks! Thanks Ede!

Anyway... I need to go to bed!!!! The morning will come quickly I feel! So, hope everyone has and enjoyable day, and restful night!

2 Timothy 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

Another Busy Weekend...

Here it is... Monday again, a week since my last post... I know all of you daily readers are extremely disappointed with me... riiiiight! Here goes anyway, a new post, for your viewing delight!

This Saturday we had the nursing home ministry, in Farburn. It went pretty well... the kids sang Isn't the Love of Jesus Something Wonderful, This Little Light of Mine, The B-I-B-L-E, and It is Well. We were also blessed with the opportunity to go over the the Lane's house on Thursday, and sing there as well!


After the nursing home, we made our somewhat regular run to get some pizza at Stevie B's, which is always a welcome dinner! After there we returned to the house, and after a short swim, put on Emma, another one of Jane Austen's books, in the form of movie, we watched the 1995 edition of it. It started out a little slow, but just built every minute from the beginning, turning out to be a very good movie.


Afterwards it was home, I knew Sunday morning was going to come very quickly, church was at 9 a.m. and that was very different. Usually they did their Sunday School afterwards, but they had a ground-breaking ceremony this Sunday, so we ended up heading out after the service. It was really weird to be home at 11 a.m. on a Sunday. Shortly I was to leave again though, and head over to the Christensen's to have a celebration for Ken's birthday... which was celebrated by a wonderful steak dinner. =)


After dinner we proceeded out-of-doors =) to do a little bit of shooting... Our main targets were a new .22 target that Ken picked up, and old hard drives. Mainly we shot at the hard drives with a 30-30 and my new M-44. The goal of this target, was that the data on the disk had to be destroyed, so we did that.


It was unbelievably hot out yesterday, and today as well... along with all the humidity, most of us were just standing out there most of the time, occasionally raising and shooting a gun... yet we were sweating like we had been running a race or something! When we did finally finish, it was most definitely time for the pool! In which, through much spurring on by both Ruby, and William, Mike and I began wrestling, and trying to dunk each other... today, my neck is quite sore, as I believe his is too, since we both stopped because our necks started hurting.

This is a long post =) Anyway, next was cake time! Just before cake though, I was personally attacked!! I couldn't believe it... it came out of nowhere... as soon as the hit came, I was down on the ground... all 4 limbs in the air.. Those who saw the offence were quite amused... and after realizing just what happened... I could not help but laugh as well... now I will reveal to you the offender...


You see!!! This evil green dress!!! It attacked me!! I was walking around the corner, minding my own business, when out of nowhere, this green dress threw itself in my walking path! And with the material it is made of, if just pulled itself out from under my foot as soon, and just as quickly as when it had put itself in front of me! Down I went! It was all so amusing however, I could not help but to burst into laughter.

So... when I woke up this morning... I was pretty tired from the happenings, as well as having a sore neck, and still do! Work has been relatively light today though, so that has been nice... I wouldn't wish the last two weeks upon my mortal enemies (I don't think I actually have any of those... but if I did!!) It was nice to have a "not-so-crazy" day!

Now as I wrap thing up, I have been thinking about holiness, and how we are called out of this world to live a holy life, and don't think I could put it any better than Romans 12:1, 2 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."

I know that's it's all my friends and family that read these posts, so I can say for sure, I love you all! and pray for you all daily, and just ask that you would pray for me too! =)

Now That Was A Day!

Saturday was a long... yet extremely fun one!!

It started out in the morning when I had been on my computer for about an hour, Ken got online and asked if I would be coming to the recital where both Wesley and Ruby were playing. I quickly decided that, yes, I would come... I knew I'd enjoy it, and maybe I'd get some good pictures too!!


There were quite a few students there, with varying levels of ability. They were all a joy to watch, and it was very much fun. Wes and Ruby played a duet together, and Wes also played one on his own. They both did a great job!


Soon after, it was off to Callaway Gardens for some bike riding! I had never been there for bike riding before, but they have tons of trails, all paved, that were a blast to ride. After a few small problems to start out, we were on our way around the trails! I took a bunch of pictures while riding my bike, which a few, mostly ones that got deleted, were very interesting. Callaway is a very beautiful place though, and we really had a fun time.


One thing about it though, I rode a little bit ahead with some of the older kids, and at one point Wes went one way, and the other three went the other way. Not knowing which way was right, I decided I'd spin around and see what Ken said. Turns out Wes went the shorter way, which is the way they usually take to get back. So I said I'd go catch the other kids and let them know. lo and behold, the kids must have turned around and went the other way when I went back to talk to Ken, so, I ended up riding the whole way back.. the long way... and much of it, the up hill way. Non-the-less, it was fun. There was one portion where there was a pretty long down hill, that I was probably going about 35 on, and it was a weaving trail. That part was very fun to ride down!


Eventually everyone made it back into the van and off we headed. Once we got back we all hopped into the pool, and what a welcomed thing that way. We swam for an hour or so, and got out so every could get ready for bed, because, yes, it was that late!


Following that, Ken and I headed into Yamaha, because Ken was called in the morning with someone saying how they needed another computer setup in one of the guard shacks by 10:30 Sunday morning. So we went there and got it all setup, and headed out. I think I ended up making it to my house sometime around 11:30 to 12. All in all it was a fun day!

Philippians 5:19, 20 "But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Now unto God an our Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

More pictures will be posted on my web album tomorrow... It's too late tonight. =P

The Pre Weekend Report

Sorry, not any pictures for today, just a quick post about what's going on.

It has been an extremely busy week here at YMMC. I can't say there's been any one specific thing that has been causing it, it has just been rush rush. That's not always a bad thing though, it definitely keeps you on your toes! I feel though that I need to make a post... I mean I can't complain to other people about not posting unless I post myself! =)

Those who get on in the next couple of days should see a longer/more picture filled post. Tomorrow my plan is to go over and ride my bike at Callaway Gardens. We should have lots of fun there. I've never done it before, but I have seen some of the bike trails, and have heard that they are quite extensive. So, it should be really fun! More details will be forth coming!

Luke 22:46 "And said unto them, Why sleep ye? Rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation."

The Post-Weekend Update

This was a busy weekend for sure. Saturday was the day we finally got rid of all the access to our Novell servers where I work... We were there for close to 7 hours setting permissions, and setting up scripts for the newer Windows servers to start taking the load. For the most part this process went off without a hitch. Although we did end up going in for about 10 minutes again Sunday night after church.

I really enjoyed Sunday School this week. The pastor was talking mainly about the name Emmanuel, God with us. He was trying bring out the realization that God is not some distant figure, that is somewhere out there in space...But that He is here with us, amongst us. He is touched with what we are going through. He also brought out how we need to get set in our hearts that we are where God wants us to be, and I quote... "You need to settle in your heart that you're doing what God wants you to do, it may be raising a family or working down at the saw mill, but you need to get it settled." Then another quote, "Have we surrendered all we are, all we have, and all we ever hope to be to God's will?" It's not wrong to have hopes and dreams about what will happen in the future, but we need to have those surrendered to God, and let Him work in our lives how He wants to.

Though it was a rather busy weekend, I did manage to catch a nap Sunday afternoon! It wasn't a very long one, but it was something. It was kinda nice because I'd been feeling kinda tired the past few days, probably because I have a slight cold...It's just hanging around nagging at me right now, especially the stuffy nose... I hate not being able to use my nose!!!

Anyway, Sunday night after we finished with church, and did what we needed to do at work, we headed over to Brewster's! That was something that I had not had in quite a while, and it was great!

Matthew 28:20 "Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and , lo, I AM WITH YOU ALWAY, even unto the end of the world."

The Big Day

Well, the big day is referring to yesterday... It was Ruby's birthday! Ken had some meetings in the morning, so he came in early, and got to leave early! I on the other hand still had to wait till 8:00 till I left. Still, everyone waited for me to have cake and ice cream!!! Actually when I arrived, there were still plenty of people in the pool.

Soon, though, everyone was out, and ready for some delicious cake!!! There were also some wonderful rice crispy treats. Those things are GREAT! So, I think with all of that, the presents, and a world-wide call from her sister =) Ruby was quite a happy birthday girl!

This weekend should be an interesting one. Saturday, assuming overtime approval, I will be at work for a while. Mainly it will be for server upgrades, as well as a little bit of house keeping in our computer room, which, believe me, is much needed.

Other than that... not a whole lot going on. Recently God has been challenging, as well as encouraging me very much! Every time we open His Word, there are treasures to be sought out! As one popular song says, we should be seeking Him as a precious jewel, and to give up we would be a fool!! For He is our all... all sufficient, all sustaining, all we need! Just seek Him with all of your heart, and He will be there just waiting to show His glory!!!

Mark 10:21 "Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me."

The Weekend!? Again?!?

Yep that's right, the weekend wasn't actually over when I wrote the last post. So I figured I'd finish it.

Sunday, after church, we went back to Ken's house. It was there that we shot our new rifles! It was a load of fun. We also did quite a bit of swimming! Which also, every time, is great fun!


While shooting, one of the bullets actually continued on, and managed to take out a small tree!! The suggestion was made as of that being a fun way to clear out the back yard, yet a rather expensive way!


Today, while waiting in the parking lot, about to leave Yamaha, I turned around, and noticed quite the rainbow over head, so I ran quickly to my car and grabbed the trusty camera, and thought I'd share a few pictures with all of you.


So... mainly this post is for a few pictures, but my online photo album is updated too, with more than I show here, so I hope you enjoy! I've also added a voting section to the right, check it out... let me know what you think.

Genesis 9:15-17 "And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth. And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant, which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth."