Sunday, January 31, 2010

My hand is going to fall off

One of the task that I get to do once a year is sign the year end receipts at the Lighthouse. Basically what that entails is signing 954 letters and writing something simple on each of them. Now many people will say "Why don't you get a stamp" or they will ask "do you really need to sign all of them?" My answer is yes I do have to sign them. It is a humbling experience. You see all the people who make it possible to do what we do. Make you really appreciate the support from the community. So while my hand is about to fall off, I am thankful for it.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Good business practices

This morning I was driving to work and had the overwhelming desire for a Boldy's Bakery peanut butter doughnut. So I went to Boldy's Bakery ask if I could use my card since I did not have any cash on me. The lady told me that they do not take cards. I said thanks and was going to walk out. She then told me that she would allow me to buy the doughnuts and coffee now as long as I would come back later and pay. I said "really?" So I got my food. Said thank you and went to the bank and drove right back. She said "I didn't think you would be back that quick." Now personally I hate owing money so it is better just to take care of it. However due to her willingness to let me "pay her later," I will be back. That is just good business practices. Other places would do well to follow Boldy's Bakery lead.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Why my wife is the greatest...reason number 123041

Today when I got home from work, I smelled something cooking. It smelled good. But I did not ask what it was. We got everything set for dinner and then Heather asked me to take the food out of the oven. So I did. I looked at it. For a while actually. I realized that somehow my wife was able to take everything that we had in the refrigerator and put it all together and called it supper. Now before you go thinking anything let me tell you the truth: It was delicious. I ate more then my fair share of it.
I love that about my wife. She does not like to waste food. She likes to make the best of what we have. She is thrifty and I love her for that. Clearly my wife is the greatest.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

The attack of the squirrel

Heather had just left for a hair appointment. That left the three boys home alone to play. To tell you the truth I was looking forward to the time with my boys. About five minutes into our play time, we heard a noise. We looked over and there, running as fast as it could, was a squirrel inside our house! The poor frightened creature was trying to go out the window which was closed. My boys started getting scared. I wanted to join them but knew I had to protect them. So I quickly shoved the kids in the TV room and closed the door. I ran and got my shoes on and grabbed a broom. I left the kitchen door open to try and convince the squirrel to go out. I then looked at our front door (which we never use) and decided to open it too. At this point I noticed the squirrel in the corner and I tried to encourage the little guy to get out of my house. He wasn't too smart. He crawled under our foot rest. I then stuck the broom under the foot rest and got him out of the foot rest. Next thing you know he goes under the couch. Now our couch believe or not is heavy. I needed help. So I called my dad and asked where he was. Fortunately he was at his house. I say come over now, I need to evict a squirrel. He shows up in two minutes. We then devised a plan. We picked up the couch and the squirrel went back in the corner. I shoved the broom at him and he ran out the door. We quickly closed the door. Squirrel is gone! Unfortunately, then I had to clean up the mess from the squirrel and put everything back. So I guess if you ever find a squirrel in your house and you need an experienced squirrel remover, just give me a call.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

My Amazing Son

This is one of those things that only a dad could be proud of. My little two year old has one of the most revered male talents. The ability to pass gas whenever he wants to. And in typical boy only fashion, he proceeds to laugh his head off every time he does it. I know you are reading this and thinking, gross. And well that is true, I have to admit, I'm proud of the little guy. So by now I know I will get one of two comments. All the females out there will respond with something like "gross" or "TMI" or something to the effect. Now all the males out their will respond with "awesome" or "go Sam" or something to that effect. Sam, you the man!

Monday, January 18, 2010

My not so little boy anymore

As I type this, my not so little boy anymore is sleeping in his big boy bed. Correction his Elmo bed. Granted it is only an Elmo bed because we put Elmo sheets on it. He did not like us calling it his big boy bed. But he settled right down in his "Elmo" bed. I thought it was so cute seeing that little guy in the big bed. It is amazing! We left the crib in the room tonight, just in case he was having a hard time with the bed, we could switch him back to the crib. But so far (granted it has only been 45 minutes) I have not heard any noise from his room. What a big boy!

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Who needs help

I think we all would like to sit here and think that we are in a place in our life where we help people rather then receive help. That we have overcome all our problems. That we are now in a place where we can do it ourselves. Unfortunately those things are just not true. The reality is all of us our in a place where we need help and can help. I think it is one of the most amazing and over looked aspects of God creation. He knew that we could not exist on our own. He knew that we needed each other. Just another thing that amazes me about God. How He planned and provided for all our needs. That he gave us each other for each other.
So as you sit there thinking I have to help everyone, realize that you need help to. Realize that you are not any better then they are. Realize that we all need help.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

My laptop...it works...again!

For some reason, my laptop stopped working last week. Did not make me too happy. It would just not turn on. So I start wondering if it is the new power supply or if it is just time for a new one. I am not really in the mood to buy a new one. I can't believe that it is the power supply. So after church today, I gave it to my brother. He asked me what was wrong with it. I told him. In 3 minutes he had it up and running! I love my brother! I can't tell you how many times he has bailed me out. Thanks Phil!

Friday, January 8, 2010

Sallow

My loving wife has just told me I look sallow. I am not quite sure what she means by it. So I looked it up. Here is the definition: of a sickly yellowish hue or complexion. Hmm...I am perplexed. I mean honestly, I have been fighting some sort of virus this week. So maybe I am not looking like the GQ model, but sallow? Sallow? Sickly yellowish hue? Boy that doesn't seem very nice huh? But hopefully I will not remain in this sallow condition for too much longer. After all I don't want to be sallowly and certainly don't want to live in a state of sallowness and really want to be sallowless.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Getting by with a lot of help from my friends

Today was one of those days were you wake up and say "There is no way I can do this!" I have not been feeling that great. So I do not have that much energy. I got a call yesterday from Home Depot telling me they had a bunch of stuff to be picked up. I had to get it. Did not know how I was going to do it. Somehow, it all worked out. The next thing I know is there are about 10 people helping unload everything. I can't tell you how thankful I am for the help. It never ceases to amaze me how God will just provide everything that we need.

Monday, January 4, 2010

I just wanted some air

Last night, after moving some things at church, I went to my car and looked at my tire. The tire was just not round. I had an air tank in my trunk. Did not have much air but it was enough to make it round again. So I thought that I would be smart and fill it up to make my morning a lot better. So I drove down the road to a gas station. Found the air compressor. It had a "Out of order" sign on it. Argh. So I went to another gas station. Put in 50 cents. It turned on, but no air came out. Argh. So I went to another gas station, "Out of order." Argh. So I went to another gas station. Tried to put the quarters in it, it was jammed! Argh. So finally I went to Sheetz, where the air is free. It worked! Finally.
I guess the moral of the story is, don't mess around, just go to Sheetz!