Unemployed…Still

Man, it was really nice to take a break from my unemployment last week. I was able to work for a friend and cut wood for a couple of days. Very hard work, but good for the fat. It was even better to spend some time at my in-laws relaxing and sleeping in! The 4th was a total washout unfotunately. No fireworks, in fact, we didn’t leave the house all day. We made the best of it though. 

Now its back to the usual grind. I commented to my father-in-law that the days really have no meaning anymore. He is retired so he totally understood. Unemployment is really starting to suck. I never thought it would last this long! I would say that I’m hangin’ in there, but that would be stupid. What else can I do? I am truly waiting on the Lord though. I am anxious to see what the next job will be. Will it be easy, like working in a Christian organization, or will it be in another hell hole like the last one? Who knows? I think I would prefer another godless organization. I think I could have done a better job of standing for Christ at the last one. Nobody’s perfect I guess, but I see how easy it is to fall into the trap of not making too many waves. I think I would handle situations differently now.

9th Wedding Anniversary

We made it 9 years! I really got a chance to reflect on my married life this year, and I realized how totally in love I am with Michele. It’s so easy to get caught up in life, kids, church, school, etc.. You can easily relate more as roommates or business partners instead of best friends and lovers. Since I’ve been off work we’ve been able to spend a lot more time together so I’m thankful for unemployment for that reason. I’m looking forward to many more years married to the woman I still can’t wait to come home to.  I’m in love.

Forgiveness

Hebrews 8:12 “For I will forgive their wickedness and remember their sins no more”

Does it get any sweeter than this? In those moments when you realize, once again, you are indeed wicked and sinful, this verse is very comforting. That’s where I am. Everything about me wants perfection, but I am so totally incapable of achieving it. Christ really one-upped the definition of sin when he included our wicked thoughts. I am totally powerless to control this. I can “take every thought captive”, but the thought still occurred. Can everyone join me in thanking Christ taking care of ALL of our sin; past, present, and future. Just another reason he is the great comforter.

Zoo Trip

These are my favorite pictures from Alex’s field trip to the zoo today. The rest are in the sidebar. It was a little rainy, but we had fun anyway. I was really glad that I got the chance to go with him. I can remember my dad going on one field trip with me. I remember it felt pretty cool. Hopefully Alex feels the same, and hopefully I can go on more in the future.

Random Farting

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Questioning whether he is my son, but proud nonetheless

This is Alex at Pizza Hut for a special lunch with his principal and vice Principal after being picked from his class for doing their personal best. I sat with the principal a few times during lunch. I don’t think the conversation was quite as good nor was the food. (His mother took the picture. I think she was the only one to have ever done that.)

Believe

This is hands down, my favorite Lenny Kravitz song. I’m not really sure about Lenny’s beliefs, but he gets pretty close to Christianity in this song.  The part that I see as questionable is where he says that “its all just a game, we just want to be loved”. I like what someone (kimkosz) did with this video though because it represents where my thoughts go every time I hear it. My favorite part is the solo. Its amazing. So full of soulful expression. (Did you know he is the son of the black lady on the Jeffersons that was married to the stuffy white guy?)

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Great Day

Today is the greatest day I’ve ever known. Oops, that’s Smashing Pumpkins. Seriously though, the weather was fantastic today, I found out I received a scholarship, I got an A in economics, all of my homework is done, and I may have a lead on a job at Boeing. To top it all off Michele has no TV that is of interest tonight, so it looks like I’m playing the Wii. Can it get any better? I think not. To God be the glory. Seriously. It’s unbelieveable how He has provided. Im in awe. Were often quick to talk about how were being tested or how God is allowing us to go through certain things to teach us. If we are willing to give him credit for all the things that aren’t so comfortable then we have to be willing to give him credit for the good things. I have heard that hell is the complete absence of God, which equals the complete absence of good. Therefore, any good that comes our way is a direct result of God’s mercy, generosity, and grace. Any ability or good fortune that comes my way definitely comes from His hand.

Facebook. Wow!

Michele and I have been on Facebook for almost a week and we have both been amazed at the people we know that are out there. It’s a great way to reconnect with old friends. On one hand it makes you feel old when you think about the last time you hung out with the person your speaking to that you knew in high school. On the other hand, it makes you feel a little more alive when the memories come back of simpler times and lots of friends around.  That is the one thing I miss. It is really difficult to gain and maintain a large circle of friends, but it was effortless in high school and college. The only thing that annoys me a little about Facebook is it seems a little harder to get my favorite gadgets where I want them, but I’ve seen some of my friends pages and know that it’s possible. I am sure I will get used to it. If you aren’t on facebook yet go to www.facebook.com and sign up. They will show you a whole bunch of people that are using it that you haven’t heard from in years.

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