Well, yeah. I have friends. Well, *a* friend. Ok, ok… it’s a dog.
God's mysteries of who he blesses and who he allows trials escape me. The Apostle Paul was beheaded. Steven was stoned. Certainly faithful service alone doesn't solicit blessings. I'm a sinner saved by grace with nothing to offer, yet in many ways, God has blessed me. Too numerous to mention. My friend and brother Trey … Continue reading The Struggles of a Godly Man
My co-teacher for the last - wow, 10 years or so - is Theresa Morgan, a lovely, encouraging, insightful, God-fearing woman of God. Now she needs some assistance as she battle multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer. She's undergoing a treatment that will require 4 weeks of attentive hands-on home care, and a GoFundMe account … Continue reading Theresa Morgan(GoFundMe)
Good friends that work for Campus Crusade for Christ have put up a new website I'd like to recommend. While the intended audience for their site are the students of Stephen F. Austin University, there are good basic fundamental questions and answers there. Visit Everylumberjack.com and look around. I've also added a link to their … Continue reading Everylumberjack.com
I forgot where I found this link, but it's spreading quickly. The United Nations held a Palestinian Appreciation Day and gave thanks for suicide bombers. On the back wall behind Kofi Anna is a map of the Middle East with Israel conspicuously missing. I didn't find it at Wizbang, though Jay Tea has a great … Continue reading Wiping Israel Off the Map
Our church, Second Baptist, just continues to amaze me. I had such a good time last night - when the Astros made the World Series, the church opened the gym, hung a 30 foot screen on the wall and showed the game live. And instead of commercials, they were muted and we were treated instead … Continue reading Best Stadium Ever
An old Singaporean friend wrote to tell me of his travels and his new freelance photography work. Then Chih Wey's site is called Dengz Photography. Worth a look; the photography is quite spectacular. If I can convince him to tell us how he came up with the name Dengz, it would answer the first question … Continue reading Dengz Photography
No longer rank amateur dogs, Patch & Bella show us their style. Click the picture for some additional photos.
Good thing the dogs were headed to the groomer the next day. A trip to the Bark Park leaves Patch and Bella filthy, but very happy. Click the picture for the whole album.
A good friend recently told me of the loss of his dog, a long-time family friend. The dog was very old and had developed a tumor; a difficult decision was made to put the dog to sleep. He's thinking he needs a new puppy to be his companion, and he's put a lot of thought … Continue reading Puppy Needs
I am not a brownshirt, although it's certainly starting to look like it. After buying the Firefly DVD series last August, I watched an episode with Sean. Well... ok, more than one. After the first episode, he said he could stay for another. And then another. I think we watched 5 in a row before … Continue reading Where Oh Where Has My Firefly Gone?
It's my Friday off, but I'm at work. Something is seriously wrong with me. One of the bosses walked by and made a comment to a co-worker about his blue jeans. "That's not according to the dress code." We're supposed to be business casual, but on Fridays off most of the building is empty. Most … Continue reading Friday!
Tonight I'll be seeing the Houston Aeros at the Toyota Center, even if I do drive a Nissan. I haven't seen them (the Aeros) on the ice in years. Diane is bringing Maritza and the kids, I'm sure we'll have a grand time. Here are the rules for hockey as I understand them: There is … Continue reading Aeros Hockey
Dessert was cappucino and chocolate mousse. Since I had dried chocolate on my nose when Diane showed up, she already knew I had been sampling the dessert: Quickie Chocolate Mousse 1 (12 oz) package semisweet chocolate morsels 1/2 cup sugar (I substituted Splenda, no sense killing myself if I don't have to.) 3 eggs 1 … Continue reading Quickie Chocolate Mousse
So, where was I? Oh yes, my 3-day weekend. Saturday morning I woke up with one of those headaches, but I'm getting better at curing them. Only 2 Advils this time with an ice pack to the back of the head for an hour or so. By noon, I was feeling pretty good again. Good … Continue reading Mexican Lasagna
Eight Days till Christmas. Are you ready? Most of my family will be here for Christmas *SUNDAY* and I think I'm barely going to be ready in time. The rest of you lucky squirrels have another week to get ready. I've been occupied and forgetful, and I'm going to get all caught up in a … Continue reading These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
John met with a neurologist this week. I'm sorry to report the prognosis isn't good. Your continued prayers are needed more than ever. John's son Ryan wrote this this morning: Hello Everyone, There was a meeting yesterday with the hospital staff. Hayden's prognosis is "a persistent vegetative state." It's been 38 days now since the … Continue reading Hayden Update
John sends word on the progress with Hayden, along with thanks for your prayers so far: Dear Family and Friends, There has been some progress, but I would have much rather had progress in Hayden's recovery. Hayden is stable and gaining physical strength. She is having trouble with her feeding and is vomiting quite often … Continue reading Hayden Update
My friend Ryszard has 5 openings on a deer lease. I expect there aren't a whole lot of Texas hunters that stop by Chasing the Wind, but you never know. Drop a comment and fill in your email address if you're interested and I'll see that he gets the message: Howdy! Hope your hunting season … Continue reading Deer Lease Available
After Hayden's miraculous recovery, she has stalled in her recovery. Her father and grandfather are asking anew for your prayers. Hello, There was a meeting with Hospital staff and family on Friday. Four physicians were present. The two most senior were the main pediatrician and the pediatric neurologist. The other two were not very active … Continue reading Renewed Request for Prayer
Hayden is making remarkable progress. John's email needs no explanation: Dear Family and Friends, I returned from a three day trip late yesterday. It is hard to focus under the current situation, but things went well. As soon as posable I drove to the hospital. Hayden has a very large room now and a new … Continue reading Hayden's Improving
It started off as a Do-Something weekend, but the rain killed off all the plans. Tonight was "Something With Patty" Thursday, but for some reason she's not interested in braving the tornados in order to get a caffe latte.Tomorrow was a golf day with a vendor; rain killed that, too. All that's left on the … Continue reading A Do-Nothing Weekend
Ow. Up way to late last night and my head hurts. It's not what you think though - I don't party hard anymore. I'm not sure I ever did - or at least I can't remember. Ha! No, I was up late last night playing with Dreamweaver and Paintshop Pro. New toys are fun. My … Continue reading Ow.
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