When the Mind is Full

Well the mind is full. Does anyone else relate to this? I mean, so many thoughts and ideas that you cannot channel them? I am in a funk of sorts because of that. I have alot on my mind--did I say that already?--Tina is pregnant, Praise to the Lord! That is a BIG story by itself... and it is a blessing beyond our wildest dreams. We are so hopeful and excited! My job is going well except for the overload of work that is on all of us because they cut our number one asset!! PEOPLE. People are our number 1 asset in Healthcare. I could write a lot about that, but I will say this. Leadership that has true value seeks other ways to save money than cut people. This is why there are so many people in unemployment lines because leaders, owners, people in charge, (listen up Democrats!) always take the easy way out. Putting people out of work accepts Failure! Creating alternate ways of saving money creates JOBS! But I cannot frustrate myself with this concept any longer because it falls on deaf ears. I bring it up, and people do not know what I am talking about. So, I will pray that I continue to try to be a leader, and that God will show me how to deal with this fullness that is sometimes overwhelming.

Disinformation.......WTF!

what does disinformation mean? does that mean spreading information that is not true? is there any real information out there? can you send me some information????
i mean what is the information that we are dissin? i hope that someone will send me some disinformation so i can let the government know about it!! they seem really worried!

The Finals

Say goodbye to the magic of the finals...LA will finish, Detroit the motor city will have no autos but an awesome Redwings! Relax everyone, God is in control. The demo symbol is now the pic of Barney Frank--true jackass, and David Letterman is the symbol of aging comedian without new jokes...oops funny jokes. unless you think being pregnant is a joke. Please hold me back.

The Signs

The signs of the decay of organized civilization are here as reported by the media. Lawlessness throughout the world. Attacks against our values. Lawyers on the loose.
Unbridled opinion. Wow...and all I want to do is play 18.

My List

Its a beautiful day here today. Cold, but sunny. Optimistic is the mood. However, the country appears to be embroiled in a controversy concerning "bonuses" paid to AIG employees. I watched the hearings yesterday, and am always amazed at how OUR employees of the federal government want to get answers to their questions, but do not always wait to hear the answer.
And if they do not hear the answer they want to hear, they interrupt (which is rude by the way) and inject their opinion as to what they think the answer should be. Its a very interesting process. And not the way to spend an afternoon unless you just have to! Anyway, without trying to be too clever, or write alot of long winded sentences, I am going to list the things on my mind.
1) I don't care who's to blame for the economic mess in this country. I would like to see it fixed without succumbing to socialist principles to do it.
2) Barney Frank should be in charge of Saturday morning cartoons.
3) We should demand a list of all congressmen and women, how much they make, where THEIR money is invested, and how much income tax they paid for the past ten years.(If they paid any that is) This list should include all White House Staff as well. They work for US, and as public employees should be totally exposed when it comes to how they use our money. A list of their addresses and where their kids go to school should be included while we're at it. Right?
4) Either enforce our immigration laws or change them. Put Nancy Pelosi in charge of this.
5) Stop borrowing money from a communist government. As a matter of fact, stop borrowing money period. Get your expenses in line. The government has their hands in every available source of revenue now. Figure out how much money comes in, figure out which FEDERAL projects need it the most, (that'll be fun) and spend it accordingly. BUT DO NOT BORROW MORE TO $PEND MORE! And let the states do what they need to do on their own.
6) Stop using my money to pay for abortions overseas and here at home. If you want to break GOD's laws, then do it with your own money.
7) Pass a law that states everyone has to take a two hour break in the afternoon. Only people caring for dying people (or those being born!) are exempt from this law. For those already on break because you lost your job, then you don't have to feel bad during this time.
8) And this is very important: PROTECT US from all those crazy people who are trying to kill us. Take that how you want, but actually lock up some of these people! That means gang members ,terrorists, drug dealers, and serial killers. We don't need to find out what or who they know, or pretend to care how to fix them. GET RID OF THEM!


So there is my list. I am going to try to get at least one of those done. Don't know how yet, but I can promise it wont be by mailing in tea bags!

Have an awesome day, and don't forget to be nice to someone!

The Winter of Our Discontent

God is testing my faith. As the headlines unfold, I feel a swell of anger building inside of me, feeling helpless to do anything when I want so very much to speak my mind. My head is full of ideas, half finished thoughts, opinions, and memories. Just when it all begins to boil over, I realize that I am trying to control situations that are not mine to control.
Tina and I are following a path to conceive a child, and we are encountering challenges along the way. She had a fibroid surgery last month that revealed some tissue issues, (smiling at that!), that are not as serious as they could have been if we didnt have the surgery. (praise to God!) So we are still trying to prepare the womb for fertilization. God is in control, and we pray daily for Him to give us wisdom.
Ginger Creek Community Church is our home now for fellowship and worship. We are pleased to be a part of a small group that brings us closer to families that share our beliefs, and our desire to serve.
But I digress from the point of this message. Love that we can express is the gift given to us by God. We are meant to explore it, grow it, share it, and embrace it at every opportunity. It is by our grace, and with our love that change can occur. It is not the politics of the day, but our unconditional acceptance of God's love that will form the future. It is the faith in God that shapes our lives. Loving replaces the anger, and when that love swells, there is no reason for discontent. And with that in my heart, the winter will not be cold.
Please take the time to appreciate everything around you. God gave it all to you. See yourself outside of the situation that you may think is hopeless.

for crying out loud

i have not written anything here for so long i forgot i had this blog! alot has changed, and yet, everything remains the same. summer came, and went quickly this year due to attending summer school to finish my anatomy course. we were fortunate to begin summer with a trip to portland, and oregon's wine country. we pretty much stayed home during the summer, but finished it off with a road trip to thomasville, nc via my hometown of oak ridge, tennessee. we visited 7 states, and put things in perspective. and here we are, fall at hand, rain falling all day, hurricane ike moving towards the north, and tennessee winning their home opener! tina and i are trying to get pregnant, and God is moving in our lives to bring us a child. we found a new church, a new small group, and our lives are being challenged to accept the future without trying to control it. we are excited about the fall, the prospects of a new president, and of course the holidays! our second year here in chicagoland has been awesome, and we will be married three years this october! so many things to be thankful for, and to look forward to as well. tina's best friend is getting married in 09, nursing school completion is on the horizon, conception is becoming a real possibility, and maybe finally, bin laden's ass will be in a sling. let's roll pakistan!
anyway, God bless all of you! and just so you know, governor palin is right on!