As Iron Sharpens Iron.......

I went to Der Dutchman with Steve, Doug, and Scott this morning. We had a really good time. It was fun and relaxing. Scott picked up my check (thanks dude) and made me feel bad, but that's okay. I have to get over my pride somehow!

We had good conversation that came very comfortably as we stuffed our faces. And Scott found out what fried mush tastes like and why we tell everybody to get a Long-John.

Afterward, we followed Steve to his father-in-law's house out in the boonies. He had to climb a windmill tower because his father-in-law is afraid of heights. The house was an awesome log cabin style close to The Big Darby Creek (pronounced "crick"). I skipped rocks and tried to help Steve get a water pump working. It didn't, so we waited for Steve to pull it up the hill. Not a good thing, but he made it just as we had to leave.

On the way home I shared where some of my had lived or owned businesses with Scott and Doug. Scott said I had a story for every little town we went through. I laughed , but as I thought about it, I do have a lot of family history through that area.

It was encouraging to go with these guys and I felt very relaxed. I would love to go out with them again, soon. I needed it a lot.

I also have to plug that I'm very excited about Iron Man coming out next year. I probably won't be able to see it in theatres, but I will eventually.

Is Gore Sidious... I mean serious!?!

I saw a newscast last night about Live Earth and all of the rock acts trying to make a difference in the world. Something new to sell, I guess. And they think Christians are trying to sell something!?!

I think I saw the anti-christ(Revelation 13:15) when Al Gore appreared in holographic form to speak to Tokyo, Japan. All I could see was Emperor Palpatine(Darth Sidiuous).

I'm not the only one who thought this as you will see, if you follow this link.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1862324/posts

I could definitely see Star Wars flashing through my head as hologram technology beams worldwide. I'm excited and horrified all at the same time.

But, Mr. Gore, if you can't help your son live a life where he doesn't feel the need to get high or drunk and stay out of jail, or get in a car and drive under the influence, then why are you spending so much time worrying about the future of the world? Your time is now with your son. You won't get another chance to help him. The boy obviously needs more attention from his parents. Not his dad going on some crusade to save the world. Wasn't Tipper the one who fought to get Explicit Lyrics posted on CD's? Where's the moral compass? Oh yeah, playing Star Wars in Tokyo!

I agree with Chris Rock: "I hope Live Earth helps the world as much as Farm Aid helped end world hunger."

This is Al Gore announcing his Presidential bid!!!

But who is that standing behind him?

"Always two there are!"

Randomness

Just some thoughts...

We stopped by my mother's grave a week or two ago. someone had glued a sleeping cherub on the grave stone. This place never seems real to me. Even after ten years. I introduced Caden to this place again because I want him to know he had another grandma. One that would have loved him a whole lot. I miss you, mom!!!

I've been stressed out for the past two weeks because I am the acting Coordinator while my boss recovers from surgery. The good side is I've shown that I can handle the stress at work multiple times over and they have a lot of confidence in me.

I miss my friend Swanger! You know the guy who would watch cool movies with my wife and I and sit down and play music with an acoustic guitar and my djembe. We'd laugh, act stupid, and be ourselves(or so I thought). Now, he only visits certain people when he comes to town. Why doesn't he visit us anymore?

I deleted The Drummer's Almanac blog. What a waste of time! I thought I would use it as a teaching tool once I had students again, but I've only had one response so far. I may not be teaching anytime soon. I thought about going to the music store downtown and asking if they could use a drum instructor. Who knows?

I am so ready to dig into scripture. I can feel myself getting hungry and wanting more when I read. The Lord has been faithful to me even when my faith has floundered. He has shown himself and puts me in my place as I question, doubt, fear or worry. He has my family in His hands.

I have been envious of those with money. I find myself scheming and plotting to make money somehow. It's not healthy because I lose focus on Him. We are facing changes to our budget that we can't control and we are already stretched really thin. There isn't much more we can take away without losing the "privilege" of eating. It's not a "right" you know!?! Time to perservere.

I called Donovan this week and he surprised me by putting his brother, Rich, on the phone. We talked for a while and had a good conversation. We don't talk much or see each other very often. He is living around our area now and wants to get together and jam. This excites me because I love to play music with him and Donovan. This is also an answer to prayer as I have been asking God for a guitarist to come around and want to jam. I also threw in that I would love to have Rich back around. It wasn't my idea totally. God knew what I wanted before I did.

In the morning, I'm going to Dave and Kelly's house to help them finish their stairwell. I will be high on a ladder, and enjoying myself as I help a friend.

We are going to my in-laws in the afternoon for a cookout and waterfights. It's been a tradition since I first met Casey(nine years ago!) We may go and watch fireworks later, but we are trying to save our gas.