Whooo Hooo!! Guess what was on tv last night!!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Down with Sparty
We headed up to East Lansing last weekend for the Ohio State / Michigan State game... it was a little chilly in the morning and then turned into the most beautiful fall October day would could have hoped for.
Here's a shot of Kara kicking all of our tails in ladderball. I really stunk at this game.
Mike "the grillmaster" Rosene enjoying the fruits of his work.
It was a little brisk at first but by noon we had shed our coats and hats.
TBDBITL making their appearence in the stadium.
The incomparable Script Ohio... even the MSU fans around us were quite impressed by this.
Julie and I relaxing before the game.
I hope Kara doesn't kill me because she has her eyes closed.
Hanging out at the end of the game as the MSU fans flock for the gates.
Here we are watching the team and band sing Carmen Ohio following the game.
Here's a shot of Kara kicking all of our tails in ladderball. I really stunk at this game.
Mike "the grillmaster" Rosene enjoying the fruits of his work.
It was a little brisk at first but by noon we had shed our coats and hats.
TBDBITL making their appearence in the stadium.
The incomparable Script Ohio... even the MSU fans around us were quite impressed by this.
Julie and I relaxing before the game.
I hope Kara doesn't kill me because she has her eyes closed.
Hanging out at the end of the game as the MSU fans flock for the gates.
Here we are watching the team and band sing Carmen Ohio following the game.Mom's New Pool Boy
Mom was nice enough to watch Eddie and Barrett for us while we went up to East Lansing for the OSU game last weekend. Eddie somehow managed to fall into the empty pool behind the house (we're placing bets that Barrett pushed him in).Many thanks to Sandy Wyse for coming down and helping Mom rescue Eddie from the pool. He is so thanksful for the boost out.
That now makes a clean sweep of all our our dogs ending up in the pool at some point and needing to be rescued. I still wish I had footage of Mom trying to rescue the sinking stone Bosco from the pool a few years ago.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Reflexions from Insomnia
OK, so I've been up in the middle of the night for the last three nights (way out of character for me). Each time my mind has been on the same topic... the upcoming election. Since I can't get it out of my brain, I'll write it down.
Here’s my thing… It may sound absolutely crazy and off the wall but hear me out…
As absurd as it may sound, it don’t believe that the biggest issue facing America is the economy… or health care… or the war in Iraq. I feel like the biggest issue in America is the fact that we’ve pushed God aside. This nation is no longer one nation under God… It’s one nation under all the gods that we need to be tolerant and acceptable of and honor equally. The country was founded on faith in the one true God… its laws… its principals… its beliefs… and was tremendously blessed by God. To thank him, over the years our leaders, decision makers and activist groups have gradually and systematically been removing God from everything we can… and God is finally saying “OK, have it your way.”
It is impossible for me to believe that the US is any less evil and corrupt in our actions (abortion, homosexuality, etc.) than societies like Sodom and Gomorrah, Rome, Pompeii… and look at what happened to them. At some point, if that is the case and this behavior continues, God’s blessings would (and probably have already) stop and he will remove his hand of protection over us. I don’t believe that the economic plan for any candidate is going to work and be blessed to turn this economy around without that. I believe that that we need to elect leaders that will turn this around and get back to where we were at the inception of this nation.
So for me, to boil it down to something so absurd and simple… I’ve been praying for the next leader of our nation to be the man of God that both of these candidates claim to be… and as far as my vote, I’m asking for the peace of mind and discernment to know who that is.
Now, having said that, here is why I am having such a hard time with the Obama/Biden ticket. I have heard both men claim to be Christians and state that they personally do not believe that issues like abortion or homosexuality are right… but they have then turned right around and said that even though that is their belief, they would never dream of imposing those beliefs on others and believe they should have the right to choose for themselves whether that is acceptable or not. I don’t believe that there should be a speed limit and I should be able to drive as fast as I want on whatever road I want… but someone has decided that it is not acceptable… or safe… or legal… so they have imposed that law on me… because it’s what leaders are supposed to do. I want (and believe we NEED) a leader(s) that will begin to take a stand for issues like this.
I know Bush claims to be a Christian as well… but I believe there are places that he has sold out to appear as politically correct as possible, specifically in dealing with the acceptance and equality of all religions (see Ten Commandments for this error). =)
Here’s my thing… It may sound absolutely crazy and off the wall but hear me out…
As absurd as it may sound, it don’t believe that the biggest issue facing America is the economy… or health care… or the war in Iraq. I feel like the biggest issue in America is the fact that we’ve pushed God aside. This nation is no longer one nation under God… It’s one nation under all the gods that we need to be tolerant and acceptable of and honor equally. The country was founded on faith in the one true God… its laws… its principals… its beliefs… and was tremendously blessed by God. To thank him, over the years our leaders, decision makers and activist groups have gradually and systematically been removing God from everything we can… and God is finally saying “OK, have it your way.”
It is impossible for me to believe that the US is any less evil and corrupt in our actions (abortion, homosexuality, etc.) than societies like Sodom and Gomorrah, Rome, Pompeii… and look at what happened to them. At some point, if that is the case and this behavior continues, God’s blessings would (and probably have already) stop and he will remove his hand of protection over us. I don’t believe that the economic plan for any candidate is going to work and be blessed to turn this economy around without that. I believe that that we need to elect leaders that will turn this around and get back to where we were at the inception of this nation.
So for me, to boil it down to something so absurd and simple… I’ve been praying for the next leader of our nation to be the man of God that both of these candidates claim to be… and as far as my vote, I’m asking for the peace of mind and discernment to know who that is.
Now, having said that, here is why I am having such a hard time with the Obama/Biden ticket. I have heard both men claim to be Christians and state that they personally do not believe that issues like abortion or homosexuality are right… but they have then turned right around and said that even though that is their belief, they would never dream of imposing those beliefs on others and believe they should have the right to choose for themselves whether that is acceptable or not. I don’t believe that there should be a speed limit and I should be able to drive as fast as I want on whatever road I want… but someone has decided that it is not acceptable… or safe… or legal… so they have imposed that law on me… because it’s what leaders are supposed to do. I want (and believe we NEED) a leader(s) that will begin to take a stand for issues like this.
I know Bush claims to be a Christian as well… but I believe there are places that he has sold out to appear as politically correct as possible, specifically in dealing with the acceptance and equality of all religions (see Ten Commandments for this error). =)
Friday, October 10, 2008
Chemo - Round 2
Sorry for the late update... round two of chemo was very similar to round one with some nifty new side effects.
They had warned us about neuropathy in my fingers and toes... well, after leaving treatment on Monday we stopped by Taco Bell to grab some dinner (It just sounded good at the time). When Julie handed me my cold cup of lemonade it felt as though I had just grabbed an electric fence. I thought I was being electrocuted. I could feel the currents going up my fingers. I had to quickly hand the cup back to her.
The following morning I had the same feeling in my toes when I walked across the cold bathroom tile with no socks on. Needless to say, I've been wearing gloves every morning to drive to work to grip the steering wheel and have had to start sitting my water and juice out on the counter instead of the refridgerator and drink it at room temperature... ummm yummy!
Wednesday seems to be the worst day of the week for me as each week now I've missed work completely that day and spent much of my day in the bathroom on my knees praying in front of the toilet. =)
Sitting here on Friday night I feel pretty good. I was able to go to work every day other than Wednesday and as of now just have some slight feelings of nausea lingering around. Two down... ten to go.
They had warned us about neuropathy in my fingers and toes... well, after leaving treatment on Monday we stopped by Taco Bell to grab some dinner (It just sounded good at the time). When Julie handed me my cold cup of lemonade it felt as though I had just grabbed an electric fence. I thought I was being electrocuted. I could feel the currents going up my fingers. I had to quickly hand the cup back to her.
The following morning I had the same feeling in my toes when I walked across the cold bathroom tile with no socks on. Needless to say, I've been wearing gloves every morning to drive to work to grip the steering wheel and have had to start sitting my water and juice out on the counter instead of the refridgerator and drink it at room temperature... ummm yummy!
Wednesday seems to be the worst day of the week for me as each week now I've missed work completely that day and spent much of my day in the bathroom on my knees praying in front of the toilet. =)
Sitting here on Friday night I feel pretty good. I was able to go to work every day other than Wednesday and as of now just have some slight feelings of nausea lingering around. Two down... ten to go.
Rare Political Rant
OK, I've got to rant a bit about something that seems to just have me so frustrated right now... If anyone feels differently than me about this I'd love to hear about it and look at it from someone else's viewpoint.
Driving back from a meeting in Toledo today, I was listening to K-Love and they had somebody on there doing a political anaysis of the upcoming election. They were saying that from what their research shows, Christian voters are appearing to side more with Obama 60% to 40% because they see him as "more sympathetic to religion."
Now, don't hear me wrong... I'm not at judging Obama for his religious views and convictions... only God knows what is in his heart. However, I've listened to him during his debate at Saddleback Church and heard him quote scripture and tell of all the profound influence that Christianity has had in his life... and then have heard him two breaths later make comments that issues like abortion and same sex marriages are "above his pay grade."
What pay grade are you running for, Senator Obama? I thought it was for one that was responsible for shaping our views as a nation. Why should I vote for you when you can't give me a definitive answer on where you stand... since you change the answer at your next rally that has a different audience.
Why in the world should I as a Christian believe that Senator Obama is going to be "more sympathetic to religion" after he is elected... just because he quoted some Bible verses at a debate? Who is to say that was another item that was just on show for the night because of his audience?
I may not see eye to eye with McCain on everything either but at least with him I feel like the answer he is giving is his word.
Matthew 5:37. Instead, let your message be 'Yes' for 'Yes' and 'No' for 'No.' Anything more than that comes from the evil one."
Driving back from a meeting in Toledo today, I was listening to K-Love and they had somebody on there doing a political anaysis of the upcoming election. They were saying that from what their research shows, Christian voters are appearing to side more with Obama 60% to 40% because they see him as "more sympathetic to religion."
Now, don't hear me wrong... I'm not at judging Obama for his religious views and convictions... only God knows what is in his heart. However, I've listened to him during his debate at Saddleback Church and heard him quote scripture and tell of all the profound influence that Christianity has had in his life... and then have heard him two breaths later make comments that issues like abortion and same sex marriages are "above his pay grade."
What pay grade are you running for, Senator Obama? I thought it was for one that was responsible for shaping our views as a nation. Why should I vote for you when you can't give me a definitive answer on where you stand... since you change the answer at your next rally that has a different audience.
Why in the world should I as a Christian believe that Senator Obama is going to be "more sympathetic to religion" after he is elected... just because he quoted some Bible verses at a debate? Who is to say that was another item that was just on show for the night because of his audience?
I may not see eye to eye with McCain on everything either but at least with him I feel like the answer he is giving is his word.
Matthew 5:37. Instead, let your message be 'Yes' for 'Yes' and 'No' for 'No.' Anything more than that comes from the evil one."
Monday, October 6, 2008
Mouth Watering Memories
Sorry Drew... but you missed quite the spread for this week's OSU / Wisconsin game... compliments of Chef Boy RC (Chris' new self proclaimed chef name). I'm sure Jay would have liked it too but he never comes to see us anymore.Chris (and Julie of course) made chili, bean dip, buffalo chicken dip, tequilla lime chicken wings, chips and salsa and chocolate oat bars (and they were especially chocolaty)!
Drew, we were wondering if our adopted uncle Moser was missing us at all... did he want us to come down to Columbus and see him some Saturday this fall?
Thursday, October 2, 2008
On the Radio...
I heard a statement on the radio this morning and thought I would pass it on.... The person calling in said - "we need to let God be our stearing wheel and not our spare tire" ..... interesting/so true...think about it.
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