Restoration

God's the one who rebuilds Jerusalem,
who regathers Israel's scattered exiles.

He heals the heartbroken
and bandages their wounds.

He counts the stars
and assigns each a name.

Our Lord is great, with limitless strength;
we'll never comprehend what he knows and does.

God puts the fallen on their feet again
and pushes the wicked into the ditch.

~Psam 147

In a Family Way.....

Unfortunately the title for this entry is not about pregnancy.
I wish. We wish....that is Kristin and I. Maybe soon. Who knows?

The title for this entry is in regards to the Family Reunion/Birthday Party Kristin and I were just in Tennessee for. Last weekend we were in Tellico Plains, TN for our annual family reunion and celebration of my Grandparents 90th birthdays.

My Grandma and Grandpa. 90 years young!

I love my family. Even the crazy ones.

I have no doubt that all of you share with me the frustrations that families and all of their dysfunctions can cause. But nevertheless they are family. They are my family.

The cousin that knows that certain "beverages" will not be provided, but brings his own to compensate. BYOB I guess!

The Aunt whose kids weren't able to come, and she lets everyone know this over and over and over and over again!!

The 3rd (maybe 4th, I can't do familial math) cousin who brings her pet chihuahua Paris....no kidding.....and lets the darn thing run free in the meeting hall and at the outdoor Church picnic later on Sunday. She was a treat.....the dog and the cousin!

I could go on and on, but I won't. Because it doesn't matter. They are my family and I love them all. Because that is what unconditional love is. It's hard....but it's necessary. Once we set conditions on our love we set up a limbo stick for people to contort and twist under. And what for? For our own amusement?

Sometimes I think about my crazy family and thank God that were all loco in the head. Because otherwise it would just be boring. Lord knows I would rather be crazy than boring!

I thought the shirt was funny to wear to a family reunion.....me, Grandpa, and my cousin Jarrod.

Kyle's Film

For those of you who have not seen the trailer's for Kyle's film please click on the banner to your right to see them. I hadn't looked at the site in a while and went in and watched Trailer #2. It left me speechless for a good 30 minutes. Kyle was a great friend and I think that this film will be a testament to his character and mission. Please support it if your heart leads.

A long time gone.....

Hello friends.

I feel like I have abandoned my duties as fellow blogger and friend.
Fear not.
I have merely been gainfully employed!
Training at Dell these past 7 days has been tiresome but fun!
I am learning a lot and very excited to get my team at the beginning of July.
For those of you who have not heard I am a Sales Manager at the Dell Call Center in McGregor, TX. Just a few miles west of Waco.
Kristin and I have returned to the promised land!
Back to our friends, our Church, and Bush's Chicken! And Uncle Dan's BBQ. And Captain Billy Whizzbang's. And Cricket's. And Jalisco's. And La Fiesta.
So, yeah.....we were excited about the food too.
Things that you miss end up surprising you, don't they?
Well...........this might be a little short. I hope to stay on top of it more, but as I get busier who knows!
peace out