Blood

Craig was the PR guy for the blood drive at FIT. I enjoyed his posters.

My Retreat in NE Kansas

I really enjoy living in Southeast Kansas, but I miss a special place where I could go to get away. My fishing spot at Lake Pomona. Now I'm not an expert fisherman, but I have learned alot about the sport in the past 5 years.

I needed to find a hobby other than golf so my boys decided I needed to give fishing a try. I decided on catfish because that's the only fish that I like eating and Pomona is one of the best L

lakes for catching channel and flathead. I have enjoyed it tremendously, especially our 4th of July Carriger Fish Fry's.

I need to find a new place where I can escape for a few hours...........................

It's In the Valleys I Grow

Sometimes life seems hard to bear,
Full of sorrow, trouble and woe
It's then I have to remember
That it's in the valleys I grow.
If I always stayed on the mountain top
And never experienced pain,
I would never appreciate God's love
And would be living in vain.
I have so much to learn
And my growth is very slow,
Sometimes I need the mountain tops,
But it's in the valleys I grow.
I do not always understand
Why things happen as they do,
But I am very sure of one thing.
My Lord will see me through.
My little valleys are nothing
When I picture Christ on the cross
He went through the valley of death;
His victory was Satan's loss.
Forgive me Lord, for complaining
When I'm feeling so very low.
Just give me a gentle reminder
That it's in the valleys I grow.
Continue to strengthen me, Lord
And use my life each day
To share your love with others
And help them find their way.
Thank you for valleys, Lord
For this one thing I know
The mountain tops are glorious
But it's in the valleys I grow!

Weekend Visit

Herb and Alberta Kelly from Topeka visited us this weekend. A great surprise visit from two dear friends.

Thought for the Day

I Cannot Do This Alone

O God, early in the morning
I cry to you.
Help me to pray
And to concentrate my thoughts on you:
I cannot do this alone.
In me there is darkness,
But with you there is light;
I am lonely,
but you do not leave me;
I am feeble in heart,
but with you there is help;
I am restless,
but with you there is peace.
In me there is bitterness,
but with you there is patience;
I do not understand your ways,
But you know the way for me…
Restore me to liberty,
And enable me to live now
That I may answer before you and before me.
Lord, whatever this day may bring,
Your name be praised.
Amen.

- Dietrich Bonhoeffer

New York City Trip Day 4

We ended our NYC trip saying goodbye to our new friends and a quick cab ride to LGA for our flight home.

Craig, we had a great time visiting you. You were a great host and look forward havng you home for Christmas.

Football Season Ends

The Columbus Titans ended the 2009 football season on Saturday night at Louisburg. The Titans lost 26-0 but played a great defensive game. They ended the season 8-3.