Snow!

at 12/24/09 5:38PM

Tomorrow, the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex will see its first white Christmas in 80 YEARS!!!! It's beautiful!

it's a beating to drive in tho! made it home from Euless in about an hour and a half. : )

by mropolo at 12/24/09 6:10PM
I totally agree with him, took me an hour and half to drive what normally takes me 30-40min. Hopefully it will not impact my flight to St. Louis that leaves at 11:50am tomorrow.

by sparky at 12/24/09 6:36PM
Jerry is stuck at the airport tonight. He was suppose to leave for Odessa today. I hope he will get a flight out. Have a safe holiday.

by lovnprayers at 12/24/09 10:15PM
Yes, I still have a 22-inch deep snow drift in my back yard (I do have a picture to prove it) and this is the day after Christmas! Two days after the "blizzard". Amazing stuff for North Texas!!

by graycastle at 12/26/09 5:02PM
You are more than welcome to some of our yearly snow...but I know what you mean, when you don't get it ever, it IS a sight to see.

by whipsmile at 12/27/09 5:12PM
That really stinks. I flew from KY to British Columbia, Canada, and STILL had a green Christmas and there you are in Dallas, Texas with snow.

*UGH*

by cellophane at 12/28/09 11:37PM
maybe more today!

by laughing_eyes at 12/29/09 9:32AM

Brink's

at 12/19/09 11:32AM

For those of you who haven't already heard, I am now the newest web designer for Brink's! You know . . . the security company with the armored trucks and all that jazz!!

I started my new job last Monday, the 7th, and so far, I'm loving it! Everybody I work with is really cool.

That's all I got for now.

Peace.

welcome back to the area!

by sdbaxley at 12/19/09 12:00PM
For those of us who haven't been in touch with you, can you tell us about your move back to Dallas and what's going on with your med school journey? I'm, er, confused!

by kaceyatthebat at 12/19/09 12:08PM
We're really glad you are back in the area!

by chispa at 12/19/09 12:52PM
YAY!!!

by whipsmile at 12/19/09 5:28PM
w00t

by mropolo at 12/20/09 5:23PM
Glad that you guys are back!

by mapgray at 12/20/09 9:22PM
I am REALLY happy to have you all back here!!! Do y'all still use those round cloth bags for the money with the big old Dollar Signs on them like in the old movies??? (I hope you know I'm just kidding)

by graycastle at 12/22/09 8:14AM
It was so goo to see you the other day. Your daughter is precious. Glad you are back in the area.

by lovnprayers at 12/23/09 8:23PM
happy
holidays!

by fullofgrace at 12/23/09 11:27PM
yup!! And we still get robbed by bandits wearing black masks over their eyes!

by kreg at 12/24/09 10:44AM

Unka Mike

at 12/06/09 8:57AM

For those of you who don't know yet, we're now living in DFW again. I start a new job at Brinks on Monday as their newest web designer.

Last night we got to hang out with Sharon's Uncle Mike again! I'm really excited to be able to hang out with him again. No matter how things are going, he's always good for a smile and a laugh. It's great to see you again, Mikey-poo!!

Also, a huge thanks to Sparky and Marky for helping out with the move! You guys rock!!!

no problem, man. Welcome back.

by mropolo at 12/06/09 10:59AM
Welcome Back! I am so excited you have you guys around!

by mapgray at 12/06/09 11:40AM
Welcome Back!

by laughing_eyes at 12/06/09 12:38PM
Glad you're back !!

by graycastle at 12/06/09 1:40PM
Welcome back!

by beckyd at 12/06/09 2:27PM
Welcome back!

by sheshe at 12/06/09 7:23PM
I had no idea you were back! Welcome to mudless rains.

by michelle at 12/06/09 8:55PM
you guys need to update more. I miss hearing from the both of you.
Happiness about the job and successful move.

by whipsmile at 12/07/09 4:22AM
your back!!!!!

by ellwoodwd at 12/07/09 5:30AM
So glad to have you guys back around!

by sweet_texan_megan at 12/07/09 6:51AM
What?! No I didn't know that! Wow!

by kaceyatthebat at 12/07/09 8:04AM
I aree with my sister, pleo is not as much fun without you two.

Are you putting your doctor plans on hold now?

by mister_c at 12/07/09 11:35AM
We're so glad to have you back!!

by chispa at 12/07/09 7:12PM
congrats on the job. sorry we missed getting to say bye! hope you have fun back in the dfw!!

by forrest at 12/10/09 1:16PM
Happy Birthday!

by mapgray at 12/15/09 11:58AM

New Moon

at 11/29/09 2:06PM

Yup. I saw the latest 'Twilight' movie last night with my wife and my mom.

It was just as stupid as the first movie and even worse than the book.

The worst parts: the writing, the acting, the casting, the CG, and everything else involved in the movie.

So what did you REALLY think of it?

by mister_c at 11/30/09 12:11PM
REALLY good to see you guys Wed!

by yellowrose at 12/01/09 7:04AM
fun little surprise to my day... as I was googling for web design tutorials (as I often do, since I really don't know how to do my job...), I started a flash tutorial on how to create a slideshow, and it was totally your voice! Haha... Hope this finds you and your family doing well, old friend!

by mary_randers at 12/01/09 8:26AM
Yikes.

by sunshinelove05 at 12/01/09 11:01AM
Don't know nuthin' bout no vampires...and don't wanna know. (nor werewolves).

by graycastle at 12/01/09 6:28PM
was it as bad as eraser head or worse?

by ellwoodwd at 12/02/09 12:05PM
you actually ADMITTED that you saw it? ;)
I'm going to go.

by laughing_eyes at 12/02/09 7:31PM

Worthy of Our Praise

at 11/21/09 10:43PM *

What have you asked of God lately?

It occurs to me that I have been doing entirely too much asking lately. I have been asking for the means to take care of my family. I have been asking for safety and health for my wife and daughter. I have been asking for relief from the pressures of this world.

Though many of these things may seem like noble things to ask for, I fear my perspective has been a little skewed.

I heard a story today about a crippled man who prayed constantly for healing in his legs and arms. After years of asking for these things, it occurred to him that he cared more about his health than he did about his God.

I've been doing a lot of asking lately and not nearly enough praising. If I love God only because of the things He can do for me, then I don't love Him enough. If I pray to Him only because I believe He has the power to make my life on earth better, then I don't love Him enough.

When Paul was in prison, he didn't ask for deliverance. He simply sang praises to his God. And God responded, not to Paul's requests, but to Paul's praise.

Whether or not we receive the answers we want from our prayers, our God is worthy of our praise. Whether he blesses us with health or allows our bodies to be touched by disease and injury, our God is worthy of our praise. Whether we are surrounded by those who love us, or whether we are alone in the midst of enemies, our God is worthy of our praise. Whether He makes us as rich as Solomon or as destitute as Lazarus, our God is worthy of our praise.

I'm definitely not saying that it's wrong to ask God for the desires of our heart. In fact, we are told to do that. But before we do that, we need to examine where our heart is and what exactly it is that our hearts desire. If we care more about our health, our comfort, our circumstances, or even our families more than we care about God, then we have no business expecting to receive anything from Him.

Next time you think to ask God for something, put it off for a little while. Instead, fall to your knees and praise Him for who He is.

Good thoughts.

by dr_worm at 11/21/09 11:14PM
{like}

by mropolo at 11/22/09 6:09AM
Hey! We're gonna see you guys tomorrow!

by pokey at 11/22/09 1:28PM
Beautiful words, Brother. We are surrounded by His blessings every minute of every day, yet we can only see what we still WANT. Its kinda like being in a warm, comfortable car on a freezing day (heater going, music playing on the stereo, soft leather seat with lumbar support, tilt wheel) and complaining all the while that the traffic is moving too slowly. Would it be faster or more comfortable to WALK? - I have asked for so MUCH, thanked Him so LITTLE, and reserved praise so often for the worship service...HE DESERVES so much MORE than that !

by graycastle at 11/25/09 10:58AM
:) It was wonderful to see y'all :)

by laughing_eyes at 11/26/09 8:56PM

Snow!

Brink's

Unka Mike

New Moon

Worthy of Our Praise

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