Today I am 32 years young.  Today I celebrate 32 years of life.  It has been a grand day and an even grander year.  I was overwhelmed today with birthday greetings, cards, flowers and celebrations. From the rising to far beyond the setting of the sun, my day has been filled with gifts of love … Continue reading Happy Birthday to Me . . .

My beautiful red jeep is patiently waiting in a small parking lot off of Chesterfield Parkway and Olive Blvd in St. Louis. A water pump, some hoses and $712 later, she's ready to come home.  I'll be heading up Wednesday afternoon to pick her up -  an expensive birthday present for moi! 🙂  I've missed … Continue reading Father Knows Best

Its been a great end to a week of vacation.  My trip to Branson seems like several days ago which is a sign of a great vacation and the great weekend I had.  On Friday I spent several hours with my parents and my nephew, Blake.  I walked in the door to my parents house … Continue reading Weekend Adventures

Have you missed me?  Did you sob in your pillow each night due to the absence of my life-pleasuring words and stories? Have you re-read my archives of posts over and over in an attempt to survive until I returned? I didn't think so. Where have I been?  ON VACATION! Hallelujah. I love vacation and … Continue reading Brace Yourself. I'm Back.

What a busy weekend!  Non-stop.  I don't think I was home except to sleep. Friday night after work I made a quick trip to Kingdom City to pick up some things for our new Common Ground room.  I know someone who is related to the owners of Nostlagiaville in Kingdom City and they donated some … Continue reading Weekend Update

Thursdays are my day off each week since Sundays are a work day.  I slept in a little and then worked around the house on projects.  My jeep was at the shop for new brakes and rotors in the front.  A nice $200 unexpected bill this month.  A small price to pay for being able … Continue reading Details, details

"It just so happens that your friend is mostly dead. There is a big difference between mostly dead and all dead."   The Princess Bride It just so happened that yesterday, after football, I was mostly sore.  There is a big difference between mostly sore and all sore.  All sore is how I feel tonight after … Continue reading Mostly Sore vs. All Sore

I'm sore, sun-burnt and happy.  I slept in this morning after a great night's sleep.  I'm sleeping better the past couple of days and am so thankful for that. Thankful beyond words.  And I think I will be sleeping well tonight.  I'm really worn out from the day but more than that my spirit is … Continue reading Quarterback Princess Reigns

We had a great time at our Rock the Light event this weekend.  We spent Saturday afternoon and evening at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City (Swope Park) listening to some great Christian artists - Bethany Dillon; Philosophy; Jeremy Camp; Third Day.  I posted some pictures in a new photo album.  Check it out on … Continue reading The Light was Rocked

Today was a full day of work.  Began with hospital visits this morning as is my normal Friday routine. Every day of the week but Sundays, we visit church attendees and other friends and family that are currently in the hospital.  Each full-time pastor has a day they cover hospitals - our senior pastor covers … Continue reading Contemplate this …