Friday, October 06, 2006
Hello everyone.
Bobo continues to grow and to be the absolute CUTEST puppy there ever was!
With the helpful hints from Zoner, I may try to put some pics up before long.
The baseball playoffs are in full swing. My favorite team, the Cardinals, have played so well the last two games, that I am in shock. I really thought they would lose this series to San Diego in 3 straight games. Of course, since it's best of five, they could still be "swept" out of the playoffs. At this point, though, it looks like STL goes to the championship series......to receive the beatdown from the NY Mets. Oh well.
This weekend at church is our annual Spiritual Life Conference. Three sessions, all day Sunday, with Dr. Mike Wittmer from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, part of Cornerstone University. I have the privilege of leading singing, and presenting special music in Session One. "Who Am I" by Casting Crowns.
IE (my dear wife) is scheduled for surgery on Oct. 26, for removal of the gall bladder. Hopefully this clears up the recent troubles she has had.
Illinois football is still sky high after the upset of Michigan State at East Lansing.
It's homecoming this weekend, with the Illini hosting Indiana.
So, how bout all the flap over Mark Foley and the contact with congressional pages? Very inappropriate and ill-advised, to be sure. But isn't it funny..........
Democrats always demand the resignation of any and all Republicans when scandal among Republicans breaks out................yet if a Democrat scandal erupts, Democrats DEFEND their boy.........and accuse those who disagree of being "intolerant." So really...................who is more intolerant?
Until next time, keep your stick on the ice.
Bobo continues to grow and to be the absolute CUTEST puppy there ever was!
With the helpful hints from Zoner, I may try to put some pics up before long.
The baseball playoffs are in full swing. My favorite team, the Cardinals, have played so well the last two games, that I am in shock. I really thought they would lose this series to San Diego in 3 straight games. Of course, since it's best of five, they could still be "swept" out of the playoffs. At this point, though, it looks like STL goes to the championship series......to receive the beatdown from the NY Mets. Oh well.
This weekend at church is our annual Spiritual Life Conference. Three sessions, all day Sunday, with Dr. Mike Wittmer from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, part of Cornerstone University. I have the privilege of leading singing, and presenting special music in Session One. "Who Am I" by Casting Crowns.
IE (my dear wife) is scheduled for surgery on Oct. 26, for removal of the gall bladder. Hopefully this clears up the recent troubles she has had.
Illinois football is still sky high after the upset of Michigan State at East Lansing.
It's homecoming this weekend, with the Illini hosting Indiana.
So, how bout all the flap over Mark Foley and the contact with congressional pages? Very inappropriate and ill-advised, to be sure. But isn't it funny..........
Democrats always demand the resignation of any and all Republicans when scandal among Republicans breaks out................yet if a Democrat scandal erupts, Democrats DEFEND their boy.........and accuse those who disagree of being "intolerant." So really...................who is more intolerant?
Until next time, keep your stick on the ice.
Friday, September 29, 2006
Bobo is home.....and I didn't go stark raving mad.
In last week's post, I mentioned our new puppy Bobo. He came home yesterday. It was his first day without his brother & sister (who were picked up by their new owners about an hour before) and mom & dad. He is sooooo cute. Purebred Daschund (sic) born August 8. The cutest thing is that when either IE (my dear wife) or myself would pick him up, he would snuggle on us and go to sleep. Which presented our first challenge: bedtime. Being alone for the first time, in his new carrier, was very hard on him. Our cat Lily is eight years old and doesn't really know what to think of him yet, and she is very large. Anyway, Bobo, being alone, howled and cried all night. And trying to pick up on the housebreaking training will be a challenge. He has not yet sucessfully used the potty pad at our house. There will be trying days. But he will be worth it. Did I mention how CUTE he is? We have taken some pictures; using some tips from The Zoner (thanks for the comment and tips, my friend!) I hope to be able to eventually put up some pics of Bobo.
Otherwise how are things? I was not personally audited here at work during the big time we had here this week; my colleague at our #1 plant was. She did well enough for them to leave me alone..........LOL.
IE and I will be attending a seminar sponsored by Crown Financial Ministries tomorrow. Since financial problems, and the resulting integrity questions, were at the root of suspending my blog last year, (see August 2005 archives), this is something that is needed. I have seemingly always been a spendthrift, and I must be more disciplined in handling the resources that God has trusted me with.
Even now, with IE's varied ailments and temporary reduction in her income, we are having some challenges financially. This seminar is a necessary first step toward becoming a better steward, and a more responsible man.
Have a great weekend, and for the whole clan here in east central Illinois, (or as it would be known south of the Cook County line, Downstate), keep your stick on the ice.
Otherwise how are things? I was not personally audited here at work during the big time we had here this week; my colleague at our #1 plant was. She did well enough for them to leave me alone..........LOL.
IE and I will be attending a seminar sponsored by Crown Financial Ministries tomorrow. Since financial problems, and the resulting integrity questions, were at the root of suspending my blog last year, (see August 2005 archives), this is something that is needed. I have seemingly always been a spendthrift, and I must be more disciplined in handling the resources that God has trusted me with.
Even now, with IE's varied ailments and temporary reduction in her income, we are having some challenges financially. This seminar is a necessary first step toward becoming a better steward, and a more responsible man.
Have a great weekend, and for the whole clan here in east central Illinois, (or as it would be known south of the Cook County line, Downstate), keep your stick on the ice.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Life can be hard.....but God is good! All the time!
It's been crazy around here since my last post. IE, my dear wife, had another episode of nausea and pain early the morning of Sept. 19, requiring another trip to the emergency room. She was given medication to stabilize her condition, and a sonogram was performed. She will meet with a surgeon on Sept. 29 as the next step in this journey. The common denominator in both ER trips: a seafood dinner at the local Mexican restaurant. Symptoms were the same in both cases. So.........no more visits to that restaurant for the foreseeable future.
We are getting a puppy! He is now six weeks old, and won't come home for another two weeks or so, but he is ours. A miniature Dachscund (sic)
black with brown around his eyes and feet. We have named him "Bobo" after the Petsmart TV commercial showing the weiner dog with his favorite toy. The toy is named Bobo, and when the opportunity came up to get this puppy, I knew I wanted to call him Bobo. If I can figure out how to add pictures, I will show him off. Those of you who know how, feel free to email me with detailed instructions. LOL
Next week is crazy at work. Our factory is being audited for recertification necessary to continue supplying automotive parts to the auto makers. I have twice the work now, being responsible for two separate plants. I hope I don't go stark raving mad.
Have a good weekend, and for IE and Bobo and Lily (our 8 yr. old cat) and all the gang up here (or down here, depending on your geographic location), keep your stick on the ice.
We are getting a puppy! He is now six weeks old, and won't come home for another two weeks or so, but he is ours. A miniature Dachscund (sic)
black with brown around his eyes and feet. We have named him "Bobo" after the Petsmart TV commercial showing the weiner dog with his favorite toy. The toy is named Bobo, and when the opportunity came up to get this puppy, I knew I wanted to call him Bobo. If I can figure out how to add pictures, I will show him off. Those of you who know how, feel free to email me with detailed instructions. LOL
Next week is crazy at work. Our factory is being audited for recertification necessary to continue supplying automotive parts to the auto makers. I have twice the work now, being responsible for two separate plants. I hope I don't go stark raving mad.
Have a good weekend, and for IE and Bobo and Lily (our 8 yr. old cat) and all the gang up here (or down here, depending on your geographic location), keep your stick on the ice.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
A wild and wacky last few days
Last Saturday IE and I helped her birth mother move. Sue has a lot of stuff..........a LOTTTT of stuff. She's moving into a smaller apartment, but in a newly built complex for senior citizens 62 and older; she's 64. Didn't get it all moved; not with two minivans and only the three of us. She needs more help than we can give her.
Sunday night IE became nauseated during our pastor's sermon. (No, it wasn't his fault, LOL) Within 45 minutes she was doubled over in severe pain. Went to the ER; an IV was administered with nausea and pain meds. ER doc seems to think it was a gall bladder attack. She is getting a sonogram today at 1 pm to see what's going on.
A cold and rainy day here in our corner of IL. High temps in the 70's through next week though. That's cool.
*Midweek Musings*
-The Emmys really sucked. A plane crash skit, when the whole country knew of the KY crash earlier that day? Yeesh.
-Katie Couric takes over CBS Evening News on Sept. 5. Yawn.
-Pastor Tom at Blessings and Other Stuff has decided to suspend his blog indefinitely. Been there. Hope to read you again soon brother.
Until next time, keep your stick on the ice.
Sunday night IE became nauseated during our pastor's sermon. (No, it wasn't his fault, LOL) Within 45 minutes she was doubled over in severe pain. Went to the ER; an IV was administered with nausea and pain meds. ER doc seems to think it was a gall bladder attack. She is getting a sonogram today at 1 pm to see what's going on.
A cold and rainy day here in our corner of IL. High temps in the 70's through next week though. That's cool.
*Midweek Musings*
-The Emmys really sucked. A plane crash skit, when the whole country knew of the KY crash earlier that day? Yeesh.
-Katie Couric takes over CBS Evening News on Sept. 5. Yawn.
-Pastor Tom at Blessings and Other Stuff has decided to suspend his blog indefinitely. Been there. Hope to read you again soon brother.
Until next time, keep your stick on the ice.
