In the day or two following a great loss, I have taken time to reflect on life as I know it. The life I am leading, where I am headed, what I am doing to make the world a better place....
I have 2 voices going through my head....Kathleen gave us an example unlike any I have ever witnessed in real life. Her love for family, church, and God is an inspiration to me. She taught me so much in the last year and I will think of her every time I need to make a decision (I should clarify here, anytime I need to make a church decision - all things fixing/handyman/plumbing/building related will still be consulted through my Grampa, RIP).
Kathleen taught everyone she came in contact with, (especially over the last 2 years)how to fight a good fight. She never did anything half-way, everything, even in death, was full on, 100%, ready to go, get out of my way, lets rock....I am no longer living life half-a*&. not anymore. take life by the horns....
...the other voice is John Mayer, at his concert a few months ago, he talked about how if we can follow extraordinary people, learn from their mistakes, and take their life and model our after it, we don't have to go down any bad roads again...and we can learn how to REALLY live...amen and amen in the wake of the loss of Kathleen.
no more half-a&* from me....more postings, more books being written, more reading, more learning, more ordination, more loving family, more hanging with friends, more...living.....
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
empty promises
I am prety sure at this point NOBODY is checking this blog. I would have stopped a long time ago, in fact, I did..oops...
So here is it, the first blog post in a long time. I am going to really try this time to get into more of a habit. Seriously...
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RAIL
At camp this summer, I had a great moment when a Jr. high camper came up to me after the last nights worship service and was really excited. Here is a transcript of the conversation:
Camper: "I don't know what is wrong, I am like, so excited"
Me: "Why?"
Camper: "Does this feeling ever go away?"
Me: "What do you mean?"
Camper: "ok, I just served communion for the first time in my life and I love this feeling!" Does it ever go away?"
Me: "Nope"
Camper: "Really? This is so awesome!"
At which point she spazzed to her friends...
It was an awesome moment and served as a great reminder for me of what a joy it is to be the go between God and human in that moment of rememberance.
Very often I get to be the catalyst for God to do God's work in peoples hearts, that is just cool!
I do think it is interesting the variation of people's responses when they take communion.
The "funniest" is when people thank me (like I had anything to do with this). It is a socially appropriate response when people give you something, I know that, but I know my role in this act and there is no need to thank me...I promise.
"Thanks be to God" is my verbal response of choice. The ritual is designed to be a reminder of all that God has done and sacrificed for us, thanks be to God!
Serving communion feeds my soul and receiving communion is one of the "thinnest places" for me to encounter God. What a powerful opportunity!
So here is it, the first blog post in a long time. I am going to really try this time to get into more of a habit. Seriously...
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RAIL
At camp this summer, I had a great moment when a Jr. high camper came up to me after the last nights worship service and was really excited. Here is a transcript of the conversation:
Camper: "I don't know what is wrong, I am like, so excited"
Me: "Why?"
Camper: "Does this feeling ever go away?"
Me: "What do you mean?"
Camper: "ok, I just served communion for the first time in my life and I love this feeling!" Does it ever go away?"
Me: "Nope"
Camper: "Really? This is so awesome!"
At which point she spazzed to her friends...
It was an awesome moment and served as a great reminder for me of what a joy it is to be the go between God and human in that moment of rememberance.
Very often I get to be the catalyst for God to do God's work in peoples hearts, that is just cool!
I do think it is interesting the variation of people's responses when they take communion.
The "funniest" is when people thank me (like I had anything to do with this). It is a socially appropriate response when people give you something, I know that, but I know my role in this act and there is no need to thank me...I promise.
"Thanks be to God" is my verbal response of choice. The ritual is designed to be a reminder of all that God has done and sacrificed for us, thanks be to God!
Serving communion feeds my soul and receiving communion is one of the "thinnest places" for me to encounter God. What a powerful opportunity!
Monday, July 28, 2008
wow! what a summer
I guess it has been a while since I posted anything here! It has been a crazy and unreal kind of summer, both in schedule and amazing things that have happened.
As I sit here, I am recovering from 2 amazing weeks away, the first was at Sr. High Camp and the second was Sr. High Mission Trip. And at the same time, some of my dearest friends have just had their second child. They are spending the first few hours together, and I hope to see them all tomorrow.
In the meantime, there are about 1000 stories and thoughts I want to post, and I have made a commitment to myself to get them out there so that others might enjoy as well.
Here are some of the topics/titles that are in the hopper...
"The other side of the rail" (communion post, awesome story)
"Mission Trips thoughts"
"It's almost like homeless people are real people"
"Never drive a bus in a cemetery at night"
"Always fill your youth trips with awesome adults"
" A new understanding of youth empowerment"
" A new understanding of sharing the blessing of ministry"
"Answering the call to ministry" (made my summer!)
"Why we need a lot more adults/parents in youth ministries"
" Some awesome program ideas I had a 2 am while sleeping on the floor"
Lots more thoughts coming, I promise...thanks for hanging with me over the summer!
As I sit here, I am recovering from 2 amazing weeks away, the first was at Sr. High Camp and the second was Sr. High Mission Trip. And at the same time, some of my dearest friends have just had their second child. They are spending the first few hours together, and I hope to see them all tomorrow.
In the meantime, there are about 1000 stories and thoughts I want to post, and I have made a commitment to myself to get them out there so that others might enjoy as well.
Here are some of the topics/titles that are in the hopper...
"The other side of the rail" (communion post, awesome story)
"Mission Trips thoughts"
"It's almost like homeless people are real people"
"Never drive a bus in a cemetery at night"
"Always fill your youth trips with awesome adults"
" A new understanding of youth empowerment"
" A new understanding of sharing the blessing of ministry"
"Answering the call to ministry" (made my summer!)
"Why we need a lot more adults/parents in youth ministries"
" Some awesome program ideas I had a 2 am while sleeping on the floor"
Lots more thoughts coming, I promise...thanks for hanging with me over the summer!
Sunday, June 8, 2008
leaving...
I am sittting in my office, and after a whirlwind weekend, am preparing to leave on a weeklong trip...choir tour and mission trip....
I hope I have a chance to post throught the week about my travels, so check back often...peace.
I hope I have a chance to post throught the week about my travels, so check back often...peace.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
a postmodern slap in the face...identity crisis
today I got a flyer for a very popular youth ministry conference that happens 3 times all over the country every year. It is put on by a HUGE publishing company that publishes a slew o books on "postmodern" youth ministry. (Have no idea what I am talking about, click here for a postmodern primer)
I was struck beyond words at the cover...this is what it says: (only with fancy graphic designs behind it)
NATIONAL YOUTH WORKERS 2008
make it a convention
make it a camp for youth workers
make it a spiritual retreat
make it whatever you want
...whatever you need
...its yours
I have been to these conferences and they are spectacular. they always bring in the "biggest bands" and the greatest speakers. They make you laugh, they make you cry, they teach, they connect. They are really a great tool for youth directors....twice...I went three times and the third time seemed like the same thing, just with a different "theme".
I know other people go every year, and if that is what works for them, great! I just got tired of the "show" given my current state of mind and ministry context.
The thing that is so striking to me, is that these conventions have always been very specific in goals and targeted in purpose and knew exactly who they were and what their purpose was....
now...the postmodern lens has come into view...and the attitude of "whatever" is creeping into this event.
Sounds to me as though this company is having a REAL BIG identity crisis...
In try postmodern fashion - they seem to be struggling with identity formation and identity evolution.
One of the things that this generation of youth ministers (and ironically enough - much of the education in this was done by THIS company) has been taught, is that the generation that we are working with now (you and your kids) have had, are having, and will continue to have identity crisis and times of exploration. Long gone are the days of people retiring having worked for a company for 40+ years (or 10 years for that matter). This is not a product of loyalty, this is a product of career shifts.
As we all go through the next few years together (talking to my SUMC people here) I look forward to exploring identity in Jesus Christ with you. I believe vocation and calling are central themes to happiness in life. I look forward to sharing this adventure together.
Questions for you to ponder:
What are you passionate about?
If you could do one thing for the rest of your life what would you do?
What would you do with your time if someone gave you 100 million dollars?
Who are you (deep down) and how i god shaping the person that you are becoming?
Who has greater influence on you - God or friends?
Leave your thoughts in the comment section if you wish...
I was struck beyond words at the cover...this is what it says: (only with fancy graphic designs behind it)
NATIONAL YOUTH WORKERS 2008
make it a convention
make it a camp for youth workers
make it a spiritual retreat
make it whatever you want
...whatever you need
...its yours
I have been to these conferences and they are spectacular. they always bring in the "biggest bands" and the greatest speakers. They make you laugh, they make you cry, they teach, they connect. They are really a great tool for youth directors....twice...I went three times and the third time seemed like the same thing, just with a different "theme".
I know other people go every year, and if that is what works for them, great! I just got tired of the "show" given my current state of mind and ministry context.
The thing that is so striking to me, is that these conventions have always been very specific in goals and targeted in purpose and knew exactly who they were and what their purpose was....
now...the postmodern lens has come into view...and the attitude of "whatever" is creeping into this event.
Sounds to me as though this company is having a REAL BIG identity crisis...
In try postmodern fashion - they seem to be struggling with identity formation and identity evolution.
One of the things that this generation of youth ministers (and ironically enough - much of the education in this was done by THIS company) has been taught, is that the generation that we are working with now (you and your kids) have had, are having, and will continue to have identity crisis and times of exploration. Long gone are the days of people retiring having worked for a company for 40+ years (or 10 years for that matter). This is not a product of loyalty, this is a product of career shifts.
As we all go through the next few years together (talking to my SUMC people here) I look forward to exploring identity in Jesus Christ with you. I believe vocation and calling are central themes to happiness in life. I look forward to sharing this adventure together.
Questions for you to ponder:
What are you passionate about?
If you could do one thing for the rest of your life what would you do?
What would you do with your time if someone gave you 100 million dollars?
Who are you (deep down) and how i god shaping the person that you are becoming?
Who has greater influence on you - God or friends?
Leave your thoughts in the comment section if you wish...
blogger vacation
my friend Rob had a great blog the other day about how hard it is to blog...he went on a 2+ month hiatus from blogging (not the first time he has done this either) and he came back with a blog about how hard it is to blog about funny. It is so true...
I wish I was better at blogginf more regularly, but new schedules bring new habits...I am will try to set aside a few minutes each day over the sumemr and begin using this time as a SPIRITUAL PRACTICE...
Here we go...
I wish I was better at blogginf more regularly, but new schedules bring new habits...I am will try to set aside a few minutes each day over the sumemr and begin using this time as a SPIRITUAL PRACTICE...
Here we go...
Monday, May 5, 2008
2-for1, plus some...
(Preface: sorry about all the stars talk, it is just so much fun right now!)
Last night those of us who were in the AAC were treated to a special deal. Last night, the Stars were having a promotion, "buy one game, get one free."
Last nights STARS - SHARKS Game 6 went into 4 overtimes....4.....that is 7 periods of hockey.
It was a BLAST, and crazy exhausting at the same time. When I was crawling in bed at 2:30 am, thinking of how great the NEXT SERIES will be, I did some math and realized Kyler would be waking up in 4 hours.....4 seemed to be a good number last night....
Anyway, it was great and needless to say I am thrilled the stars won and will be facing Detroit in the next round. A match-up that will be very tough for the Stars. Either way, it will be fun!
Last night those of us who were in the AAC were treated to a special deal. Last night, the Stars were having a promotion, "buy one game, get one free."
Last nights STARS - SHARKS Game 6 went into 4 overtimes....4.....that is 7 periods of hockey.
It was a BLAST, and crazy exhausting at the same time. When I was crawling in bed at 2:30 am, thinking of how great the NEXT SERIES will be, I did some math and realized Kyler would be waking up in 4 hours.....4 seemed to be a good number last night....
Anyway, it was great and needless to say I am thrilled the stars won and will be facing Detroit in the next round. A match-up that will be very tough for the Stars. Either way, it will be fun!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Dear Blog
Dear blog,
Evan here. Sorry it has been so long. I got back from Chicago and had 1000 things to do and blogging just got moved to the bottom of the to-do list. thanks for understanding.
There are has been a lot to blog about, here is what I WOULD have blogged about if I had time:
- My trip to Chicago was AWESOME and I got a lot of time to think and dream for the future of the youth of Suncreek.
- the Stars won their first round series...yeah!
- the Stars play the sharks in the next round, and as a non-expert, I believe the key player for the stars in the next series will be Steve Ott. His aggressive, in your face style will be needed to upset the Sharks rhythm. Case and point, the last game of the regular season. My prediction, Stars in 6 (maybe 7) but I will call it 6.
- 30 ..... Saturday.....
- The youth fundraiser was HUGELY successful! Thanks to everyone who made it happen.
- I still don't like Barney....or songs about horns....
- WAY TO LIVE has started on Sunday nights and it is awesome!
- Confirmation is around the corner, I am excited about having this group involved in the life of the church.
So there blog, take that....and if it makes you feel better, Rob's blog called and it is thinking about a trial separation it has been so long since he posted.
Alright, I am out. Have a great day.
Evan
Evan here. Sorry it has been so long. I got back from Chicago and had 1000 things to do and blogging just got moved to the bottom of the to-do list. thanks for understanding.
There are has been a lot to blog about, here is what I WOULD have blogged about if I had time:
- My trip to Chicago was AWESOME and I got a lot of time to think and dream for the future of the youth of Suncreek.
- the Stars won their first round series...yeah!
- the Stars play the sharks in the next round, and as a non-expert, I believe the key player for the stars in the next series will be Steve Ott. His aggressive, in your face style will be needed to upset the Sharks rhythm. Case and point, the last game of the regular season. My prediction, Stars in 6 (maybe 7) but I will call it 6.
- 30 ..... Saturday.....
- The youth fundraiser was HUGELY successful! Thanks to everyone who made it happen.
- I still don't like Barney....or songs about horns....
- WAY TO LIVE has started on Sunday nights and it is awesome!
- Confirmation is around the corner, I am excited about having this group involved in the life of the church.
So there blog, take that....and if it makes you feel better, Rob's blog called and it is thinking about a trial separation it has been so long since he posted.
Alright, I am out. Have a great day.
Evan
Thursday, March 27, 2008
don't get eaten
be careful - there is a danger lurking in Allen, TX.
If you drive NORTH on Alma from McDermott to Exchange, do not drive in the right lane!
The large pacman trees are hungry and ready to eat you....
you have been warned...
If you drive NORTH on Alma from McDermott to Exchange, do not drive in the right lane!
The large pacman trees are hungry and ready to eat you....
you have been warned...
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
christian conferencing
one of the things that John Wesley found to be super important in any Christians faith (especially those involved in his societies) was the idea of Christian Conferencing... gathering together to learn...
In April, I will be traveling to Chicago to participate in a student ministries event called SHIFT. I first was inspired to go when I heard who the speakers were - Brian McClaren, Shane Claiborne, and Mark Yaconelli. I learned more about it, got myself registered and am excited...
THEN...today I got my list of break-out sessions that I am registered for. This got me CRAZY SUPER-DUPER excited!
Here they are:
Student Ministries Leadership Conference
A07: Reculturing Student Leadership
B27: Helping Students Think Critically About Marketing
C44: Remythologizing Our Teaching
D61: Deep Justice in a Broken World
4 topics I care deeply about and want to learn more about!
oh man, is in April yet?
I look forward to sharing what I learned with you all....
In April, I will be traveling to Chicago to participate in a student ministries event called SHIFT. I first was inspired to go when I heard who the speakers were - Brian McClaren, Shane Claiborne, and Mark Yaconelli. I learned more about it, got myself registered and am excited...
THEN...today I got my list of break-out sessions that I am registered for. This got me CRAZY SUPER-DUPER excited!
Here they are:
Student Ministries Leadership Conference
A07: Reculturing Student Leadership
B27: Helping Students Think Critically About Marketing
C44: Remythologizing Our Teaching
D61: Deep Justice in a Broken World
4 topics I care deeply about and want to learn more about!
oh man, is in April yet?
I look forward to sharing what I learned with you all....
Monday, March 24, 2008
better sports
I guess this train of thought all started a few years ago when I was at a minor league baseball game and thought to myself..."You know what would make this better...."
Before I share, let me say that I LOVE sports, I think there are great redeeming qualities to most sports (sorry NASCAR, you are on the short list). I love watching sports, playing sports, and talking about sports, so this in not a knock on sports, just some random thoughts that would make certain sports better....
You know what would make baseball better?
Lassos
When someone begins to steal second, the first baseman can take out a lasso and try to corrall him. Think about it....2 ways to get a guy out - the catcher would still throw the ball to second and attempt to get him out, but adding a lasso might be an interesting idea...
You know what would make soccer better?
Playing 2 balls at the same time
Think about it, it would totally change the strategy of the game. Plus think of the excitement and chaos when the home team tears down each side of the field with a ball - it would be entirely possible to score 2 goals at a time...
also, you know what would make pro soccer better - stop the fake injuries and falling down crying...man that is annoying
You know what would make NASCAR better?
The various explosive devices found in car racing video games
Think abou it...the guy in 4th is 2 laps down, at which point he throws out a heat seeking "whajammer" which makes the first place guy spin wildly out of control, only to have him land safely on the infield grass to collect his thoughts and continue racing.
You know what would make football better?
new rules
Think about it - the addition of new rules, like "FREEZE TAG" would add a whole new element to the game. Other rules to consider:
BLUE FLAG RULE - in addition to red challenge flag, the coach gets a blue flag in which, when thrown, the opposing team must play the next play with no shoes
RED ROVER RULE - at the end of each quarter, each team lines up on the sidelines and calls one player from the opposing team over
THE TONY ROMO RULE - Tony Romo is not allowed to enter the country of Mexico....ever....not just before the playoffs, ever.
You know what would make basketball better?
open player subsitutions
no need to call a timeout or wait for the clock to stop...just throw the players you want out there.
You know what would make hockey better?
nothing - hockey is awesome....
Before I share, let me say that I LOVE sports, I think there are great redeeming qualities to most sports (sorry NASCAR, you are on the short list). I love watching sports, playing sports, and talking about sports, so this in not a knock on sports, just some random thoughts that would make certain sports better....
You know what would make baseball better?
Lassos
When someone begins to steal second, the first baseman can take out a lasso and try to corrall him. Think about it....2 ways to get a guy out - the catcher would still throw the ball to second and attempt to get him out, but adding a lasso might be an interesting idea...
You know what would make soccer better?
Playing 2 balls at the same time
Think about it, it would totally change the strategy of the game. Plus think of the excitement and chaos when the home team tears down each side of the field with a ball - it would be entirely possible to score 2 goals at a time...
also, you know what would make pro soccer better - stop the fake injuries and falling down crying...man that is annoying
You know what would make NASCAR better?
The various explosive devices found in car racing video games
Think abou it...the guy in 4th is 2 laps down, at which point he throws out a heat seeking "whajammer" which makes the first place guy spin wildly out of control, only to have him land safely on the infield grass to collect his thoughts and continue racing.
You know what would make football better?
new rules
Think about it - the addition of new rules, like "FREEZE TAG" would add a whole new element to the game. Other rules to consider:
BLUE FLAG RULE - in addition to red challenge flag, the coach gets a blue flag in which, when thrown, the opposing team must play the next play with no shoes
RED ROVER RULE - at the end of each quarter, each team lines up on the sidelines and calls one player from the opposing team over
THE TONY ROMO RULE - Tony Romo is not allowed to enter the country of Mexico....ever....not just before the playoffs, ever.
You know what would make basketball better?
open player subsitutions
no need to call a timeout or wait for the clock to stop...just throw the players you want out there.
You know what would make hockey better?
nothing - hockey is awesome....
Sunday, March 23, 2008
HAPPY EASTER
HAPPY EASTER!
Hope today is filled with the joy, hope, and promise that it was filled with over 2000 years ago. May God Bless your family on this holiest of days.
Amen.
Hope today is filled with the joy, hope, and promise that it was filled with over 2000 years ago. May God Bless your family on this holiest of days.
Amen.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
what a day!
so after my AWESOME morning, I was worried that the rest of the day was going to be a let down...good news is, it was just the opposite! My day was SO great. I got to spend the bulk of the day with a great group of youth from Suncreek when we visited City House, an emergency teen shelter in Plano. We hung out with some of the residence and cooked some yummy homemade lasagna. We had some of the youth from the shelter help us cook and it was great to interact with them (and always great top teach people the joy of cooking). There was talks of a youth culinary small group...count me in!
The Suncreek youth were amazing and usual and rolled with the punches and jumped in where needed. we obviosuly had too many youth to all be in the kitchen at the same time, so a group just hung out and played basketball and vollyball. When we switched I fully anticipated some complaining about the amount of work left, but not one word! They all just did what was needed to get the job done! It was awesome! A group of girls made some awesome cookies that were consumed in .14 seconds, it was great to provide a group which does not get a lot of homemade cookines that opportunity.
All in all, it was a great "mission moment" and I look forward to spending more time there soon!
After lunch, I picked up Ky from school early so we could hang out on his birthday. About 10 minutes after I picked him up, I started feeling pretty lousy. Sore throat and stuffy head. Didn't matter, we went to Toys 'R Us and bought some birthday toys with Nana & Pawpaw money! A HUGE dinosaur and an awesome new tractor, he is set!
All is all, great day!
The Suncreek youth were amazing and usual and rolled with the punches and jumped in where needed. we obviosuly had too many youth to all be in the kitchen at the same time, so a group just hung out and played basketball and vollyball. When we switched I fully anticipated some complaining about the amount of work left, but not one word! They all just did what was needed to get the job done! It was awesome! A group of girls made some awesome cookies that were consumed in .14 seconds, it was great to provide a group which does not get a lot of homemade cookines that opportunity.
All in all, it was a great "mission moment" and I look forward to spending more time there soon!
After lunch, I picked up Ky from school early so we could hang out on his birthday. About 10 minutes after I picked him up, I started feeling pretty lousy. Sore throat and stuffy head. Didn't matter, we went to Toys 'R Us and bought some birthday toys with Nana & Pawpaw money! A HUGE dinosaur and an awesome new tractor, he is set!
All is all, great day!
i hope my morning is an indication of how great my day is going to be...
Today is Kyler's 3rd birthday! It is awesome and these first 3 have flown by!
When Kyler woke up, I went into his room and laid down next to him on his bed. I gave him a big hug and told him Happy Birthday. He told me that he "did not scream real loud for me so he would not wake mommy up". This launched a 20 minute conversation ( a LONG time for a 3-year old) which covered a wide range of topics, including but limited to: Palm Sunday, donkeys, cars, cartons, lids, Bella, The Dart Train, the Moose on the Dart train, the Moose on the Dart train that scared everybody off the train, the real train, the deer on the real train, which animals bite (ants), and which do not (deer), who was currently sleeping in our house, where did everyone go who WAS sleeping in our house, bounce houses, birthday cake, and finally, "can we play with my octopus after we get dressed and go to school and I will not cry?". We just laid there and talked about all kinds of things. It was a PERFECT way to start off my day....
When Kyler woke up, I went into his room and laid down next to him on his bed. I gave him a big hug and told him Happy Birthday. He told me that he "did not scream real loud for me so he would not wake mommy up". This launched a 20 minute conversation ( a LONG time for a 3-year old) which covered a wide range of topics, including but limited to: Palm Sunday, donkeys, cars, cartons, lids, Bella, The Dart Train, the Moose on the Dart train, the Moose on the Dart train that scared everybody off the train, the real train, the deer on the real train, which animals bite (ants), and which do not (deer), who was currently sleeping in our house, where did everyone go who WAS sleeping in our house, bounce houses, birthday cake, and finally, "can we play with my octopus after we get dressed and go to school and I will not cry?". We just laid there and talked about all kinds of things. It was a PERFECT way to start off my day....
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
who wants a ride....
...ON THE BUS!!!!
That is it, it is official, mark the tape, I AM A CERTIFIED TX CDL ACTIVITY BUS DRIVER WITH PASSENGER AND AIR BRAKE ENDORSEMENT!!
I took my driving test this morning and passed with flying colors! Let the bus trips begin!
In all seriousness, it was a lot more difficult, and a LOT more time consuming, that I thought it would be. But trust me, OH SO WORTH IT - to have the ability to easily do things off campus will make ministry so much easier!
I am off for a celebratory lunch (yeah for Pei Wei!).
Hope you and yours are doing well.
That is it, it is official, mark the tape, I AM A CERTIFIED TX CDL ACTIVITY BUS DRIVER WITH PASSENGER AND AIR BRAKE ENDORSEMENT!!
I took my driving test this morning and passed with flying colors! Let the bus trips begin!
In all seriousness, it was a lot more difficult, and a LOT more time consuming, that I thought it would be. But trust me, OH SO WORTH IT - to have the ability to easily do things off campus will make ministry so much easier!
I am off for a celebratory lunch (yeah for Pei Wei!).
Hope you and yours are doing well.
Monday, March 10, 2008
monday monday
it's monday
it's raining
it's daylight savings weekend
its monday
ok, enough negativity -
there are still a lot of things to be happy about.
My kid turns 3 a week from today. St. Patty's Day!
We have family and friends (who might as well be family) coming in this weekend for a small get together for Ky. Should be great times.
We had a great time last night at UMYF - good times - sorry if you missed it!
Time to go to school - hope everyone is well - I will try to blog this afternoon when Ky is napping...
it's raining
it's daylight savings weekend
its monday
ok, enough negativity -
there are still a lot of things to be happy about.
My kid turns 3 a week from today. St. Patty's Day!
We have family and friends (who might as well be family) coming in this weekend for a small get together for Ky. Should be great times.
We had a great time last night at UMYF - good times - sorry if you missed it!
Time to go to school - hope everyone is well - I will try to blog this afternoon when Ky is napping...
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
a recantion
As per my "Barney" blog entry below, it has come to my attention of a song about a horn that is good....now before I officially recant my horn statement, I would like to put a few prefaces on my recantment...
PREFACE #1 - "76 Trombones" was written by Meridith Wilson ~ which has been brought forth as to redeem all "Horn songs" - for The Music Man
PREFACE #2 - I was IN The Music Man in high school (I was in the chorus, and my biggest claim to fame in that show was I was the guy who carried the big box which contained the pool table in the opening Iowa scene - Somehow, carrying a pool table only took 2 of us...we were incredibly strong, as most delivery men from Iowa are, or, for that matter, ALL people from Iowa are.)
PREFACE #3 - While I love that show, I would hardly call "76 Trombones" a "good song about a horn"
PREFACE #4 - I wrote that blog very early in the morning - I was tired
PREFACE #5 - I am just so glad someone is actually reading my blog...I will recant anything at this point
SO....here it is
I, EVAN JONES, ON THIS DATE - MARCH 5, 2008 - DO HEAR BY RECANT MY STATEMENT THAT 'THERE ARE NO GOOD SONGS ABOUT HORNS'. I DEEPLY APOLOGIZE TO MEREDITH WILSON, THE GOOD PEOPLE OF IOWA, EVERYONE WHO HAS EVER PLAYED A HORN - ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO PLAYED A TROMBONE, ANYONE WHO HAS EVER PERFORMED IN THE MUSIC MAN, ANYONE WHO LIKES BARNEY, OLD LADIES, FAT CHILDREN, PERSONS WITH ONE FOOT, THOSE WHO LIKE THE DETROIT RED WINGS (I AM LYING ABOUT THAT ONE, I AM NOT SORRY FOR YOU), AND ANYONE WHO ACTUALLY READS MY BLOG FOR MY SLANDEROUS AND OFFENSIVE STATEMENTS.
Jackie....I hope you like it, thanks for reading my blog!
PREFACE #1 - "76 Trombones" was written by Meridith Wilson ~ which has been brought forth as to redeem all "Horn songs" - for The Music Man
PREFACE #2 - I was IN The Music Man in high school (I was in the chorus, and my biggest claim to fame in that show was I was the guy who carried the big box which contained the pool table in the opening Iowa scene - Somehow, carrying a pool table only took 2 of us...we were incredibly strong, as most delivery men from Iowa are, or, for that matter, ALL people from Iowa are.)
PREFACE #3 - While I love that show, I would hardly call "76 Trombones" a "good song about a horn"
PREFACE #4 - I wrote that blog very early in the morning - I was tired
PREFACE #5 - I am just so glad someone is actually reading my blog...I will recant anything at this point
SO....here it is
I, EVAN JONES, ON THIS DATE - MARCH 5, 2008 - DO HEAR BY RECANT MY STATEMENT THAT 'THERE ARE NO GOOD SONGS ABOUT HORNS'. I DEEPLY APOLOGIZE TO MEREDITH WILSON, THE GOOD PEOPLE OF IOWA, EVERYONE WHO HAS EVER PLAYED A HORN - ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO PLAYED A TROMBONE, ANYONE WHO HAS EVER PERFORMED IN THE MUSIC MAN, ANYONE WHO LIKES BARNEY, OLD LADIES, FAT CHILDREN, PERSONS WITH ONE FOOT, THOSE WHO LIKE THE DETROIT RED WINGS (I AM LYING ABOUT THAT ONE, I AM NOT SORRY FOR YOU), AND ANYONE WHO ACTUALLY READS MY BLOG FOR MY SLANDEROUS AND OFFENSIVE STATEMENTS.
Jackie....I hope you like it, thanks for reading my blog!
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