This year is all most gone.

Just looking back at just these last three months. I am overwhelmed by all that has been going on in this world. It might be because now I have cable TV too. I have not had cable since 1997. So now I get to see all the junk that has been going on. Before I us to just watch ZNS. That is the main TV station here, that you can pick up with rabbit ears. I still watch their news each and every night to make sure I am informed. It really is neat to watch them and you will never hear about the world itself. You only hear about the islands and all that has been going on here.
I remember when Wilma (hurricane) came through here. I only heard about the damage that happen on Great Bahama island. There was over 200 homes were flooded and the cementers the caskets were floating in the ocean. The reason was the cementers are right along the ocean. One day I was talking with Mark Walace here and he asked me if I saw all that was going on in Fort Lauderdale,Fl. I said no. I went to the computer and was over whelmed by all the discussion. There were roofs blown off and they haven't had electric for over a week of so. It really was eye opener on all that was going on in the world and all I knew was, what has been happening here, in the Bahamas. Someday I wish I didn't have cable just for that one reason. That is a choice I have, I know how to turn it off or even on some days.

May be you see the waves.

A day at the beach.

Yesterday was a day to just chill. The reason was, most Bahamians had the day off. The reason for that is Saturday was Boxing day. While is a holiday here. So most people had to work on Saturday. So the government told us that Monday would be our day off, Boxing Day. It was a beautiful day. It started out with Olivia, Kevin and myself feeding the animals at ALC. Then we talked about doing something. Kevin has been asking to go to the beach since Christmas Day. So we decide to take the whole gang. I am sorry but my spelling is pretty bad, so I am not going to try to spell out their names. On the way out to the beach, we stopped by KFC and got a large bucket of chicken and fixings. So when we got to the beach we sat in the back of the truck and ate. Then we went out to the beach. The waves were over whelming. I am sorry I didn't take any pictures of them. We got into the water and first it was COLD. After a little time we were okay tempure way. But the waves started crashing in. A guy came up to me and told me that yesterday, someone broke their leg out here. The reason the waves. So we tried to be careful. But they did over power us a couple of times. I even got worried about the kids getting hurt. We stayed out there for about hour or so. Then came to shore and sat down. Then Olivia said let us go for a walk. Which we did. We walked down to the end of the beach and really enjoyed the clam of the waves there. There is a cove and the waves don't come into there. We saw this wave runner and took some pictures on it. Walked back to our area before and every one wanted to go back into the water again. It really was fun. But we all ended up with sand every where. You understand what I am saying every where.

This was a day at Cabbage Beach, really was rough out there.

A day they call Boxing Day.

The day after Christmas is Boxing Day. During this day we have a chance to help out our neighbors and other homes. They have been doing this now for 13 years or maybe even more. But Calvary Bible invites these different homes, that really don't have the money or the funds to have a great meal. They were served turkey and ham and some chicken too. Plus all the fixings. The people of Calvary do all the cooking and even buy things out of their own pockets. If you saw last weeks blog, you can see this church is really trying to work along side the neighbors and like I said before. We had people from the older folks home's, children orphan's homes too. Plus our neighbors came out too. They started setting up tables back on Wednesday. Then Saturday morning we all got there by 9:00am. I pretty much did what I was told, mop floors and move pop from there to here. It was a full day for pretty much all of us. Kevin, Olivia and myself worked and did more work. Around 2:30pm I told them both let us get going. While driving home Olivia was trying to take a nap. We were shot for the day. I got home and crashed.

Yesterday was our day to feed others. Calvary Bible has been doing this for 13 years.

God has given me so much.

Yes He has, Friday morning I picked up Olivia and Kevin. We went to Calvary Bible first and had a chance to sing some Christmas Carols and hear some folks share on what they believe Christmas is all about.
Then while leaving to take them home. I asked what were their plains for the rest of the day. Olivia said, nothing was planned out for her day. Then I asked Kevin, he said he's is a kid and why would he have any plans. So we all drove over to the Wonll's home. They live in Coral Harbor. Got there and sat and talked a little. While eating lunch I had a chance to talk with one of their sons. Micheal, he is in COB, collage here. He wants to be a video game maker. Then after eating we all went down to Ralph's boat. You can see all of us being on his boat. He just wanted to go down and start up the engines. They have not been started for a while now. Miss Preice got into the boat. She was not to sure about that. But she did it. Ralph tried to start the engines. Batteries were dead. God is so good to me. That morning I saw our Battery charger in Sean's office. So I just threw it in the back of my truck. I was going to put it back into my maintenance trailer Monday morning. So while looking at his batteries, I asked Ralph if he had a charger? He said no. Then I remember I did. I told him to leave them on charge over night. The batteries should be in good shape by morning. I took Olivia and Kevin home.
I went home for a hour or so. Just to take a small nap. Mean while I sat and watched Miracle On 34th Street. (the newest one)
I left and got to Pastor Jerry and Barbara Sayer's home around 5:30 pm, you can see the sun set picture. (beautiful) We sat around and talked for a while and had a great turkey dinner. Then just kept on talking about all kinds of things. I left there and came home and thanked the Lord for a great day and all He has given me today.

This was my Christmas, lunch., Wonll"s (spelling could be wrong).

Yes we have come to the end of the year.

This was last night, Festival of Ligths.

This was my bus load of people.

Yes this project called Micah went very well.

I had a chance to be with a group of people that really wanted to get out and do this right. We got dropped off and started walking down the this street called Burial Ground Corner. The pictures really don't show how bad some of these people live. But I didn't want any one to be hurt by showing their homes off. I came up to this house that had a fence around it. I called out, I have a gift you you. She shouted back go away. I said I really wanted to give her this bag of food. She tells me no. Then she ask me are you a Jehovah Witness? I thought she was telling me that she was one. But I said I still want to give her this bag. She ask me again, are you a Jehovah Witness? I told her no. She came to her door and open it up and said she would love to get some food. I handed her the bag and she said how much can I have. I told her the whole bag is hers. She almost cried. I leave her and told her the church we were from. She said I know that church. Mean while the rest of my group did pretty much the same. They knocked on doors and they to ask if they were Jehovah Witness? I found out that this place has been ran over by them and people just don't want to deal with them any more. To me that is a sad witness. My prayer was that they receive the bag, just enjoy the gift. I came back to the guys and pretty much every one was talking about how much fun this was and how the people really enjoy our company. I know down the road Pastor Lee wants to do more for this area and I really think it should go well.

This is a map of the area we covered.

These are some of the pictures of Micah Project.

This is my friend Veda.

What happen last night.

It was a good time to get together with the Single's. Now just to let you know not all of the people just go to Calvary Bible. We have been having them come from other Churches on this island too. Pretty much any one is invited, only ting is you need to be single. It really is neat to see all of my friends come out and just enjoy a great meal and fellowship. Last night we even had the honour of Mark and Kim and Adam with us. These two meet at out Single's about 6 years ago. They got married and had Adam this last year.
The food was great too. You know you can have sea food steak and even pizza at this place. I walked away pretty full myself. I even felt to full, at the end. We all walked around a little and I took some pictures of us. Then near the end of the evening. The girls wanted to sit and listen to this guy named Big Man,(sorry I didn't get his name) or something like that. I should have taken his picture too, but I didn't. Veda is our main leader over seeing our group, we gave her a couple of gifts to let her know how we love her. She is the one that puts all these tings together. You can see the pictures above. First one is Veda, the next is the girls sitting around and listening to this guy sing. The evening was fun. I am so blessed to have friends, they even blessed me with a nice gifts too.

Last night was our Christmas dinner get together, Single's.

It is good to have family.

I want to say thank you to all of you out there.

Yes today is my birthday. Kids I just can not believe that I am 58 years old today. Yes 58 years old. I really am trying to get it in my mind that I am 58 years old today. The reason I say that is, where did those years go? My mind think younger than that. BUT I can tell you this, my body knows that.
I was just reflecting on my life last night. I have been very blessed to have a great family and all my friends. So now is another day to bring glory to His name and I pray that you do too. It is by His GRACE and love that I am still here on this earth. Now you can look at it this way too. If He really does love me. He would have taking me out of the picture a while back. BUT I know I still have tings to do and work for HIM. So I just wanted to stop by to say thank you for your wishes and specially your PRAYERS. That is what I live on each day while still here on earth. Prayers work and I thank HIM for that. Please keep in touch and I would love to hear from you soon.

My e mail address is toms@alcbahamas.org

Twas the night before Christmas

HE LIVED ALL ALONE,IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE,MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE.I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY,WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,AND TO SEE JUST WHO,IN THIS HOME, DID LIVE.I LOOKED ALL ABOUT,A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS,NOT EVEN A TREE.NO STOCKING BY MANTLE,JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES,OF FAR DISTANT LANDS.WITH MEDALS AND BADGES,AWARDS OF ALL KINDS,A SOBER THOUGHT,CAME THROUGH MY MIND.FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT,IT WAS DARK AND DREARY,I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER,ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.
THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING,SILENT, ALONE,CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR,IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.
THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE,THE ROOM IN DISORDER,NOT HOW I PICTURED,
AN ENGLISH SOLDIER.WAS THIS THE HERO,OF WHOM I'D JUST READ?CURLED UP ON A PONCHO,THE FLOOR FOR A BED?I REALISED THE FAMILIES,
THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT,OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS,WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.SOON ROUND THE WORLD,
THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY,AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE,A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.
THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM,EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR,BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS,LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE.
I COULDN'T HELP WONDER,HOW MANY LAY ALONE,ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVEN IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.THE VERY THOUGHT BROUGHT,A TEAR TO MY EYE,I DROPPED TO MY KNEES,AND STARTED TO CRY.
THE SOLDIER AWAKENED,AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE,"SANTA DON'T CRY,
THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE;I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM,I DON'T ASK FOR MORE,MY LIFE IS MY GOD, MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS."
THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER,AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP,
I COULDN'T CONTROL IT,I CONTINUED TO WEEP.I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS,SO SILENT AND STILL,AND WE BOTH SHIVERED,FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL.
I DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE,ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT,THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR,SO WILLING TO FIGHT
THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER,WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE,WHISPERED, "CARRY ON SANTA,IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE."
ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH,AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT.
"MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT."
This poem was written by an English Peacekeeping soldier stationed overseas. The following is his request. I think it is reasonable
PLEASE. Would you do me the kind favour of sending this to as many people as you can? Christmas will be coming soon and some credit is due to all of the service men and women for our being able to celebrate these festivities. Let's try in this small way to pay a tiny bit of what

That little penny you find in the parking lot.

Remember this every time you pass that little penny in the parking lot.
I always thought that it was for good luck, but I love this version better.
I found a penny today laying on the ground.
But it's not just a penny,this little coin I've found.
Found pennies come from heaven, that's what my Grandpa told me. He said Angels toss them down...
Oh, how I loved that story.
He said when an Angel misses you,they toss a penny down;
Sometimes just to cheer you up,to make a smile out of your frown. ?
So, don't pass by that penny when you're feeling blue.
It may be a penny from heaven that an Angel's tossed to you...
So...now pass this on to people you care about and who you feel are Angels to you. ?
I just did. An Angel is?watching over you. ?
Have A Great Day!

I just received this from a friend, Carol.

This is how I remember my Christmas's up north. Rochester, New York. It was so peaceful and lovely. I am looking forward in going north this coming year. Not so much Rochester. But North Caroline. I have been praying about taking some time away from here. I will ask now for your prayers to help this happen. (God Willing)
It has been a wonderful time helping out here and trying to keep up with all that breaks and just wears out. I have always had a vacation during my time here. But during those times. I was always trying to raise funds so I can stay here. This time it will not be about that. I know God has called me here and I have been taken care of every since that day I came. So I know He is doing it for me. So when I go north next year, looking at three weeks to a month of quite time and reflex on Him. I have told that I have a place to stay. I will be helping them out a couple of days a week. But I will have my own time too. So if you think of me, please say a prayer for this time. Folks I have been here at the ALC now for 4 1/2 years. I have been told that there has not been a Maintenance guy stay as long as I have.
I was talking with a friend about a month ago, Billy. He was telling me that he himself needed to take time away from this place while he was here. He is the one that thought about this place in North Caroline. His mother in law stays at this place herself. They have a small cabin in the woods there that no is using at the time. He asked if there is any time open for me to come. The guy told him during January would be the best. So please if you think of me, say prayer or two.
Please copy the web page below and put it on your inter net that you use. Enjoy and I will keep you all inform.

http://ecard.ashland.edu/index.php?ecardYear=2004adm

Last night we did our Live Christmas Play

This is a wonderful prayer I received this morning,

Relax your mind and humble your heart to focus on Christ. Allow God to be the only person on your mind while you read this prayer. If we can take the time to read long jokes, stories, etc., we should give the same respect to this prayer. Friends, who pray together, stay together.
If you pray this prayer, change the number.
Dear Lord, I thank you for this day. I thank You for my being able to see and to hear this morning. I'm blessed because You are a forgiving God and an understanding God. You have done so much for me and You keep on blessing me. Forgive me this day for everything I have done, said or thought that was not pleasing to you. I ask now for Your forgiveness.

Please keep me safe from all danger and harm. Help me to start this day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude. Let me make the best of each day to clear my mind so that I can hear from You.

Let me not whine and whimper over things I have no control over. Let me continue to see sin through God's eyes and acknowledge it as evil. And when I sin, let me repent, and confess with my mouth my wrongdoing, and receive the forgiveness of God.

And when this world closes in on me, let me remember Jesus' example -- to slip away and find a quiet place to pray. It's the best response when I'm pushed beyond my limits. I know that when I can't pray, You listen to my heart. Continue to use me to do Your will.

Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others. Keep me strong that I may help the weak. Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others. I pray for those who are lost and can't find their way. I pray for those who are misjudged and misunderstood. I pray for those who don't know You intimately. I pray for those who will delete this without sharing it with others. I pray for those who don't believe. But I thank you that I believe.

I believe that God changes people and God changes things. I pray for all my sisters and brothers. For every family member in their households. I pray for peace, love and joy in their homes that they are out of debt and all their needs are met.

I pray that every eye that reads this knows there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than God. Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight. I pray that these words be received into the hearts of every eye that sees them and every mouth that confesses them willingly..

This is my prayer..
In Jesus' Name,
Amen.

Hey it is I again,

I just received this video web page. It really does bring things to life. I know myself use to think like this and some time I still do. But I know I don't need to buy tings and receive to have joy. I know pretty much every one out there is going through some rough times now. Just sit back and enjoy a small video. Just copy and paste the web page below to the inter net, of your choose.

http://www.iklyx.com/videos/xmas/

Yes these are much better pictures.

Yes here in the Bahamas. we had the WORLDS Largest ship.

Here is what Snopes says

. snopes.com: 'Hallmark Postcard from a Family Member' virus ••••
Information about the Postcard computer virus.
...Postcard Virus Virus: You've Received a (Hallmark) Postcard from a Family Member! Examples: [Collected via e-mail, April 2008] You have just...
...phony e-card notifications is therefore an effective method of camouflaging viruses and inducing unwitting recipients into clicking on links that install...
...disable a few computers that are feeding instructions to the others. The virus download is encrypted, so it is difficult for antivirus programs to...
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:39:34 GMT http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/postcard.asp

This is NO joke, real problem.

I checked Norton Anti-Virus, and they are gearing up for this virus!
I checked Snopes, and it is for real.
Get this E-mail message sent around to your contacts ASAP.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG FRIENDS, FAMILY and CONTACTS!
You should be alert during the next few days. Do not
open any message with an attachment entitled 'POSTCARD FROM HALLMARK,'regardless of who sent it to you... It is a virus which opens A POSTCARD IMAGE, which 'burns' the whole hard disc C of your computer.
This virus will be received from someone who has your e-mail address in his/her contact list. This is the reason why you need to send this e-mail to all your contacts. It is better to receive this message 25 times than to receive the virus and open it.
If you receive a mail called' POSTCARD,' even though sent to you by a friend, do not open it! Shut down your computer immediately.
This is the worst virus announced by CNN.
It has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever. This virus
was discovered by McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair yet for this kind of virus. This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, where the vital information is kept.
COPY THIS E-MAIL, AND SEND IT TO YOUR FRIENDS. REMEMBER: IF YOU SEND IT TO THEM, YOU WILL BENEFIT ALL OF US

These are some thing we did while Eugene was here.

The first picture you see is a piece of land that he owns. This land is on Blue Hill right across from the Gover General home.
Next one is one of his sons, Jerome and his room mate. Sorry I forgot his name. They are both living together. They use to live in a place called Chesipe Home. Was pretty much throw out of that place. That was June 1 2005. The only reason I know that is they both told me that. If they could just move back there. It would be a blessing for them both. Now they help each other out living together here. Jerome is blind, since birth. His room mate is crippled. He pretty much lives in that wheel chair.
The next one is T. He is Eugene oldest son.
We went to visit a old friend, Mrs Kemp. Her husband was Hubert Kemp. A very well known man of here. Church her helped out at was East Street Gospel.
The last one is him leaving to go back to Kentucky.
During his time here we really had a lot of time to talk. He shared with me all that has happen in the 60's which is over 40 years ago. I can tell you this. It really sounds like he had some bad breaks. But he is still some what healthy and has a shape mind. I did have some trouble under standing why he has been living in his pass. But we walked away still has friends.

This last week I had a visitor, Eugene Thompson