Last night in the HSM, High School Ministry Room.

As I was walking around last. I worked last night. I switched with one of our staff. I usually work in the morning on Fridays. Okay enough about that. So Ocean's Edge (school) had a little concert. As I walked in I could feel the beat. These guys were good. I only stayed of one song. But these kids were rocking it out. 

Before this even started, the students came and used one of our cart to move the sofas from the Putting Green area to this room to use. I really was very happy to see after this the students put everything back in to place. It really is neat to see the body come together and get the job done. 

Need a tire or any thing for your truck or car?

This is OK Tire. Last week I was planning on driving up north with Tim. So knowing that I knew the front tires were needed to be replaced. I did get a wheel alignment a couple of weeks before. The driver side tire was wearing more. So I knew I needed tires. On Friday I made a lot of phone calls on different prices. I got a hold of Leo at OK Tire. He told me, get here before 5pm, he will get them on for me for $221.49. The sad part is, while in the Bahamas, that would be the price of one good tire. So Leo was telling me, now the people that make the tires. Tell him to put the new ones on the back of the truck, not the front. I remember we use to always put the best tires on the front. So Leo had to do what he is told. 

Okay now as Tim and I were driving along on Sunday morning, my truck was vibrating and even shaking in the front. I could drive around 70 mph and it was okay. Then 71-74 shaking. Over that the shaking stops. I even pulled over and took the hub caps off to make sure the lugs were tight. 

All looked good. So kept driving. Thinking in the back of my mind, Need a wheels balanced for sure. I was thinking while up north to get it done. But didn't have the time. So we drove back and make it.

I stopped by OK Tire yesterday morning, thinking maybe they can work it in? I saw Leo and explained to him all that was going on. He took it for a drive and said no problem. 

Got it done and shook my hand and said, caught you on the next trip. Didn't charge me at all. Usually is $25.00 for both tires. No Charge.

 So if you need any tire work or what ever else on your car or truck, please check him out. They are on Dixie Highway south of Sample Road in Pompano Beach. Fl. 

It is funny how, you look at things.

As I lived in the Bahamas. You would never see any thing like this. So I guess the word is COVET. 

Then I see this beautiful car an say why can't I have one? So pretty. I am only looking.

I went to visit my cuz.

This was her shed before we tackled it. It is funny how you start gathering things form here and there. Then you say where can I put it. If you look closely most of all this stuff is Christmas trees, lights and pretty much any thing you would need to fix up a large home for Christmas. Bonita use to have a large house and loved to decorate it. 

This is her brother Greg. He has been living at her place now for about six months. As of the end of this week he will be moving over to Tampa area, called Largo. So as we loaded up some junk. It took us two trip to the landfill. But at the end, it really was worth the time to staighten and throw away. 

This is the end protect. I was so proud of Bonita for throwing away so much stuff. Now we can walk in and pick what ever is needed out and the stuff will not fall over. 

After all that I had a chance to have dinner with Tim's family at Long Horn Restaurant. It was wonderful time to get to sit and just laugh and get to know everyone. 

This was our Tuesday morning, getting started to d some traveling. Boy the fog was pretty bad. But no problems at all. I went and picked up Tim at Pubilx. We started out to drive to Vero Beach. There picked up Billy's order of sealer and book shelves. It was a little on the heavy side. But got down to Fort Pierce and dropped it off.

Okay now drive to Port St. Lucie. Here we will be picking up the tile. Got there and the order was not pulled like I ask for it to be. The reason is I knew they only had 57 pieces of this one tile we wanted. 

After waiting around hour or or more. I walked back and saw them trying to find out tile. No don't have only have 31 pieces. Okay now WHAT? They told us that the manger of the department  (Charlie) would drive to the store and drop it off at the dock where the rest of the stuff it. 

So as it ended up, he got the tile there and we were all set. So as we drove back to Ft. Laud. Tim called Charlie and he said it was dropped off. Praise God. We got back here and went to Champs for dinner last night and watched a basketball game. Wisconsin Badgers. The sad part they lost to Maryland.

 It really was a wonderful time to send with Tim and just hang out. Today he flies back to Nassau at 12 pm. So I will be dropping him off at the airport around 10:30am. 

Say a prayer for him and all the stuff that will be shipped over this next week. It all makes it there safely and duty free? 

Well my buddy Tim Ryan is in town.

Yesterday was our day to shop and shop some more. This is at Pet Mart in Coral Springs. After I left the Bahamas, his family got themselves a dog. her name is Gracie. So as we were out and about. He wanted to get her a name tag. This machine does both sides. The front and back. Really kind of neat to see it work. It is a laser. I am sorry but the pictures didn't come out well while the machine was making it. It really looks nice. This way if she gets lost, all she has to do it look down on the tag and know how to get home then. The reason is her name is on one side and her address is on the other. 

Okay stopped by a shoe store. Looking for flip flops and sneakers. Man I have never seen any thing like this. Flips with a an opener. Back in the day that would have been sweet.

As the evening came, I thought why not give Tim a couple of lessons on how to shoot pool. Bad mistake, he gave me the lessons. Kicked my butt, four (4) to NOTHING. it really was some fun and laughs. I really enjoyed my day and I believe he did too. Oh between the flip flops and pool, we did go to Calvary and had a nice dinner an stayed for the service. Which was a beautiful evening. 

Not sure about you, but I am very much a Pharisee some days.

This was my devotion on the 16th. I read this and said, who has been reading my mind? Oh that right , God has. The sad part is I have known this for many years. Now how do I become that loving man and not judging and not worry about the work ting. How many times have you work so hard and say, okay God we are good? Am I one of Your insiders? 

Then you say, why do I do this? It really is about pride and saying I can do this. 

As a Christian we all should have a little of everything in our lives. It is called being balanced. 

Art work from God.

This was last night sun set. WOW. 

Please look up today and look what God's art work.

That right I was out to lunch with some of the staff

This is my sign for being born in 1951

You can see we really did a good time and even enjoyed each others time. 

I really think this is true. You can buy or go to different places and seek happiness. But it really is inside of us. 

I am taking a class on how to budget my money

This is a DVD class. It by a guy named Dave Ramsey. A friend of mine, Charlie Davis is one of the over seers of the class. I have known Charlie for over 18 years. Well he gave me a book that was written by Dave back about 7 years ago. I read the book and some what understood what Dave was telling us what to do. But back then I lived off of support. Which means living day by day. Which our Lord took great care of me. 

But now I have some extra funds to play with. You know like savings. So I started this class last Sunday and really hope to walk away and learn as much as I can and when I retire I will have these millions of dollars. OH that right I am some what retired already? But still this will help me budget and do it God's way. The reason I say that is Dave is using verses of the Bible and his life to share with the class and it is some what fun to watch. 

There is a work book and all kinds of other stuff in the pack. I just got the work book out. I will look at the rest tomorrow. I have off and I can sit down and relax and just enjoy checking things out. 

Please folks if you are not saving now, please start this next week. You never know what will come up and then we use our credit cards and then at the end of the month we can not pay them off and then you are in trouble. I use to use my credit card for everything. But as the end of the month came I would say wow I spent more that I thought? So now I use my debt card for everything. I use to think I am using the bank's credit card and their money for that month. But like I said wow, you do spend more that you think with them. 

Okay now please when you get a chance check this class out. I know he has them on line too. 

This was on Thursday morning. Rode down to Pompano Beach again.

Rough waters today. No one is aloud to go swimming. There was a couple of people trying to walk out there and the Life Guard, told them get back to shore. 

These folks are pretty much all from Canada. Everyone down here is speaking French. They are playing Bocci Ball. Really look like they are having some fun.

Just watching this little guy was fun alone. He would walk up and the water kept getting taller and he would run away. It really is relaxing to just watch these kids having some fun. 

I did put this in until Sunday morning, reason didn't have time on Friday to do it. I work on Friday and I wanted to sleep in a little more than normal. 

Have a great Sunday. 

Happy Valentines Day

As I was driving around the church yesterday. I saw these two vehicles. Wow I really think this is neat. I know at this time I can not say the words I love you to any one, now. But as looking at this I just want to wish all my brothers and sisters out there that are still single.

 Jesus Christ is our One to say I LOVE YOU. 

So please if you are spending your day, feel sorry for yourself. DON'T. 

He is right a long side of you and He will never leave you and for sake you at all.

HAPPY DAY TO ALL. 

This is a prayer from a good friend back in Nassau

Prayer:
Today I choose to love others as You have loved me, and pray that Your Love will control my behavior toward my family and friends.  I will not be dismayed when I can’t “fix it.” Lord, I thank you for your steadfastness to each of Your children. You will never leave us nor forsake us. You are always with us. You sent the Holy Spirit to be our Comforter, Counselor, Helper, Advocate, Intercessor, Strengthener, Teacher and Guide. You remind us that God’s grace is always sufficient, and He will direct our paths of righteousness. You are upholding us with your victorious right hand in the name of Jesus.

Scripture References: John 13:24; James1:19; John 14:16 (AMP) Isaiah 41:10; John15:26; Hebrews 13:5

This to me is kind of funny. How, if you look below in the blog, how I am saying be thankful.
Thank you Lord for answering my prayers. 

I just love walking out and seeing things like this.

As I work at Calvary. I need to go back and forth in the parking lot. That is where my truck is parked. So as I walk out and see the beautiful sky line and just say thank you Lord for letting me work here and be able to see His work in the sky. I am very blessed and thankful for this time I am here. 

The sad part is, I don't always think this way. I get wrapped up in my feelings and say why? 

But as you get older you really need to cherish this time. 

I have been thinking a lot about ALC. You know folks I was very blessed to call that place my home for 9 years. It wasn't always my thought. You know what I mean. 

So please as your day goes on, thank people for and how they have been part of your life. 

It sure goes by fast. 

I had a nice surprise on Monday.

That right on Monday afternoon I got a phone call from a old friend. This is Sam, her real name is Clauda. Well I have known her since I have been part of ALC. I think she started working there just before I got there. She is a very talented young lady. Every Fun Day or event we had there, her main job was art work or arts and crafts. If you look back in my blog when we were painting the buses. She did a lot of the art work. 

Well we had chance to go out to lunch. I was looking for Sweet Tomatos's. But could not find it. So we ended up going to Bru's Rib House. (or something like that)

While there we had a chance to get some what caught up on what has been going on in her life and mine. 

Well the reason she is here, was to help out single mom that she has known for a while now. The sad part is, that didn't work out. There are a couple of reasons and that is that. So now her airline ticket is good until the end of the month. Now what does she do? Well as for right now. Just hang out and see why God brought her back over here? 

Sam is such a beautiful woman and always looks great. I remember back at ALC. Every Monday I would look to see what has changed on her.. She does her own hair and always has that big smile of her face. 

If you think of her, please say a prayer or two, she just wants to be used by God and what ever He has for her, she is willing.