Thursday, September 17, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Hello all,MEN of the Bahamas.
Just want to make sure every one know that we have started up the Men's Bible study again. That is the one that starts at 6:30am on every Saturday morning. Yes the turn out was low this morning, but I know they will start coming after the Word is put forth.
Pastor Lee is starting this off with Character-Good Reputation. The study is going around on the Book of Philemon. This Book is about a slave that runs away from his master and then becomes a Christian. Paul comes to his defence and ask Philemon if Onesimus. If he could come back and he would serve Paul's ministry. It is a short Book. Only has 25 verses. No chapters. But has a lot of meat in it. This is about Character. Pastor Lee is trying something else. Called accountability. He wants all of us to have a couple accountability partners. So starting next week, we will have about 15 minutes on prayer. 45 to 50 minutes on the study. Then the remaining time accountability meeting and eating some good food too.
Pastor Lee is starting this off with Character-Good Reputation. The study is going around on the Book of Philemon. This Book is about a slave that runs away from his master and then becomes a Christian. Paul comes to his defence and ask Philemon if Onesimus. If he could come back and he would serve Paul's ministry. It is a short Book. Only has 25 verses. No chapters. But has a lot of meat in it. This is about Character. Pastor Lee is trying something else. Called accountability. He wants all of us to have a couple accountability partners. So starting next week, we will have about 15 minutes on prayer. 45 to 50 minutes on the study. Then the remaining time accountability meeting and eating some good food too.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Good day all.
I just want to share a quit note. These last two weeks I have been in a lot of pain. The reason is I hurt my back two Mondays ago. Now I did see a doctor and he told me to just take it easy. Which I said okay. That next day I was back to work and doing pretty much every thing that I usually do. You know fill water bottles and repair a set of brakes. While repairing the brakes I needed to be bending over and picking up tires and just doing foolish tings. I kept thinking I am doing much better now. I would go home and try now taking the Motrin that the doctor ordered for me to take. I kept thinking if I take it I would be defeating the purpose of the pain. I would do even more foolish things with pain killers.
Well the pain has not gotten any better. So yesterday I went back to the doctor and told him all the foolish tings that I have been doing. He told me to get a x ray of my back and he ordered more pills for me. I came back from there and went to bed. I slept all afternoon. Got up and went to Bible study last night. Felt great. Boy I sure have been a fool by trying to fix my back by my ways. This morning had some pain, reason a lot of raining going on out side. But as I write I am feeling MUCH BETTER, REALLY I AM.
Well the pain has not gotten any better. So yesterday I went back to the doctor and told him all the foolish tings that I have been doing. He told me to get a x ray of my back and he ordered more pills for me. I came back from there and went to bed. I slept all afternoon. Got up and went to Bible study last night. Felt great. Boy I sure have been a fool by trying to fix my back by my ways. This morning had some pain, reason a lot of raining going on out side. But as I write I am feeling MUCH BETTER, REALLY I AM.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Friday, September 04, 2009
Remember the ones we love. so we don't.
One day a woman's husband died, and on that clear, cold morning, in the warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't "anymore."
No more hugs,no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more "just one minute."
Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return before we can say good-bye, say "I love you."
So while we have it, it's best we love it,care for it, fix it when it's broken and heal it when it's sick.
This is true for marriage ...and old cars, and children with bad report cards,and dogs with bad hips,family and aging parents and grandparents.
We keep them because they are worth it ......because we are worth it.
Some things we keep -- like a best friend who moved away or a sister-in-law after divorce.
There are just some things that make us happy, no matter what.
Life is important. We only have one.
We only have one mom, one dad, one unique brother or sister or friend.
I received this from someone who thought I was a 'keeper'! Then I sent it to the people I think of in the same way.
Now it's your turn to send this to all those people who are "keepers" in your life, including the person who sent it,if you feel that way.
Suppose one morning you never wake up.
Do all your friends know you love them?
I was thinking....I could die today, tomorrow or next week, and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that needed rekindling or three words needing to be said.
Let every one of your friends and family know you love them. Even if you think they don't love you back, you would be amazed at what those three little words and a smile can do.
No more hugs,no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more "just one minute."
Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return before we can say good-bye, say "I love you."
So while we have it, it's best we love it,care for it, fix it when it's broken and heal it when it's sick.
This is true for marriage ...and old cars, and children with bad report cards,and dogs with bad hips,family and aging parents and grandparents.
We keep them because they are worth it ......because we are worth it.
Some things we keep -- like a best friend who moved away or a sister-in-law after divorce.
There are just some things that make us happy, no matter what.
Life is important. We only have one.
We only have one mom, one dad, one unique brother or sister or friend.
I received this from someone who thought I was a 'keeper'! Then I sent it to the people I think of in the same way.
Now it's your turn to send this to all those people who are "keepers" in your life, including the person who sent it,if you feel that way.
Suppose one morning you never wake up.
Do all your friends know you love them?
I was thinking....I could die today, tomorrow or next week, and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that needed rekindling or three words needing to be said.
Let every one of your friends and family know you love them. Even if you think they don't love you back, you would be amazed at what those three little words and a smile can do.
Thursday, September 03, 2009
I am sending out prayer request for myself.
This last Monday night i got into problem with guy. It all comes down to where in Proverbs says, don't get in the middle of someone else fight. I did that and I have pulled my back out. I went to the doctor Tuesday and he gave me some pills. One is Robaxin and the other is Motrin. I can tell you this after taking these I do feel better. I did work yesterday and maybe I over did it. But I am up today and going there again. The doctor told me not to just lay around. Use that back a little. I just am asking for prayers so I will be back to normal. You ask what is normal? Well I just want to be able to work and not have to use these pills. As I am standing here writing this I am feeling better and I know after time I should be back to my old self.
All I am trying to say is Please when someone else is fighting. Have discernment, and think before you try to fix their problems.
All I am trying to say is Please when someone else is fighting. Have discernment, and think before you try to fix their problems.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
HAPPY BUDDIES DAY!!!!
HAPPY BUDDIES DAY!!!
Forward to all your friends, including me And don't tell me you're too BUSY for this.
Remember what BUSY stands for? B-Being, U-Under,S-Satin's,Y-Yoke. (I added this)
Happiness keeps You Sweet,
Trials keep You Strong,
Sorrows keep You Human,
Failures keep You Humble,
Success keeps You Glowing,
But Only Buddies keep You Going!
Today is ' online buddy day '. Send this to your online friends - even me, if I'm one of them
Forward to all your friends, including me And don't tell me you're too BUSY for this.
Remember what BUSY stands for? B-Being, U-Under,S-Satin's,Y-Yoke. (I added this)
Happiness keeps You Sweet,
Trials keep You Strong,
Sorrows keep You Human,
Failures keep You Humble,
Success keeps You Glowing,
But Only Buddies keep You Going!
Today is ' online buddy day '. Send this to your online friends - even me, if I'm one of them
Saturday, August 29, 2009
The sack lunch, (long but good)l
The Sack Lunches
I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat. It was going to be a long flight. 'I'm glad I have a good book to read. Perhaps I will get a short nap,' I thought. Just before take-off, a line of soldiers came down the aisle and filled all the vacant seats, totally surrounding me. I decided to start a conversation. 'Where are you headed?' I asked the soldier seated nearest to me.
'Petawawa. We'll be there for two weeks for special training, and then we're being deployed to Afghanistan
After flying for about an hour, an announcement was made that sack lunches were available for five dollars. It would be several hours before we reached the east, and I quickly decided a lunch would help pass the time.
As I reached for my wallet, I overheard soldier ask his buddy if he planned to buy lunch.
'No, that seems like a lot of money for just a sack lunch. Probably wouldn't be worth five bucks. I'll wait till we get to base'His friend agreed.
I looked around at the other soldiers. None were buying lunch. I walked to the back of the plane and handed the flight attendant a fifty dollar bill. 'Take a lunch to all those soldiers.'
She grabbed my arms and squeezed tightly. Her eyes wet with tears, she thanked me. 'My son was a soldier in Iraq ; it's almost like you are doing it for him.'
Picking up ten sacks, she headed up the aisle to where the soldiers were seated. She stopped at my seat and asked, 'Which do you like best - beef or chicken?'
'Chicken,' I replied, wondering why she asked.
She turned and went to the front of plane, returning a minute later with a dinner plate from first class. 'This is your thanks.'
After we finished eating, I went again to the back of the plane, heading for the rest room. A man stopped me.
'I saw what you did. I want to be part of it. Here, take this.' He handed me twenty-five dollars.
Soon after I returned to my seat, I saw the Flight Captain coming down the aisle, looking at the aisle numbers as he walked, I hoped he was not looking for me, but noticed he was looking at the numbers only on my side of the plane.
When he got to my row he stopped, smiled, held out his hand, and said, 'I want to shake your hand.'
Quickly unfastening my seatbelt I stood and took the Captain's hand.
With a booming voice he said, 'I was a soldier...a military pilot. Once, someone bought me a lunch. It was an act of kindness I never forgot.'
I was embarrassed when applause was heard from all of the passengers.
Later I walked to the front of the plane so I could stretch my legs. A man who was seated about six rows in front of me reached out his hand, wanting to shake mine. He left another twenty-five dollars in my palm.
When we landed I gathered my belongings and started to deplane. Waiting just inside the airplane door was a man who stopped me, put something in my shirt pocket, turned, and walked away without saying a word. Another twenty-five dollars!
Upon entering the terminal, I saw the soldiers gathering for their trip to the base. I walked over to them and handed them seventy-five dollars. 'It will take you some time to reach the base. It will be about time for a sandwich. God Bless You all.'
Ten young men left that flight feeling the love and respect of their fellow travelers. As I walked briskly to my car, I whispered a prayer for their safe return. These soldiers were giving their all for our country. I could only give them a couple of meals.
It seemed so little...A veteran is someone who, at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to ' The United States of America ' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'
That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.
I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat. It was going to be a long flight. 'I'm glad I have a good book to read. Perhaps I will get a short nap,' I thought. Just before take-off, a line of soldiers came down the aisle and filled all the vacant seats, totally surrounding me. I decided to start a conversation. 'Where are you headed?' I asked the soldier seated nearest to me.
'Petawawa. We'll be there for two weeks for special training, and then we're being deployed to Afghanistan
After flying for about an hour, an announcement was made that sack lunches were available for five dollars. It would be several hours before we reached the east, and I quickly decided a lunch would help pass the time.
As I reached for my wallet, I overheard soldier ask his buddy if he planned to buy lunch.
'No, that seems like a lot of money for just a sack lunch. Probably wouldn't be worth five bucks. I'll wait till we get to base'His friend agreed.
I looked around at the other soldiers. None were buying lunch. I walked to the back of the plane and handed the flight attendant a fifty dollar bill. 'Take a lunch to all those soldiers.'
She grabbed my arms and squeezed tightly. Her eyes wet with tears, she thanked me. 'My son was a soldier in Iraq ; it's almost like you are doing it for him.'
Picking up ten sacks, she headed up the aisle to where the soldiers were seated. She stopped at my seat and asked, 'Which do you like best - beef or chicken?'
'Chicken,' I replied, wondering why she asked.
She turned and went to the front of plane, returning a minute later with a dinner plate from first class. 'This is your thanks.'
After we finished eating, I went again to the back of the plane, heading for the rest room. A man stopped me.
'I saw what you did. I want to be part of it. Here, take this.' He handed me twenty-five dollars.
Soon after I returned to my seat, I saw the Flight Captain coming down the aisle, looking at the aisle numbers as he walked, I hoped he was not looking for me, but noticed he was looking at the numbers only on my side of the plane.
When he got to my row he stopped, smiled, held out his hand, and said, 'I want to shake your hand.'
Quickly unfastening my seatbelt I stood and took the Captain's hand.
With a booming voice he said, 'I was a soldier...a military pilot. Once, someone bought me a lunch. It was an act of kindness I never forgot.'
I was embarrassed when applause was heard from all of the passengers.
Later I walked to the front of the plane so I could stretch my legs. A man who was seated about six rows in front of me reached out his hand, wanting to shake mine. He left another twenty-five dollars in my palm.
When we landed I gathered my belongings and started to deplane. Waiting just inside the airplane door was a man who stopped me, put something in my shirt pocket, turned, and walked away without saying a word. Another twenty-five dollars!
Upon entering the terminal, I saw the soldiers gathering for their trip to the base. I walked over to them and handed them seventy-five dollars. 'It will take you some time to reach the base. It will be about time for a sandwich. God Bless You all.'
Ten young men left that flight feeling the love and respect of their fellow travelers. As I walked briskly to my car, I whispered a prayer for their safe return. These soldiers were giving their all for our country. I could only give them a couple of meals.
It seemed so little...A veteran is someone who, at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to ' The United States of America ' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'
That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.
Friday, August 28, 2009
The Engagement
Jacob,age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, living in Florida , are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding, and on the way they pass a tore. Jacob suggests they go in. Jacob addresses the man behind the counter: "Are you the owner?"
The Pharmacist answers, "Yes.."
Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell heart Medication?"
Pharmacist: "Of course we do."
Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?"
Pharmacist: "All kinds "
Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism?"
Pharmacist:"Definitely."
Jacob: "How about suppositories?"
Pharmacist: "You bet!"
Jacob: "Medicine for memory problems, arthritis and Alzheimer's?"
Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety. The works."
Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antidotes for Parkinson's disease?"
Pharmacist: "Absolutely."
Jacob: "Everything for heartburn and indigestion?"
Pharmacist: "We sure do."
Jacob: "You sell wheelchairs and walkers and canes?"
Pharmacist: "All speeds and Sizes."
Jacob: "Adult diapers?"
Pharmacist: "Sure." Jacob: "We'd like to use this store as our
Bridal Registry."
The Pharmacist answers, "Yes.."
Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell heart Medication?"
Pharmacist: "Of course we do."
Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?"
Pharmacist: "All kinds "
Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism?"
Pharmacist:"Definitely."
Jacob: "How about suppositories?"
Pharmacist: "You bet!"
Jacob: "Medicine for memory problems, arthritis and Alzheimer's?"
Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety. The works."
Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antidotes for Parkinson's disease?"
Pharmacist: "Absolutely."
Jacob: "Everything for heartburn and indigestion?"
Pharmacist: "We sure do."
Jacob: "You sell wheelchairs and walkers and canes?"
Pharmacist: "All speeds and Sizes."
Jacob: "Adult diapers?"
Pharmacist: "Sure." Jacob: "We'd like to use this store as our
Bridal Registry."
Thursday, August 27, 2009
These last two weeks sure have been a blessing for me.
Yes the week is coming to a end. Friday afternoon Scott will be leaving to go back to Fort Lauderdale, Fl. Just to give you a up date on all we got done.
World Bus- Replace transmission, (it works)
Ocean Bus- Pulled head off and repaired with new head gasket, (it works)
Green Toyota- Problems running rough, Did a lot of things to this, found problem out with his dad's help. Coil was bad. ( it works)
Gelh (Bobcat)- Found out the starter was shorting out every thing, Not fixed yet? Need a new starter and funds are running low for this month. Should be back up during Sept.
One of our staff's car (Gio)- Had some troubles with the front end. Scott did that one. (it works)
Today I hope to finish up on every one of the vehicles oil changes. Yes maybe now starting next month I can be up to date on oil changes. Since I have been here I have been falling behind on them.
Over all I believe we got every thing fixed that was broken. I know today there might be something else that might break. But it sure is a great feeling to know that our vehicles are up and all running. At this time I want to say thank you to Pastor John and Billy, for letting us have Scott for these last two weeks. It really has been a BLESSING.
Now I want to say THANK YOU to Scott himself. I know there were times that we both scratched our heads and said why didn't that work? But by His grace we both can walk away now and say Thank you Jesus Christ for His wisdom and letting us have this time to become friends.
World Bus- Replace transmission, (it works)
Ocean Bus- Pulled head off and repaired with new head gasket, (it works)
Green Toyota- Problems running rough, Did a lot of things to this, found problem out with his dad's help. Coil was bad. ( it works)
Gelh (Bobcat)- Found out the starter was shorting out every thing, Not fixed yet? Need a new starter and funds are running low for this month. Should be back up during Sept.
One of our staff's car (Gio)- Had some troubles with the front end. Scott did that one. (it works)
Today I hope to finish up on every one of the vehicles oil changes. Yes maybe now starting next month I can be up to date on oil changes. Since I have been here I have been falling behind on them.
Over all I believe we got every thing fixed that was broken. I know today there might be something else that might break. But it sure is a great feeling to know that our vehicles are up and all running. At this time I want to say thank you to Pastor John and Billy, for letting us have Scott for these last two weeks. It really has been a BLESSING.
Now I want to say THANK YOU to Scott himself. I know there were times that we both scratched our heads and said why didn't that work? But by His grace we both can walk away now and say Thank you Jesus Christ for His wisdom and letting us have this time to become friends.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Have you shaprpened your axe?
A young man approached the foreman of a logging crew and asked for a job.
"That depends," replied the foreman. "Let's see you fell this tree."
The young man stepped forward and skillfully felled a great tree.Impressed, the foreman exclaimed, "You can start Monday." Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday rolled by. Thursday afternoon the foreman approached the young man and said, "You can pick up your paycheck on the way out today." Startled, the young man replied, "I thought you paid on Friday."
"Normally we do," said the foreman. "But we're letting you go today because you've fallen behind. Our daily felling charts show that you've dropped from first place on Monday to last place today."
"But I'm a hard worker," the young man objected. "I arrive first,leave last and even have worked through my coffee breaks!"
The foreman, sensing the young man's integrity, thought for a minute and then asked, "Have you been sharpening your axe?"
The young man replied, "No sir, I've been working too hard to take time for that!"
Our lives are like that. We sometimes get so busy that we don't take time to
"sharpen the axe."
In today's world, it seems that everyone is busier than ever but less happy than ever. Why is that? Could it be that we have forgotten how to stay sharp?
"That depends," replied the foreman. "Let's see you fell this tree."
The young man stepped forward and skillfully felled a great tree.Impressed, the foreman exclaimed, "You can start Monday." Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday rolled by. Thursday afternoon the foreman approached the young man and said, "You can pick up your paycheck on the way out today." Startled, the young man replied, "I thought you paid on Friday."
"Normally we do," said the foreman. "But we're letting you go today because you've fallen behind. Our daily felling charts show that you've dropped from first place on Monday to last place today."
"But I'm a hard worker," the young man objected. "I arrive first,leave last and even have worked through my coffee breaks!"
The foreman, sensing the young man's integrity, thought for a minute and then asked, "Have you been sharpening your axe?"
The young man replied, "No sir, I've been working too hard to take time for that!"
Our lives are like that. We sometimes get so busy that we don't take time to
"sharpen the axe."
In today's world, it seems that everyone is busier than ever but less happy than ever. Why is that? Could it be that we have forgotten how to stay sharp?
Sunday, August 23, 2009
I have not heard from you guys in a while.
I just want remind you of my e mail address. It is
toms@alcbahamas.org
I would love to hear from some people, I have not heard from before. This is my main way of keeping in contact with the world. I use my blog and I know a lot of you now use Facebook. I am very happy just to use this site. I do somethings on Facebook, but this is my link.
Hey if you have a short story or a note that you want to pass on to others. Please e mail and I would love to do that.
Well I sure have been busy here and loving every minute. maybe not every one. It has been a blessing for me to have Scott here to get some what caught up. This next week I would love to have the Ocean Bus up, Toyota up and running good. The Gehl, which it looks like a Bobcat up and running. These are just a few things I see happening this week. You know God willing.
toms@alcbahamas.org
I would love to hear from some people, I have not heard from before. This is my main way of keeping in contact with the world. I use my blog and I know a lot of you now use Facebook. I am very happy just to use this site. I do somethings on Facebook, but this is my link.
Hey if you have a short story or a note that you want to pass on to others. Please e mail and I would love to do that.
Well I sure have been busy here and loving every minute. maybe not every one. It has been a blessing for me to have Scott here to get some what caught up. This next week I would love to have the Ocean Bus up, Toyota up and running good. The Gehl, which it looks like a Bobcat up and running. These are just a few things I see happening this week. You know God willing.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Hey it is Saturday.
Yes these weeks have been flying by. August 22, 2009. Well I have shown you some pictures on what we have been dealing while. Okay the guys below are from my church back in Florida, Calvary Chapel Ft. Laud. Yes they came over to help us get the place some what cleaned up. The reason is today Patmos students are coming in from all over the world. Yes they are here by now, but they get a great chance to see the island for themselves. Yes when they flew in, the staff took their bags and things from them. Then I believe they were handed a letter and a map on how to get to the Adventure learning Centre. Yes they have to walk here. That is 11 miles away. So like I said they should be showing up around 5pm this afternoon. This is a way that Pastor Chet believes to bring a group of students that really don't know each other and a time to get to learn about themselves.
Okay back to the work that the crew came from Ft Laud to do. They painted and repaired the barn up stairs. Repainted the Camp House, plus Cabin #6. These places are where the Patmos students will be staying during their time here, 4 months. Plus they just did all that was needed to make this place shine and look great for them.
Plus Scott, he really is here to help me out. He will be staying one more week. I am so blessed for that alone. Really the only thing we did repair was the World Bus. The transmission replacement. The Ocean Bus head is not ready until Monday. The Gehl, needs a starter and that will not be in until this next week. The Toyota, we believe needs the timing belt move a tooth. Plus I still have other tings too to fix. So I am blessed and highly favor in my Lord Jesus Christ for him to stay another week. Maybe by then we can have most of the tings fixed and running again.
Okay back to the work that the crew came from Ft Laud to do. They painted and repaired the barn up stairs. Repainted the Camp House, plus Cabin #6. These places are where the Patmos students will be staying during their time here, 4 months. Plus they just did all that was needed to make this place shine and look great for them.
Plus Scott, he really is here to help me out. He will be staying one more week. I am so blessed for that alone. Really the only thing we did repair was the World Bus. The transmission replacement. The Ocean Bus head is not ready until Monday. The Gehl, needs a starter and that will not be in until this next week. The Toyota, we believe needs the timing belt move a tooth. Plus I still have other tings too to fix. So I am blessed and highly favor in my Lord Jesus Christ for him to stay another week. Maybe by then we can have most of the tings fixed and running again.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Work, work and more work.
Yes for these last four days it has been a big time to get things fixed around here. Scott came here to be that shot in the arm for me. Well Sunday we started to took the transmission out of the Solar Bus and by Monday night the World Bus was back on the road. I am so blessed to have such great help.
So then Tuesday we started out taking the head off of the Ocean Bus. Took is down to have these guys true it and clean it and even put new valve guides in. Scott and I really wanted to get the head back by Thursday. I called them last night and they have not had the man power to get that done.
So we started another job. Gehl, like a Bobcat, I have had troubles with this for about two months now. It burn a small part up. I was told I didn't need that part to run the machine. So Wednesday and Thursday we worked on that. I had to call a guy in for some help. He came and in a hour the starter was out and he believes that is the main problem. So now I need to find a starter for the Gehl. Today I will make some phone calls.
The Toyota, we tried and tried even harder to fix that. No it still is running rough as you push down the gas peddle. We have put in new wires, plugs and cap. Then a fuel filter,
The reason I have not been putting pictures and thing on this, is the inter net has been down now since Monday morning. I hope to be able to put some pictures in tonight to show you all that has been going on.
So then Tuesday we started out taking the head off of the Ocean Bus. Took is down to have these guys true it and clean it and even put new valve guides in. Scott and I really wanted to get the head back by Thursday. I called them last night and they have not had the man power to get that done.
So we started another job. Gehl, like a Bobcat, I have had troubles with this for about two months now. It burn a small part up. I was told I didn't need that part to run the machine. So Wednesday and Thursday we worked on that. I had to call a guy in for some help. He came and in a hour the starter was out and he believes that is the main problem. So now I need to find a starter for the Gehl. Today I will make some phone calls.
The Toyota, we tried and tried even harder to fix that. No it still is running rough as you push down the gas peddle. We have put in new wires, plugs and cap. Then a fuel filter,
The reason I have not been putting pictures and thing on this, is the inter net has been down now since Monday morning. I hope to be able to put some pictures in tonight to show you all that has been going on.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Hey everyone, I am still around.
Yes these last weeks really have been rough ones. You know the World bus has been down now for a month or so. Then last Saturday the ocean bus went out. The jungle bus has a broken wind shield. So these last weeks I have been trying to keep things running. So I have not had that much good news to share. That is why during that time I have not written. You know how much I love to send pictures and stories to you all.
Okay now I have some good news to share. This last Saturday, Calvary Ft. Laud. sent over here some help. There are 5 guys came here to help us out. One of these guys has been working on cars boats and you name it, he has worked on it. Yesterday after church we took the transmission out of the World bus. Then started taking the transmission out of the Solar bus. That one we had some trouble with. But today we plain on, God Willing, to take it out and put it in the World bus. It that happens, we will have one bus up. Then we can start work on the Ocean bus. That to me is a God sent helper. So during this week I will (prayerfully) be telling you all of the tings that we are working on and pictures too.
Okay now I have some good news to share. This last Saturday, Calvary Ft. Laud. sent over here some help. There are 5 guys came here to help us out. One of these guys has been working on cars boats and you name it, he has worked on it. Yesterday after church we took the transmission out of the World bus. Then started taking the transmission out of the Solar bus. That one we had some trouble with. But today we plain on, God Willing, to take it out and put it in the World bus. It that happens, we will have one bus up. Then we can start work on the Ocean bus. That to me is a God sent helper. So during this week I will (prayerfully) be telling you all of the tings that we are working on and pictures too.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Just a small note.
I'm Rich ..... no, I didn't win the lottery .
This morning I searched my wallet.
It was empty.
Then, I checked my pockets
I found a few coins
I then searched my heart and found you.
Then, I realized how rich I really am..
Thanks for being my friend and e-mail buddy!
May you be as rich as I am
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
This morning I searched my wallet.
It was empty.
Then, I checked my pockets
I found a few coins
I then searched my heart and found you.
Then, I realized how rich I really am..
Thanks for being my friend and e-mail buddy!
May you be as rich as I am
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
Monday, August 10, 2009
From CBS Subday Morning- Ben Stein
I Only hope we find GOD again before it is too late ! !
The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary.
My confession:
I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejeweled trees, Christmas trees. I don't feel threatened. I don't feel discriminated against. That's what they are, Christmas trees.
It doesn't bother me a bit when people say, 'Merry Christmas' to me. I don't think they are slighting me or getting ready to put me in a ghetto. In fact, I kind of like it.. It shows that we are all brothers and sisters celebrating this happy time of year. It doesn't bother me at all that there is a manger scene on display at a key intersection near my beach house in Malibu . If people want a creche, it's just as fine with me as is the Menorah a few hundred yards away.
I don't like getting pushed around for being a Jew, and I don't think Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around, period. I have no idea where the concept came from, that America is an explicitly atheist country. I can't find it in the Constitution and I don't like it being shoved down my throat.
Or maybe I can put it another way: where did the idea come from that we should worship celebrities and we aren't allowed to worship God as we understand Him? I guess that's a sign that I'm getting old, too. But there are a lot of us who are wondering where these celebrities came from and where the America we knew went to.
In light of the many jokes we send to one another for a laugh, this is a little different: This is not intended to be a joke; it's not funny, it's intended to get you thinking.
Billy Graham's daughter was interviewed on the Early Show and Jane Clayson asked her 'How could God let something like this happen?' (regarding Hurricane Katrina).. Anne Graham gave an extremely profound and insightful response. She said, 'I believe God is deeply saddened by this, just as we are, but for years we've been telling God to get out of our schools, to get out of our government and to get out of our lives. And being the gentleman He is, I believe He has calmly backed out. How can we expect God to give us His blessing and His protection if we demand He leave us alone?'
In light of recent events... ists attack, school s, etc. I think it started when Madeleine Murray O'Hare (she was ed, her body found a few years ago) complained she didn't want prayer in our schools, and we said OK. Then someone said you better not read the Bible in school. The Bible says thou shalt not kill; thou shalt not steal, and love your neighbor as yourself. And we said OK.
Then Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't our children when they misbehave, because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their self-esteem (Dr. Spock's son committed ). We said an expert should know what he's talking about. And we said okay.
Now we're asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why they don't know right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother them to kill strangers, their classmates, and themselves.
Probably, if we think about it long and hard enough, we can figure it out. I think it has a great deal to do with 'WE REAP WHAT WE SOW.'
Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell. Funny how we believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says. Funny how you can send 'jokes' through e-mail and they spread like wildfire, but when you start sending messages regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing. Funny how , crude, vulgar and articles pass freely through cyberspace, but public discussion of God is suppressed in the school and workplace.
Are you laughing yet?
Funny how when you forward this message, you will not send it to many on your address list because you're not sure what they believe, or what they will think of you for sending it.
Funny how we can be more worried about what other people think of us than what God thinks of us.
Pass it on if you think it has merit.
If not, then just discard it... no one will know you did. But, if you discard this thought process, don't sit back and complain about what bad shape the world is in.
My Best Regards, Honestly and respectfully,
The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary.
My confession:
I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejeweled trees, Christmas trees. I don't feel threatened. I don't feel discriminated against. That's what they are, Christmas trees.
It doesn't bother me a bit when people say, 'Merry Christmas' to me. I don't think they are slighting me or getting ready to put me in a ghetto. In fact, I kind of like it.. It shows that we are all brothers and sisters celebrating this happy time of year. It doesn't bother me at all that there is a manger scene on display at a key intersection near my beach house in Malibu . If people want a creche, it's just as fine with me as is the Menorah a few hundred yards away.
I don't like getting pushed around for being a Jew, and I don't think Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around, period. I have no idea where the concept came from, that America is an explicitly atheist country. I can't find it in the Constitution and I don't like it being shoved down my throat.
Or maybe I can put it another way: where did the idea come from that we should worship celebrities and we aren't allowed to worship God as we understand Him? I guess that's a sign that I'm getting old, too. But there are a lot of us who are wondering where these celebrities came from and where the America we knew went to.
In light of the many jokes we send to one another for a laugh, this is a little different: This is not intended to be a joke; it's not funny, it's intended to get you thinking.
Billy Graham's daughter was interviewed on the Early Show and Jane Clayson asked her 'How could God let something like this happen?' (regarding Hurricane Katrina).. Anne Graham gave an extremely profound and insightful response. She said, 'I believe God is deeply saddened by this, just as we are, but for years we've been telling God to get out of our schools, to get out of our government and to get out of our lives. And being the gentleman He is, I believe He has calmly backed out. How can we expect God to give us His blessing and His protection if we demand He leave us alone?'
In light of recent events... ists attack, school s, etc. I think it started when Madeleine Murray O'Hare (she was ed, her body found a few years ago) complained she didn't want prayer in our schools, and we said OK. Then someone said you better not read the Bible in school. The Bible says thou shalt not kill; thou shalt not steal, and love your neighbor as yourself. And we said OK.
Then Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't our children when they misbehave, because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their self-esteem (Dr. Spock's son committed ). We said an expert should know what he's talking about. And we said okay.
Now we're asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why they don't know right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother them to kill strangers, their classmates, and themselves.
Probably, if we think about it long and hard enough, we can figure it out. I think it has a great deal to do with 'WE REAP WHAT WE SOW.'
Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell. Funny how we believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says. Funny how you can send 'jokes' through e-mail and they spread like wildfire, but when you start sending messages regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing. Funny how , crude, vulgar and articles pass freely through cyberspace, but public discussion of God is suppressed in the school and workplace.
Are you laughing yet?
Funny how when you forward this message, you will not send it to many on your address list because you're not sure what they believe, or what they will think of you for sending it.
Funny how we can be more worried about what other people think of us than what God thinks of us.
Pass it on if you think it has merit.
If not, then just discard it... no one will know you did. But, if you discard this thought process, don't sit back and complain about what bad shape the world is in.
My Best Regards, Honestly and respectfully,
Saturday, August 08, 2009
What a wonderful way to explain it.
A sick man turned to his doctor,
as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said,
'Doctor, I am afraid to die
Tell me what lies on the other side.'
Very quietly, the doctor said, 'I don't know.'
'You don't know?
You, a Christian man, do not know what is on the other side?'
The doctor was holding the handle of the door;
on the other side came a sound of scratching and whining,
and as he opened the door,
a dog sprang into the room
and leaped on him with an eager show of gladness.
Turning to the patient, the doctor said,
'Did you notice my dog?
He's never been in this room before.
He didn't know what was inside.
He knew nothing except that his master was here,
and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear.
I know little of what is on the other side of ,
but I do know one thing....
I know my Master is there and that is enough.
as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said,
'Doctor, I am afraid to die
Tell me what lies on the other side.'
Very quietly, the doctor said, 'I don't know.'
'You don't know?
You, a Christian man, do not know what is on the other side?'
The doctor was holding the handle of the door;
on the other side came a sound of scratching and whining,
and as he opened the door,
a dog sprang into the room
and leaped on him with an eager show of gladness.
Turning to the patient, the doctor said,
'Did you notice my dog?
He's never been in this room before.
He didn't know what was inside.
He knew nothing except that his master was here,
and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear.
I know little of what is on the other side of ,
but I do know one thing....
I know my Master is there and that is enough.
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Have some great news.
I called over to my mom's home last night. I talked with Bonnie, she told me the yard sale is over and they sold almost every thing they were trying to get rite of. Then Tuesday and Wednesday a guy came in to buy up all the rest of the things. So right now Bonnie told me the house is pretty much empty and they are now just trying to clean it up. They are not sure what the next step will be. I think it is to put the house on the market and sell it. Or maybe now they might be thinking of renting it out? I have not talked with Betsy yet. I will call her today to see what happen next.
There is a room that we as a family didn't touch until Betsy could do the cleaning first. It is the old Florida room. This place is where I use to sleep and it was like my own room when I came down to visit. The picture above you can see how much stuff was in that room. So during Tuesday and Wednesday Betsy and the s started to clean it out. The reason that we didn't do it before was Betsy knew that there was a real nice diamond ring in there and she didn't want us to throw it out. So they let her do the starting part. She found it and boy she is so happy that she did. Plus while cleaning this room out.They found a lot of my baby things. You know baby shoes and pictures of me. I really did know that my dad saved all that. I have never seen them. I guess my sister will hold on to those things. Okay I need to get going now. Talk with you guys again soon.
There is a room that we as a family didn't touch until Betsy could do the cleaning first. It is the old Florida room. This place is where I use to sleep and it was like my own room when I came down to visit. The picture above you can see how much stuff was in that room. So during Tuesday and Wednesday Betsy and the s started to clean it out. The reason that we didn't do it before was Betsy knew that there was a real nice diamond ring in there and she didn't want us to throw it out. So they let her do the starting part. She found it and boy she is so happy that she did. Plus while cleaning this room out.They found a lot of my baby things. You know baby shoes and pictures of me. I really did know that my dad saved all that. I have never seen them. I guess my sister will hold on to those things. Okay I need to get going now. Talk with you guys again soon.
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
It sure good to be back home (Bahamas)
Yes my time over there has come to a end. We as a family really did work together well. We did the yard sale and I saw our family willing to get the job done. I am not sure what all it left from it. I will call my sisters today and see. On Saturday a guy Eric stopped by and ask if he could buy up everything that we were trying to sell. We all came together and put our two cent in. But is came down to our sister's call. She is the one that has been trying to keep us together on the same page. She and her hubby have been the ones to take care of mom and do what ever was needed for her. So it all came down to her call on this. As I left on Sunday she told me maybe we will go with the sell out? But I have not heard any more on that. The guy did come back while I was there on Sunday morning and he even sent his mom out to check and see all that there is.
I ask that you keep my family in prayer. The reason is that two of my sisters are staying until this next week-end and then. It will only be Betsy and Lenny left to finish all that is needed. I will keep in touch and see if there is any thing I can do too.
I ask that you keep my family in prayer. The reason is that two of my sisters are staying until this next week-end and then. It will only be Betsy and Lenny left to finish all that is needed. I will keep in touch and see if there is any thing I can do too.
Sunday, August 02, 2009
A day in history was made.yesterday, we got rite of stuff.
Yes we have been working our back ends off. Trying to get rite of things (junk). It sure has been a lot of hard work doing this. Yesterday we kicked off our Moving Sale. It really was not to bad, at first we received some people that don't understand, we need to bonce back and forth on the prices. This one woman just kept saying two dollars for that, and my sister would say $5.00. Then the woman say $2.00. Just would not budge. I was watching her and she kept added things to this pile and say $2.00. Folks I went up to her and said NO. Now I know that is not Christian why of doing things. But now it was she was stealing. I ask her to leave. She came back in a little while and bought something else. I really did under set my sister on how she would not come up any.
But over all I think we did okay. I heard we made around $350.00. But we have even more today to sell. I will take another picture right after I am done here writing.
I went to Calvary Chapel last night and saw a couple of people. It was nice to get out and just walk around and enjoy the service. I will be flying out today around 6pm. So I will be back home tonight. I look forward in seeing my family over there very much. Plus I get my old bad back. I have been sleeping on a sofa since I got here. It is not to bad, but I am in the Florida room and I try to get to sleep around 10pm. The family is still up and they kept on walking through the room each time they wanted to go outside. So sleeping has not been the best. Plus I am not really feeling to good this morning. I think it is a cold coming on. I am not use to all this air cond. I would be working outside and come in and take a rest. It has been cold in this house.
Okay so I am out of here and let us see what God has up His sleeve next in my life.
But over all I think we did okay. I heard we made around $350.00. But we have even more today to sell. I will take another picture right after I am done here writing.
I went to Calvary Chapel last night and saw a couple of people. It was nice to get out and just walk around and enjoy the service. I will be flying out today around 6pm. So I will be back home tonight. I look forward in seeing my family over there very much. Plus I get my old bad back. I have been sleeping on a sofa since I got here. It is not to bad, but I am in the Florida room and I try to get to sleep around 10pm. The family is still up and they kept on walking through the room each time they wanted to go outside. So sleeping has not been the best. Plus I am not really feeling to good this morning. I think it is a cold coming on. I am not use to all this air cond. I would be working outside and come in and take a rest. It has been cold in this house.
Okay so I am out of here and let us see what God has up His sleeve next in my life.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Hey I really don't have that much to say today.
The last couple of days have been rough around here. We are trying to get this place some what emptied out. We have the back bedroom done. The middle closets empty. This house has so much in it.
I have had a great time just going through things and finding a lot of stuff about my dad. Things I have not seen in many years. You know pictures and letter and even a card that he wrote to tell Florence (mom) how much he loved her and just letting her know that he could not live with out her. If that doesn't hit you in your heart nothing will.
Well today is our last day to pretty much finish up and get ready for the yard sale Saturday to Sunday. I will have more pictures tomorrow after we set up and start.
I have had a great time just going through things and finding a lot of stuff about my dad. Things I have not seen in many years. You know pictures and letter and even a card that he wrote to tell Florence (mom) how much he loved her and just letting her know that he could not live with out her. If that doesn't hit you in your heart nothing will.
Well today is our last day to pretty much finish up and get ready for the yard sale Saturday to Sunday. I will have more pictures tomorrow after we set up and start.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Well folks the funeral is over.
I knew it was going to be a rough one, but not sure how rough. There was pastor/priest there named Rick. He did my dad's grave site message. He was sharing about John 14;1 and I knew that is where most pastors go to during a service. I saw him just before the service and ask if I could speak? Then he told me about his Christian walk since 17, (born again)I thought that when he did my dad's. He finished and ask me to come up. I walk up and told everyone that I thank them for being part of this family. Then I tried to read Hebrews 4:1-3. I just got so over whelmed. My heart felt like it was breaking. It was not because of my mom. I started to cry and got the verses out and told them that Jesus Christ loved them and we all need to know Him. Plus I told them that one of these days the all of us will be in a box. I just kept on crying. That was not my idea of what I wanted to say. But I guess that is what He wanted. I had a couple of my family come up and hugged me and told me how much they love me. I looked back and I just felt so bad for them.
Afterward was the time to eat and drink. I was looking and I just thought how I use to be part of them before. I did some helping out and sitting around talking and just getting caught up a little. The pictures above are the time of get together.
Afterward was the time to eat and drink. I was looking and I just thought how I use to be part of them before. I did some helping out and sitting around talking and just getting caught up a little. The pictures above are the time of get together.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
The couple of pictures are above, tells the story.
Yes folks since I have been in the Bahamas, I have been saving 6 plastic boxes. In these boxes are photo albums and books that I have collected since I have been a Christian. Yesterday The Lord gave me peace and just His love to throw every thing away. You can see 3 of the boxes are empty and the other 3 have books in them to give away at the yard sale this Friday to Sunday. I can tell you this at first I just said I will find another place for them. Then I realize there really is no other place for them at this time. So now I pretty much really do own nothing. I don't have to worry about hurricanes coming and destroying them. Which that has been a concert for a while now. Thank you Lord for your peace and just know how much we need a good clean out sometimes.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The funeral is Wednesday at 2 pm 29th of July
How to get there. Take 95 to the exit road called Hypoluxo. Head east to the next signal, Seacrest Blvd. Go south about 1/4 mile and you will see the cemetery on your right.
The name is Palm Beach Memorial
3891 Seacrest Blvd
Lantana, Florida 33462
My mom's name is Florence Schafer I am not sure if there is another funeral going on during our time. That is July 29th tomorrow at 2 pm. There will be a viewing at 1 pm the same day.
My prayer request is that my family have the strength to be able to see her and remember the good times. Plus knowing one day they will be there too. Jesus is the way and the truth. John 14:6.
The name is Palm Beach Memorial
3891 Seacrest Blvd
Lantana, Florida 33462
My mom's name is Florence Schafer I am not sure if there is another funeral going on during our time. That is July 29th tomorrow at 2 pm. There will be a viewing at 1 pm the same day.
My prayer request is that my family have the strength to be able to see her and remember the good times. Plus knowing one day they will be there too. Jesus is the way and the truth. John 14:6.
Good day all,
Well in the last couple of days we as a family have been working on cleaning and just emptying the house out. If you have ever have been here or heard me talk about this place you would understand what I am talking about. I am looking at it this morning and we really have done some work so after. I think it will take about two weeks to finish all. We are trying to get things out to the back, under a carport. There will be a yard sale this coming Friday to Sunday. Just trying to get rite of things and maybe make a buck or two. We have come up with a plain. Everything that is bought now for this funeral and the time here. Lenny will keep track and at the time of selling the home, will add up everything and then share the left over with all of us. Plus if you want something just take it home with you while you leave. Yesterday we found a box full of 8 mm movies. Not sure if these are from our family or not. I called a company that does the transform to DVDs. They told me it would cost around $300.00 to transform them to DVD.Plus I need to empty 6 plastic boxes that I have been saving since I move to Bahamas. I will be going through them today and see what I can take with me or not. Just a small note, I really don't have any one to share these pictures with. You know wives kids grand kids. So I will pretty much throw most of everything out. I just need the strength to get rite of them.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Hey the family is gathering soon.
Yes some of them came in Sunday morning, The rest is coming in today and tomorrow. We are looking at around 20 people coming in out of state. By looking at the list of family members, it will be nice to see each other again.The sad part is when my dad was still alive up in Rochester, NY. we as a family got together each and every Summer holiday. We would first start at out home in Webster, NY. Then end up in Buffalo, NY. on Labor Day. Back then we just enjoy life as a family. I have noticed as we all get older, people passing away. the family is smaller and less and less come out for funerals. Even back when my dad passed away. His sisters didn't come down at all. Plus then I noticed my mom was not so much a part of the Schafer family any more. They would call and say hello but would not come down to visit like they use to. Most of my family would come down during the winter time to visit and spend time with my dad and mom. Now I am not sure what is going to happen next. Pretty much on my side Schafers.There is only around 18 member left. I have a step brother that I have tried to get a hold of since dad has passed away. (2002)
To bring this to a end, all I am saying family is passing away and who really knows Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savor. Really not sure. Plus one more thing, when was the last time you told them how much you LOVE THEM?
To bring this to a end, all I am saying family is passing away and who really knows Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savor. Really not sure. Plus one more thing, when was the last time you told them how much you LOVE THEM?
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Hello again all,
I am sorry if you are only getting this news by this blog. But living over in the Bahamas, it cost to call. I just want to give you all a up date on what I will be doing. I will be flying out of Bahamas around 6pm and will be staying in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. until Aug 2.
I did talk with my sister last night and told me that mom was doing okay. Folks this really was not something we were expecting at all. I know she was 87 years old, but she has been doing well health ways. I was in town during June 2 to the 15 and we did some things together and she was doing well.
I was told that they found her laying on the floor in the living room. My prayer has always been to pass from this earth with peace of mind and fast. Betsy told me last night she believes, she passed fast and no really problems.
To bring this all together is. We just don't know when we will be called out of this world. All I want to say is Please if you are having trouble with a family member or friend. Please make amends. Don't go away from this blog and say I will do it tomorrow. YOU DON'T KNOW IF YOU WILL HAVE TOMORROW?
The only thing that we have it today and do your best with it. PLEASE make sure you are right with our LORD Jesus Christ.
In John 14:6
Jesus said to him (Thomas) I am the way, the truth and the life. NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH ME.
Please folks my prayer has been that each person that ever sees my blogs. Sees Christ through them. I have been writing in these since 2006. I want to see each and every one of you one of these days in heaven and just knowing that I have done what I have been called to do. I know you guys love me and I LOVE YOU TOO. That is why I push so much about Jesus Christ and how you can find peace of mind just knowing Him. I really pray that today it the beganing of a new life for you in Christ.
Please talk with your family members and friends. I might be writing about your funeral tomorrow.
I did talk with my sister last night and told me that mom was doing okay. Folks this really was not something we were expecting at all. I know she was 87 years old, but she has been doing well health ways. I was in town during June 2 to the 15 and we did some things together and she was doing well.
I was told that they found her laying on the floor in the living room. My prayer has always been to pass from this earth with peace of mind and fast. Betsy told me last night she believes, she passed fast and no really problems.
To bring this all together is. We just don't know when we will be called out of this world. All I want to say is Please if you are having trouble with a family member or friend. Please make amends. Don't go away from this blog and say I will do it tomorrow. YOU DON'T KNOW IF YOU WILL HAVE TOMORROW?
The only thing that we have it today and do your best with it. PLEASE make sure you are right with our LORD Jesus Christ.
In John 14:6
Jesus said to him (Thomas) I am the way, the truth and the life. NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH ME.
Please folks my prayer has been that each person that ever sees my blogs. Sees Christ through them. I have been writing in these since 2006. I want to see each and every one of you one of these days in heaven and just knowing that I have done what I have been called to do. I know you guys love me and I LOVE YOU TOO. That is why I push so much about Jesus Christ and how you can find peace of mind just knowing Him. I really pray that today it the beganing of a new life for you in Christ.
Please talk with your family members and friends. I might be writing about your funeral tomorrow.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Hello
I received a call today around 4:00 pm. It was my brother in law, Lenny. It kind of took me by surprise. She has been doing pretty good lately. But they guess around 3:00 pm she has passed away. She did pass in her living room and I guess really was not troubles. I have not been told any thing else at this time. But I will be calling my sister Betsy tonight to find out more details. I have been on line trying to find a flight. But I will not book it until I hear what Betsy has to say. All I do ask now is PRAYER for my family. They beleive they know Christ but I don't see the fruit. I am sorry if you are getting this news this way. I have written to others trying to get the word out. Like I said before I will find out more tonight. I will keep every one in the loop by my blog and e mail.
Next month your cell phone number goes PUBLIC
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To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222 .
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Good day all, Our News Letter is out for July.
That is right we at the Adventure Learning Centre have a news letter. It has been a while since we have had it. But I am excited to say yes, it is back. The web page that is below, just cut and paste it on the inter net of your chose.
http://e2ma.net/map/view=CampaignPublic/id=29211.2226078749/rid=3e6f1c379d42e7704016eb8b4464bf0f
I hope you take the time to check out news letter and see all that has been going on here during this summer camp. Plus the request for HELP TOO. Please keep that is your prayer time too.
I am so ready for this summer to be over. Our temperatures have been averaging around 92 degree each day. I can tell you this, it might not sound like it is hot. But working out side each day under the sun, it is HOT.
This last week has been a joy for me, pretty much the tings I have fixed, are still running and by His grace I pray they will continue.
Short story, yesterday I was working on one of our staff's car. It needed a new gas tank put in plus I put in a lift kit too. I can tell you this. If I had someone to run for the tools and that extra hand to hold it in place. It would have not taken all day to get these two small jobs done. Put by His grace and giving me the willingness to do it. It got done and I believe it is fixed. Before this new tank. I have taken this gas tank down three time before to have it welded. Each time it was fixed. But a month goes by and it is leaking again. So thank you Jesus for your help and the willingness to do it right this time.
http://e2ma.net/map/view=CampaignPublic/id=29211.2226078749/rid=3e6f1c379d42e7704016eb8b4464bf0f
I hope you take the time to check out news letter and see all that has been going on here during this summer camp. Plus the request for HELP TOO. Please keep that is your prayer time too.
I am so ready for this summer to be over. Our temperatures have been averaging around 92 degree each day. I can tell you this, it might not sound like it is hot. But working out side each day under the sun, it is HOT.
This last week has been a joy for me, pretty much the tings I have fixed, are still running and by His grace I pray they will continue.
Short story, yesterday I was working on one of our staff's car. It needed a new gas tank put in plus I put in a lift kit too. I can tell you this. If I had someone to run for the tools and that extra hand to hold it in place. It would have not taken all day to get these two small jobs done. Put by His grace and giving me the willingness to do it. It got done and I believe it is fixed. Before this new tank. I have taken this gas tank down three time before to have it welded. Each time it was fixed. But a month goes by and it is leaking again. So thank you Jesus for your help and the willingness to do it right this time.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
This machine below is going to save us BIG money.
Yes it has been a while since I have written, I really have been having a lot of things breaking down. But I have great news. Yesterday William came out and checked over our new Reverse osmosis machine. He is the one that installed it about month ago or so. I have not really had the time to check it out and see what was going on. Adam and I changed out the filters two days ago, and the machine would not reset itself. Adam called and William came out and it looks like we are back on line. We tested the water with his little tester. It is reading 0.035. Then Adam asked him to test our Aquapure water we buy here, $4.25, 5 gallons. It tested out 0.033. So our water is as good as theirs now. I will be taking a water sample to the this place that charge $44.00 to give a full test. We are really looking forward in using this machine. If you know anything about buying water. We spend about $160.00 a week just on that. Plus I know we spend about the same down at the Camp too. I really am looking forward in using it and saving us money. The reason we are getting another test is. Every one here drinks this water,Aquapure. We as missionaries get it free, as part of our time here. We just want to make sure.
It has taken me a while to find out what the trouble is.
It was two weeks ago today that our big World Bus broke down. Yes she is not doing to good. Michello and I towed her back to ALC and she has not been feeling good. I did all I could to see the problem was. But I don't know that much about transmissions. So I got a hold of a guy on the island here, Sam. He came out and I noticed while driving in I could see two beer bottles inside of his car. I asked the Lord what to do? I listen to Sam and he told me that there is really only two main things that can go wrong with a transmission. There more but if it just stops and will not move forward or reveise. It is the Oil pump, or the torque converter. I listened and asked more questions and what he was saying made since. I asked him how much he would charge us to help me change it out from the older bus? He said $500.00. I was not really that supprised. I told him I would call him back later on.
Mean while I talked it over with Adam and he said maybe we can get someone form Calvary, Ft Laud. to come over and help us out? I said great. Now I just need to wait and see if it will happen or not.
I went on line to see what a one Torque converter cost? $795.00. So that answer my first question. To take from Peter and give to Paul. So I am sorry to say that our old Solar Bus will be not drivable for sure now. Before I could drive it to where needed a air compressor is needed. But now no more.
Now I need to wait on our guest to come over and give me a helping hand. Mark and I moved it to the pad to make it easier to work on. I dropped the drive train yesterday.
Mean while I talked it over with Adam and he said maybe we can get someone form Calvary, Ft Laud. to come over and help us out? I said great. Now I just need to wait and see if it will happen or not.
I went on line to see what a one Torque converter cost? $795.00. So that answer my first question. To take from Peter and give to Paul. So I am sorry to say that our old Solar Bus will be not drivable for sure now. Before I could drive it to where needed a air compressor is needed. But now no more.
Now I need to wait on our guest to come over and give me a helping hand. Mark and I moved it to the pad to make it easier to work on. I dropped the drive train yesterday.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Our troops that are in Iraq, Prayer request.
Prayer request
According to the weather reports, it is our understanding that it is 122 degrees in Iraq right now -- and the low will be 111! Our troops need our prayers for strength, endurance, and safety.. If it be God's will, give these men and women the strength they need to prevail.
Prayer
'Lord, please hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.'
Prayer Request: When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our troops around the world.
Just send this on. Please do not let it stop with you.Of all the gifts you could give a Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine & others deployed in harm's way,
Prayer is the very best one!
According to the weather reports, it is our understanding that it is 122 degrees in Iraq right now -- and the low will be 111! Our troops need our prayers for strength, endurance, and safety.. If it be God's will, give these men and women the strength they need to prevail.
Prayer
'Lord, please hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.'
Prayer Request: When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our troops around the world.
Just send this on. Please do not let it stop with you.Of all the gifts you could give a Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine & others deployed in harm's way,
Prayer is the very best one!
Bobby S. Briggs, MSgt, USAF
823 ESFS/SFOC
Flight Sergeant
BAGHDAD AB , IRAQ
My name is Gary Hogman. Some of you receiving this know me, some do not. My wife, Cindy, is 32 years old and has just been diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer and her chances for survival are very slim. She was pregnant with our second child and had miscarried recently at 3 months, and now we know why. This is a request for you to forward this e-mail to everyone you know asking for prayer. The more people that pray for her to be healed, the better. Pray and forward. It only takes a second to hit'forward'.Please do it and don't delete this, your prayer can, and perhaps will, save her life. Please pray and ask everyone you know to pray for the HEALING of Cindy and the removal of all cancer in her body, so she may enjoy all that life has to offer, and to continue to be the wonderful mother to our 5-year-old son Michael. The power of Prayer is unsurpassed. I want them whole world to have her in their prayers the next few weeks. God will hear our cry. Please=2 0do not be offended by my plea. This is only a request for your help.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading this and helping with
our request for healing! No words can express the power we have when we each
do a little to come together.
Regards, Cindy's husband - Gary
823 ESFS/SFOC
Flight Sergeant
BAGHDAD AB , IRAQ
My name is Gary Hogman. Some of you receiving this know me, some do not. My wife, Cindy, is 32 years old and has just been diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer and her chances for survival are very slim. She was pregnant with our second child and had miscarried recently at 3 months, and now we know why. This is a request for you to forward this e-mail to everyone you know asking for prayer. The more people that pray for her to be healed, the better. Pray and forward. It only takes a second to hit'forward'.Please do it and don't delete this, your prayer can, and perhaps will, save her life. Please pray and ask everyone you know to pray for the HEALING of Cindy and the removal of all cancer in her body, so she may enjoy all that life has to offer, and to continue to be the wonderful mother to our 5-year-old son Michael. The power of Prayer is unsurpassed. I want them whole world to have her in their prayers the next few weeks. God will hear our cry. Please=2 0do not be offended by my plea. This is only a request for your help.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading this and helping with
our request for healing! No words can express the power we have when we each
do a little to come together.
Regards, Cindy's husband - Gary
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Hey everyone,
I just wanted to pass on to you all. How much I love you you guys and thank you for your prayers. I went to see my doctor yesterday. He showed me that everything is normal. He still not sure what the problem could be. I told him that it was a time for rest. Plus I knew that there was many praying for me too. So I just laughed and told him and his students that I really don't want to see them again. I looked back to the way I said it and I hope they understand what I was trying to say? I meant it as saying, we are friends now and the only time I want to see them is during good times. Not in the hospital. I really do want to say thank you again for your prayers. I am so blessed to know how much people really do love me and just knowing that.
Yesterday at the hospital I saw Betty Allen. She told me the her doctor told her that Clark her husband is not doing well at all. I prayed with her and she told me that she was going to Calvary Bible and tell Pastor Lee. Folks this couple has been part of Calvary Bible many years. Clark her husband back in Aug of 2008, be came paralyzed. Could have been a stoke. He really has not improved since that has happen. I remember talking with him during Christmas, he was telling me that he was doing much better and he would be walking very shortly. During June he got sick and came into the hospital and even got worse. Please if you think of him, say a prayer for God to do some miracles. The e mail address you see under is her's. Please drop her a line or two.
betts42@hotmail.com
Yesterday at the hospital I saw Betty Allen. She told me the her doctor told her that Clark her husband is not doing well at all. I prayed with her and she told me that she was going to Calvary Bible and tell Pastor Lee. Folks this couple has been part of Calvary Bible many years. Clark her husband back in Aug of 2008, be came paralyzed. Could have been a stoke. He really has not improved since that has happen. I remember talking with him during Christmas, he was telling me that he was doing much better and he would be walking very shortly. During June he got sick and came into the hospital and even got worse. Please if you think of him, say a prayer for God to do some miracles. The e mail address you see under is her's. Please drop her a line or two.
betts42@hotmail.com
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
A friend of mine sent this to me and I beleive everyone needs to know this.
My Friend,
I stand in Judgment now,
And feel that you're to blame somehow.
And never did you point the way.
You knew the Lord in truth and glory,
But never did you tell the story.
My knowledge then was very dim;
You could have led me safe to Him.
Though we lived together on the earth,
You never told me of the second birth,
And now I stand this day condemned,
Because you failed to mention Him.
You taught me many things, that's true,
I called you 'friend' and trusted you,
But I learnt now that it's too late,
You could have kept me from this fate.
We walked by day and talked by night,
And yet you showed me not the Light.
You let me live, and love, and die,
You knew I'd never live on high.
Yes, I called you a 'friend' in life,
And trusted you through joy and strife.
And yet on coming to the end,
I cannot, now, call you 'My Friend.'
I stand in Judgment now,
And feel that you're to blame somehow.
And never did you point the way.
You knew the Lord in truth and glory,
But never did you tell the story.
My knowledge then was very dim;
You could have led me safe to Him.
Though we lived together on the earth,
You never told me of the second birth,
And now I stand this day condemned,
Because you failed to mention Him.
You taught me many things, that's true,
I called you 'friend' and trusted you,
But I learnt now that it's too late,
You could have kept me from this fate.
We walked by day and talked by night,
And yet you showed me not the Light.
You let me live, and love, and die,
You knew I'd never live on high.
Yes, I called you a 'friend' in life,
And trusted you through joy and strife.
And yet on coming to the end,
I cannot, now, call you 'My Friend.'
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Monday, July 06, 2009
at Wall Mart
Tired of constantly being broke & stuck in an unhappy marriage, a young husband decided to solve both problems by taking out a large insurance policy on his wife with himself as the beneficiary, and then arranging to have her killed.
A 'friend of a friend' put him in touch with a nefarious dark-side underworld figure who went by the name of 'Artie.'
Artie then explained to the husband that his going price for ing out a spouse was $5,000.
The husband said he was willing to pay that amount, but that he wouldn't have any cash on hand until he could collect his wife's insurance money.
Artie insisted on being paid at least something up front, so the man opened his wallet, displaying the single dollar bill that rested inside. Artie sighed, rolled his eyes, and reluctantly agreed to accept the dollar as down payment for the dirty deed.
A few days later, Artie followed the man's wife to the local Wal-Mart
SuperCenterstore. There, he surprised her in the produce department and
proceeded to strangle her with his gloved hands and as the poor
unsuspecting woman drew her last breath and slumped to the floor.........
The manager of the produce department stumbled unexpectedly onto the scene. Unwilling to leave any living witnesses behind, ol' Artie had no choice but to strangle the produce manager as well.
However, unknown to Artie, the entire proceedings were captured by the hidden security cameras & observed by the store's security guard, who immediately called the police. Artie was caught and arrested before he could even leave the store.
Under intense questioning at the police station, Artie revealed the whole sordid plan, including his unusual financial arrangements with the hapless husband who was also quickly arrested.
The next day in the newspaper, the headline declared ...
*(You're going to me for this ... )
*ARTIE CHOKES 2 for $1.00 AT WAL-MART!'
A 'friend of a friend' put him in touch with a nefarious dark-side underworld figure who went by the name of 'Artie.'
Artie then explained to the husband that his going price for ing out a spouse was $5,000.
The husband said he was willing to pay that amount, but that he wouldn't have any cash on hand until he could collect his wife's insurance money.
Artie insisted on being paid at least something up front, so the man opened his wallet, displaying the single dollar bill that rested inside. Artie sighed, rolled his eyes, and reluctantly agreed to accept the dollar as down payment for the dirty deed.
A few days later, Artie followed the man's wife to the local Wal-Mart
SuperCenterstore. There, he surprised her in the produce department and
proceeded to strangle her with his gloved hands and as the poor
unsuspecting woman drew her last breath and slumped to the floor.........
The manager of the produce department stumbled unexpectedly onto the scene. Unwilling to leave any living witnesses behind, ol' Artie had no choice but to strangle the produce manager as well.
However, unknown to Artie, the entire proceedings were captured by the hidden security cameras & observed by the store's security guard, who immediately called the police. Artie was caught and arrested before he could even leave the store.
Under intense questioning at the police station, Artie revealed the whole sordid plan, including his unusual financial arrangements with the hapless husband who was also quickly arrested.
The next day in the newspaper, the headline declared ...
*(You're going to me for this ... )
*ARTIE CHOKES 2 for $1.00 AT WAL-MART!'
T-bone steaks, yellow roses.
I walked into the grocery store not particularly interested in buying groceries. I wasn't hungry. The pain of losing my husband of 57 years was still too raw. And this grocery store held so many sweet memories.
He often came with me and almost every time he'd pretend to go off and look for something special.. I knew what he was up to... I'd always spot him walking down the aisle with the three yellow roses in his hands.
He knew I loved yellow roses. With a heart filled with grief, I only wanted to buy my few items and leave, but even grocery shopping was different since he had passed on.
Shopping for one took time, a little more thought than it had for two. Standing by the meat, I searched for the perfect small steak and remembered how he had loved his steak.
Suddenly a woman came beside me. She was , slim and lovely in a soft green pantsuit. I watched as she picked up a large package of T-bones, dropped them in her basket.. hesitated, and then put them back. She turned to go and once again reached for the pack of steaks.
She saw me watching her and she smiled.. 'My husband loves T-bones, but honestly, at these prices, I don't know.' I swallowed the emotion down my throat and met her pale blue eyes.
'My husband passed away eight days ago,' I told her. Glancing at the package in her hands, I fought to control the tremble in my voice. 'Buy him the steaks. And cherish every moment you have together.' She shook her head and I saw the emotion in her eyes as she placed the package in her basket and wheeled away
I turned and pushed my cart across the length of the store to the dairy products. There I stood, trying to decide which size milk I should buy. A Quart, I finally decided and moved on to the ice cream. If nothing else, I could always fix myself an ice cream cone. I placed the ice cream in my cart and looked down the aisle toward the front. I saw first the green suit, then recognized the pretty lady coming towards me. In her arms she carried a package. On her face was the brightest smile! I had ever seen.. I would swear a soft halo encircled her hair as she kept walking toward me, her eyes holding mine.
As she came closer, I saw what she held and tears began misting in my eyes. 'These are for you,' she said and placed three beautiful long stemmed yellow roses in my arms. 'When you go through the line, they will know these are paid for.' She leaned over and placed a gentle kiss on my cheek, then smiled again. I wanted to tell her what she'd done, what the roses meant, but still unable to speak, I watched as she walked away as tears clouded my vision
I looked down at the beautiful roses nestled in the green tissue wrapping and found it almost unreal. How did she know? Suddenly the answer seemed so clear. I wasn't alone. Oh, you haven't forgotten me, have you? I whispered, with tears in my eyes. He was still with me, and she was his angel
He often came with me and almost every time he'd pretend to go off and look for something special.. I knew what he was up to... I'd always spot him walking down the aisle with the three yellow roses in his hands.
He knew I loved yellow roses. With a heart filled with grief, I only wanted to buy my few items and leave, but even grocery shopping was different since he had passed on.
Shopping for one took time, a little more thought than it had for two. Standing by the meat, I searched for the perfect small steak and remembered how he had loved his steak.
Suddenly a woman came beside me. She was , slim and lovely in a soft green pantsuit. I watched as she picked up a large package of T-bones, dropped them in her basket.. hesitated, and then put them back. She turned to go and once again reached for the pack of steaks.
She saw me watching her and she smiled.. 'My husband loves T-bones, but honestly, at these prices, I don't know.' I swallowed the emotion down my throat and met her pale blue eyes.
'My husband passed away eight days ago,' I told her. Glancing at the package in her hands, I fought to control the tremble in my voice. 'Buy him the steaks. And cherish every moment you have together.' She shook her head and I saw the emotion in her eyes as she placed the package in her basket and wheeled away
I turned and pushed my cart across the length of the store to the dairy products. There I stood, trying to decide which size milk I should buy. A Quart, I finally decided and moved on to the ice cream. If nothing else, I could always fix myself an ice cream cone. I placed the ice cream in my cart and looked down the aisle toward the front. I saw first the green suit, then recognized the pretty lady coming towards me. In her arms she carried a package. On her face was the brightest smile! I had ever seen.. I would swear a soft halo encircled her hair as she kept walking toward me, her eyes holding mine.
As she came closer, I saw what she held and tears began misting in my eyes. 'These are for you,' she said and placed three beautiful long stemmed yellow roses in my arms. 'When you go through the line, they will know these are paid for.' She leaned over and placed a gentle kiss on my cheek, then smiled again. I wanted to tell her what she'd done, what the roses meant, but still unable to speak, I watched as she walked away as tears clouded my vision
I looked down at the beautiful roses nestled in the green tissue wrapping and found it almost unreal. How did she know? Suddenly the answer seemed so clear. I wasn't alone. Oh, you haven't forgotten me, have you? I whispered, with tears in my eyes. He was still with me, and she was his angel
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Hello my friends and family.
I just have a quite note for you all. Please keep Pastor Lee in prayer during this next week. He has been having some trouble with his back and other parts. I know God is using him here in Nassau and he has so much more to do.
I just want to say thank you so much for your prayers this last week for me. I hope this coming week is a blessing to you.
I just want to say thank you so much for your prayers this last week for me. I hope this coming week is a blessing to you.
Saturday, July 04, 2009
This is a up date on all that has happen this last week.
Hey everyone, Yes I am still a live? It really was a time for me to get some rest, I guess? Monday afternoon, I started feeling a pain in my right side. Thinking it was gas.But the pain got worse.Then I thought of Gio and Debby. They both had their appendix pulled out this last year. So the next day, Tuesday. I called up my doctor for appointment. Got there and he told me, he was not sure. Maybe appendix or stones. He told me to get a ultrasound. Looking at my wallet. I decided to go to Princess Margaret Hospital. How long could it be??? Maybe a four to five hours waiting? I got there around noon on Tuesday. I saw one of the doctors at 8pm. He checked me out. He took his finger and looked like he was measuring. Then he just pushed down on the spot. I jumped off the table. He said yes that is you appendix. Then around a hour later I saw the surgeon. He looked and played too. Yes that is your problem. They put me on a IV. told me that they will do the operation in the morning. 2:30 am I got in a roll around bed. Got up to the men's surgical ward. I saw the doctor up there and he looked at me and said let us wait. So I sat around for two days waiting, during that time I saw another doctor. Dr. Munroe. Really a nice guy. Just wait he told me. No food or water, just IV. I kept asking about the ultrasound. You don't need it. I talked with a friend Mark. Mark has been talking with nurse, Freddy Sands. She told him that I still need the ultrasound. So I asked again. Okay. So yesterday, Friday I got it done. Not sure what it said. But I am home now and I can tell you this. I really am glad I went and had this time to relax and just talk with others there and make some new friends. Next Tuesday morning I am getting a colonoscopy. Still not sure where the pain came from or where did it went. I believe it was your prayers that God just wanted me to experience He grace and love from others and to others too. I am so glad to know that I have family here and in Fort Lauderdale too. I am doing well and trying to rest this week-end so I can get back do the rest of the work that He has called me to do. Thank you so much for all the prayers and phone calls I received during my time in PMH. I am using this letter to send to everyone that has been told about this last week. Please pass this on to others that might not get it. Thank you all. I love you and I hope I was used by God during this time too. Bye Tom.
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