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AUDIO BLOGGING AND MUSIC!!!

I am moving over to creating an AUDIO blog on my own fan page on Facebook. Here is the link!

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Thanks!!

David

So what's new?

Wow. Last post was MAY.... This is just another example of how much of a slacker I can be sometimes... ok more than sometimes.

So what's new? Well since it has been 4 mths since I posted last I'll give you a break down:

• Got a new job in late April at Slumberland Furniture (100 % commission)
• FINALLY got a modification approved for our home loan so that we can get caught up on our mortgage and keep our home
• Caroline got a job driving the school bus for Goddard schools
• Jaydon turned 5 in late June
• Caroline and I celebrated our 7 year anniversary in Late June
• Gracepoint Church finally moved in to its first permanent facility beginning of Aug
• Adrian became the manager of the 8th grade Goddard middle school football team in Aug
• I left Slumberland (not enough money) and got two part time jobs (one at Best Buy Geek Squad and another for a company called Spartan Computer) in early September
• We are taking a sabbatical form leading/hosting a life group
• LANKansas is having its first Micro-Event in less than 2 weeks

So a lot of stuff has been going on. I cannot convey in any words accurately the amount of incredible stress that has been heaping upon me in the last few months. Sometimes, like today, it really gets to me. I am pretty thick skinned usually, but today I just broke down in tears and cried out to God. Our finances has been a disaster ever since last April, but they have gotten considerably worse in the last few months. At least most of last year and some of this year I had unemployment to help out. But now I am relying on my regular income and it has been nothing but irregular. Now I have two jobs that are hourly part time jobs, and it should be easier to budget but we are having to make a lot of cut backs.

My mothers health is also a source of stress for me. But its nothing compared to the amount of stress my Dad is feeling. Recently my mom developed TMJ and also got an infection in her leg from a spider bite. So with all the drugs from those two problems, plus all the ones she has already been taking, she is literally all drugged up. Plus her bladder control problem has not gotten any better. Please be in prayer for both my parents as they deal with this difficult life change. Also they are trying to sell their house to get a smaller single level home.

Well thats about all I want to talk about for now. I guess I will try to get better at blogging more regularly. Hopefully next one will be a little more positive and encouraging!

David

The Orange Conference

Sorry I haven't posted a blog in a long time; I’ve been lazy, and at the same time I’ve been real busy.  But I thought it was time to go ahead and post a blog today… since I went to the Orange Conference last week, I have a lot to talk about. 

Last week was an amazing time of worship, teaching, and fellowship.  I'm really glad I got to go on the trip; I was invited by my kids pastor Rochelle, and it was really a great time.  I learned a lot about how important the kids ministry is to the growth and development of the church.  In fact the kids ministry really is the future of the church and your children will grow up to inherit the ministry that you have today.  Pastor Perry Noble spoke a little bit about how vital the kids ministry is to the church.  In fact he said it was the most important ministry the church could ever possibly have.  Perry even went on to say that the senior pastor of every church should champion the kids ministry, he should be the number one supporter of your children and youth ministry in your church.  I for one agree with him. 

I took a lot of notes while at the Orange Conference in Atlanta and I think I've got about five pages worth.  I plan on sharing my notes with everybody in the group that went to Orange and I hope that they share their notes with me.  This experience has really changed my perception of the kids ministry and the youth ministry at Grace Point.  I realize now how vital my role is in the ministry and how important it is to share what I know about Christ with kids at an early age.  If I can impact and influence young minds for Christ, and help shape their hearts and lives, then I believe I will be truly fulfilling God's plan for my life.

By the way, this entire blog was created using voice recognition dictation with Microsoft Windows 7.  Pretty cool huh?

David

This is like DRASTIC

This weekend mom and dad come to Wichita to visit and go shopping.  They bought Adrian and Jaydon outfits for Easter.  Adrian got a nice dress and Jaydon got a really cute little khaki outfit, with a sweater-vest and polo shirt! 

So dad decided to make a change to his appearance and surprise us.  Now trust me, while it may seem subtle, for him and mom its DRASTIC!

If you don’t realize the subtle change, dad shaved his beard down to just a goatee!  and his hair is REALLY short.  This is like DRASTIC change for dad cause hes like this always dependable ever ready never change always the same kind of guy!  I think he hasn’t shaved his beard in like 15 years or something… I have been telling him for a long time to go with just the goatee!  I think i makes him look 10 years younger!  Adrian said, “You look ‘tough’ now papa.”

I told dad I thought he should put on a black suit and tie and he would EASILY pass off for an experienced MAFIA hitman!

Anyway mom had a test done last Thursday for her bladder to help determine why she has to pee so often, and they gave her some topical medication to help alleviate the problem.  Apparently her bladder is having these spasms and she cant control her urges.  This medication is supposed to help with that.

I will post more updates later and pics of the kids with their easter outfits on.

BTW I am STILL unemployed however things are looking VERY promising!  I have had 2 interviews with a cable company in Emporia and if I get the job I would commute to Emporia every day but the money and benefits would be outstanding and totally worth the drive!  Its only an hour anyway…

David