A lot of things have been happening in my life since my last blog.
1. I am now an award winning journalist. A couple of weeks ago I was inducted into the Ohio School Board Association, Media Honor Roll. This is an honor, because all of the Scioto County superintendents (12) came together and voted for me another writer to receive this honor. So, now I can tell people I am an awarding winning journalist and somehow that makes me cooler.
2. I have been called to the office of Priest in the Community of Christ. I can not tell you how long I have been waiting and anticipating this. In order for this call to proceed I have to take three classes to prepare me for my new responsibilities. I will order my first class off the internet in the morning. I can tell you I am very humbled by this call, while at the same time I am excited about the possibilities it holds in the future.
There are a couple of the major things going on. I will be at Grove City this coming weekend and Middle town the following weekend. More shall be talked about later.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Words With Friends
To put it simply, this have been a little crazy as of late.....Let me give a glimpse of what has been going on in Wayne's World. A dear friend of mine has been diagnosed with cancer. He had surgery to remove the cancer on Thursday. I went up to the Ohio State University Cancer Center today to visit with him. It was a humbling feeling visiting him knowing he was and will continue in pain. The thing about the cancer center is it's two hours away and the visiting hours are one hour every other hour. So timing a visit could be a little tricky. The good news is, things worked out so I could see him.
As a result of the surgery, it was a strain for him to talk more than a few words at a time. So most communication was written.
About ten years ago I was in a similar situation....I had to have open heart surgery and was in the hospital for a week. During my time in the hospital he came to visit with me.
One of the things my friend expressed to me during my visit. That it was not to long ago the rolls were reversed.
Bono was once quoted as saying....."I never liked how the ultimate test of friendship seems to be 'I'd take a bullet for you.' If your near enough to get in front of a bullet, you're close enough to just push them out of the way. Then you guys can run off and get milkshakes or something. Wouldn't you rather here someone say, 'Yea, I'd buy you a milkshake' anyway?
The visit made me realize, the spirit of God is alive and well. The spirit also continues to amaze me in all the things I do not understand.
To have those unspoken words with my friend today assured me that things will be o.k. for the both of us in the end.
As a result of the surgery, it was a strain for him to talk more than a few words at a time. So most communication was written.
About ten years ago I was in a similar situation....I had to have open heart surgery and was in the hospital for a week. During my time in the hospital he came to visit with me.
One of the things my friend expressed to me during my visit. That it was not to long ago the rolls were reversed.
Bono was once quoted as saying....."I never liked how the ultimate test of friendship seems to be 'I'd take a bullet for you.' If your near enough to get in front of a bullet, you're close enough to just push them out of the way. Then you guys can run off and get milkshakes or something. Wouldn't you rather here someone say, 'Yea, I'd buy you a milkshake' anyway?
The visit made me realize, the spirit of God is alive and well. The spirit also continues to amaze me in all the things I do not understand.
To have those unspoken words with my friend today assured me that things will be o.k. for the both of us in the end.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Sometimes It Takes a Good Drive
You know how every so often, you have one of those days where it seems you have all the time in the world. For me, today has been one of those days. This morning I decided to take a long drive in the country to clear my head and think about upcoming events. I was able to walk away from the experience refreshed and re-energized. I also walked away from the experience with more questions than I had answers, which is not a bad thing.
So, as an added treat I decided to go to the local book store. The book is called Stones into Schools, it's a followup from the book Three Cups of Tea.
A group of us will be traveling in the coming weeks to Missouri for a weekend conference with the author and watch him accept an International Peace Ward handed out by the Community of Christ.
If you have not read Three Cups of Tea, I would highly recommend it. It gives an interesting perspective about those living on the other side of the world. It also gives an insider perspective on the events of September 11th.
I will keep you posted on how the other book is. If it is half as good as the first it should make for an interesting read.
You know facebook can be a powerful tool. Today I noticed one of my dear friends was having a bad day. It was obvious by his status updates. So being a good friend, I decided to call him.
Not to go into to many details, but he said he appreciated the call more than I would ever realize. Needless to say tears were shed on both ends of the phone. It was a great conversation that I would not have given the world for, I hope he knows that.........
Next month (November) I will be participating in an event called "Give It Up," to benefit Outreach International, Here is what the event description says.... "What would you be willing to give up for one month if you knew it could change someone’s life? How about wearing make-up, or one meal a day, or that second Diet Coke?
Join with people of all ages as we “Give It Up” for the month of November to raise $10,000 for Outreach International.
The concept is simple: each person pledges to Give Up one thing for the month, and re-direct the money we would have spent on that item as a contribution to OI. Giving up our luxury item for November and generously sharing that money helps OI in their mission of creating Sustainable Good throughout the world and promotes the spiritual discipline of sacrificial giving within our own lives."
I will be giving up bottled water and switching to a reusable water bottle. I realize that's really giving up something. It's the thought that counts. So if you see me out and about, you know what's going on.
So, as an added treat I decided to go to the local book store. The book is called Stones into Schools, it's a followup from the book Three Cups of Tea.
A group of us will be traveling in the coming weeks to Missouri for a weekend conference with the author and watch him accept an International Peace Ward handed out by the Community of Christ.
If you have not read Three Cups of Tea, I would highly recommend it. It gives an interesting perspective about those living on the other side of the world. It also gives an insider perspective on the events of September 11th.
I will keep you posted on how the other book is. If it is half as good as the first it should make for an interesting read.
You know facebook can be a powerful tool. Today I noticed one of my dear friends was having a bad day. It was obvious by his status updates. So being a good friend, I decided to call him.
Not to go into to many details, but he said he appreciated the call more than I would ever realize. Needless to say tears were shed on both ends of the phone. It was a great conversation that I would not have given the world for, I hope he knows that.........
Next month (November) I will be participating in an event called "Give It Up," to benefit Outreach International, Here is what the event description says.... "What would you be willing to give up for one month if you knew it could change someone’s life? How about wearing make-up, or one meal a day, or that second Diet Coke?
Join with people of all ages as we “Give It Up” for the month of November to raise $10,000 for Outreach International.
The concept is simple: each person pledges to Give Up one thing for the month, and re-direct the money we would have spent on that item as a contribution to OI. Giving up our luxury item for November and generously sharing that money helps OI in their mission of creating Sustainable Good throughout the world and promotes the spiritual discipline of sacrificial giving within our own lives."
I will be giving up bottled water and switching to a reusable water bottle. I realize that's really giving up something. It's the thought that counts. So if you see me out and about, you know what's going on.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Oh, What a Week
This week has been one for the record books. Last weekend I was at Camp Bountiful for the Fall Young Adult Retreat. It was awesome, there was a good spirit with us. We learned about the five love languages. To find yours you had to take a short survey. My was quality time, which surprised me in a number of ways. So I have committed myself to discover what that means and how I can best apply that to my life.
On Tuesday, most of the way through the day I am asked to go on an assignment to take photos of the flood wall and a team of people that are inspecting the wall. I get done taking the photo and one the way back to my car, I step into a pot-hole and severely sprain my ankle. After that I went back to work and finished a number of things I had going that day. Throughout that time the pain got so bad that I was convinced a bone had been broken.
So after work I went to SOMC Urgent Care to get it checked out. An hour later I was informed nothing was broken only severely sprained.
This morning I went into work a little later than normal.....While walking though my house I somehow jammed my little tow into a door. It has been back and blue all day.......
So, if you are wondering yes it has been a good week and here is hoping for an injury free rest of the week.
On Tuesday, most of the way through the day I am asked to go on an assignment to take photos of the flood wall and a team of people that are inspecting the wall. I get done taking the photo and one the way back to my car, I step into a pot-hole and severely sprain my ankle. After that I went back to work and finished a number of things I had going that day. Throughout that time the pain got so bad that I was convinced a bone had been broken.
So after work I went to SOMC Urgent Care to get it checked out. An hour later I was informed nothing was broken only severely sprained.
This morning I went into work a little later than normal.....While walking though my house I somehow jammed my little tow into a door. It has been back and blue all day.......
So, if you are wondering yes it has been a good week and here is hoping for an injury free rest of the week.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Sometimes it takes me forever to do anything
I have to admit sometimes it takes me forever and a day to get somethings finished. I have been working for a while to clean my house. Some attempts have been somewhat successful while others barely make an impact.
Other examples include my car, sometimes I let my car get WAY to dirty. With my job I travel a lot, so its easier to throw wrappers in my backseat with the notion I will clean it out when it gets super bad.
Books, it takes me on average about a month to read a book. Currently I am reading "Three Cups of Tea," by Greg Mortenson and David Relin. Plans have been made to go to a weekend conference in October to see Mortenson accept an award and hear about his travels.
This weekend I will be traveling to Camp Bountiful to spend time with some of the greatest people I know. I am also looking for great things to come out of this weekend.......So here is hoping for a productive couple of days......
Other examples include my car, sometimes I let my car get WAY to dirty. With my job I travel a lot, so its easier to throw wrappers in my backseat with the notion I will clean it out when it gets super bad.
Books, it takes me on average about a month to read a book. Currently I am reading "Three Cups of Tea," by Greg Mortenson and David Relin. Plans have been made to go to a weekend conference in October to see Mortenson accept an award and hear about his travels.
This weekend I will be traveling to Camp Bountiful to spend time with some of the greatest people I know. I am also looking for great things to come out of this weekend.......So here is hoping for a productive couple of days......
Monday, September 20, 2010
Happy Monday
I am having my car worked on AGAIN today.....There is a leak somewhere and it's causing some issues. Here's hoping this will fix things. Besides a new House comes on tonight, with new Maroon 5 music coming out tomorrow. Along with the Young Adult Retreat this weekend. Happy Monday
Friday, September 17, 2010
Sometimes The Things People Do Just Bother Me
Let me start this out by saying I am going to talk in general terms with no specifics...
Over the past few days somethings have been happening to a place I hold dear to my heart. The things that have happened are a result of people being greedy and wanting something that is not there's. These people do not care what is in there way, and left a path of destruction that will likely take weeks to fix.
As a result of these actions other measures will have to be taken to ensure it does not happen again. That disturbs me. I have come to know this as a safe place, a place where I can bee free of fear.
Whoever is doing this, does not know what this place means to me and a large number of people.
Over the past few days somethings have been happening to a place I hold dear to my heart. The things that have happened are a result of people being greedy and wanting something that is not there's. These people do not care what is in there way, and left a path of destruction that will likely take weeks to fix.
As a result of these actions other measures will have to be taken to ensure it does not happen again. That disturbs me. I have come to know this as a safe place, a place where I can bee free of fear.
Whoever is doing this, does not know what this place means to me and a large number of people.
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