Feeling Healthy!

I am on a health kick today. Lunch will be here in a few minutes and I am thinking about giving up my sweet tea! I can't believe it. After my 4 mile walks, I have been drinking a lot of water. By the way, the treadmill experience has been great. I like it a lot! I am sweating for Jesus on that thing especially when I try to keep up with all of the ladies in the room.

Confession: I am trying to control my bloodsugar, and lose weight for the summer. It is my goal to return to school in the fall a different man. I am still loving the protein bars- I am just trying to find them with less sugar.

I have paid my bills for the month. I am wanting to live on less. I am doing a great job so far. Living in an apartment, I have gotten my electic bill below $20. I can't believe it either. That is what the bill said, so I will pay it! Hallelujah!

Confession: I am wanting to give more to church and other good organization. I was not a proud man when I did my taxes thinking I gave more than I did. At our church, this sunday is Mission Sunday, so I have planned on making a generous contribution. We do it twice a year. My goal is to double what I give this sunday the next Mission sunday in October. It's bold, but you have to have goals that require faith.

Have a blessed day! I teach the College students to tonight. Pray for them. We are a very small group but have great conversations about life.

Good Day!

Well, today was a good day! I apologized to my 4th period class( we did not end the week well). The day went by pretty fast. I could not wait for my 4 mile walk today. The weekend I took off and ate too much. I feel really good right now. I used a treadmill at the apartment complex I live in. I got to watch me some "House" tonight. I will walk in the morning at 6am for an hour. I will problably workout tomorrow night at the complex. I know, I know, I am going crazy on the walking. I feel good. I like the treadmill a little better because it tells you how many calories you are burning. I am even getting a little domesticated tonight- I am washing clothes and folding them when I get them out of the dryer. This is big folks!

Conflict with Adults- Unresolved for now.

12:11 was GREAT! It was so refreshing for me. I forgot I was in church. I got lost in the praise. It was good. We had 63 our first sunday. Here in Atlanta it was pouring down rain. It was a good crowd with lots of energy. We did have I believe 2 families from the community. We had lots of children. I even had them singing by themselves. You know when I say "just the ladies" well, it was just the children. Again, I got lost in the praise. Planning for next week is complete. I am working on the mother's day service. We will see how that comes out. Thanks for dropping by....

Weekend!!!!

16 miles of walking this week. I am looking forward to the weekend because it is my timeoff of walking. I have enjoyed it so far. I am buying an ipod this weekend to keep it up whether I have someone to walk with or not. I am very motivated! Wow!

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Adult Conflict? I don't really like dealing with Adults. I like to resolve issues quickly and early if at all possible. Pray that all conflicts will be resolve in due time.

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My job is changing a little for next year. 1 less class and 1 less chapel to lead. I am excited as I will have more time to be with the Junior High. I am excited.

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Tomorrow will be the 1st sleep in day in quite a while. I wonder what time will I get up tomorrow. This week, I have had two early morning walks. I am ready for a true sabbath!

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12:11 Service- a new service offered at East Cobb. I am excited about what God will do with this service. This sunday will be a very busy day with 2 services and our Timothy boys service and fellowship at night. I like to encourage the boys like people did me when I was their age. More about 12:11 after sunday.
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Vacation ideas? I plan on using two almost complete weeks this summer. 1 being the 1st of June and the second one the 3rd week in July. Any ideas? I know I need to include Florida since I am sooo close. I am thinking about going to an island. I have not done that in a while. We will see!

8 miles

Well, I have walked 8 miles within 24 hours. I am feeling good! I am beginning to feel a little sore( I think) I can feel the burning calories. My plans are to walk everyday during the week and take the weekends off. I enjoy walking(fast) when you have someone to walk with makes a difference. I am also starting to snack on Protein bars. I do wake up hungry so far, which is good for me to eat something before I walk out the door. We are all good so far!

What will I tackle next on my big agenda? Dating life! Keep your ears open, who knows tomorrow I might be informing you of a lovely lady. HA!

Health Issues...

Do you have health issues? Do your doctor tell you the things you don't want to hear? I know I am as stubborn as my mom when it comes to the doctor. Today, I am about to see my doctor. I already know what he is going to say. The question is will I listen to him. I would have fired me as a patient long time ago. I just seen the nurse who was sermonizing. I did not want to hear what she had to say. I am now waiting on my doctor, really agreeing with the nurses suggestion about my health. I keep telling myself that I am doing good. No high blood pressure, No high cholestrol, and no real physical ailment. Report was good! I am doing good. I ate a cobb salad tonight. I am going walking around 8pm. I now have a walking partner that loves to walk. I like to talk so, this should be good. No this partner is not a woman yet. I am looking for one that loves to walk each evening. We all need to be healthier. I am deciding today that I will try my best. I tried my first protein bar this afternoon. I ate a salad tonight because I was not that hungry. Well, got go walk.

Update: Walked for about 4 miles. Showered and ate protein bar, I am headed to bed. I will walk again in the morning 7am for an hour. Yes I said 7am and yes I said for an hour. Feeling pretty good right now. We will see if I get up tomorrow.

Mother update

She got the all clear to go home today. Right before the doctor was going to release her, he checked her blood pressure and decided to keep her overnight. She is not a happy camper today! Meanwhile, I am mediating verbal fights between siblings. Life just keeps on going!

Am I Dateable?

Dateable???- This is the million dollar question I am asking myself lately. I read a book awhile back that asked this question mostly dealing with are you loveable. I think I am. I think? Tonight, I went out to eat late, because normally I am in my apartment by 9pm and never out pass 10pm on a Sunday night. Outback Steakhouse was packed. I wondered why so many people were there. The waiter I had said that it was their typical sunday night crowd. I was amazed. I am at home normally getting ready for my week. When I looked around, it looked like the majority were on somekind of date. There were many singles mostly sitting at the bar as a group of boys or a group of girls. Shocked by the big crowds at Outback! I am not a late eater. Especially, not heavy eating like at Outback. I watched as big steaks were going past me, while I did have the alice spring chicken in which half was taken home. Tomorrow's snack or dinner.

I have all kinds of excuses for which night is the better date night. For me, Fridays- I am tired from the week. Saturdays- I am saving my energy for Sunday worship services- maybe a Saturday lunch. Thursdays and Tuesdays would be the best nights for me. I am not sure if I would stay out past 9pm on these nights since I have to work the next day. I have to remind myself I will be 40 before too long. Again, I asked the question- Am I dateable? I am not sure if late nights are involved. I do stay up late, but not outside my home. I know I am not a homebody- but still I face this big questions. Have a great week!

Update on Mom: She is to have surgery tomorrow morning if they can. It is just to check on her stint in her heart. They have dealt with her flu symptons and urinary tract infection. Thanks for your prayers. Hopefully, she will be home before the end of the week. She did send me away on Saturday to my JH baseball game. I am the PA announcer. Keep praying!

Stress Free Day!

I am not stress as far as I know. I took my mom to the hospital yesterday and her heart enzymes were elevated which means that there has been stress put on her heart. I have had stressful jobs in the past, but I usually try not to have too much stress in my life. I used to be a choral director and that job there were stressful times. I am a chaplain now, but really have a handle on the stress level for this job. Are you stressed? I hope not. I do like pressure situations and to work out a plan of attack. But not here lately. My mom is doing alright. She is still in the hospital waiting to see a doctor. We had the best nurse who was a comedian. He had me rolling along with the rest of my family. My mom laughed. The children went to another room to discussed my mom stress level. We could find where we all at some point in time lately have caused her stress. I pray today will be a stress free day for you and your family.

Good Break

Great Break!

I got to visit with some great people. I did not get to see everyone, but I had a great time. I got the chance to go back and lead worship at Dallas Christian school where I worked when I was in Dalllas. It was great! It brought back many great memories. It made me appreciate where I have been and where I am today! The friendships there are real. I miss these great people. I got a chance to return to Lousiana. Sulphur for a youth rally this weekend. It also brought back memories. Dale and Kim Sheehy are the youth ministers there. They are doing a great job! I enjoyed being with their kids. I am loving on kids these days. If God don't hurry up and find me a wife, I just might....ADOPT!!!!! What were you thinking? Teaching kids all day to me is the best form of birth control YIKES!

It has been a great week of traveling. I also did my taxes. Boy, do I have to do more things differently this year. Anyway, I hope those who were on Springbreak like me had a wonderful time. I love traveling and getting back to those friends I have not seen in a while. I know, I know, I have not visited you yet! I have a big chunk of summer to travel as well. Thanks those good folks in Sulphur- I was treated like a king! Have a blessed week!

MIssion Trip

I am about to go to bed, so before I go let me tell you what I will be doing over the next few days. Tomorrow I will be driving a minibus full of middle schoolers going to Phillippi West Virginia. I am excited because prior to last week I was not going. I was staying behind and holding down the Junior High fort. Now, I will be going. I am excited. We will be helping someone with their house fixing it up. The couple has worked on other people's home and now get a chance for a group to come and help them. I love trips like these. It helps to get my lazy self off the couch and do something worthwhile compared to deciding what my next meal will be. Upon returning I will be doing some traveling for the next week. I'll be visiting the following states: Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. I hope to have stories. Talk to you soon....