How's Your Day? - January 2014

I have a tub of shaving cream sitting in customs for 2 1/2 months. I've reorder another one that I got 10 days after ordering. Hmmm.

 

What a dignified way to go.

 

I care, Jonathan.

 

Well... I had a large cup of coffee this morning. (Don't drink the stuff often) I'm bouncing off the walls ^^^^ my face is freezing cold from my shave! Nice. I got to hang out with my grandson this morning, he's turning 1 tomorrow.

 

Jonathan, I second Kevin and Joanna and CyanideMetal and everyone else I know reaching out to you, in spirit if not in posts. When we ask "How's your day?" we should mean it, not just look to exchange pleasantries. This is clearly a community, not just a message board.


As far as finding a comfortable place in your church, I know that I'm happy and challenged in my church body, but people who are dear to me have struggled in the same environment, and some have left. Which is to say, I hope and pray that you find the right connection, wherever it may be. I've been through my own harder times, as most of us have, so I sympathize. And sometimes you do just need to talk. Bring it to us when you want.

 

We had a fire supression pipe burst at work. Ugh.

 

I had a good day myself. Took off work because it was my birthday, took my wife and daughter (home from college) out to lunch and then cooked T-bones and baked potatoes for dinner. My sons insisted we watch "Anchorman" on Netflix, they loved it but I thought it was pretty stupid like most Will Ferrell flicks. I guess that puts me in the minority.

I take the daughter back to school tomorrow, them leave on a week-long business trip Sunday. I used to enjoy traveling, but now it's generally just a PITA.

 

I would simplify the question, though. "How do I get HAIR." This whole going bald thing isn't everything it's cracked up to be.

 

Yep. Pastors and priests are human, and we have our strengths and weaknesses.

Life sucks sometimes. Even so, it sounds like you're making some good decisions. You haven't given up, and you aren't wallowing. Hang in there and keep the faith. There are a number of folks you can PM here if you need tailored support.

 

Thanks everybody. No, I didn't take anyone's comments the wrong way. It means a lot to know that there are people who care. I've never lost my faith and that's one thing that I will never do despite feeling crushed or beaten down. Sometimes I just feel like I've been pushed to the fringe or that I've been discarded. I guess I just get tired and that makes it all surface that much more. Thanks again to you all. I'll press on regardless... I guess thats the good thing about being an "old soul" and being raised to live like I try to. The persevering spirit is deeply ingrained. I have and will always live the values and beliefs I have regardless...

 

jbooth if you ever need/want to talk let me know. We have all fallen on hard times and it's good to be able to talk and just get it off your shoulders. I'm glad you found the forum as a way to (hopefully) relieve some stress. If you just follow your values and beliefs you can make it through anything with dignity and honor. Again if you need anything let me know.

 

First off, let me start by apologizing for what I'm about to say:


BOOM!


There it is....

 

Great, now I have a Billy Joel sing stuck in my head.

Yesterday wasn't always good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems

 

Father, I pray You will pour out Your comfort, peace and joy on Jonathan. Bring others around him to bless him and encourage him.
In Jesus' name. Amen.

 

t-bone and potatoes

Will Farrell

 

Is it me, or does January already seem like it's two months old?

 

I'm home alone. Well me and the dogs and cats. Today's my grandsons first birthday. The gang will be here for dinner.

 

I just got off the phone with Limecat (first time we've spoken since he got sick). He sounds really good and while there a few hurdles to cross with PT and a few little medical things, just maybe he'll be getting out in a few days.

 

Yeyy! Go Limecat!

 

Had a nice shaved this morning and am all packed and ready to go to the airport. I've got a business trip that will put me just east of Pittsburgh all week. I don't sleep well in hotels, so I'll be dead tired by the end of the week. Unfortunately all my trips to PA on this project have been in the winter or late fall, didn't have any in the spring or summer. It should be interesting though (but too cold for my blood).