Hiking on the Frontier.........

Testfor the app

2011-09-14T20:22:00.001-07:00

Google just launched a new blogger app and I wanted to try it out.

Technology is pretty Cool

2011-08-28T12:48:00.001-07:00

I am trying out new things and using this site for testing at the moment. Thank you for your patience!!

2010-08-10T05:54:00.001-07:00

God's Word for the day: Hope is never unwelcoming!

Crazy, but back on trial..... i think

2010-03-19T06:18:00.000-07:00

Well, it has been one crazy year. To top the list we welcomed home a second child, I finally graduate college with an Accounting Degree, refinished the flooring in my house, and on and on. It is hard to sum up all the personal accomplishments and failures from the span of a year. Many people are able to write and describe every little detail of their lives, but i chose not to bore you. My hopes are to describe how i have been encouraged by all the life changes.
Recently, my pastor completed a series on Dreaming God's Dream and i have never seen such rippling in the water. I have noticed how people were encourage to search deep in their hearts to look for God's dream for them. I hope they found what they were looking for or at least starting on the journey God has intended for them to travel to find that Dream. In the Bible, God says He wants us to ask Him for everything. I have asked God for His dream for me. In my venture to discover His dreams for me, I hope to learn to hear His voice more and more. If hearing His voice is all the dreams that He has for me, then its worth it. God is good to all who have called out to Him. There is a song by a newer band, BlueTree called Life's Noises. In this song are the following lyrics:

He wasn't in the fire He wasn't in the quake

He wasn't in the wind He's in a whisper

He wasn't in the fire He wasn't in the quake

He wasn't in the wind He's in a whisper

He is in the whisper. The hardest part of hearing him is SHUTTING UP! So, pray for me as i ask God to clear my mind from moving a million miles an hour all the time, to stop and hear His voice.
~Jon

Sitting on the Frontier

2009-01-11T22:04:00.001-08:00

Okay folks. It's no secret here. Jon has officially left the building.

And, instead of closing the door behind him, he has given his wife administrator rights. Let it be known that I have no part in this. I simply woke up one day and I was the "proud" owner of a second blog. Sadly, neither are too full of life.

So, Jon's blog has just been sitting here. That's not to imply that JON has just been sitting anywhere. Nope, not a chance. He's at work, he's moving, painting, putting on training wheels, he's in school. We're both finding more to accomplish than the time before us. But, we know that's normal and I'm certain you feel the same way.

I suppose that's why I'm so ever-impressed with bloggers posting with any sort of consistency. How is it that their lives have been formatted to allow time for reflection? How can they but have a few days of silence in the blogging world? I'm being rhetorical of course, but in the back of my mind it still amazes me.

So... if one day this blog is gone, it's because Jon's still living life. He's just decided it's not the right time for trying to write about it. He might just decide that's something I could/should do, and maybe for the both of us. Perhaps his role is in getting pictures of the fam taken and posted. I'm quite certain he'll make it there before I will.

Finally, I'm Back

2008-05-07T19:18:00.000-07:00

So, it has been a while since my last post, but i am hoping this will fill the need to let it all out. The thing is, i should be doing homework ~but i am on protest. I am a little burnt out from these last couple of classes that it is hard to finish. Although, in one class the professor sent out the final and forgot to erase the answers, -- Free "A". (Am i suppose to feel guilty?~ Naught!)
The last thing i have to finish is a 3-5 page paper on "something that you enjoy (it can be work related or a hobby), explain the statistics behind it and why it is important to have these. Be creative and have some fun, explain why the the stats are important and what advantages the stats have done for the subject?" Any suggestions??? I believe i am going to write on living healthy, working out, running..... something. Anyway, i will get it done.

Side note: Online Stats class is terrible. I don't recommend it to anyone!

Here is a site i would like to share with everyone:

http://www.seeqpod.com

Here Is Another ONE!!!!

2007-12-15T13:04:00.001-08:00

http://www.jibjab.com/sendables/view/U9lT7awshamGv60fheZ7QkO8

We have been Elfed

2007-12-09T18:49:00.001-08:00

This is SOOO funny!!!

Check out this link:

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1269733018

Transitions

2007-12-09T18:23:00.001-08:00

Here a poem a friend on mine wrote. I hope she doesn’t mind that I post it. Well, here it is:

Transitions

By Meaghan

there's a beauty in the waiting
in the awkward dance of
those made for something more
as we find our passions lie in you
more than in our gifts
and we find that we are yours
more than we are ours
So we'll wait on you
and we'll seek you first
and we'll trust in you
in a world that doesn't make sense
that isn't what we thought it'd be

Easy as Pi

2007-12-02T20:08:00.000-08:00

If you get this- You are a Nerd.

Water Bridge

2007-12-01T14:50:00.000-08:00

Water bridge... Over a river!!! Wow.

Even after you see it, it is still hard to believe !
Water Bridge in Germany.... What a feat!
Six years, 500 million euros, 918 meters long.......now this is engineering! This is a channel-bridge over the River Elbe and joins the former East and West Germany, as part of the unification project. It is located in the city of Magdeburg, near Berlin. The photo was taken on the day of inauguration. To those who appreciate engineering projects, here's a puzzle for you armchair engineers and physicists. Did that bridge have to be designed to withstand the additional weight of ship and barge traffic, or just the weight of the water?

Answer:

It only needs to be designed to withstand the weight of the water! Why? A ship always displaces an amount of water that weighs the same as the ship, regardless of how heavily a ship may be loaded.

Regular Day

2007-12-01T13:49:00.001-08:00

There is one thing I have been missing lately. Admittedly, I've been missing out because of the priorities I alone have set. This "thing" is my time with God. Life have been so busy lately. Between my crazy weekend schedule at work and Ashley's monster-load of 8 college courses (17 hrs), things have been much less than ideal. Although my work schedule may not change, I'm grateful the semester will soon be over. I would love to spend at least one night a week away from everyone by myself with God and a great cup of coffee. Oh---the ways God helps life make more sense! He does love me. And He is the only one who has been able to bring me true peace and tidbits of sanity!

On a Side Note: Next Tuesday I will be taking part in a "Coleman Sleeping Bag Discussion Group!" I'm pretty excited to be involved in this "discussion". Despite the fact that I am clueless as to how they got my name, I am officially invited. By participating in this discussion group, I have to sign the "Official Participations Agreement and Release Form." These are the basics: if you give us a great idea, Coleman now owns it, thank you… everything is confidential and cannot be discussed elsewhere---la-di-da….. But Section 2b interested me the most: "I am aware that I will be engaging in a focus group that might result in serious injury, including permanent disability or death and severe social and economic losses"…… hmmm… serious injury from a discussion group? I'm not quite sure what to make of this, but...Sign me Up!!!

Finally, some headway

2007-11-02T17:12:00.001-07:00

Well, i have been waiting to post. Nothing against the world or anything but i have been going through a lot of changes.

First of all, my wife and i finally (after many months of asking) followed through on our first "Master Cleanse". A master cleanse is a 10 day event full of lemonade, Grade B maple syrup, and cayenne "red pepper". Yes, i said lemonade, Grade B maple syrup, and cayenne "red pepper". Believe it or not this is all we had to eat for 10 whole days. Afterwards, we felt great. It may not seem like we would feel that great for not eating for 10 days, but most of the bad toxins i have been building up in my body over the years are mostly cleaned out now. I can really fell the difference. I got to the point that i didn't know how to interact with food, but after a while i remembered..... Hopefully, i wont fall back in to the same rut i was stuck in before. My goal for the beginning of next year, i am going convince my pastor to join me in another Master Cleanse. Hopefully, he'll join me.

Secondly, My adventure in keeps getting more and more interesting. Meaning, Ashley and i have officially stepped back as Directors of the Student Ministry at Live Oaks Community Church. This has been a working in progress since March when Ashley prayed for another couple to work together in ministry. To be honest, we have a lot of peace about where God is taking us. We now will have more room in our schedules to finally finish school.
Life is hard with children, but children help make life more interesting-- which is the way i like it! ;^) Since this change in our lives, i have seen God move me out of one role in leadership and place me in another. I have become more of a leader at my job. Praise God -- i give Him all the glory. Amen.

Rough Week

2007-09-22T08:36:00.000-07:00

This week has been really rough. My wife and daughter have been both sick. My daughter seems to be doing better, but Ashley, my wife, will be on her way to the Minor Emergency room because she is still coughing, shortness of breath, and she feels light-headed. Please pray for her.

Twice this week i had to jet out of work to go home and help Ashley. I praise God that my boss let me leave to take care of my family.

Plus my mother-in-law had a kidney biopsy, so she is out of commission for a while.

Like i asked before, please be praying for my family. thanks

Finally, i know i haven't kept everyone updated on my getting in shape journey, but give me a week or so for things to calm down.

I cant help it, It was my Birthday

2007-09-08T10:20:00.000-07:00

Believe it or not, i turned 26 years old this week. I didn't celebrate very big. I pretty much went to work and had Youth that night, but the best part of my day were all the phone calls i received to wish me Happy Birthday. So thank you for everyone who called, you all really made my day.

Back to business. Just like noted in the title, i can't help it, it was my birthday. What i mean is I did not hold back celebrating at every meal. In other words, i have even more work to get back in shape. Before, i worked hard to run at least three - four mile, three times a week, but now my running has subsided to a couple meager 1 -1.5 mile jaunts. I'll get it back, i just need a little encouragement!!! :^)

One more thought for the day: Does any one ready http://arbitrarydiscursions.blogspot.com/ ?
This is my wife's blog. I have recently deemed her a English/Linguist NUT!! But i love this about her. In fact, she will probably revise this entry for me, only because she cares..... Right?!?!?!?

Week 2

2007-08-21T18:40:00.000-07:00

Disaster.... Well, i think so. Sometimes life comes at you so hard. Food is an area in my life that i struggle the most giving it all to God. Last week, i gave in to all my eyes could see. From vendors buying me steak dinners and eating out with friends, i definitely stalled my hike to the prize of my choosing. First, of course to look great for Ashley and secondly, to get the shoes of my dreams. I have never really ever desired a pair of shoes like i do those Teva. What can i do but give myself a dream?

I don't really know about sharing my weight on the .net, but i figure it is a good way to keep accountability.

Week 2: 215.2 lbs <--- Yes, i gained weight, but it will only look better at the end of this weight loss journey;^)

2007-08-13T06:38:00.000-07:00

Day 1 and already a failure. Well, i am not the failure. I called my boss last night to remind him of the early morning workout and to make sure he was still game. But the result of our conversation ended in disappointment. He isn't going to hang with me. That's alright, i will just keep challenging my wife to the fastest weight loss. (she is still beating me by the way)
I was going to lift weights, but i ran instead. I haven't really ran in 2-3 weeks. Man, it was so good to get outside and run again.

Starting weight: 213.4 lbs.
Goal Weight: 180 lbs
lbs to lose: 33.4 lbs

Just to let everyone know, i am open to encouragement. My hope is that you might be encouraged by my journals.

Teva Dozer

2007-08-10T14:43:00.000-07:00

Well, i finally have some pretty big encouragement for losing weight. I have been on this adventure to loss 25 -40 lbs since January 2007. I have found that i can finally stall my weight without gaining or losing more than 10 lbs at a time. At work i have finally convinced my boss that he needed to work out with me to loss 30 lbs. We have set our guidelines to working out at least 5 days a week in the mornings at 6 am.

But what i am most excited about is nothing more than a pair of shoes. These shoes, for some reason, caught my eye and i am holding out until i reach my goal. I know this sounds completely ridiculous, but hopefully it works.

I will keep you updated. Our work outs start on Monday, Aug 13Th.

Energy for you, better mood for me

2007-05-31T10:43:00.000-07:00

ahhh..... Sugar Free RockSt*r. If you happen to know what i am talking about, please raise your hand. The happiness i feel after drinking a Rockstar is amazing. My wife tells me it is the B-vitamins that fill the lovely 16 oz can of heaven. Well, not heaven, but i do feel better afterwards. In fact, just last week i was really grumpy and finally broke down and bought a Rockstar. Within minutes of quenching my thirst for this drink, i was much more merry. i felt so good, those around me couldn't stand it. Of course, not everyone gives me the common courtesy to let me know if i am being annoying, but i was in a way better mood.

The only down side in consuming this beverage is the fact that it is so addictive. I cannot get away from it. No other energy drink can make a stand as a viable contender.

Today, the local filling station was giving away free products under their own label. Of course, free means sold. I opened the cooler and seized my free sample, but also gathered my own drink of preference, the wonderful Rockstar. After taking a moment to examine the differences between these two products, i tried the free sample........... and tossed it into the nearest garbage can! It was TERRIBLE!

I retreated back to my glorious Rockst*r. So, now those B-vitamin are pulsating through my veins, and I'm blissfully typing away. Happy day to you!

2007-05-27T14:00:00.001-07:00

Disclosure: No, this blog is not about the “Space Frontier”. The frontier is similar, but more down to earth. When the first Americans began to move west, they searched the frontier. I love to hike and see what few others are unable too, and tell stories about the places I’ve been.
Secondly, I apologize for my writing abilities. I try, but I am a far reach from my wife who is an English Ed. Major at Wichita State University. Check her blog out at: http://arbitrarydiscursions.blogspot.com/

In The Beginning......

2007-05-27T13:25:00.000-07:00

Recently I have been reading a book called "Epic" by John Eldredge (who also wrote "Wild at Heart"). Something great that I have been gathering from his book is this: Life did not start the moment I was born, but I am only a few mere pages of the whole story that has been in writing all along. I mention this, not because I want to write about this book, but I want to share my journey. I really don’t know if any will ever read my blog, but if feel the need to share. We, the people of today, only hold a few pages this “Epic” that is underway. I just want to better understand my role on those few pages.