Rohloff

Got wisdom?

2012-01-27T06:44:00.000-08:00

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him." (James 1:5 ESV)

It was flooding in California. As the flood waters were rising, a man was on the front porch of his house. When another man in a row boat came by.

The man in the row boat told the man on the porch to get in and he'd be saved. The man on the porch said, "no, I have faith in God, and I am waiting on God to save me".

The flood waters kept rising and the man had to go to the second floor of his house. A man in a motor boat came by and told the man in the house to get in because he had come to rescue him. The man in the house said "no thank you. I have perfect faith in God and am waiting for God to save me."

The flood waters kept rising. Pretty soon the water was up to the man's roof and he got out on his roof. A helicopter then came by, lowered a rope and the pilot shouted down to the man to climb up the rope because the helicopter had come to rescue him. The man on the roof wouldn't get in. He said to the pilot "I have faith in God and I am waiting for God to rescue me."

The flood waters kept rising and the man in the house drowned.

When he arrived in the presence of the Lord, he asked God "where were you? I had perfect faith in you, but you let me drown."

God responded. "I sent you a row boat, but you did not get in. I sent you a motor boat but you would not get in,. Then, I set you a helicopter but you refused to climb aboard"

Classic Joke! I am sure you have heard it before. But it makes a clever point. When you ask God for help, be ready to receive it, however it comes.

This morning I read James 1. "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him." I said that's me! I need wisdom in a lot of areas of my life. So I prayed asking the Lord to give me wisdom. And honestly what I was wanting was a dramatic instant change in my thinking. I hoped that I would immediately have the wisdom on how to love more, serve more, make more money, grow my business and lose weight!

Then I was reminded of the above joke. Wisdom has come to me. Sometimes it though friendly advice or a Godly example in my life. Some times it's books I have read (or need to read).

But the greatest source of wisdom was in my hands. God's word, the Bible. Would I receive it? Would I dig in? Would I climb aboard the Bible train (ok that's cheesy).

So my prayer became. Psalm 119: 16 "Lord may I delight in your decrees; so that I will not neglect your word. May I be wise enough to receive and seek guidance and true wisdom where it is found"

Got Wisdom? It's closer then you think. I pray you are willing to receive it.

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.(2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV)

P.S. Kate, my 3 year old daughter, saw the picture on this article then laughed and said. "That's not safe daddy"
She is Right. It's not safe to stand on the roof of your house or to reject wisdom when it is offered! GREAT WISDOM KATE!!!

Jesus is our Lord and King. Have you received that wisdom?

How do you respond with what has been given to you? - Luke 19

2011-11-16T05:00:00.001-08:00

Luke 19

How do you respond with what has been given to you?

Zacchaeus was given friendship, and respond with Joy (v.6)
A land owner was given a colt and he surrendered it to the Lord (v. 33-34)
The Pharises called to teach God's people to Worship, demanded silence. (v.39)
Jesus was given a people, and he wept over their blindness. (v. 41)
Jesus was given a church, and he drove out the evil to make it pure. (v. 45-46)
The Crowds were given a teacher and they listened to his every word. (v. 48)

Jesus is calling you, he is coming to rescue you. How will you respond?

sleep, disbelief, death and the Word of God - Acts 12

2011-11-15T03:32:00.001-08:00

SLEEP:
In Acts 12 we read the story of King Herod putting Peter in prison so he could later put him to death. He did this for the positive reviews. King Herod had received positive feedback from putting James (brother of John) to death. So he wanted to kill more "Christians". But due to the holiday's (feast of unleavened bread) the King placed Peter in jail to wait for his execution.

DISBELIEF:
While Peter slept an angel woke him, and lead him out of the jail and to a place he recognized. Peter then ran to the house of many Christians who where praying for his release from prison. When he knocked on the door they did not believe he was there, for even though they were praying for his release they did not believe it would happen.

DEATH:
King Herod put the guards who "allowed" peter's escape to death. And later just before he was to give a kingly decree the crowd that was gathered to hear him said this is "the voice of a god, not of a man". Herod, loving the praise, received these words instead of giving Glory to God and then instantly received death.

"But the Word of God increased and multiplied" (Acts 12:24)

Despite sleeping Christians, Disbelieving Christians, and the best efforts of earthly kings. God's word is increasing, and it is changing the world. Acts 12 is a reminder that our situation and efforts whether good our bad can not prevent God's work from being done.

Go, be free, Serve THE King! For the battle is HIS, and He will WIN!

Hell, Should we preach it? The View from a Pew - 10/25/2011

2011-10-26T08:22:00.000-07:00

Hell, Should we preach it?

The View from a Pew
Host: J. Michael "Mac" McKoy
http://www.macsworldlive.com/

The View From a Pew - 10/24/2011 Are you a “Fan”…or a “Follower”

2011-10-26T06:41:00.000-07:00

Are you a “Fan”…or a “Follower” of Christ? Pastor King Smith from Cornerstone Church in Boone Iowa in our guest.

HOST J. Michael "Mac" McKoy
http://www.macsworldlive.com/

book list for 2011

2011-03-13T22:06:00.000-07:00

This year... I plan to read few books. Here is what is on the table: (in no particular order)

Almost Done with "Delivering Happiness"

...and that is it for now...

feel free to ask me how I am doing...

"How would you feel if you were denied an abortion?" - Front Page news in the Des Moines Registar Sunday addition.

2011-03-13T21:56:00.000-07:00

Please watch this entire video before commenting on this note.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/videonetwork/815506650001/Law-didn-t-allow-couple-to-end-pregnancy

In this video you see a husband and a wife in tears. You too may find yourself weeping while watching, because this is a heart breaking story. Truly the death of your child or any child is a extremely painful and sorrowful thing. I have a great deal of sympathy, empathy and compassion for this couple.

But, as you watch please listen to WHY they are crying. And to what they believe would have been a better option or out come to this story.

"All we wanted was to take our child home". The mother repeated these words several times in this video. She wept because her child died. She wept because her daughter suffered a painful death. Tears are appropriate in this situation. Tears are normal, healthy and good. No one wants to see a child suffer and die.

At just after 8 mins into this video things change. The couple who was grieving the lose of their beautiful, Perfect (mothers words) daughter was now upset that the doctors were not allow to kill her.

The law in Nebraska stated that it was illegal to Abort (read KILL) a child after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

This is where I find myself SHOCKED!

I don't seem to connect the dots... Do you?? This family is sad because their Daughter died. And their regret is that they didn't kill her sooner!?!?

Did you watch it.... to the end... all the way...

The couple now feels the best way to make their daughters death "worth something" is to fight to keep abortions LEGAL!! More children should die so that her child's death would be "worth something"...What?

Understand I am NOT missing the point that the child suffered outside the womb. She struggled to breath and struggle for life. That is a sad and tragic... yes I will say HORRIBLE Thing.

But here is the other option. The option they WISH that had the LEGAL RIGHT to choose.

An abortion after 20 weeks for pregnancy.

Now, there are at least three medical procedures associated with late-term abortions (20 weeks)

Read this info and then tell me if their daughter would suffer during this.

in womb 20 week old baby.

Option #1 the "D&E" (from wikipediahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilation_and_evacuation)

The first step in a D&E is to dilate the cervix. This is often begun about a day before the surgical procedure. Enlarging the opening of the cervix enables surgical instruments such as a curette or forceps to be inserted into the uterus.[2]

The second step is to remove the fetus (read 20 week old baby). Either a local anesthetic or general anesthesia is given to the woman(read mother, no anesthesia to child). A cannula is passed into the uterus. The cannula is attached by tubing to a bottle and a pump that provides a gentle vacuum to remove tissue (read 20 week old child) in the uterus. Forceps are inserted into the uterus through the vagina and used to extract any remaining tissue (read left over parts of child). This is more likely in pregnancies of 16 weeks or more. A curette is used to gently scrape the lining of the uterus and remove tissue (read left over parts of a 20 week old child) in the uterus. Lastly, the vacuum is used to ensure no fetal tissue remains in the uterus (such tissue can cause serious infections in the woman). The pieces are also examined to ensure that the entire fetus was removed.[2] (please note this means the child is now is "pieces" and a nurse must gather all the "pieces" of the now dead child out of the vacuum and put the child back together)

(Please note there are 2 other options and they are much ... MUCH more gruesome then this.)

in summary, this procedure takes an awake baby with no anesthesia, and cuts it up into pieces (while alive) and then sucks those pieces out of the womb with a vacuum.

Do you think that is painful for a child? Do you think that child suffers? ... YES of course she does.

This story is heart breaking in many different ways. The family lost their beautiful baby girl. And I grieve for them. Now they want to help other people choose to Kill their children, so that the death of their daughter will be "worth something".

This is also heartbreaking.

Please fight to end abortion. PLEASE FIGHT.

We don't need to add more heart break to the world.

Abortion is Murder.

And in Christ All Murders can and will be forgiven.

Short Story idea.

2011-01-27T05:50:00.000-08:00

I have a short story Idea that starts like this:

They never let me wear that hat, Randy thought. Yanking the dusty baseball cap off the dresser he proceed to walk towards the garage where his wife and children were packing the car. "This year", he declared "family vacations are gonna be different."

What happens next... any ideas?

Grace precedes weight lose!

2011-01-21T07:03:00.000-08:00

Does Grace precede faith?
Does Grace precede "action"?
... in my case... Grace preceded my needed weight lose and habit change!

So for those who follow me on Facebook you already know my gaol is to loose 100 pounds this year. The short term goal is 2 - 3 pounds a week!

But here is some background info that you might find interesting.

A few weeks ago while I was making sales calls for work I meet Terry Stark owner of Chocolatrie STAM in Ames, IA. When I walked into his office he handed me a flyer for an event introducing new people to the "Take Shape for Life" program. Being a good sales man I instantly feigned* interest. But then after looking at the info thought I NEED TO GO TO THIS!!

I did, and the program inspired me to make small manageable changes in my eating habits, and cost me $0!!

Turned out this informational meeting was a gift of Grace from God at a very needed time in my life. You see I did not know how much I weighed until after this class. Stephanie brought home a scale for me to monitor my weight this week and according to this scale I weigh OVER 400 pounds!! I was shocked... MAD, and then very depressed...

But then I was reminded. God is watching over me. He inspired me to change my health habits even when I was NOT looking to do it.

Hope that makes since.

Well I am off....

Remember Grace is a free gift of God to an undeserving, unexpectant person.
Have you experienced the Grace of God??

Jesus is my King...
... is he yours?

*special thanks to Matt Heerema for reminding me of that word!

the wounded healer

2010-10-10T19:14:00.000-07:00

In the book "the wounded healer" by Henri Nouwen there is a section called "Ministry to a Hopeless Individual".

In this section Henri makes some interesting comments regarding "being there" for someone. This section uses (i assume) a fictional account of a young seminary student speaking with an elderly farmer who is going in to major surgery. The patient is scared, seemingly ambivalent and most of all hopeless. Death for this patient is not a hopeful thing, nor is living because life means more lonely hard work on the farm.

How should one respond to someone like this is the question posed, or rather the foundational thought, behind this section.

Initially I really liked Nouwen's point, which was, that "being there" for someone as a friend in this Life during difficult times, and seeing them through it, gives a person HOPE, an eternal kind of hope. He then takes it the profound step further to say that speaking to someone about "being there" for someone IN DEATH is even greater still. I believe Henri means by this that we all die, and this fact is a unifier, something that makes us equal. He also means we will all be together one day after we leave this present world, and enter the new eternal Kingdom.

Again, initially, I liked this Idea. In fact I loved it and the Lord even allowed me to ponder this idea when I meet a man in town just a week ago. He and I talk about death as he shared the lose of his son in the war in Iraq.

But after pondering this Idea in it now real life context. I find myself not as "in love" with the idea. You see, Henri and I disagree in a very fundamental area. Henri believes in "universal salvation". He believes that the Substitutionary death of Jesus Christ on the cross was for the Sin of the WHOLE world thus all men everywhere and for all time are made right with God and will eternally live with him.

I don't believe that. It does sound wonderful, and at times can seem true, but is not. My simple position is God is Just, and being so he will Judge disobedience, and rebellion in the world. And since he is an eternal God is Judgement will be eternal.

... but I am getting a bit off point.

You see for me to promise to "everyone" that I will see them again after death is to assume we will all be together. And well... that is not true...

So Henri and I disagree.... but If we first help people to be reconciled to God through the gospel then.. and only then can we speak in these terms...

well go to to go.... my Laptop battery is dieing.... so... Good Night...

I Love you... Jesus Loves you, and God wants to spend eternity with you... Please pray tonight and ask God to continue to work in you the Grace and Faith he placed in you on the day you first responded to the Gospel... if you have not yet done that.... Pray that God would reveal who Jesus is to you, in his Word the Bible..... read that book... it's the the Amazing stroy... that CAME TRUE!!

Good night!

Death, of a Son...

2010-10-01T17:28:00.000-07:00

Tonight I had the opportunity to chat with a gentleman at a park. We did the basic small talk at first, then it quickly got a bit serious. You see he has 3 sons, my age and older. Two are Soldiers in the US Army, but only one is still alive. His middle son, "stubby" was killed by a road side bomb in Iraq. He was the lead gunner and would say "If I can make it through, then my troops can make it". His father was proud of him, and rightly so. Stubby fought for his country, and for his fellow soldiers, and that is a noble task. Stubby also loved kids. Which makes part of this story extra sad. Because his first and only son was born while he was in Iraq and Stubby never saw his son face to face.

Stubby's father, whose name I don't know told me another great story about his son this evening. When Stubby was in Kosovo he was serving near a school where all the children had only pencils an inch long, and scraps of paper to write on. Stubby was so moved to help these kids he called his dad back home and requested new pencils and paper. When those supplies arrived the kids were over joyed! Stubby reported the kids in Kosovo didn't even know they made paper that BIG!! Watching Stubby's father relay this story to me with a big smile brought me, a stranger to this family, JOY.

Then Stubby's father was moved, almost, to tears. I am sure he was reminded that is son is gone. And worse, his boy, who loves kids so much, never got to play with his son.

This post is not just to tell you a powerful story. But to ask you a question.

You see as I was walking to the park this evening I was praying. Praying for this City, and asking the Lord Jesus what this town needed. The easy Sunday school answer is Jesus. This town needs Jesus. But how do they receive Him? How do they meet Him? How they know Him?

The man I meet tonight is not unlike many in town. Semi-retired, blue collar guy with alcohol on his breath and in his hand taking care of his grand kids because his son, and his x-wife are too busy at the moment to care for their own child. ... but I am getting off track.

This man has a need. He has a deep hurt. He is struggling with lose... more accurately... Death. I could tell it was very top of mind for him because one of the first words he said to me was "he (his grandson) and my old hunting dog really played well together". He started our conversation talking about death. His old hunting dog died two years ago, one year BEFORE Stubby Died. You see, death of a dog is easier small talk then the death of your son. But when death is on your mind it's hard not to talk about it.

Ok, back to the question that is in my mind. How do I show this man, Stubby's dad, Jesus?

I am not sure at this moment, but I am sure it wasn't to quiz him on the 4 spiritual laws, or to ask him if he considers him self to be a "good person". Further more with the death of his son so deep in his mind in his mind, any discussion of the after life would bring up questions of where is my son NOW? Is he in Heaven? Is he in Hell?

Those are heavy questions. Ones I can not truly answer.

Conclusion. I need to make a follow up appointment with Stubby's father and help him grieve the lose of his son Stubby. And maybe, by God's grace, Stubby's father can meet Jesus.

until next time... pray for Stubby's dad.

anybody read this blog?

2010-09-21T21:20:00.000-07:00

I forgot I had this.... if you know me personally and follow this... please comment to let me know...

Neve Give UP! Disc Golf

2008-05-08T17:09:00.001-07:00

best of Rohloff's blog

2008-04-29T10:48:00.001-07:00

read this blog... it's my best I think... do you like it?

SHE CRIED WHEN I LEFT

Straight Shooter

2008-04-28T11:37:00.000-07:00

this photo was taken today during a quick lunch break, by my buddy Junior!
THANKS JUNIOR!!!

As you can see this was a very straight shoot. Look just above my head between the trees and you will see the yellow disc.

I am now a "ONE DISC MAN" ... I drive and putt with the same disc. It is a JLS made by "millennium"

This is the best Disc if have EVER THROWN!

Look how beautiful!

I really encourage you to buy one, and try it... it is GREAT!! mine is 175 grams. and I LOVE IT!!

Disc Golf is fun, even when I miss the easy putt

2008-04-25T08:39:00.001-07:00

Typically, I miss the "easy putt" ... and when I do. I toss my bag in the basket... proving to everyone... that I was so close I could have just tossed the disc in... but I missed... I MISSED!!

.... lame

Arcadia Park Quick 6 (disc golf)

2008-04-16T11:44:00.000-07:00

Arcadia Park is the newest Disc Golf coarse in fort worth... and I played it today...

Here is my "podcast" -Arcadia Park Quick 6

you can subscribe to this podcast HERE

Death & Taxes

2008-04-15T14:46:00.001-07:00

This is the First of hopefully many audio blogs.
you can subscribe to my podcast here: "Double Talk"

Here is the newest podcast:
"Death & Taxes"

See you next time...

Gomer (Hosea 3:1)

2008-04-04T12:41:00.000-07:00

You asked Hosea
to marry a whore
you asked me
to love the poor
but I can't
'cause I am a rich man
in need of more
(Hosea 3:1)

-Chris Rohloff
(4/4/2008)

Faith Fostering and Adoption-Watch Video

2008-03-19T22:11:00.001-07:00

Click HERE to watch Video.

Fighting abortion issue, Christians turn to adoption

2008-03-19T22:07:00.000-07:00

Fighting abortion issue, Christians turn to adoption
by By JAMES HOHMANN / The Dallas Morning News

Foster Parenting...

2008-02-25T14:49:00.000-08:00

What can I say... but... READ THIS:
Foster Parenting by Steph

read the whole thing. It's Great.
it's tough... tougher then I thought. to be a foster parent...
I spend 8 hours everyday away from the kids... and it's tough for me... Steph is with them all the time..
Please pray for her. I do.

I really resonate with this blog post of my wife's.
it is hard to think I may never hear "the boy" complete a full sentence, or sing a song, or play an instrument.
I may never see "the girl" dance... or Play Sports (I think she has the potential of being a great athlete) or even like my wife said, tell jokes..

Gospel Definitions - follow this blog!!

2008-02-19T11:50:00.000-08:00

Gospel Definitions: http://trevinwax.com/2008/02/19/gospel-definitions/

Filed under: Gospel Definitions — trevinwax @ 3:38 am

What is the gospel?

We claim to preach it. We want to live it. We have been commissioned to spread it.

I am currently collecting “Gospel Definitions” from a wide variety of scholars, pastors, teachers and authors. Expect to see a “Gospel Definition” appear once every few days on this blog.

The fact that I quote someone’s “Gospel Definition” does not necessarily indicate my approval of the definition.

I hope that as our generation wrestles with the important issue of clearly defining “the gospel,” this series will be of some help.

this comes for the "Kingdom People" blog.. my Favorite blog ever!

Disc Golf on "the Price is Right"

2008-01-29T07:46:00.000-08:00

A local Fort Worth Disc Golf Pro "Brian Maceman" was a contestant on "the Price is right" last year. It was a great day in Disc Golf moments, lots of GREAT NATIONAL exposure!

Here is the video:

Get Expelled! The Movie

2008-01-25T11:46:00.000-08:00

the most important movie this year is and will be:
EXPELLED: No Intelligence Allowed

PLEASE SEE THIS MOVIE! PLEASE TELL OTHERS ABOUT IT PLEASE!!!

Watch THESE VIDEOS!!!

great night with the kids.

2008-01-21T19:01:00.000-08:00

I just had a great night with the kids.
Stephanie had some time out with "moms" at Fort Worth PCA, so I was alone with the kids.

we had a GREAT NIGHT! we finished eating. (yummy)
Sang songs (mostly me, but they watched and danced a little)
I washed dishes (actually fun)
the Kids played... and DIDN'T FIGHT! in fact they kind of shared the "register" toy. (WOW)

after lots of playing, the boy went to bed... some crying.. but I don't blame him we where having lots of fun!
While the boy and I worked on going to sleep "the girl" watched "Learning about Letter" a sesame street video.
After that was over.
she hoped up. we walked to the bedroom holding hands and change in to pj's prayed, and went to bed. no fussing. SUPER EASY!
I am telling you. Nights like this are TOO MUCH FUN!

Emotional Day

2008-01-11T11:26:00.000-08:00

Today Has been a very emotional day for me. I have been repeatedly reminded of the suffering of children. As you all know my wife and I are foster parents. Our childern have come from homes where conditions where bad. Each child's story is unique but they all have on thing in common: Pain.
I have had lots of moment of tears today, and lots of prayers for a kind and tender heart.
and then I get one of those "pray for our solders" email forwards. and it was super cute. Tons of pictures of American soldiers playing and having fun with kids, and them BAM the Picture above.

My heart is so heavy today. I broke down completely when I say that photo.

Please pray for the Children. Pray for the Children of Iraq, and the kids in your neighborhood that could be in danger. Please pray. Really! Don't Just read this little blog cause it came up in your "reader"... Pray.

It is times like these I am looking for Jesus to Come. Not because I want to be "rescued" from this world, but because when Jesus COMES this WHOLE WORLD WILL BE REDEEMED! ALL OF IT! No more tears. All the Kids will be safe!

So I Pray COME LORD JESUS ESTABLISH YOUR PERFECT KINGDOM ON EARTH!
COME LORD JESUS!

Limited.. my heart became limited

2008-01-10T18:18:00.000-08:00

this is not a "theological" post, but it is a confession.
"limited atonement".
It is a the "L" in the Calvinistic acronym "T.u.l.i.p"
Tonight I was reminded of this theological position, and my heart broke.
If asked I would say that I do believe that Christ's sacrifice was and is for those whom he will redeem, and is for them only.
However my wicked heart can not comprehend this. I sometimes see some one and think "Christ didn't 'atone' for that guy"
What a wicked thought! I am not the Father and I am not the Lord so how dare I pretend I could ever know whom Christ Died for.
I frequently have to remind myself that all who come to HIM, who RECEIVE HIM (John 1:12) are his children.

As I make this post I can see the image of Christ, my KING.. THE KING Weeping over Jerusalem.

Did He really weep? if He knew that they where going to reject him why did he weep?
If he knew that His sacrifice was not for them, why did he weep?
Why? because He Loves.
Ezekiel 33:11 "As I live, declares the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked"

What kind of love makes us weep for those who will perish?
A Limitless, passionate, bold Love; a love so powerful it raised the dead!
that kind of love is only in Christ.
And it makes Him weep!
It makes my King weep!
It makes my Savior weep!
It makes the Great Just Judge of all the World WEEP!

I pray that I will never let a truth or a theological position keep me for loving all men without limit!

I have to confess, I don't love as He loved. My LOVE is limited.

so today, I repent.

My wife's true hope

2008-01-09T10:02:00.000-08:00

Stephanie Posted one of the best blogs I have ever read
Called "Tangible vs True Hope"

Living Mirror

2008-01-08T14:00:00.000-08:00

a tiny mirror stands
reflecting mother's hands
waves, points, up to the mouth
to blow a parting kiss

a living mirror laughing
every word repeating
sings, prays, then whispers sweetly
I Love you and Night Night

-by C.Rohloff

Fish Tacos have a NEW HOME

2008-01-08T11:15:00.000-08:00

This is me at the NEW Fuzzy's Taco Shop

The Address is: 2719 Race Street :: Fort Worth, Texas
I had a fun lunch with Enrique Duran "Junior" today!
He took this photo with his mobile phone!
and posted it on his FACEBOOK

Also While we where there a funny thing happen on my receipt.

Notice the name?... weird...
What does that mean?

Amateur songwriter has kids

2007-12-31T08:03:00.000-08:00

Just yesterday, I was trying to relax with my son, who is now teething, and was strumming my guitar. I looked on the coffee table next to me and saw the book "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the bed" and began to sing the story to the chords I was strumming.

so have you ever wondered what happens when an amateur songwriter has kids?
well click the link below and listen/download my newest "song"
thanks to Eileen Christelow for the book.

http://media.switchpod.com//users/doubletalk/071231MonkeysJumpinOnTheBedSong.mp3

I am at my Office thinking about "the Office"

2007-12-26T09:09:00.001-08:00

For Christmas Stephanie got me the Complete Second and Third Season of "The Office".
I am so thankful for that gift! I look forward to watching Mike, Jim, Dwight, Pam and the whole gang!
YEAH!

She cried when I left....

2007-12-21T12:45:00.000-08:00

This morning as I left for work I said bye bye sweetie (to my daughter) and she looked at me.. and stood there...
I said "Daddy is going to work"... but no reaction.

I walked out the door but forgot to get something so I had to go back in the house.

When I walked in the door my daughter ran to me and jumped in my arms. And I held her as I got the rest of my stuff. .

I put here down and she went on playing and I walked out the door.

Later Stephanie called me on the phone and said after I left she played for a little while then looked over at the door and started to cry.

She missed me!! I can't believe it...
She likes me… she really likes me!

I am so blessed to have these kids in my life. I hope they become our "forever" kids, but there may come a day when she is gone from our house forever.

On that day I will cry when she leaves...

I am an unfaithful cheater...

2007-12-18T14:31:00.000-08:00

I listen to KRLD almost all the time now..
I love 1040am KRLD!
I need my news/talk.
Great local news and National news, and traffic and weather ever 10 mins on the "Eights"

AND they are the HOME of the TEXAS RANGERS!!

.. I am so unfaithful to KDKR....

Should KDKR and I get a divorce? or do you think KDKR should forgive me?

I blame the Dolphins for the Cowboys loss

2007-12-17T07:22:00.001-08:00

I was listening to the Radio and heard that the Dolphins who where 0-13 where about to beat the Baltimore Ravens. I said if the Dolphins win then it is a "Backwards day" for football, and the Cowboys would lose.

And as you know the Cowboys lost Sunday.
A very Sad 10 to 6 loss. The cowboys could not make a touchdown all day?
so I blame the Dolphins for the Cowboys loss.
Why couldn't they just lose again.. what would it have mattered?

Or.. you could blame Jessica Simpson like everyone else.

Reading Poetry to a 21month old

2007-12-15T18:20:00.000-08:00

My wife told me that my foster Daughter pick a book for me to read for her, and it was "Sailing alone around the room" by Poet Billy Collins.
We both laughed, and then I realized, well maybe. I mean, one of my favorite poems is quite funny, and includes a dog... and she loves dogs!
Here is the Poem:

Another Reason Why I Don't Keep A Gun In The House

The neighbors' dog will not stop barking.
He is barking the same high, rhythmic bark
that he barks every time they leave the house.
They must switch him on on their way out.

The neighbors' dog will not stop barking.
I close all the windows in the house
and put on a Beethoven symphony full blast
but I can still hear him muffled under the music,
barking, barking, barking,

and now I can see him sitting in the orchestra,
his head raised confidently as if Beethoven
had included a part for barking dog.

When the record finally ends he is still barking,
sitting there in the oboe section barking,
his eyes fixed on the conductor who is
entreating him with his baton

while the other musicians listen in respectful
silence to the famous barking dog solo,
that endless coda that first established
Beethoven as an innovative genius.

So, what do you think? would a 21 month get it?

I seem to think if I could make a cartoon out of this she would watch it and laugh.
I mean... come on "the famous barking dog solo"... that's a funny image!

what do you think? should I read it to her?