WOW. . .

We went and finally saw "Narnia" tonight. What a great movie---The similarities to the Bible were astounding and done so beautifully--and entertaining...I HIGHLY recommend it for all kids and adults----If you've got any Bible in you---You will feel it....I asked my son, what did you think --and he said --"It was just like the Bible".....Thanks Disney----for money well spent.

September '06

Here is the place I will be emailing, blogging and relaxing from in September---Cabo San Lucas at the Villa Paloma Blanca..I can't wait...

Song for the Day . . .

I've heard this song before---but never really listened---It's a great song--This says it all...Nat King Cole -- "You're The Cream In My Coffee"--Take a listen --or a least look up the lyrics

Out of the Blue....

Man, God does sometimes amaze me----I had a blessing happen in my life just a few minutes ago that I was not expecting or even thinking about!!!This will get me so much closer to the place I want to be in life.
I had said in a earlier post that 2006 was gonna be the year to beat----Looks like it started early... If 2006 is gonna be anything like this---
I can't wait . . .
Thanks God---I wont forget where the good things in life come from...
p.s. I think he knew I needed some worries and stress taken off me---

Update on CD I've been listening too...

One more favorite song on the Bon Jovi CD----"I Am"

Great song...

My Family . . .

Christmas is best with a great family . . .

The Best Christmas Gift . . .

This is the my favorite gift I received this year----
This is Bon Jovi's best --great music, incredible lyrics and the best melodies...

All songs on this album are great--My favorites--


1."Who Says You Can't Go Home"
2."I Wanna Be Loved"
3."Welcome To Wherever You Are"
4. "Have A Nice Day"
5. Story Of My Life"

Actually the whole album --front to back is great---I love it...

People . . .

I now officially understand that God places people into our lives to help us through tough times. And these people have specific qualities that allow us to re-strengthen, and rebuild. They are probably there all along---but we never realize it until we are down. And thats when eyes are opened and we start to make the climb back up. It's like a kid who scrapes his knee while riding a bike----you help them up---wash their knee -- put on a band aid --and tell them to get back on and ride---and they smile, with a leftover tear in the corner of their eye..and they start to pedal....

I Get Knocked Down . . .

But I get up again---Man --After this year, I have un-officially nicknamed myself Rocky Balboa...I have definitely learned how to keep fighting----It seems like everytime I turn around---There is something else--But --Im not a quitter---dont like 'em--never have---so God --if youre trying to toughen me up----I am definitely getting there---somebody asked me the other day, "Why are you happy?" --To quote my Pastors---My happiness doesn't come from outside circumstances---it comes from inner strength and peace---and God gave me plenty of it---So it's Round 15----and the bell rings----Bring it on...!!!!

Lights . . .

Last night I decided to go for a ride and look at Christmas lights---with my XM radio set to "Holly" the Christmas station...I rode around, listened to Bing Crosby, James Taylor and many other artists and looked at the decorations...
The sky was as clear as I can ever remember seeing it...I stopped and got some hot chocolate and enjoyed the scenery...it was a very cool thing to do. It may seem kinda boring to a lot of people . . . but I am definitely at the age or something--that nights like this are something I want more of---I thought about how blessed I am, and how blessed this country is. It calms your nerves and your heart to take time like this---and I got one of the best night's sleep of my life...I think the ride helped in a lot of different ways.

CHristmas Things . . .

I dont think there is many things better than a kids Christmas program at church. We had ours today---the kids--the music--the atmosphere---It was Great----And they all did excellent...

Here is Joshua Forakis (my nephew) as Rudolph, Christian Yanok as Santa Clause, Oneal (mine) as Frosty and Jordan Lambert as the Director...

Christmas

This year Christmas probably means more to me than any other year---Maybe I finally get it--We all know why we celebrate--the birth of Jesus--But there is a deeper level to just the manger, Jesus and heaven and hell. Love--Unconditional love---God knew that Jesus wouldnt be appreciated, he would be tormented and tortured...yet it was His love that allowed Him and His Son to do that very thing that would turn out so badly---but also, in the big picture, turn out so good---

If you just look at His years on earth as a man, you could definitely say it was a roller coaster ride---up, down and ended horribly...But yet LOVE stood tall and answered all the questions we as men didnt even know we were asking.

One more pic . . .

Merry Christmas

Finally got the Christmas cards ready . . .

Sailing . . .

There have been some great people that have surrounded me this year and kept me sailing . . .So I think I will say thank you..
Dad, Mom---I dont have the words to say enough,Thanks for believing in me... Jim, Amy, Joshua, Demetrius, Joseph--Thanks for your continuing support and for being a true family, Pastors Eddie and Sherri--God's hands are on you and in turn you reached your hands directly to me--Thanks for showing me the way, Pastors Rob and Tricia--Thanks for being one of my best friends and listening--and for the great meals...Tim, Christa, Ethan and Emma---Nothing but love and respect---I appreciate you guys more than you will know...Michael and Pickle---You guys being there, Talking and just hanging with me---I'll never be able to repay that...
These people I have surrounded myself with are all THE finest people I know---Integrity, Dignity and true friends.

THANK YOU....

2006---The Year to Beat

2005 was a very tough year----so--I've decided to make 2006 the year that I will always remember---I'm gonna do something I've never been good at doing---I've always worked hard---and never taken good quality time off----Im gonna take three vacations this year---thats a first for me--I have trouble taking single days off---but this year with all the hard work---Im gonna play hard---Ive got a Destin trip planned with my family--whom I love deeply---great people--
me and my son are also going snow skiing again --we went last year and loved it--and the big one------Cabo San Lucas---I have always wanted to go and 2006 is the year---I'm excited about all the great clients I have been blessed with and the playtime I am also gonna enjoy....So always make time for yourself---Its taken me 38 years to learn that....