Good kids

All of my kids are good, even when they're not so good.  Kevin was not thrilled with having to write more sentences about taking the dog out but dutifully went to do it and was crying at his desk when I went to discuss it with him.  Jacob doesn't ask for anything, which is kind of bad, but I'm glad to see that he is doing his best to make it on his own.  Megan continues to do great with everything she does.  Stephen is like a rocket fully fueled and ready to take off with all that he is involved in.  I am very grateful for all of them! 

Warm place inside while it snows

I am saddened that so many people are having such a rough time with the snow that fell and all their issues dealing with the icy roads.  But I am very grateful for my warm house, the heat, the wood in the fireplace, our fresh food and pantry, my warm bed, my family around me, and a working Internet connection.  God has truly blessed me with these things and much, much more!  All of this snow stuff has happened on my "weekend" so I have not had to get out in the mess at all!  What a wonderful blessing :-)  

Grateful for a great job

Even though the politics at my place of employment have cut me out of the loop and made me feel like I am not progressing I have a great job.  It is challenging work that keeps me on edge and excited about what I do most of the time.  I am at a place in my career where I get to develop ideas into projects that are sometimes used and I continue to try and develop the people around me. 

It is challenging work that keeps me engaged and paying attention.  I am passionate about it and enjoy what I am able to accomplish. 

Thank you, Lord, for such an awesome career! 

Beautiful afternoons

Today in the middle of winter we had a high of 65 degrees!  My wife and I went for a long walk, then we sat on the front pitch with our youngest and read together.  It was beautiful! 

I am very grateful for this day!

My sons Stephen and Kevin

They are so much fun to be with, laugh with, eat with, and grow with.  Since I have calmed down we seem to be having more fun with each other, and we all have a good time when we are together.  Thank you, God, for my children!  

People bettering themselves

My friend at the local Subway sandwich shop is starting college on Monday.  She's nervous because she's been out of school for so long, but I told she would be fine and needs to concentrate on developing good study habits. 

I'm so thankful I live in a place where we can better ourselves! 

Challenging life

I continue to lead a good but challenging life.  Shift work, busy family schedule, kids involved in lots of different activities, wife on the go, 2 kids in college, and hobbies and volunteer work that waits for the crumbs of time in my schedule.

Though it keeps me on edge I am thankful for all of it.  I am having lots of fun, healthy, and learning to handle lots of different things at the same time.  What a blast!