I am Still Around

This may sound like rambling, but a lot has happened since my last post. We had a great growth group Christmas party. The white elephant exchange was a hoot.

Basketball has been up and down this year. The team I am coaching has already won more games this year than last. Its been exciting, frustrating, but overall fun. These guys are getting better each time out. I also help as an assistant at the varsity level. Golden Bears are 5-0 and ranked 12th in 1A.

My dad passed away just before Christmas. It different this being first one without any parents. Both mom and dad enjoyed Christmas. So, kind of a bummer. Thanks to FFC, growth group, family and friends for kind words and help during this time.

Enjoyed having Shane home for holidays. With dad passing away it wasnt the welcome home he really wanted.

Eric did really well playing amazing grace at dad's funeral. Grandpa's death was hard on Eric as they were really close.

Shane's leaving for Barclay on Saturday. He done really well grade wise, for being out of high school for 4 years. He starts playing basketball on 1/9/09.

Its good to know I have a Savior that will allow me to meet up with mom and dad in heaven someday

Wish List

I wish:
1. I had a the ultimate relationship with God.
2. There was a cure for cancer.
3. There was no suffering.
4. I had the financial resources to care for my family.
5. Shane finds what is looking for.
6. Eric finds enough credits to graduate
7. Everyone had pastors like we have at FFC.
8. People would leave PK alone. (keep up good work PK)
9. My growth group love and joy this holiday season.
10. A couple of more wins for my 8th grade b-ball team.
11. Everyone had a wife as great as mine.
12. Blessings on everyone.
13. Jobs for everyone
14. Safety for all those armed services men and women.
15. Everyone has the opportunity to hear God's word.
16. Barclay wins a b-ball game.
and the Colts win the SupeBowl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Christmas\ Holiday Favorite Shows or Movies

Lets have some fun. List top three Christmas Shows:

Mine are:

1. Frosty the Snowman-i cry when frosty melts
2. Rudolf the Rednose Reindeer
3. Charlie Brown Christmas

Update

Busy, Busy, Busy, to steal a line from my holiday favorite "Frosty the Snowman" Update from last post. Eric still hasnt gotten a dear(dad note: I think he enjoys seeing them in wild, not really wants to pull trigger.) Shane was invited to spend Thanksgiving with roomate. He did have to miss a game due to departure time from campus with roomate. I hope that doesnt cause issue with coach and team.

Basketball season has started and we are currently 1-2. The team is getting better and still having fun and thats what matters.

I enjoyed the Francis Chan video at church on Sunday. Worship team rocks as usual.

Life is good right now. I hope it stays that way.

Deer Season

Eric has been deer hunting the last few weeks. Today he brought home neat video of a big doe. He was filming and his buddy missed the shot. I wished I could download video but I aint that smart.

Barclay basketball update. Bears lost 117-65. Shane had 10pts and 5 rebs. in about 10 minutes of action. Its cool. In high school the mascot was the Bears. In high school his uniform #20, at Barclay #20.

Weekend Update

Passed out candy on Friday. First time in 18years we have done this. The weather was perfect and seen a lot of people I know from FFC, friends and neighbors. Caught some of my basketball team toliet papering house. Thats ok it was fun watching their faces. I dont mind the tp just dont do any of nasty stuff.

Listened to Shane play his first college game Sat afternoon. He didnt play bad, but he didnt play great. He called us afterwards down in dumps disappointed in performance. He just need to hear our voices telling him it would be ok.

Sunday was fun working in video booth at FFC. Brian and other folks in A/V are a blast to be around. Growth Group we had close to 30 attend. It was really good to see everyone.

Basketball Season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Although games dont start for a couple of weeks, tryouts are complete. We did have to cut a couple of kids. Thats the hardest part of job. Practice starts tonight with drills, defense and offenses to teach. This begins the fun part. This years team will working hard to improve after only winning two games. I have a winning streak to keep going, never had a losing season. As long as we have fun and boys learn and be good sports, thats all that matters.

Speaking of basketball season, good news just got I call from Shane and he can play first semester. First game is Sat. at Rogers State. He is excited and us for him. A sad note this is the first game I've ever missed in Shane's entire life.