Difficult Path

Man. I wish someone would have warned me about the path being so difficult.....Wait. I was warned. Almost everyone will tell you that once you get past that initial "lovey dovey" or "Honeymoon" stage, the real work kicks in. I am so glad that the Lord is working in the lives of both my wife and I. He keeps us going because yes it is a constant battle. Dealing with the kids, dealing with work, dealing with money, it all takes a toll and can be issues in a relationship. I have experience these things myself. It is why communication is sooooo important in a marriage. I myself have never been much of a talker, but God has worked a great deal within me. My wife and I used to have such issues with talking to each other. I wouldn't let her in on all of the happenings in my life or how I felt about situations. I would keep it all inward. God opened my eyes to the need of my wife. We still have struggles in life but now we confront them together. I have her back and she has mine. I just urge everyone to communicate. Not only with you spouse, but with the Lord.

Scripture Reading/ Psalms 23:1-6

This is an awesome passage to start of with.

The Lord is my shepherd;I have all I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along the right path, bringing honor to His name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and Your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by annointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely Your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.

Ps 23:1-6 NLT

I know, especially in these times, that life can get very overwhelming. Things are tough out there. Sometimes we let the world affect us so badly. We get so upset, depressed, frantic, distraught. But no matter what the world throws at us, we have to remember that we will get through. Why, because we have the ULTIMATE partner.

Breakfast Chatter 7-14-09

Its a beautiful morning here in South Bend,IN. My wife and I had an interesting conversation in the car while I was taking her to work. We both work in positions where we are in contact with customers on a regular basis. She works at an optical office and I work as a restaraunt manager/bartender. Why is it that when people come in to your establishment while on their cell phone (bluetooth is even worse), they act like your just the biggest bother to them. In my case they will come in sit at a table and just chat away. They even give the shoo away signal to you. Then they have the audacity of getting mad if you walk away. Im sorry, but I have other guests that need to be taken care of. There are other duties that have to get done. In a fast paced enviornment like ours, there is no time to sit there and wait for you to finish up your conversation. Just finish up any conversations before you sit or come up to the counter to order. Aha! this has just sparked motivation for a new blog. DO's and DONT's of restaraunt eating.

Thoughts on life

Wooo! My very first blog. I am so excited! Im not talking about this whole blog venture, but about life. I know that i'm still young by all accounts, but going from being a 20 year old single boy living with his mom in Georgia to a 23 year old young man living with his wife and 2 kids in Indiana has completely changed my mindset. Back then I was just so confused. I was going through the motions. I didnt know what I wanted to do with myself. I didnt really work. Didnt even really know what work was. I would work all these odd jobs for church friends or my cousin at a museum. I wasnt really worried about school or what God had in store for me. I was just doing my own thing. Sure I was still in church and participating, but I was doing it to appease my friends and church leaders.( those stories I will save for other blogs ).

Now, life seems much different. I cant just look out for me, I have to make decisions based on the well being of my family. I am now a restaraunt manager, fulltime student and an avid God lover. Yes it gets hard sometimes to balance studying, working, praying, and playing with my kids but it is all worth it. The good outweighs the bad by far. Im not saying im perfect or life is perfect b/c we all know there will always be obsticals and stumbling blocks. But dog onit, life is GOOD!