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False alarm... No spewing yet.
Though as soon as I say that...
To God be the glory,
Zaph |
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The plague is come.
Or at least it feels like it.
About once a year it is normal for our family to get hit with a stomach virus.
There are certain procedures to be observed when this happens.
First of all- the house is on complete lockdown.
You know, the movies were the government quarantines entire communities when a virus strikes, threatening to end all human kind?
Yeah?
That would be my house, minus the caution tape.
That's because we don't need caution tape.
You will know by the aura of death and decay radiating from our house that you really don't want to enter.
Really.
Oh, and it doesn't stop there.
You know where the government usually tells every not to panic?
We don't even bother. You think the government would learn by now, too.
Don't wast time with panic. Embrace it. It's only a matter of time now.
Is there dread?
Why of course there is. But it's short lived.
It's like walking the plank.
You dread walking that plank, 'cause you know the fall ain't going to be pleasant.
But once you get kicked off the plank, when you're actually in the shark infested waters, working to keep afloat, well, dread isn't the right word...
I don't even know the word for the emotion.
It's best described as following;
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!"
See, much more in the now.
So, why the sudden subject of biological misery?
Paul declared that he felt nauseous.
And he's carrying around a bowl.
A nuke looked less imposing.
Seven siblings.
Seven little bundles of joy just waiting to explode.
Oh joy.
To God be the glory,
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This blog will continue to be a safe haven from the plague of political posts...
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11-12-08 05:18pm EST
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...But that doesn't mean I won't rant about something else.
They tell me life isn't fair.
Right now, I couldn't agree more.
Seems like everytime I turn around, something gets thrown at me that I didn't do a thing to deserve.
For instance...
Easily my most treasured blessing on this earth, I didn't do a single noteworthy thing to deserve or earn.
People tell me how lucky I am. I'm not lucky.
I'm blessed.
Hand in hand with this;
My family.
My friends
God could have stuck me with a broken family, a family that did not love God as they should, who would not give me the teachings I need.
But here I am.
I know, without a doubt, were life "fair" and everyone got what they deserve, I'd be somewhere like this...
Not fun.
Instead, here I be, enjoying the awesome blessings God has given me.
Now.
Will I ever have the 2009 Mustang I'd like?
My own three story Mansion?
Secluded private Island?
Doubt it.
Those things pale considerably in comparision with what I already have and experience each and every day.
Blessings aren't material possesions.
Wicked people don't have blessings.
Sure, they have cars, houses, land.
But they don't have blessings.
Blessing: A thing conducive to Happiness.
I don't see too many wicked people who are truly happy, regardless of how many things they own.
Next time you grow impatient or moody, start counting the things you have that money can't bring.
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To God be the glory,
Zaph'
P.S. Had an awesome time with Laurie, Donna, and Diana. Way too short of a time together, but then, I doubt I will ever tire of being around them. I love them all, and hope to see them, especially her, soon. |
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Perspective.
It often helps to have several individuals to get a different perspective on things. To take into account their view of things.
My brother dan was putting together a short sermon the other day when, for some reason or another, wished to gather different perspectives.
With five other brothers this was not a difficult task.
The subject of his study was Apocalypse.
Me, being the insightful and enlightened older brother, was naturally the first choice for his question.
"What do you think of when you hear the word Apocalypse?"
Instantly my thoughts were permeated with visions of fire and stuff blowing up. I relate this to judgement day, for some reason.
"Eh, destruction, judgement." I answered shortly, being a man of few words.
Dan told me that the word Apocalypse was actually far from that, and he went to survey his younger brother Jake.
Jake, a fellow of imagination and vision, would be found most content building something, such as swords or shields, or playing a fantasy game.
When asked he replied with enthusiasm, raising his hands in the air.
"Undead coming out of their graves!"
Raising an eyebrow at this, Dan pursued his next brother Paul.
Paul has been known to be a... slight... pyromaniac.
Well, I guess you can't exactly be a slight pyromaniac, so the term "fullfledged" may be applicable.
He likes fire. A lot.
His answer was not surprising.
"Armageddon!!"
John was next in line.
John is a cheery soul, with a ready laugh and constantly prepared to lighten the mood.
His answer was rather disturbing.
"Monsters... Yeah, either monsters or desease."
O_O
Destruction. Zombies. Armageddon. Monsters and Desease.
It is interesting that no one suggested... say, butterflies and rainbows. Paradise. Rest.
The word Apocalypse actually means Revelation, or Uncover or Reveal.
It is interesting that looking at the apocalyptic books, Daniel and Revelation, we find that judgement is being performed in the form of destruction upon the wicked.
So, we tend to add that meaning to the word.
But we can also read to find that the righteous are rewarded for their faith and good works, that Good triumphs. God wins. That we will rest in heaven, surrounded by all sides with the love of God.
Odd that we cannot bring ourselves to add that to the word as well, eh?
Just something to chew on.
To God be the glory,
Zaph.
Also- Laurie, Donna, and Diana are going to be here in a couple of hours to spend a couple days. Sometimes "excitement" is too soft a word... |
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Let's see. Tagged three times, eight facts in each tag, equals twenty four. I'm such a math genious.
1- I hate being damp- can't stand it. But don't mind being thoroughly soaked.
2- I love the cold. Love the wake up in the morning, step outside into the winter air and breath in the cold crisp air. Burns your nose, just a little reminder that you're alive.
3- I wear steel toe boots on a regular basis. Hiking, working, sports, bycycle riding, you name it. I'm wearin' my boots.
4- To go along with the subject of boots- I have weak ankles. Just call me cinderella. Uhm. On second thought, I don't think cinderella had weak ankles. Anywho, if I'm not wearing something to support my ankles, like boots for instance, then it's a sure thing I'll sprain 'em.
5- On the menu, there's not much I won't eat, or at least try. Eggplant might be the one exception. The look on my brother's face was enough to convince me forever that I don't want to try it.
6- Continueing the subject of trying stuff, becareful what you suggest to me. If I'm in "one of those moods" I very well might. And it might embaress you more than you think. Like that time michael suggested we use the baby cart when we went shopping for icecream...
7- I've been in Clair's. Three times. Guys, beat that.
8- My taste in music depends largely on my mood. One minute I'm listening to Oceano by Josh Groban, the next, I Hate Everything About You by Three Days Grace. How's that for contrast?
9- I'm rather creative. I enjoy writing and drawing a lot. Of course, I suppose that depends on your idea of what drawing and writing is. "Jill ran. Jill ran to Tom. Jill ran over Tom." I know. Budding talent, if I do say so myself.
10- Unlike a lot of people, I don't require a lot to avoid boredom. No matter where I am, I can just let my mind wander and think about just about anything. Stories, morals, plans, anything.
11- I like to see people laugh and smile. Okay, so maybe that's not entirely odd- most people prefer that over the alternative. But that's one of the reasons I post like I do. Just to give my friends something to chuckle about, sometimes it can make a day a little better.
12- Love music. My Zune is with me at just about all times. But I can't stand the feeling of not being able to hear anything else, so I will always try to listen to music from speakers instead of headphones. When I'm able to have a really nice pair of headphones, they are either draped above my hears, or around my neck with the volume cranked up so I can hear it, but still hear my suroundings. A lot of trouble for some music, I know.
13- I keep my finger nails trimmed very short. I just have this nasy dirty sensation when they're too long, but when I trim 'em, man, feels like being baptized again. Sort of. Let's not be blasphemous.
14- If t-shirt sleeves go past my elbows, I feel constricted and trapped. There's a happy medium there that must be attained.
15- I have glasses but never wear them. That said, my eyesight isn't so bad that it requires glasses at all time, just when I'm watching a movie or something of the like. I like to wear them every now and then just to see what people say.
16- Clowns freak me out.
17- So does Santa Claus. I never understood the apparent joy of a big red fella who jumps down people's chimneys in the middle of the night. To me, it just always seemed rather disturbing.
18- This has been a sudden realization- I like things that smell good. Soaps, perfumes, colognes, stuff like that. Of course, I think gasoline smells good too, but hey.
19- I will now confess the first life that I took. A skunk. Was about ten years old. The poor thing, I was using a gun too small for the job and it took about eight shots. Hit it every time though.
20- I've sewn a dress before. Won second place in a county fair too. Ten bucks reward, baby. $Cha-ching$
21- I like to use longer words. Awesome. Terrific. Fantastic. Exquisite.
22- I also like to use intersting words when pointing out someone's stupidity. Moron. Lunatic. Embecile.
23- I love working with my hands, and hate sitting around for the most part. When working, I always want to learn something new, rather than do the same ol' same ol' every day. Just seems like a better use of time to me.
24- I've read several Jane Austen novels. And enjoyed it.
There ya go, your 24 odd things about me. Just be glad you picked someone odd enough to be able to do all 24. =P
I will tag Laurie.
To God be the Glory,
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