Another Day to Smile

Certain people always seem to have a smile why is that?

They say perspective is all it is. When we realize
Who, we are.
What this life is really about.
Then focus on serving God and others.
Never, our-self.
Then we will be able to have that smile to.

We will all have our cloudy days. Just remember the sunshine is coming.

Surgery went well. They had to fuse the middle joint in my ring finger instead of putting an artificial joint in. Some say that as a bad thing but the truth is that is probable the better option for the long run. It is more durable and anyone that knows me knows durable is good. I should not have to have surgery on it again. (The artificial joint would have required several replacements in the years to come and had its own set of difficulties). Thanks for all your prayers.
  • bigbrojake
    Cause I don't like you :) Just kidding I don't use the friends list much I When someone comments on my blog I just go to their friends list and look around.
    by bigbrojake at 04/21/06 2:03PM
  • bigbrojake
    but if this makes you feel better
    by bigbrojake at 04/21/06 2:04PM
  • mritchie47
    I posted some pics of some of the people at Nebraska Ave...
    by mritchie47 at 04/21/06 2:49PM
  • ktcasebolt
    do you have an email address?
    by ktcasebolt at 04/21/06 6:32PM
  • denisemccaskill
    Saw the pic of you and Jenn on Meghan's blog..That was cute! Hope things are going well for you guys. I miss you both so much!
    by denisemccaskill at 04/21/06 8:12PM
  • herelizard
    hey jake, it's koren! i want to talk to your wife( and you too!) so what is the best way to get ahold of you two? I will be living back in Indiana starting in August! How long will you be there?
    by herelizard at 05/02/06 10:15PM
  • missynopet
    Hi Jason, my name's Missy, i worship at Avon. We haven't met yet, i've met Jenn tho. You prolly know him tho he's my big bro. nice meeting you : )
    by missynopet at 06/13/06 1:25AM
  • meditationis
    First--Volleyball was great last night! I had much fun. And, uh, sorry about whacking you in the back with that ball...

    Second--New post!
    by meditationis at 06/24/06 12:00AM
  • missynopet
    hello!
    by missynopet at 06/30/06 6:41PM
  • missynopet
    by missynopet at 06/30/06 6:45PM
  • tnt_2006
    Hey you two haven't heard from you in forever. Maybe b/c of the surgery. I'm glad to hear all went well. Much love
    by tnt_2006 at 07/12/06 7:50PM
  • daroc
    Jason Towles... this is Rocky, how in the world is it going?
    by daroc at 10/03/06 8:31PM
  • jeking
    Hey, Jason-from the looks of things, I am not sure that you get on pleo anymore, but I'll stop by to say "hey" anyway. This is Joanna King, by the way.
    by jeking at 01/08/07 4:35AM
  • jeking
    And I seem to recall you being one of those people who always have a smile!
    by jeking at 01/08/07 4:37AM
  • zaphenath
    hey, is this jason towles? this is Joe Koen from fc camp, it's great to find you on here on pleo!
    by zaphenath at 06/17/07 7:56PM
  • denisemccaskill
    I heard the good news! Congratulations!!!! I am SO excited for you and Jen!
    by denisemccaskill at 10/07/07 5:59PM
  • jeepinskeeter
    Happy to hear about your family's new expansion. You make me smile!
    by jeepinskeeter at 10/27/07 9:01PM
  • snickers63
    Adding you and Jen to my friends list - good to see you all at FCF this weekend!
    by snickers63 at 01/01/08 6:02AM
  • ktcasebolt
    Hey, I heard your little boy has arrived! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you guys! :) I'm sure you two can't stop smiling now! ;)
    by ktcasebolt at 04/11/08 4:29PM
  • denisemccaskill
    Aww...You're parents!!! That's SO exciting!!! I'm SO happy for both of you!! One of you needs to update and post pictures...Love you guys!!
    by denisemccaskill at 04/14/08 7:06AM

Life and Service

Hey guys

Things are going well Jen is substituting in Terre Haute almost every day of the week and working in a doctor’s office the rest of the time.
I am trying to finish out my schooling. I am working and have spent a lot of time lately prepping some community service projects in Terre Haute. I have an Internship this summer in Indianapolis In. I will be working for Centex Homes and jen and I will be living in Indy.

We will be renting a room from one of the guys I am going to school with and will be working with. We hope to be worshiping at Avon Heights and working with the brethren there.

A recommendation from me is guys if you get the opportunity to preach or teach a class do not pass it up unless you just cannot give it the time it needs (make time). It will bless you so much from the study you must do and it will bless the hearer's. Wives and girlfriends encourage your man to take those opportunities anytime they can! One of the Greatest blessings in life is all the spiritual support we receive from our spiritual family.

Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health just as your soul prospers. 3 John 1:2

In Him,
Jason
  • neenee
    You are very right. :) You are an encouragement to me! Hopefully, I'll see you and Jen this summer. :)
    by neenee at 03/24/06 6:47PM
  • mritchie47
    When are y'all going to come and visit us in Tampa?? Miss you lots and lots!!! Give Jen a hug for me :)
    by mritchie47 at 03/24/06 7:04PM
  • bigbrojake
    I look forward to seeing you neenee. Will you be going to the Whitsitt's Apr 7.
    by bigbrojake at 03/24/06 7:20PM
  • bigbrojake
    Sorry, we don't have any current plans to go to Tampa soon. To many place to go and not enough $/time
    by bigbrojake at 03/24/06 7:21PM
  • bigbrojake
    We would love to see you though.
    by bigbrojake at 03/24/06 7:22PM
  • sherelyn
    Glad to see I was added to your friends list. I enjoy keeping up this way too. Nathan's also on here, but he's kin to you in the posting department. Take care.
    by sherelyn at 03/24/06 11:09PM
  • neenee
    I probably won't be able to go much of anywhere till school is out for the summer. Hopefully, though, I'll make it up to one or two of the sings at Avon. :)
    by neenee at 03/25/06 12:04AM
  • ekholl
    Glad to hear things are going well for yall!
    by ekholl at 03/25/06 12:33AM
  • jules
    I may be opening one of the Chick-fil-As outside Indy this July. I'll let you know if I'll be headed that way since I"ll need a place to attend service.
    I'm glad yall are doin so well!
    by jules at 03/25/06 8:59AM
  • bigbrojake
    I have never been good at keeping up with people and some of you already know that but I am renewing my efforts again.
    by bigbrojake at 03/27/06 5:22PM
  • sherelyn
    I don't believe the Reynolds worship with Nathan in Lubbock. The date that Nathan and Sarah have set is June 15,2007. They plan to marry at the Old Kentucky Home place in Bardstown, Ky. Nathan plans to graduate in May before they marry.
    by sherelyn at 03/27/06 8:57PM
  • mayflower
    by mayflower at 03/30/06 4:07AM
  • jdickens
    Jamie & Jen worship at Miluakee (sp?) and I think Nathan and Sarah are at Indiana Ave.
    by jdickens at 03/31/06 9:01PM
  • jmoney
    my brother, i'm sure i'll be seeing you sometime up there because my sis just moved up to indi and i gots to see that lil baby of hers. hope all is well for you and jenn, love you
    by jmoney at 04/04/06 12:06AM
  • bigbrojake
    Thanks Joe for the info. I can not find Jamie and Jen Numbers.
    by bigbrojake at 04/05/06 4:07PM
  • cnh42
    Hey, Jason! Glad to hear that you both are doing well! We really should talk sometime soon! Does Jen still have the same #?
    by cnh42 at 04/05/06 4:11PM
  • bigbrojake
    Jen and I both do. Love to!
    by bigbrojake at 04/05/06 4:16PM
  • denisemccaskill
    You need to update! It's been over a year :). Hope things are still going well.
    by denisemccaskill at 05/30/07 6:41PM

To Speak or Not to speak that is the question?

Anyone has to take Spanish? Man I only thought my memory was good. I have a test today and man there is a lot to know. I do have to admit that I could have learned a little more in SPN 101 But still! Any helpful hints

Other than that things are going well. My brother-in-law's family are coming to visit this weekend that aslo means my two and a half nieces are coming.Yes!!!! We are having singing Friday night if anyone wants to drive from some far away place like Texas, Oregon, and Kentucky, ex......

Wouldn't that be fun???

Hand: doing good and healing well Jen keeps on having to sit on me to try to get me in line :) My Poor Darling Dear! But maybe that’s why Jo call's her the buff woman :0)

You-all who are still looking for that special someone, Hold out till You find the right Godly woman or man who loves God with all their heart and then everyone else before them-self. There is NO question in my mind that you will never regret it and they will never cease to be a blessing in this life and through what you learn from them it will bless you in the life to come.

Love, you guys thanks for your part in this nearly painless healing process; your prayers

Love,
Jake
  • wilbur
    Jake, I love you. I'm holding out. ;)
    by wilbur at 09/16/05 5:43PM
  • jules
    I would be there in a second, but I have to be in Mammoth Cave for a meeting. I figure I've waited 22 years, a few more won't hurt will they?
    by jules at 09/16/05 5:48PM
  • herelizard
    I definitely think it will be worth it. Are you in IL or IN? I'm going to be in IN in November!
    by herelizard at 09/16/05 8:02PM
  • bigbrojake
    I live in IL But my school is in IN (Terra Haute)The arm pit of America YAH!!!!
    by bigbrojake at 09/16/05 8:41PM
  • ginrummy
    I love you too. You need to comment on my blog!
    by ginrummy at 09/29/05 11:11PM
  • jdickens
    she is a buff woman!!!! ahh good times in weightlifting..
    by jdickens at 09/30/05 7:37PM
  • slave_of_jesus_jdb
    I love Jason Towles, my big bro.
    by slave_of_jesus_jdb at 10/04/05 4:19PM
  • jmoney
    i love you brother! and i KNOW that she can say just the same about you. thanks for being such a great influence on me and gettin' me all teary eyed while i'm in class... i'm sure these guys next to me are like what a wierdo... and they'd prolly be right, i love you brother and tell that incredible WIFE of yours i says hey
    by jmoney at 10/18/05 1:00AM
  • wannabeapig
    Man you're my hero. I was sad about your hand, but then I was like oh yeah Jake would never let that get him down. Come see me dude. 270-535-5453
    by wannabeapig at 11/15/05 10:27AM
  • wannabeapig
    put me on your friends list goofball
    by wannabeapig at 11/15/05 10:28AM
  • grizzlytwelve
    If it takes you cutting your fingers off to get you to post...we can deal with the lack of pleo activity :-
    by grizzlytwelve at 11/18/05 4:15AM
  • grizzlytwelve
    Glad you are getting better.
    by grizzlytwelve at 11/18/05 4:17AM
  • bigbrojake
    Adam just think if thats what it takes to make me post I could post 19 more times before I'm out of fingers :) Just think of all the fun people can have giving me a high 4 1/2 instead of 5
    by bigbrojake at 11/22/05 3:19PM
  • mritchie47
    I just met your dad -- He's SOOOOOOO nice!!!! Made me miss you and Jen even more :0( Come visit us please!
    by mritchie47 at 11/22/05 6:16PM
  • thedelmccouryband
    I miss you man... hope you're having a good holiday season...
    by thedelmccouryband at 12/01/05 4:45AM
  • neenee
    I figured you wouldn't be back on here post-FC. ;) I'm glad you hear the hand is doing good, my friend. Truly an answer to prayer.
    by neenee at 03/20/06 8:26PM

Been A While

Hey Guys thank you so much for all your prayers. They have defiantly been answered to this point. Jen and I are doing great (even though my typing is a little slow :) I am back in school and am going to class M-F. It is great Jen and I commute 45 min to Terra Haute. What a great time to talk. I have to go for now Class time. Love U Guys. Thanks
  • cnh42
    Definitely been a while! Glad things have turned out so well! Happy that u are on the road to recovery! Have a good day!
    by cnh42 at 09/08/05 5:26PM
  • jdickens
    jake! here here!! the gentle giant posts!! hope you enjoy your last year of school. it'll go by fast. trust me. it still hasn't sunken in to me that i'm finished
    by jdickens at 09/08/05 6:15PM
  • jules
    We miss you so much! Yall need to come down and visit sometime here soon. Love you both!
    by jules at 09/08/05 7:24PM
  • ekholl
    I hope things continue to go well for you. Love you!
    by ekholl at 09/09/05 12:24AM
  • dixiechick
    Jason, I have missed you so much. It was so great to see your smiling face crossing the FC campus. Glad things are going good.
    by dixiechick at 09/09/05 1:07AM
  • thedelmccouryband
    You're the man.
    by thedelmccouryband at 09/09/05 4:45AM
  • bigbrojake
    thanks gys for all your prayers things are going great and healing well
    by bigbrojake at 09/14/05 4:19PM
  • bigbrojake
    Buy the way can we all go back to FC for a day or (ten) to see eachother I miss you guys :)
    by bigbrojake at 09/14/05 4:21PM
  • jenn
    I think we should start an FC nursing home so we can all have wheelchair races and gum jello when we're old. As opposed to having boxing matches and endlessly chewing the "steak" at the cafeteria when we were young.
    by jenn at 09/14/05 4:47PM
  • jenn
    Glad things are going well for you and Jen, and that you're doing well. :) Yay for answered prayers!
    by jenn at 09/14/05 4:47PM
  • jdickens
    jake you amaze me. miss you bro
    by jdickens at 09/14/05 4:57PM
  • mritchie47
    Jason, it's Melinda -- I MISS YOU!!!! Give Jen a big hug for me :0)
    by mritchie47 at 09/14/05 5:08PM
  • thedelmccouryband
    i know man! i'd love to go up there one day! I'm glad to hear that you're healing so well... yeah I would like to go back for a day to ol' Suite 9...
    by thedelmccouryband at 09/16/05 12:53AM

04/09/04 5:12PM

Guys things going great, school is pouring on the heat. Gota love it. Hope everyone is doing well. take care and keep smiling
  • tachel219
    Hey! How are you doing? I remember that I busted out laughing when I saw you in that outfit!
    by tachel219 at 08/04/04 10:17PM
  • wannabeapig
    thats my old room :)
    by wannabeapig at 08/06/04 6:32AM
  • wannabeapig
    hey man come see us dude I miss U
    by wannabeapig at 08/06/04 6:32AM
  • wannabeapig
    do you ever get on here
    by wannabeapig at 08/13/04 5:24AM
  • wannabeapig
    HELLO
    by wannabeapig at 08/13/04 5:24AM
  • thedelmccouryband
    i wanna see ya again
    by thedelmccouryband at 09/05/04 10:33PM
  • jan2004
    hey jason it was great to see you at church on sunday . hope to see you soon. marcy
    by jan2004 at 09/24/04 10:35PM
  • wannabeapig
    come back cowboy
    by wannabeapig at 10/19/04 7:41AM
  • shellmarie22
    Jason...I was gonna say hi to you on here...but it appears that you never get on, so it is likely pointless....Shell
    by shellmarie22 at 01/22/05 9:11AM
  • moe
    hey
    by moe at 05/27/05 2:18AM
  • moe
    hey
    by moe at 05/27/05 2:18AM
  • moe
    hey
    by moe at 05/27/05 2:18AM
  • moe
    hey
    by moe at 05/27/05 2:18AM
  • norlyn
    by norlyn at 08/22/05 4:21PM
  • tickets
    are you related to Gayles Towles?
    by tickets at 08/26/05 2:59PM
  • hamm0ndeggs
    praying for you, bro.
    by hamm0ndeggs at 08/26/05 3:19PM
  • shousinator
    Hey Jake, it's Nate Shouse. I'm praying for you, big bro. God bless! Love ya. ;)
    by shousinator at 08/27/05 6:25AM
  • jess
    so sorry to hear about your accident...you're in our prayers! We love and miss you both so much!
    by jess at 08/28/05 10:41PM
  • fullofgrace
    this is penijean, adam williamson's sister...we are also keeping you in our prayers...
    by fullofgrace at 08/31/05 4:46PM
  • thedelmccouryband
    Jake, Amy and I are praying for you. We love you and hope the very best for you.
    by thedelmccouryband at 09/01/05 3:31AM