Whole Lot A Rollin….

 

So it has been a while, I know. There has been a lot going on, not that it is a good excuse, just a simple truth. You know how the every day of life can kind of get you all rolled up in itself and you loose track of doing much actually helpful?

 

Yeah so I could kind of be there at times. Lots of being sick, working, and trying to unwind from the other two.

 

Here recently I have been reapplying to some more churches and Jenny has been applying to a ton of schools. Still is not looking good for finding a job.

 

We just are not sure what else to do really.

 

Anyhow, I got Sammy out to the park today for some pictures at about the 3 month time period. I’ll post a couple of my favorite and then let you look at the gallery on your own.

 

 

 

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A Prickly Situation…

 

I read a news report on what one professional football player had to say about celebrations surrounding Bin Laden’s death. In the long run the sports piece was a simple political piece, but it did make me think about one thing.

I am sure you have seen the mass amounts of reaction on Facebook, twitter, etc. around the days when the operation was revealed. Many people posted melancholy reminders that they would never be happy someone was dead, delivering the tidbit as if lowering the moral character of all those who reacted positively. While some seemed to take the celebration in the wrong direction completely.

It is hard in such a difficult situation to decide what exactly is the correct response, and yet something stood close to my heart. The news media and many, many cushy sudo “world aware”  individuals have always come down hard on the military. I really would not expect this to be different. And while I could bring up Biblical example and precept, the question that really comes to mind is; If we cannot celebrate with the victory of those who sacrifice their lives for us, and struggle with them through their defeats, how will we continue. The answer seems obvious to me… We can not… Not as a nation, culture, or people.

We must learn that rejoicing in death itself is morbid and misdirected, but if a man can not rejoice in justice, then he must conduct a seriously inventory of his own character.

Love which refuses to rejoice in the greater good of those unable to protect themselves, however sad the consequences of that justice… doesn’t love.

 

Now I do not write this to indicate that all should hold or attend parties on ever Bin Laden death anniversary, nor that we should chant and shout as if attending a sporting event. Rather I find that we must be able to rejoice with justice, to promote a focus on the good and positive over the sad of a wasted life now lost. There is always time to mourn the ravages of sin, but the worker his due his wages, and a soldier needs the support of those he serves and protects, this includes laughing when they laugh and crying when they cry.

 

To add image to title, these certainly represent the prickly situation at hand…

 

 

 

Working For Who?

 

Today was a rough day at work. I got injured a couple of weeks ago moving an item at the store. Ever since people have treated me differently, badly. It is really starting to get on my nerves. I still do far more than most anyone else in the department, I just can not lift, push, or pull more than 20 pounds of weight or risk further injury.

 

Today was particularly frustrating because my boss keeps asking me to do things which will include lifting or pushing and pulling considerably more than 20lbs. Not only was it asking me to ignore my injury, it was pulling me off the sales floor where I could no longer make sales (the only way I get paid). I made one comment about it and I find out later from another co-worker that people I thought of as friends are talking bad about me behind my back because I am apparently just lazy and do not want to do anything. Again, I was running around doing things and they were sitting on their butts….

 

It just really upset me… and I was explaining it all to Jenny when she asked why I do so much more than everyone else. Including other’s work. All I could answer was that when I start thinking about simply refusing like the others I hear one question in my head. “Who are you serving?”

Even if it is not required I always try and do better and more because its right, because it is what I want my character to be…

I know I should do everything without complaining, but I am not there yet.

Anyway, as I came home I went into the room with my computer and sat for a moment or two in the dark when Jenny came in… I came to my computer because I wanted to be calm, quiet, and alone. Strangely I didn’t mind her being there… or not so strangely. I am blessed to have such a wonderful wife that I find such a great comfort.

 

And so I wanted to share a picture of her, Sammy, and her Granny.

 

Hard Tripping…

 

Samuel got to take a tour of the eastern US. We went to see Jenny’s family and to go to her graduation. It was an extremely encouraging trip, other than the many hard hours on the road. That being said, it is taking a while to recover from the trip so tonight’s post is going to be very short.

The following image was actually taken in our ‘back yard’. I have been told it is an Egret, feel free to let me know if I have heard wrong.

 

Sleepy Head…

 

The past couple of days have been a little harder on me as far as the twitching goes. We still do not know why it happens, but at least these bad days are no where near as frequent. Hopefully these days will calm out and I will get back to doing well. I really want the energy to get back to taking some pictures. Now that I have a forum of people willing to give some good tips at popphoto.com I want to go attempt the pictures of the cactus again. I think I can start looking for some of the things to really make the image pop.

On really good news, Jenny and I feel like God is working on our situation. We still do not know what exactly He has in store for us, wish we did, but we can just tell He is working.

It has been a long time since I could tell you much other than I needed to be better at seeking Him… yet with so much up in the air with moving, work, and all it is exciting to feel like God is working.

Jenny said she feels like something big is around the corner, I agree. I believe when we find out what it is that it will make one heck of a testimony. Right now I am trying to enjoy what time I have with Sammy and Jenny and keep my focus straight.

I promised some more pictures of Sammy, so here is one of a little sleepy head.

 

Harsh Man…

 

So for some time I have been frequenting a photography forum where you have the ability to post pictures for appraisal. Sounded awesome, except that it seemed like only a few actually got suggestions or comments and almost everyone else was dismissed. At the same time I often looked at images being raved over and wondered why they were given a second glance.

I finally concluded that there must be a significant cultural difference and have since changed forums. I regrettably did not leave on the best terms as I let the forum know why I left… probably not the best choice.

 

I did post these before I left… was told they were not worth much but an attempt to be different… what do you think?

 

 

 

Finally A Day Off…

 

So I finally got some time off, and wow did I need it. I had a really rough week sales and emotionally. I am guessing it takes a while before the whole we had a baby thing calms down.

I need to get out and do some more photography and I am hoping I can do so tomorrow, but I wanted to share another from that air show.

 

I know that as far as actual image quality goes this one isn’t a money shot, but something really pulls me to it. It could just be my love for this plane. Hey, let me know what you think.