Grillin' Again

Grillin' Again
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Pork Chops & Perogies on the grill.

They get an A+.

Well the girls did very well yesterday at the funeral. Being that it was a Roman Catholic service, the girls now appreciate our Presbyterian Blended (contemporary & traditional) service. Not to put down this particular denomination, but it really is not kid friendly. Does a Church service need to be kid friendly? I think with all of the media and other stuff that can grab the attention of our little ones, keeping their interest is an important point for a church with young families.

They really enjoyed getting to see their cousins. They were pretty bummed that they have to leave today. The wife and I are talking about planning a trip to see them in Colorado.

Funeral Today

We are going to my brother-in-law's father's funeral. It is sad to see a loved one leave this place, but it is a blessing to think of what he is experiencing right know. Walking with our Lord is nothing to be afraid of. I am glad to be on a journey with him know. It is a shame that some have to wait a life time to begin that journey. I know that  Joe is in a much better place! I am reminded of a great song, I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me. It says it all.

Attending funerals are an experience when you are with children. My wife and I have never shielded our kids from death. We have always considered it a celebration of life.

We know a few adults that were shielded as children from all funerals, and to this day they hate having to go to them. Granted this is not something you should look forward, but you should be able to handle as an adult. One of these persons did not know how to act. 

This will be our girls second funeral. There first was my nephew Ben. They handled themselves very well at that one, I expect the same for today. Of course we will have a mini huddle just before we enter the church so that the ground rules are installed and understood. We will see if they through any stumpers my way. You never know with my two. One saving grace, is that my wife will be there, what I can't answer, she will.

 

Here are the lyrics to I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me and a video.

I can only imagine  What it will be like
When I walk  By your side
I can only imagine  What my eyes will see
When your face  Is before me
I can only imagine
Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in your presence or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine   I can only imagine
When that day comes  And I find myself
Standing in the Son  I can only imagine
When all I will do  Is forever
Forever worship You
I can only imagine

Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in your presence or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine  I can only imagine

I can only imagine I can only imagine
I can only imagine I can only imagine

When all I will do
Is forever, forever worship you

 

God Bless You

Joseph

Mini Community.....

Mini Community.....
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This morning I stopped at our local Giant Eagle for a Dry Cleaning drop off. I then realized that it actually resembles a mini community. You can do so much at a grocery store these days.

Dose of DM.

Dose of DM.
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After missing three days of school...and developing a nasty cough.....my oldest has to go to school. I will wait until we are heading for the bus to give her dose of DM. I feel bad she has to go but she can't miss any more, she has missed a bunch this year already. I just hope it does not make the family cycle. So far so good. I will include healthy proceedings in my morning prayer.
-God Bless

What is that shiny thing in the sky?

What is that shiny thing in the sky?
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Bring om the sun.
I am ready for spring.

FWP- Forward Worth Posting.

I don't forward this type of email on so I figured this is a good cause. So it made my FWP list. Here is how it came through in the email.

Hi, all you animal lovers. This is pretty simple... Please tell ten
friends to tell ten today! The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble
getting enough people to click on it daily to meet their quota of
getting free food donated every day to abused and neglected animals. It takes less than a minute (How about 20 seconds) to go to their site and click on the purple box 'fund food for animals' for free. This doesn't cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate food to abandoned/neglected animals in exchange for advertising.
Here's the web site! Pass it along to people you know.

http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/
AGAIN, PLEASE TELL 10 FRIENDS!!!

Thanks Pam & TR!