Well it has been almost a month since my last post sorry folks I am just one busy guy. Currently I have things going almost every day of the week pretty much. epping away from youth ministry was supposed to free me up to do more stuff but I was not aware it would be this much but it's cool because I like to stay busy it helps me to forget how I don't have a wife and all that which I really wish that I had. Life has been cool. I have been reading a lot and feel quite close to God right now actually. I am praying for people like at least two days a week now with the Healing Rooms, now that we have the attle one and the Ballard one now. The Ballard one is starting slow but that is ok. 1st week 3 people, 2nd week 1 person, 3rd week 2 people.
I went to camp for like 9 days in a row which was quite a crazy experience. I basically lived at summer camp for 9 days. It was a lot of fun but I am really glad to finally be home. I hit the ground running, as soon as I got home I drove a guy in my building to his boat in La Connor and he paid me 125 dollars so that was cool, but I went straight from that to Healing Rooms Monday night and our teams were not there so we only had 3 people to pray and we were there until 10 o clock. Then I went over to George and Megtar's house to hang out with them. I made a lot of new friends at camp too. Red Stevie was my good friend we bunked together for the whole time I was there so we got to know each other well and that was fun.
Well that is enough of a morsel about the last month I guess hope that you enjoy reading about the Toph. Video announcements should be starting up again this week I hope. Love ya all blessings
The Toph
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
What is Up?
I really am not sure how to answer that question. I have been going througha funky weird season and I really don't even know how I got here. I was going along great and then all of a sudden I started getting attacked on all sides it's weird. I guess I still have a lot to learn or else it wouldn't affect me so much. To my friends who read this, I am sorry if I have not been very fun to be around lately.
I am looking forward to my race this weekend with Dex. It has been a good way to spend time with her in non threatening way. Running is fun and it gives us both a chance to talk with one another. I really don't know what to do about her because I know how I feel but I don't want to mess up our friendship. I just want to build it and let it develop but I am so impatient and I have a hard time holding back what I really want to say sometimes. I know I'm not supposed to do that yet but will I ever know when the right time is??? Will that right time ever come or am I just blinded by my feelings??? It is a hard place to be in.
Yesterday we had the last of our Healing Rooms interviews and now I can start making the schedule for the new Healing Room in Ballard. I am excited about that because it will give me more opportunities to pray for people. My friends George and Megtar are very special to me they have given me so much in friendship and I just want to say to them specifically thank you for being my friends.
Ok enough randomness, I am just pouring out thoughts that are on my mind.
The Toph
I am looking forward to my race this weekend with Dex. It has been a good way to spend time with her in non threatening way. Running is fun and it gives us both a chance to talk with one another. I really don't know what to do about her because I know how I feel but I don't want to mess up our friendship. I just want to build it and let it develop but I am so impatient and I have a hard time holding back what I really want to say sometimes. I know I'm not supposed to do that yet but will I ever know when the right time is??? Will that right time ever come or am I just blinded by my feelings??? It is a hard place to be in.
Yesterday we had the last of our Healing Rooms interviews and now I can start making the schedule for the new Healing Room in Ballard. I am excited about that because it will give me more opportunities to pray for people. My friends George and Megtar are very special to me they have given me so much in friendship and I just want to say to them specifically thank you for being my friends.
Ok enough randomness, I am just pouring out thoughts that are on my mind.
The Toph
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Finally!!!
I am finally posting again, sorry for the two and a half week hiatus. I am not sure why I haven't been posting just real busy I guess. A lot has happened in the last two and a half weeks. I have caught a big small mouth bass. It was like 5 pounds I guess. There has been a lot of developments in my life but I don't really want to discuss that on this forum because there are many people out there and I don't even really know who reads this. It could be like one person or maybe like a bunch of people I don't know. The video announcements went great today and George was quite a huge contributor to this one, I really just had to do the acting which was refreshing to me.
We had lunch at Red Robin in Northgate. There were like 15 people there!!! Wow a large group!! It was all my friends that was super cool. I was a little disappointed because I wanted to sit close to my friend Dex but I ended up at the other end of the table and would have moved but everyone was already sat and that would be pretty obvious if I moved. It was a fun time though. In the evening, there was nothing going on with the peeps so I went out on the lake and went fishing. I found a really good spot not to far from my place and I had a couple of really good bites but I didn't catch anything but I will be back and I will catch those fish mark my words. I have found a bait that they really like I guess.
I was a little depressed this week and really didn't want to be home alone tonight but that's OK I was OK with that. I was quite impacted by the message today. I really think that I am a chosen vessel and need some more time on the shelf but my day will come. Jesus is my homie and He rocks. Later!
The Toph
We had lunch at Red Robin in Northgate. There were like 15 people there!!! Wow a large group!! It was all my friends that was super cool. I was a little disappointed because I wanted to sit close to my friend Dex but I ended up at the other end of the table and would have moved but everyone was already sat and that would be pretty obvious if I moved. It was a fun time though. In the evening, there was nothing going on with the peeps so I went out on the lake and went fishing. I found a really good spot not to far from my place and I had a couple of really good bites but I didn't catch anything but I will be back and I will catch those fish mark my words. I have found a bait that they really like I guess.
I was a little depressed this week and really didn't want to be home alone tonight but that's OK I was OK with that. I was quite impacted by the message today. I really think that I am a chosen vessel and need some more time on the shelf but my day will come. Jesus is my homie and He rocks. Later!
The Toph
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Picnic a Boom!!
Well yesterday was probably one of the best days of my life and really I'm serious about that. It started early, I went to bed at 3 and was up at 8 so only 5 hours of sleep. I met Dex at the church at 10 because I volunteered to help her with the picnic stuff. This was also an opportunity for me to spend a significant amount of time with her. She was quite grateful because no one had volunteered to help her. It was a lot of work but we had a very fun time. I don't even know where to start I just really enjoy spending time with this person. The picnic was fun and I got quite wet because all the kids ganged up on me but I got them back. We also played ultimate which ended up being quite lopsided in the end. I felt bad because I was the one who divided the teams. Dex was on the other team, but I know she is competative.
After the picnic was over everything needed to be cleaned up. I stayed afterward to help clean up and it was a little easier because there were more people to help. I was going to drive the truck back to the church but she didn't know how to drive a stick so she drove the church truck and I drove my car. I told her I would teach her how to drive a stick. I got done helping with the cleanup around 5:30 and I smelled like a wet musty, dirty sock it was gross. I had still not decided what I was going to do for the fireworks show. Somehow it came up in our conversation and basically she invited me to hang out with her and Powerwalkerdowntown for the fireworks.
So I went home for a little while to take a shower and get changed and then I went back down to the church at 8:00 to walk with Dex, Powerwalker, and GoofBall down to the waterfront for fireworks. I was getting ready to leave my house and she called me and talked and joked for 10 minutes. It was awesome! I had not eaten yet and I was going to get a sandwich from the store but Dex offered to make me a grilled cheese so I said OK. When I got there she had it made and I ate it. I was slow eating like always and she gave me a hard time about it.
We walked to the Seattle Center and stopped there and got an ice cream cone. Then we walked down to the Olympic Sculpture Park and got there about 9 and sat in the grass. I brought my blanket so everyone sat on that. We just talked and had a great fun time together. There was a lot of laughing and I was quite happy because I like to make people laugh and the combo of Goofball and I was quite fun. Dex actually thanked me for being there because if it was just her and Powerwalker then she would have been bored but Goofball and I made it fun. dex also said she likes that because it brings out her goofy side, and I like that because she is comfortable with me. I don't know what all this means but I had a great day!!
The Toph
After the picnic was over everything needed to be cleaned up. I stayed afterward to help clean up and it was a little easier because there were more people to help. I was going to drive the truck back to the church but she didn't know how to drive a stick so she drove the church truck and I drove my car. I told her I would teach her how to drive a stick. I got done helping with the cleanup around 5:30 and I smelled like a wet musty, dirty sock it was gross. I had still not decided what I was going to do for the fireworks show. Somehow it came up in our conversation and basically she invited me to hang out with her and Powerwalkerdowntown for the fireworks.
So I went home for a little while to take a shower and get changed and then I went back down to the church at 8:00 to walk with Dex, Powerwalker, and GoofBall down to the waterfront for fireworks. I was getting ready to leave my house and she called me and talked and joked for 10 minutes. It was awesome! I had not eaten yet and I was going to get a sandwich from the store but Dex offered to make me a grilled cheese so I said OK. When I got there she had it made and I ate it. I was slow eating like always and she gave me a hard time about it.
We walked to the Seattle Center and stopped there and got an ice cream cone. Then we walked down to the Olympic Sculpture Park and got there about 9 and sat in the grass. I brought my blanket so everyone sat on that. We just talked and had a great fun time together. There was a lot of laughing and I was quite happy because I like to make people laugh and the combo of Goofball and I was quite fun. Dex actually thanked me for being there because if it was just her and Powerwalker then she would have been bored but Goofball and I made it fun. dex also said she likes that because it brings out her goofy side, and I like that because she is comfortable with me. I don't know what all this means but I had a great day!!
The Toph
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Aloha Ratatouille!!
Well today I had to go back to work. I have had a brief visit with my family. They really enjoyed coming here and I was really trying to get my sister to move up here, but I think it will be like five years from now. She has started some projects at her school that she wants to finish since she has started them. I did possibly talk her into getting a space at Lake Connor to visit in the summertime when she is not in school. That would be cool because I would get to see my nephew and niece a little more.
Work was great, I really enjoy my job it is quite easy. Toward the end of my workday Dex called because she was having trouble with the computer so she asked me some questions, it turned into a 45 minute conversation. It was cool because she was telling me about her interview which was on Monday for her internship that she needs to take. it was cool that she opened up to me.
After talking to her I went to go ride my bike for a couple of hours but when I went to get on the bike it had a flat. It had done this before and I pumped it up and then went for a two hours ride with no problems but this time I refilled with air and it went flat again so instead of taking 45 minutes to get a new one on I just went for an hour and a half run instead. I felt pretty strong running and that is good since this Sunday I am running a marathon. After that I headed to Ballard to see what was going on over there hoping that George would be there but he was busy working at his new job downtown. Megtar called me and talked to me about the fourth of July party at Hale's. She also said that her Preggo, Spunky, and her were going to see Ratatouille at 9:45 in Ballard and she said I could go with them if I wanted. I got to the PC at about 8:30 and hung out there for about an hour. Dex was there working on a paper for her school. I was surprised when she came over and asked me how the run went and we started up another conversation. I told her I was going with the girls to Ratatouille and was hoping she would come but I didn't think she would because she was working on her paper. So I got to the movie and saved seats for the girls but when Megtar came she asked me to scoot over one more seat because Dex was coming to watch the movie with us. I was pleasantly surprised. I really like watching movies with her because she doesn't mind when I talk or make fun of something in the movie.
When the movie was home I took the girls home to Ballard. I asked Megtar if she wanted to go get Nia and see if she wanted to go to see Aloha. She was excited about this because George wasn't going to be home for a couple of hours so we went on our little road trip. It was so much fun going out there. Aloha was again in amazing form. She told us all about her mother and showed us pictures of her and told us the washing machine story. I think that this lady really likes us visiting her because we were telling her that we had to get going like twice and each time she kept talking to us and came up with another story. She is such a crackup.
On the way there I was not really sure it was a good idea because I could tell the girls were both tired. Megtar was talking with her eyes closed and slept and then Nia was talking very low and I was having a hard time hearing her because she was in the back seat. She was tired and basically crashed on the way home. I was wide awake however so it was a good thing I was driving. After seeing and talking to Aloha I remembered why I wanted to go in the first place and it was great because she makes the trip worth a ton. This is a precious interesting lady that lives in Monroe, go see her sometime late at night at the 76 station by Fred Meyer in Monroe.
The Toph
Work was great, I really enjoy my job it is quite easy. Toward the end of my workday Dex called because she was having trouble with the computer so she asked me some questions, it turned into a 45 minute conversation. It was cool because she was telling me about her interview which was on Monday for her internship that she needs to take. it was cool that she opened up to me.
After talking to her I went to go ride my bike for a couple of hours but when I went to get on the bike it had a flat. It had done this before and I pumped it up and then went for a two hours ride with no problems but this time I refilled with air and it went flat again so instead of taking 45 minutes to get a new one on I just went for an hour and a half run instead. I felt pretty strong running and that is good since this Sunday I am running a marathon. After that I headed to Ballard to see what was going on over there hoping that George would be there but he was busy working at his new job downtown. Megtar called me and talked to me about the fourth of July party at Hale's. She also said that her Preggo, Spunky, and her were going to see Ratatouille at 9:45 in Ballard and she said I could go with them if I wanted. I got to the PC at about 8:30 and hung out there for about an hour. Dex was there working on a paper for her school. I was surprised when she came over and asked me how the run went and we started up another conversation. I told her I was going with the girls to Ratatouille and was hoping she would come but I didn't think she would because she was working on her paper. So I got to the movie and saved seats for the girls but when Megtar came she asked me to scoot over one more seat because Dex was coming to watch the movie with us. I was pleasantly surprised. I really like watching movies with her because she doesn't mind when I talk or make fun of something in the movie.
When the movie was home I took the girls home to Ballard. I asked Megtar if she wanted to go get Nia and see if she wanted to go to see Aloha. She was excited about this because George wasn't going to be home for a couple of hours so we went on our little road trip. It was so much fun going out there. Aloha was again in amazing form. She told us all about her mother and showed us pictures of her and told us the washing machine story. I think that this lady really likes us visiting her because we were telling her that we had to get going like twice and each time she kept talking to us and came up with another story. She is such a crackup.
On the way there I was not really sure it was a good idea because I could tell the girls were both tired. Megtar was talking with her eyes closed and slept and then Nia was talking very low and I was having a hard time hearing her because she was in the back seat. She was tired and basically crashed on the way home. I was wide awake however so it was a good thing I was driving. After seeing and talking to Aloha I remembered why I wanted to go in the first place and it was great because she makes the trip worth a ton. This is a precious interesting lady that lives in Monroe, go see her sometime late at night at the 76 station by Fred Meyer in Monroe.
The Toph
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
The crazy lady in 212
I have to post this thing that happened over the weekend. OK so here it goes. I was with my family sitting at home and got a phone call at 11:30 at night and I was like what the heck why am I getting called at this time of night. The lady who lives in 112 left a message that water was running down her walls. OK sounds like a problem. I went to investigate and sure enough water was coming down the walls. Next plan of action is to investigate the other apartments above but remember it is 11:30 at night. I went to 212 and knocked no answer but her car was there so that was weird. I went to 312 to check it out because it was a remodel and maybe they accidentally left their water on or something. I checked it out and brought my sister with me. There was nothing wrong with that unit so it had to be 212.
Next I went back to 212 and pounded on her door. Still no answer. I had to get into that unit so I used the keys that I have for every unit. I opened the door and called out "Manager" still no response. As soon as I opened the door I heard water running and I knew this was going to be a problem. I turned and looked over at the sink in a kitchen that was piled from floor to ceiling with junk. The reason for all this junk is that this lady buys stuff off of QVC like everyday. There were dishes piled up in her sink and the water was running over the dishes out of the sink onto the counter and down onto the floor. There was a huge puddle of water on the floor. I shut the water off and then I was thinking to myself "I better check and make sure this lady isn't dead or something" so I called out manager again. This time I heard some movement in the bedroom. She came out of her bedroom and was all mad at me because I was in her unit. I explained to her what happened and then I left. It was crazy there were so many things going through my mind about this situation it was just crazy.
The Toph
Next I went back to 212 and pounded on her door. Still no answer. I had to get into that unit so I used the keys that I have for every unit. I opened the door and called out "Manager" still no response. As soon as I opened the door I heard water running and I knew this was going to be a problem. I turned and looked over at the sink in a kitchen that was piled from floor to ceiling with junk. The reason for all this junk is that this lady buys stuff off of QVC like everyday. There were dishes piled up in her sink and the water was running over the dishes out of the sink onto the counter and down onto the floor. There was a huge puddle of water on the floor. I shut the water off and then I was thinking to myself "I better check and make sure this lady isn't dead or something" so I called out manager again. This time I heard some movement in the bedroom. She came out of her bedroom and was all mad at me because I was in her unit. I explained to her what happened and then I left. It was crazy there were so many things going through my mind about this situation it was just crazy.
The Toph
My family is gone I can post again!!
Hello everyone. I have not been able to post for the last few days because my family has been here from AZ. They had a great time and even had the chance to meet some of my friends which was cool they are awesome people but so are the people of my church. My family was good sports and allowed me to video tape them and put them into video announcements which was fun for everyone. Check out YouTube under lifer4jc or GodTube under lifer4jc.
I went with George over to his new job last night after the Healing Rooms. His apartment complex needs work but I am sure that him and Megtar will do a great job and hey guess what they are living in Belltown which I recall them saying for the longest time that they wanted to live there and now God has given them that opportunity, how cool. I am having a 4th of July celebration at my house possibly with the wives of the crazies who blow up stuff and anyone else who shows up. It could be fun, I can always hope that Dex will want to come but she probably won't. Life is good and so am I.
The Toph
I went with George over to his new job last night after the Healing Rooms. His apartment complex needs work but I am sure that him and Megtar will do a great job and hey guess what they are living in Belltown which I recall them saying for the longest time that they wanted to live there and now God has given them that opportunity, how cool. I am having a 4th of July celebration at my house possibly with the wives of the crazies who blow up stuff and anyone else who shows up. It could be fun, I can always hope that Dex will want to come but she probably won't. Life is good and so am I.
The Toph
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