Friday, June 30, 2006

Student of the Year!


So yesterday was the last day of school and we found out that Sydney is the "Student of the Year" for her school! Way to go Syd!!!!! We are so proud of her she has worked so hard over the year. Both her and Meghan did really well with their marks and had an awesome year at school. I am so thankful for her teachers and my mom who has helped us tremendously in this past year. Sydney is more of a social person so to see her excel in this area of school is a great accomplishment. I love you Sydney and Meghan! I couldn't be prouder of you!

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

My Tough Week


These last few weeks have been going at a record pace for me. Work has been unbelievably busy and with the end of school and everything I am just feeling overloaded. Last week I had some bad news that happened twice in one day. First I failed a test which would allow me to compete for an indeterminate position at work (I have not failed a test since Jr. High!) and then secondly, my boss at the funeral home told me they would not apprentice me because they did not have room for me. His final words to me were "Well good luck in your search!" I was pretty ticked off with his cavalier attitude. It was a very demoralizing day. At first I felt pretty sad and depressed but as the day went on I was reminded (by the Vanner) that God has my best in mind. Perhaps these were doors that needed to close. I need to continue to seek Him for where and what I should be doing. I am loving my job but it is only 30 hrs. I pray that God would provide me something else to supplement this.

Friday, June 23, 2006


Marriage


"Marriage is not just spiritual communion, it is remembering to take out the trash!"
Dr. Joyce Brothers


This weekend I have the privelege of doing a wedding for a couple whose parents are friends of mine. In reading and rereading my notes for the ceremony I am reminded the awesome task that lies ahead of this couple. Keeping love and a relationship on healthy grounds is not an easy task. I was telling a friend this last week that what most people (Christians in particular) do not realize is that the ones who hate divorce most are the ones who are divorced. No one goes into marriage thinking it won't last. But time and pressure and absence of heart along with a whole host of other things contribute to the breakdown of relationship. I have learned that to combat this breakdown you have to both want to go and to grow. Relationship happens in the context of "doing stuff". Find what you are passionate at and do that together. Do everything together. I have made many mistakes but I hope that I have learned from them and that my tomorrow will be glorious!

Wednesday, June 21, 2006


Tonight was our last game for the season. Syd and Madi have played their hearts out. They are great little players. Both have scored a few times and they play hard to the ball for most of the time. It is hard to believe this is their first year. It has been a blast being their coach!


It was for Freedom that Christ has set us free! Over the years I have resonated with the call to freedom. One of my favorite scenes is from Braveheart where William Wallace rallys the troups around the idea of Freedom. "All men die, but not every man really lives!" There is way too much phariseeism within the church. Legalism has become something that is wound up in "being holy" and "doing the right thing". When in actual fact God does not say do this or that, but it is men & women who put their interpretations and ethical standards on others. It really is unfortunate because we turn people away from God. And when we confront the pharisaical attitude we are often condemned for being hard on the person. I suppose we should expect it because that is what happened to Jesus.

Friday, June 16, 2006


I have decided to start my own blog because Vanessa already has and it seems like everyone on the planet is doing one these days. I am a fairly opinionated kind of guy and often send letters to the editor of the Sun and journal. This blog is going to be about my life and the things I am up to and what i think about with regards from everything under the sun. These days I am watching my beloved Oilers come back to win the Cup (Now that is Faith I tell you!!!) I am also hanging with my girl....who is one hot momma! I will include a picture because she makes me so happy. These days I am working for Revenue Canada and Glenwood Funeral Home and I am just enjoying be a dad. I have coached soccer for Syd's team and it has been a blast. Tonight I went to X-Men with Vanessa's boys and am loving hanging with them. Madi (Vanessa's daughter) gave me a fathers day gift and I felt really blessed. I know this blog is all over the place but I just need to start somewhere!

Lator Gators.