Today I stopped off by the produce stand. After selecting a variety of fruit, I realized that the store did not accept my debit card - and I seldom carry cash. I asked a lady nearby (I thought she worked there) if they closed at 6:00, and she said yes. My phone showed it was 15 minutes til. I explained I did not have cash and would have to come back tomorrow and pick up what I needed. To my surprise, this woman said "Here, I have some cash you can use today." She reached out and handed me $10. I thanked her, then asked if she worked at the store. She said she did not, but she came by often and I could return the money to the cashier tomorrow.
As the cashier rang me up, she asked if I knew the lady who handed me the $10. I told here I had never met this woman before. She grinned and said {I already forgot her first name} Cook would give you the shirt off her back.
I may not remember your name again,
The image of your face may fade from my mind.
What will live on for eternity,
Is the seed you planted by being so kind.
If the media would only report on the good that people do, the world would be a much happier place.
Now I realize that God took a little extra time to send this woman into my life today. In spite of the fact that my needs are so small in comparison to most - God saw fit to send the fruit of kindness to me. I don't want to be like the 9 unthankful lepers - I want to be more like the one who returned to show gratitude. I don't want to taste of the fruit of kindness, only to have its seed wither in my heart - I want to let this seed grow, that others may taste of its fruits. And when they taste of it - I want them to see that Jesus gave the increase.
I don't know this woman - not sure what she believes about Christianity. But when I look real close, I'm sure I caught a glimpse of Jesus today!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Saturday's Progress
I had to work on Saturday. Kinda of a bummer, but the good news is that Saturday's progress got us the approval to ship the product on Saturday. I found where we were ready to ship the special machine a month ago. The other great news is that the customers casting had been identified as the problem. I am so thankful that this project will be off my plate. I've got plenty of projects to get back to.
I am suppose to teach Adult Sunday School this morning, and need to go finish preparing. Wanted to share this though - don't want my blog to be my complaint department every post.
I am suppose to teach Adult Sunday School this morning, and need to go finish preparing. Wanted to share this though - don't want my blog to be my complaint department every post.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Kelly had to remind me of how I should react to people I disagree with last night. So this morning it was only fitting that I found myself reading in Galatians. Sometimes I retain information better by taking a little time to reflect on it, and typing up a blog page makes me do just that.
Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Gal 5:26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
Gal 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
I'll not comment on these. Just wanted to put them here as a reminder to myself.
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It has been one of those headache weeks. I believe it was Tuesday morning at 5:o0 am that I woke up with a migraine. Seems I have needed ibuprofen just to make it through each day. Today appears to be no exception. Work has been crazy - going in for a least half a day today. I have not been doing my body any favors by getting enough sleep either.
Kelly and the boys are holding their own much better. Still seems to be some side effect or new symptom every couple of days.
Additional reminders:
I'm going to amke it through, yes I am, Make it through, yes I am, and I'll not be defeated, I'll sing a brand new song, Yes I'm going to make it through the day, Cause to Jesus I belong.
Bullfrogs & Butterflys, we both been born again - As a child, we had a record with a booklet that had this song on it. I wonder if it still exists anywhere?
http://www.agapelandmusic.com/bullfrogs_and_butterflies_CD.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agapeland
http://www.agapelandmusic.us/MusicClips/Samples/Bullfrogs%20and%20Butterflies/God%20Is%20My%20Friend/11-Bullfrogs_and_Butterflies.mp3
Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Gal 5:26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
Gal 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
I'll not comment on these. Just wanted to put them here as a reminder to myself.
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It has been one of those headache weeks. I believe it was Tuesday morning at 5:o0 am that I woke up with a migraine. Seems I have needed ibuprofen just to make it through each day. Today appears to be no exception. Work has been crazy - going in for a least half a day today. I have not been doing my body any favors by getting enough sleep either.
Kelly and the boys are holding their own much better. Still seems to be some side effect or new symptom every couple of days.
Additional reminders:
I'm going to amke it through, yes I am, Make it through, yes I am, and I'll not be defeated, I'll sing a brand new song, Yes I'm going to make it through the day, Cause to Jesus I belong.
Bullfrogs & Butterflys, we both been born again - As a child, we had a record with a booklet that had this song on it. I wonder if it still exists anywhere?
http://www.agapelandmusic.com/bullfrogs_and_butterflies_CD.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agapeland
http://www.agapelandmusic.us/MusicClips/Samples/Bullfrogs%20and%20Butterflies/God%20Is%20My%20Friend/11-Bullfrogs_and_Butterflies.mp3
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
When it rains it pours
It sure has been a long winter. When I first moved to NC, I had trouble adjusting to the heat in the summer time. This year, it's the cold that is getting to me. I try to adapt to change, but it just doesn't come easy. On top of the cold weather, the transmission in my truck is out, there are several problems with my car, and the van could use a few repairs. On top of all that, Kelly and the boys have been sick, it seems to be non stop for 4 weeks now. Work has been a little frustrating, with one project in assembly that I just can't meet customer specifications on. I think that management & the customer are understanding, and hopefully some progress will be made tomorrow.
My list of complaints could go on and on. I try to see the good inspite of the bad. Sometimes it is just overwhelming.
On the bright side, our tax refund was decent this year. I do not like to get a lot back - hate the thought of loaning the government money. After a tough financial 2009, the tax return should help us get back on a solid financial foundation.
I've got a week of vacation that I may need to take before the end of March. Had hoped to go to Haiti, but that was before the earthquakes - not sure I could help out at this time. Maybe I'll use the vacation to spend some time with the Kelly and the boys, get some things done around the house, or if it were to work out it would be great to go see Mariano again.
Verizon has me upset. I lowered out minutes at their suggestion and my bill has not dropped like they told me it would. One month it actually jumped up significantly. At the end of this month I am eligible for a phone upgrade and had hoped to get a Droid. Now I am not so sure that would be the wisest move. I need to take the bill into the store and get the right plan in place or switch networks.
Oh yea - the quiet Mike Rice stirred a hornets nest this week at work. I've been getting feedback from my coworkers that a vendor has been providing bad quality and delivery. So I sent out a nasty-gram letting the vendor know that I had other options if they couldn't correct the issues. They have been emailing me and calling me every day since to make sure I keep specifying their components. They sent me a long email and lengthy attachment trying to show they were not the problem on delivery. Our purchasing agent is a fireball and she informed me that she has a paper trail showing where the vendor is the problem. I really hate controversy. There will be some compromise as some of the product will not meet our requirements - the remaining problem is overcoming the complicated part numbering system the vendor has. In the end I think I will be able to help implement some kind of solution to smooth this out. If not, there are other options.
Better quit rambling and get some sleep.
My list of complaints could go on and on. I try to see the good inspite of the bad. Sometimes it is just overwhelming.
On the bright side, our tax refund was decent this year. I do not like to get a lot back - hate the thought of loaning the government money. After a tough financial 2009, the tax return should help us get back on a solid financial foundation.
I've got a week of vacation that I may need to take before the end of March. Had hoped to go to Haiti, but that was before the earthquakes - not sure I could help out at this time. Maybe I'll use the vacation to spend some time with the Kelly and the boys, get some things done around the house, or if it were to work out it would be great to go see Mariano again.
Verizon has me upset. I lowered out minutes at their suggestion and my bill has not dropped like they told me it would. One month it actually jumped up significantly. At the end of this month I am eligible for a phone upgrade and had hoped to get a Droid. Now I am not so sure that would be the wisest move. I need to take the bill into the store and get the right plan in place or switch networks.
Oh yea - the quiet Mike Rice stirred a hornets nest this week at work. I've been getting feedback from my coworkers that a vendor has been providing bad quality and delivery. So I sent out a nasty-gram letting the vendor know that I had other options if they couldn't correct the issues. They have been emailing me and calling me every day since to make sure I keep specifying their components. They sent me a long email and lengthy attachment trying to show they were not the problem on delivery. Our purchasing agent is a fireball and she informed me that she has a paper trail showing where the vendor is the problem. I really hate controversy. There will be some compromise as some of the product will not meet our requirements - the remaining problem is overcoming the complicated part numbering system the vendor has. In the end I think I will be able to help implement some kind of solution to smooth this out. If not, there are other options.
Better quit rambling and get some sleep.
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