tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71144328967283822812024-03-14T04:05:19.327-05:00Sober MomentsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-48079892939159925282012-10-09T14:33:00.000-05:002012-10-09T14:37:29.441-05:00Fall 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are sure busy these days! Blasi is in Traveling soccer (FCU), basketball, and this year adding traveling Volleyball.</div>
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Cole will be busy with AYSO Soccer, traveling wrestling (TMX), Traveling Basketball, and maybe joining the traveling Baseball team in the spring.</div>
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Jessen has been potty training the past month and is in big boy pants all the time now!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-41661065607272454592012-01-17T09:31:00.001-06:002012-01-17T09:33:42.595-06:00Blasi's 5th grade Basketball team got 1st in the CPU tourney<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcwxwcJfc8qYv1ZOeBAwHZORVf9B0gFoDCoEZKFYDWf8lhPH7etMMwp3miUcdWV7h6_wpeQbPhXXDh8P1_iuXtxboEcas3gViAhZsMUCohvRQnS-pChbFcU81MC_DhQ9C4TM-hxnaUnPCZ/s1600/BlasiBB1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213px" kba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcwxwcJfc8qYv1ZOeBAwHZORVf9B0gFoDCoEZKFYDWf8lhPH7etMMwp3miUcdWV7h6_wpeQbPhXXDh8P1_iuXtxboEcas3gViAhZsMUCohvRQnS-pChbFcU81MC_DhQ9C4TM-hxnaUnPCZ/s320/BlasiBB1.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div> Way to go girls and could not do it without great coaches!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-108981584802158252012-01-17T09:16:00.000-06:002012-01-17T09:16:46.785-06:00Whitehead Ski trip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZTVWH-H3AXdJQdguqQdnniOcTDcMgPlIO41UGMkthXLFFH3JVdtG25J9jeKAUFi6bdscriU0CeQLxc2m_6QzTeQCoZ4Tj2sOeGkYNOYBQe92GjlWjDsgDmnDzXZarl6spf0qPr4s5T4-/s1600/skitrip.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179px" kba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZTVWH-H3AXdJQdguqQdnniOcTDcMgPlIO41UGMkthXLFFH3JVdtG25J9jeKAUFi6bdscriU0CeQLxc2m_6QzTeQCoZ4Tj2sOeGkYNOYBQe92GjlWjDsgDmnDzXZarl6spf0qPr4s5T4-/s320/skitrip.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div>The kids loved skiing and can't wait to go back. Tim, Dick, Tammy and Jeff took all the kids to Sundown over the Christmas break. Tanner, Cole, Blasi and Tate were asking to stay and ski some more.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-275800760228292312011-12-15T11:20:00.000-06:002011-12-15T11:20:26.362-06:00Blasi all dressed up for her Play- Joyland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJJAt81W8022XHfiBmqJL4OTdZek_FBbVzfqMz7J85yonwy1Tny3aH8TnRbL0hUHci6xZ3Jv8Kiu3W8uvfywsvIe5_VukRJ0XzjzwznqbYlCBs2asnrW0wUy3Xn7JO7AKvFEdfwLugxs4G/s1600/100_0606.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJJAt81W8022XHfiBmqJL4OTdZek_FBbVzfqMz7J85yonwy1Tny3aH8TnRbL0hUHci6xZ3Jv8Kiu3W8uvfywsvIe5_VukRJ0XzjzwznqbYlCBs2asnrW0wUy3Xn7JO7AKvFEdfwLugxs4G/s320/100_0606.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-6272878926268672102011-12-15T10:58:00.002-06:002011-12-15T11:11:35.591-06:00Jessen is not a fan of Santa this year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8SQiQmcNwn87lLjdJ9yC2vzLlQ-1LW5UuBSMO8eIXW4WNydib_o-8yqOcOv0Ilwx8feenFdTt1lbpAjWPsrtdxjOs9hNRdft0xca3DM7HMLZs6VO44PmAB9EMyKXzvYGKfcrH7kRElIO/s1600/100_0599.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8SQiQmcNwn87lLjdJ9yC2vzLlQ-1LW5UuBSMO8eIXW4WNydib_o-8yqOcOv0Ilwx8feenFdTt1lbpAjWPsrtdxjOs9hNRdft0xca3DM7HMLZs6VO44PmAB9EMyKXzvYGKfcrH7kRElIO/s320/100_0599.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-23164508557883968852011-11-23T12:56:00.001-06:002011-11-23T12:59:13.634-06:00A Few more!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzRcQyUgoqqnMQoFZXQmkBxHIrloZ6G0md4vgKFKRIT39Vt6hedTbxwhEkBcf_nCuiB74bnDVfE4tlQzLMCrwOMlu-uBi71gmY2-9CksrQIZOIicoarrgQZW-5siNNrKI3mp0TgxZgP6a_/s1600/100_0575.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzRcQyUgoqqnMQoFZXQmkBxHIrloZ6G0md4vgKFKRIT39Vt6hedTbxwhEkBcf_nCuiB74bnDVfE4tlQzLMCrwOMlu-uBi71gmY2-9CksrQIZOIicoarrgQZW-5siNNrKI3mp0TgxZgP6a_/s320/100_0575.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div> Blasi's Basketball travel team<br />
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Tim has been busy with work and traveling to Cole's weekend wrestling tournaments. I have started back full time with my new position at Rockwell Collins still as an EPS but now on the CS- Flight Controls side.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-27466477960138369462010-12-17T09:13:00.000-06:002010-12-17T09:13:41.542-06:00Its Been a while!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizbtEtbsfVnERO2Y3mccKiLR7_PlS72mwWZNv48r4Q-ruGkwpJEpoYxcNEn-lNTShL26O1OSqcQjY2U_sE8IXldxWAxizqseUu_KtrMboluoo6gOBDNKfbehepHJ9i_5LdFsdIolso627D/s1600/JessenW3m-048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizbtEtbsfVnERO2Y3mccKiLR7_PlS72mwWZNv48r4Q-ruGkwpJEpoYxcNEn-lNTShL26O1OSqcQjY2U_sE8IXldxWAxizqseUu_KtrMboluoo6gOBDNKfbehepHJ9i_5LdFsdIolso627D/s320/JessenW3m-048.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />
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<a href="http://www.homeprivatelisting.blogspot.com/">www.homeprivatelisting.blogspot.com/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-54071040162963485072010-01-18T23:48:00.004-06:002010-01-18T23:55:20.779-06:00Let me introduce you...Well... It's official. In a moment of insanity, Jaime and I decided to once again enter into the world of diapers, baby food, and late night/early morning feedings.<br /><br />I'm pleased to introduce you to Peanut. Attached is his/her 12 week photos. Like his/her dad, Peanut kicked back with hands behind the head just chillin out.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEXIAcRavalstDfkNBifl7pagmx6bf92UbH86SqE2irnd3dLBevjbS7k9eNbnucPYp-y2OCldgeDN5RzVTmg9RO6EONQiSVe-mwvjUgBAvvZ9YMKt78-nonMRqEhyLVLZHO2UadlSd4_3p/s1600-h/Peanut.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEXIAcRavalstDfkNBifl7pagmx6bf92UbH86SqE2irnd3dLBevjbS7k9eNbnucPYp-y2OCldgeDN5RzVTmg9RO6EONQiSVe-mwvjUgBAvvZ9YMKt78-nonMRqEhyLVLZHO2UadlSd4_3p/s400/Peanut.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428324944795444450" /></a><br /><br />All kidding aside, we are very excited and look forward to enjoying the process all over again.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-23821859900740318162010-01-05T13:44:00.005-06:002010-01-05T14:22:42.389-06:00Phillip Fishell<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifEgjdcP9KwgVlcJoY0jWFf_aknmrejly2b4gG52W5X0im_29piSLlAw8PgJ0EaG-CDgjVcRnEx-g6MkApEAyDnL6k9_Od_Y49MPYQzTyJdPE0syCSje9pfdn3PFQ5tINHvUeAhUus8Neo/s1600-h/Phil.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423353328404793170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifEgjdcP9KwgVlcJoY0jWFf_aknmrejly2b4gG52W5X0im_29piSLlAw8PgJ0EaG-CDgjVcRnEx-g6MkApEAyDnL6k9_Od_Y49MPYQzTyJdPE0syCSje9pfdn3PFQ5tINHvUeAhUus8Neo/s400/Phil.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="left">As many of you know, Jaime's dad passed away November 12, 2009 after a corageous battle with Cancer. It was a tough loss felt by many people whom Phil's path has crossed over the years. He was a great man who will be missed each and every day. It's hard to really put into words really, the pain is still to close to the heart.</div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em></em></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>Holding Daddy's Hand</em></strong> </div><div align="center"><em>By Sharon Froese</em> </div><br /><div align="center">Walking down the winding path</div><div align="center">I hold tight to Daddy's hand</div><div align="center">His firm but gentle grip makes me</div><div align="center">Feel safe like nothing else can</div><div align="center">I don't know where we are going</div><div align="center">But my Daddy knows the way</div><div align="center">He leads us down the path that's right</div><div align="center">And will not let us stray</div><div align="center">I hold on to his hand tightly</div><div align="center">I know he won't let me fall</div><div align="center">For my Daddy is the biggest and the strongest of them all</div><div align="center">I don't ever have to worry</div><div align="center">When I hold his hand in mine</div><div align="center">Because I know he will protect </div><div align="center">And love me for all time</div><br /><div align="left">I picked this poem because I held my Daddy's hand a lot going to doctor/Chemo/radiation. I know it probably looked silly having a 30 yr old holding her Daddy's hand but I never thought that, and Dad loved me so to hold mine. I also was holding his hand when he took his last breath, as I weeped in pain for the loss of the fist man I loved. I know now that Daddy will be there, waiting to hold my hand again and show me the way home. Love you Daddy - O!</div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">Jaime</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-29572840388217008742009-09-11T11:15:00.005-05:002009-09-11T12:21:33.655-05:00September 11I was at work when the first plane hit the tower in New York. A friend called me to see if I was watching the news; a plane had just hit the tower. What in the world was going on? Then the second plane hit... I was in New York 9 months after September 11; I saw the buildings still being repaired, the enormous hole still being cleaned out where the towers once stood. I couldn't believe the size and how deep it was, and to think how high the rubble was once piled. I saw the memorials, the pictures of lost loved ones, the fire department that wasn't very far away, that lost so many. I cried. I remember.<br /><br />I received this email today and felt compelled to post it here.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Meet Me In The Stairwell</strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><br />You say you will never forget where you were when<br />you heard the news On September 11, 2001.<br />Neither will I.<br /><br />I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room<br />with a man who called his wife to say 'Good-Bye.' I<br />held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the<br />peace to say, 'Honey, I am not going to make it, but it<br />is OK..I am ready to go.'<br /><br />I was with his wife when he called as she fed<br />breakfast to their children. I held her up as she<br />tried to understand his words and as she realized<br />he wasn't coming home that night.<br /><br />I was in the stairwell of the 23rd floor when a<br />woman cried out to Me for help. 'I have been<br />knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!' I said.<br />'Of course I will show you the way home - only<br />believe in Me now.'<br /><br />I was at the base of the building with the Priest<br />ministering to the injured and devastated souls.<br />I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He<br />heard my voice and answered.<br /><br />I was on all four of those planes, in every seat,<br />with every prayer. I was with the crew as they<br />were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the<br />believers there, comforting and assuring them that their<br />faith has saved them.<br /><br />I was in Texas , Virginia , California , Michigan , Afghanistan ...<br />I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news.<br />Did you sense Me?<br /><br />I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew<br />every name - though not all know Me. Some met Me<br />for the first time on the 86th floor.<br /><br />Some sought Me with their last breath.<br />Some couldn't hear Me calling to them through the<br />smoke and flames; 'Come to Me... this way... take<br />my hand.' Some chose, for the final time, to ignore Me.<br />But, I was there.<br /><br />I did not place you in the Tower that day. You<br />may not know why, but I do. However, if you were<br />there in that explosive moment in time, would you have<br />reached for Me?<br /><br />Sept. 11, 2001, was not the end of the journey<br />for you. But someday your journey will end. And I<br />will be there for you as well. Seek Me now while I may<br />be found. Then, at any moment, you know you are<br />'ready to go.'<br /><br />I will be in the stairwell of your final moments.<br /><br />God</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left">Take a moment to appreciate the gifts we recieve. And God Bless our troops for the sacrifices that make each and every day!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-23028698044964346962009-07-29T22:58:00.013-05:002009-08-03T16:37:59.282-05:00Taylor Whitehead Benefit<div align="center"><strong>Taylor Whitehead Benefit</strong><br />Saturday, August 8th<br />Rolling Acres Golf Course, Center Point<br />4 Person Best Shot Tournament starts at 12:00<br />$40 per player ~ Flighted Prizes<br /><strong>Sorry, the golf tournament filled up fast and we are no longer accepting teams.<br />However, please join us for other activities.</strong><br /><br /><strong>After the golf tournament, please join us for additional activities:<br /></strong>Silent Auction 4:00-8:00<br />Flat screen TV, Autographed Hawkeye and Iowa State Prints, 3 day-2 nights at Hooters hotel in Las Vegas, Hawkeye rock and many more.<br />Photos of several items shown below. More items to come!<br /></div><div align="center">BBQ pork Dinner-($6 per person) 5:00-8:00<br />Karaoke/DJ with Jake's Jukebox starts at 8:30<br /><br />If you are unable to attend and wish to contribute in some way, we have set up an account at Center Point Bank and Trust.<br />Taylor Whitehead benefit fund<br />901 Bank Ct Center Point, IA 52213<br /><br /><strong>Details of the Taylor Whitehead Benefit</strong> </div><div align="left">Taylor Whitehead is now 10 months old. When she was 4 months old she was admitted to the hospital with labored breathing. While in father’s arms, she took her last breath. She stopped breathing for 10 minutes before the hospital was able to intubate her. Taylor now suffers severe brain damage, it is believed that she is blind, and has several other life threatening conditions. In addition, it is not known if she will ever be able to walk. Her heart has also been severely damaged and diagnosed as , she is in need of a heart transplant, but since she has brain damage she is not a candidate.<br /></div><div align="left">The family is now doing an experimental treatment with a hyperbaric chamber that helps get oxygen to her brain. While you cannot repair damaged brain cells, it is possible for the brain to create new neural paths for the body to operate. This treatment has shown signs of success already, but unfortunately it is not covered by insurance. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Funds raised will help pay to continue this treatment in hopes that Taylor will continue to recover. 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About this time, 10 years ago. Somehow catching a ride on an old school bus, stopping at the Getto Hy-Vee for some more alcohol. Stumbling back to Collins Plaza, the anticipation of wedding bells a few hours away.<br /><br />I still honestly can’t believe that I have had the pleasure to call Jaime my wife for the past 10 years. Perhaps harder to believe that I found my soul mate while I was in 7th grade!<br /><br />To my wife... Thank you. You continue to be my best friend, my soul, my heartbeat. You have loved me unconditionally, shown me support in every possible way, shown unbelievable tolerance for my stupidity, and brought laughter to my heart even in my darkest days. You breathe life into my spirit... and your love brings heaven to earth. I honestly do not know if there is anyone that can match the amount of love that you show not only to me, but to your children, to your family, and to your friends. You amaze me and I love you dearly.<br /><br />Happy anniversary Jaime. God I love this woman... And I’m not using the Lord’s name in vain here. She was HIS gift to me. A gift from heaven.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-82016170452411749132009-06-14T20:31:00.001-05:002009-06-14T20:31:57.106-05:00<script type="text/javascript" src="http://encToday.upickem.net/engine/SubmissionWidget.aspx?PageType=VOTING&ContestID=7255&SubmissionID=965809"></script>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-88841500791056003092009-04-23T22:44:00.005-05:002009-04-23T22:54:06.197-05:00R.I.P. Grandpa Blasi - Wednesday April 22<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQRUWHsP6m3v0GrjqzOWEYTd-JZSXwgJZCN85BbM9w-OeQlILGurZVrCb7JxXSH2JQM_DuxcwX03sZxXR-JV4ki0d98RFJExuyONz5pf-2etECDXYM4CpStbzKNdS8Aw4yyssfUATRy9B/s1600-h/Gpa_Cole.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQRUWHsP6m3v0GrjqzOWEYTd-JZSXwgJZCN85BbM9w-OeQlILGurZVrCb7JxXSH2JQM_DuxcwX03sZxXR-JV4ki0d98RFJExuyONz5pf-2etECDXYM4CpStbzKNdS8Aw4yyssfUATRy9B/s400/Gpa_Cole.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328099428921350274" /></a><br />My Grandfather passed away Wednesday evening at the age of 81. He was by far one of the most amazing individuals I have had the pleasure to know. He will be missed dearly...<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-27511244645719708902009-03-05T21:53:00.002-06:002009-03-05T21:55:10.120-06:00Sweet corn and moreIf this doesn't make you long for summer days and the taste of fresh sweet corn, I don't know what will.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=7713207">One More Bite</a><br /><object height="360" width="425"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="movie" value="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=7713207,t=1,mt=video,searchID=,primarycolor=,secondarycolor="><embed src="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=7713207,t=1,mt=video,searchID=,primarycolor=,secondarycolor=" allowfullscreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="360" width="425"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-84294426987088407332009-03-05T21:50:00.002-06:002009-03-05T21:52:53.579-06:00An oldie...I was going through some old things and forgot how much I like this video. Unfortunately I lost the actual clip and the only place I still have it is on my old abandoned myspace page.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=7102215">Rascal Rabbit</a><br /><object height="360" width="425"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="movie" value="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=7102215,t=1,mt=video"><embed src="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=7102215,t=1,mt=video" allowfullscreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="360" width="425"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-69209372753333246362009-02-07T20:56:00.001-06:002009-02-07T20:59:49.704-06:00ChineseSo on a recent business trip some colleagues and I went out for some Chinese food. The group consisted of a several people that spend more time on their <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Amazons-Wireless-Reading-Device/dp/B000FI73MA">Kindle</a> than watching sports and needless to say I was a bit intellectually overmatched and had to order another beer when the conversation turned from classic literature to politics. I must admit it was stimulating conversation about the economy and the recent election. And it got even better when our little Chinese waitress joined in the conversation and began telling us what the "erection" of Obama meant to her.<br /><br />Sometimes accents just crack me up…Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-72961234044083830442009-01-30T00:49:00.005-06:002009-01-30T15:44:36.387-06:00FaithIt seems like forever since I have visited my original blog. But my good buddy Cole has shamed me; he already has something like 30 <a href="http://www.teamstinson.com/">posts</a> in 2009. Granted they had a <a href="http://www.teamstinson.com/2009/01/new-arrival.html">baby</a>, but still! By the way Cole, the answer is Yes, Brandon and I do have an <a href="http://www.teamstinson.com/2009/01/tim-brandon-you-guys-have-alibi.html">alibi</a>. We were with our other good friend <a href="http://www.sailorjerryrum.com/index.php">Saylor Jerry</a>. Anyway, I’ve been busy blogging about something more <a href="http://taylorwhitehead.blogspot.com/">important</a>, but I miss the unfiltered words I have been able to share here. It’s time I get back to my roots.<br /><br />I thought I would take the opportunity to discuss something a little closer to home than would be typical for me. Yes, I know your probably thinking what could be more “closer to home” than one of my original post, <a href="http://sobermoments.blogspot.com/2008/04/peter-peter-cottontail.html">“Peter, Peter Cottontail”</a>, which continues to be close to my heart and unsettled. However, I purposely have avoided having deep conversations on a couple of topics. As my good friend Cole points out, <a href="http://www.teamstinson.com/2008/12/hello-again.html">politics</a> is one area. Yes Cole, we have apparently avoided any subject of substance over the years. While I disagree with your views at times, may we continue to live in ignorant bliss? As you stated, “We’ll agree to disagree, no matter how stupid your political views.” However, I must set the record straight, I do not have an <a href="http://www.teamstinson.com/2008/12/hello-again.html">irrational hatred for Sarah Palin</a>. In fact, I find her <a href="http://sobermoments.blogspot.com/2008/11/sports-depression-palin-and-betrayal.html">fascinating</a> and I look forward to the day when she poses in Maxim magazine or perhaps Playboy?<br /><br />The other area that I tend to not discuss much is religion. Not because I am ashamed of my belief, but more because I feel it is a sacred, private relationship between the Lord and me.<br /><br />Well… the past month hasn’t been easy on my family and I thought I would use this forum to discuss something that hits home. Faith.<br /><br />If you haven’t been in the loop on things, this is a recap of our month. On January 4th, my niece Taylor went to the hospital and has been in critical condition fighting for her life. Within a week, Jaime’s Grandma was taken to the hospital in CR to have an emergency surgery in which they told her plain out, she might not wake up from (She is doing great now). During the middle of the month, Jaime’s dad had to go to the hospital for an angioplasty, which resulted in 2 stints being placed in his heart. On Monday, Jaime’s great <a href="http://www.gazetteonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090127/DEATHNOTICES/701279974">Aunt Nadine</a>, passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was a remarkable woman who was like another grandma to Jaime.<br /><br />Which brings me to my main subject. Faith. This has been a topic that has been weighing on my mind for the past month. I don’t know how many times over the years that I have confessed my faith in God. However, it’s easy to confess faith, but how do you live your life? The main thought that continues to float in my mind is this; I’m a believer, but how often does my faith sit on the sidelines until I need it? It’s like when Jesus was born… We don’t have room in the Inn, but you may stay in the manger. Off to the side, waiting. I’m afraid to say my faith at times has been the same. I believe in you, but could you stay over in that corner until I really need you? It hurts to say, but how many of us have led our lives that way. We believe in Christ, but we place him off to the side while we live our lives? We may pray every night, but we really don’t rely on our faith until we need God to do something for us? When I really think about it, the first time I recall this feeling was when my grandfather had a brain aneurism. I was in 6th grade and we were in MN on a ski trip. I remember cutting our ski trip short and driving to Omaha that night. I have always admired my grandpa, and not knowing if he would live, I prayed for Grandpa’s life. In my childish nature I vowed to give up video game if he would live. A vow I believe I failed that very weekend while we where still in Omaha. I am so week. When I found out about Taylor, I have continuously tried to show a strong front. But one night I found myself driving home from work thinking of Taylor… I was sobbing… and pleading with the Lord to take my life and spare her life. If I were to crash, could I argue in person… please spare her… I realize the Lord doesn’t work that way, but it is such a helpless feeling to know that such an innocent child is literally at heavens gate waiting to see if she will enter, or return to those that love her.<br /><br />When I really examine my life to this point, I feel like I have had a strong relationship with Christ. I may struggle with the organized culture of “church” at times, but I have always believed my personal relationship with God has been strong. Then I sat here while baby Taylor fought to stay alive. And people all over the world were praying for her, posting comments on her blog, sending bible versus I struggled to find on my own. People we have never known, never will meet. And I realized… my faith in Jesus Christ is strong, but I continue to place him off to the side. Sitting in a corner of my life waiting for when I need to call upon, waiting to deliver a miracle. It saddens me, and I strive to make him a central part of my life. You may be reading this and say God is a central part of your life, but when you think about it… Is He a central part, or is he sitting in the corner waiting for you to call upon him in your time of need?<br /><br />It’s really hard to sit here and think of the grand plan that the Lord has for <a href="http://taylorwhitehead.blogspot.com/">Taylor</a>. But I read all the comments left on her blog and I can’t help to think how she has strengthened our faith and united complete strangers. When I was in North Carolina, Jeff made a comment to me about how he will never go another day without praying over his children. What a great lesson, but why do we wait so long? I cherish each of you. I thank you for being a part of my life. Thank you for standing up and raising my family to the Lord. Thank you, for you… God Bless.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-5878303134082768792009-01-06T17:38:00.002-06:002009-01-06T17:39:39.280-06:00Pray for TaylorIf you haven't heard, <a href="http://taylorwhitehead.blogspot.com/">Taylor Whitehead</a> (my brother Jeff's 3 month old baby girl) is in critical condition and needs every prayer she can receive. It's been a challenge to keep everyone updated via email so I have a new blog that I am posting updates to as we receive them. It feels so empty to be sitting here when you have family in pain.<br /><br />If you would like updates, please go to this site:<br /><a href="http://taylorwhitehead.blogspot.com/">http://taylorwhitehead.blogspot.com/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-80228765504850384912008-12-30T22:22:00.003-06:002008-12-30T22:57:57.972-06:00New Family MemberFirst… I was going to wish everyone a Happy Holidays, but when did we become so politically correct? In my family we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. So Merry Christmas! I find it odd that Christmas seems to no longer be PC in our culture and everyone has reverted to using “holidays” instead as to not offend those that are not Christians? Total BS if you ask me… I usually don’t mind offending people. <br /><br />Anyway… I thought I better send out an update to everyone. If you haven’t heard already, Jaime and I have decided to add to our family. Now before you all get excited, we are not pregnant. Instead, we have finally given in to our daughter and allowed Santa to bring her an 8-week-old puppy for Christmas. Blasi named her Lilly and has taken everywhere the last week. She is a “Teddy Bear” breed, which is ½ Bichon, ¼ Shih Tzu, and ¼ Maltese. She continues to make us laugh as her personality starts to show.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFyXN7KS7tyIuFgkLs9FqTyY1hvWSi_WhS5eAFJt7aRXYPL7bh_725CV7rZBc6TM9OxlanUItJ-AKCq7bIQD3h4lEULw5oa3V6OWO0FNkR6YpL_C2Lsb7HqBLc1OhUd0SKYQHCFJdhhCw6/s1600-h/photo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFyXN7KS7tyIuFgkLs9FqTyY1hvWSi_WhS5eAFJt7aRXYPL7bh_725CV7rZBc6TM9OxlanUItJ-AKCq7bIQD3h4lEULw5oa3V6OWO0FNkR6YpL_C2Lsb7HqBLc1OhUd0SKYQHCFJdhhCw6/s400/photo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285813427346140978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOQtBg7RVPbYWMhHVzZgIAkPJLDEQETCi8bjkzoq2cNZcOImAi2qdG6gckiZt-XZDnrVv5JDzJ5V1zF2j_pSc7k4Q9VA0ihTwpY2g2zk_TkTC8BjEcgKtnc7tJCO37M8b3hyphenhyphen33RsuaDpc9/s1600-h/photo(3).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOQtBg7RVPbYWMhHVzZgIAkPJLDEQETCi8bjkzoq2cNZcOImAi2qdG6gckiZt-XZDnrVv5JDzJ5V1zF2j_pSc7k4Q9VA0ihTwpY2g2zk_TkTC8BjEcgKtnc7tJCO37M8b3hyphenhyphen33RsuaDpc9/s400/photo(3).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285813726673096866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVe2f2jK1f6JOU1-anCjFWn4PzhHdeAmXAJcpcu4K94wdExqRFz_UadHZS0RM2PVdqwykCXarJJ8SBMgku7dDQgdHEwJzu1KGTkeA3ICbHxATy8MutRX_r51z_yF2aTcBa11yLijAzf_LR/s1600-h/photo(2).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVe2f2jK1f6JOU1-anCjFWn4PzhHdeAmXAJcpcu4K94wdExqRFz_UadHZS0RM2PVdqwykCXarJJ8SBMgku7dDQgdHEwJzu1KGTkeA3ICbHxATy8MutRX_r51z_yF2aTcBa11yLijAzf_LR/s400/photo(2).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285813726390382130" /></a><br /><br />Our other dog, Sage, doesn’t seem to want to have anything to do with her, but seems to tolerate her and we think he will warm to her. For now, Lilly chases him around and he tries to avoid her. Luckily he can jump onto the couch and Lilly isn’t big enough to make the jump.<br /><br />Everyone spoiled the kids as usual, but what’s new, eh? Jaime and I both are lucky enough to have a couple of weeks off from work and have been spending plenty of quality time together. Which has been nice.<br /><br />Anyway, Merry Christmas to you and your families and I hope you have a safe and prosperous New Year.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-23525335579248418982008-11-03T23:49:00.002-06:002008-11-03T23:54:58.321-06:00Sports Depression, Palin, and Betrayal.<span style="font-weight: bold;">Part 2 -- Palin</span><br /><br />First off… If you haven’t voted yet, Get your ass out and vote. I don’t care if you are voting for McCain or Obama, just VOTE! Many Americans believe it is our right to vote, but it isn’t our right. It is our privilege. A privilege that countless American soldiers gave their lives so we would have a voice. With gas prices soaring and the economy is going down the shit hole faster than the after effects of a night at the Hacienda. This is the year that your voice must be heard.<br /><br />I originally planned to right a biased blog on why you should vote for Obama, but since the polls will be closed before most of you read this I will not influence your decision. I won’t mention how it scares the shit out of me that if McCain wins Palin is one stroke or heart attack from being President. From the moment she was introduced as the “Mavericks” running mate, I was most excited about Saturday Night Live and how Tina Fey was going to be staying up all night working on material. I won’t mention any of that. If the McCain/Fey ticket wins… shit, I can’t even keep them straight now. I mean if the McCain/Palin ticket happens to make it to office and Bush moves into the guesthouse so he can continue to supply economic advice, so be it. I won’t mention any of that. I won’t even point you to this hilarious video from <a href="http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1653590670/bclid1631239906/bctid1832348864">P Diddy </a>(Puff Daddy, Sean Combs, whatever his name is today). She scares me too Diddy, but I’m not going to bash her. I’m not going to bring any of that up.<br /><br />Instead, I’m going to discuss something much more serious. Ever since the night Sarah Palin was introduced as the Republican Vice Presidential candidate I had two thoughts. 1) Tina Fey is going to have a hay day. 2) I can’t shake the thought that at any moment Palin is going to toss her glasses to the crowd, whip her hair around and jump up on the podium and do a strip tease or pole dance. Not being sexist here, I never envisioned Hilary doing this. It’s just something about Palin! I swear, she may do lap dances on the side. Maybe it’s just me… She is hot, I must admit. And getting to laugh at her comments for 4 more years would be entertaining. She may even give Bush a run for his money on stupid responses, and it would definitely be worth it to watch SNL for the next 4 years if she is VP. But I swear, I hear cheesy stripper music whenever she talks and at any moment she is going to pull that naughty librarian routine out. I may just have to rent Nailin Palin…<br /><br />Anyway… like I said. McCain or Obama, make your voice heard. Get your ass out and vote. This is our future, our kids future…Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114432896728382281.post-73754541057771452832008-10-27T16:28:00.003-05:002008-10-27T16:35:09.405-05:00Sports Depression, Palin, and Betrayal.<span style="font-family:verdana;">Since things have been a little busy and I haven’t had a chance to blog as much as I would like, I find that I have all kinds of thoughts and feelings building up inside of me. So I thought I would get a few out today. Albeit, they may be a little delayed... It got a little lengthy, so I’m going to break it down into 3 parts.<br /><br /><strong>Part 1 – Sports Depression</strong><br />Between the Chicago Cubs and Iowa Football, this fall has sucked and I’m in a bit of a sports depression!!! I haven’t even watched any of the World Series yet... I’m sure nobody is questioning the disappointment of the Chicago Cubs epic let down <strong>AGAIN</strong>. My problem is you can’t even call this year’s collapse a let down. They failed to even show up. I have never seen so many players waste so many at bats. It’s like they didn’t even have a game plan on what they wanted to do at the plate! I’ve seen little leaguers have a better game plan than some of those guys. For the first time in my life, I’m thinking of switching to a different team. Perhaps the Angels or UCLA softball. Maybe the Bad News Bears. At least they showed some f-ing heart! Anyway, it’s almost November and I’m over it. Kind of...<br /><br />Some of you may be thinking “Hey, the Hawkeyes are starting to play some good ball” and wonder how I can throw them in this conversation. I can only respond to that with a big ole, WHO GIVES A FLYING F@CK! I’m tired of the passive-aggressive Iowa fans that are content with an 8-9 win season. I don’t even want to win 10 games and play in the Rose Bowl anymore. I want to run the fricking schedule and go 11-0 and play for a national title! Is that too much to ask for? And to think we would be undefeated right now if the coaches would have decided on a QB before the first game and work out those jitters against weak teams! Hell, with a back like Shonn Greene, why do you even need a QB?!? We wasted this guy’s talent and I will be surprised if he comes back for another year. Don’t get me wrong though... I still love me some Hawkeyes and am not looking for a new college football team. I’m just tired of people settling for mediocrity. I went to Mount Mercy College and we never lost 1 damn football game. That’s how you build a legacy!<br /><br />Two closing thoughts here:<br />1) Vote for Shonn Greene for the <a href="http://promo.espn.go.com/espn/contests/theheismanvote/index">Heisman</a>. </span><a href="http://promo.espn.go.com/espn/contests/theheismanvote/index"></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">2) If you’re looking for an interesting Hawkeye Football blog, check out Jeff Buch’s blog <a href="http://jeffreythegreek.wordpress.com/">“Jeffrey the Greek”. </a>The author was a perennial bench warmer for the hawks from 1996-2000 and has some interesting views on the upcoming games.<br /><br />Sorry to rant, I had to get that off my chest. Go Hawks! And for that other team that rips my heart out and stomps on it until it...well, wait tell frickin next year. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1