Jorb update...

I called today and was given some disappointing news... I did not recieve the job... I was in the top 3, but there were some areas that I lacked experience in and this job is a short term one so they need results now... Does this bother me? A lot more than I thought it would... What is our lesson for the day boys and girls? I don't know, but it has something to do with eggs and baskets and such... One thing that is tough to swallow is that everyone says I need more experience and yet no one is willing to hire me for things like this so I can get that valuable experience... Sorry if I am complaining...

So if I could ask you to pray for something, it would be this... Direction... I don't want to move off of Grand Manan right now, but I don't see any other choice unless I want to fish... Who knows? Maybe I could work for Bethany?

More random thoughts...

Hey guys and gals,

Thanks for the messages so far... You all encourage me... Just a request: If you wouln't mind telling others who know me about this site that would be great... It has been cool to touch base with people who mean so much to me...

Well today was judgement day for me in regards to a jorb that I applied for here on Manan and I had my interview... I hate interviews... It is tough to get across passion in such a formal setting, but hopefully they caught my passion for the people of Grand Manan... I will let you know if I got the job on Friday... crossing my fingers and praying... is that oxymoronish???

On to May Rally... All I can say is amazing!!! Every aspect that I can think of was God filled and I left Mount Alison University in awe... In awe of God's presence, in awe of teens commitments, in awe of how many victories were won this weekend... As you read in my previous post, I am in love with my teens on Grand Manan and it is so amazing to see how an on fire group of young people can grow more passionate with a fire for Jesus Christ... amazing...

On a personal note... please continue to pray for my family situation... All of a sudden it has been tough to get in touch with Lee again and that is never easy to deal with... Closure, sweet closure... Plus, I have felt that I will have my boys with me here for Father's Day and I am not sure how that is going to happen... I need wisdom on how to approach this is that day is getting closer...

Okay, I realize that was a lot of random topics, but there is a lot on my mind... From now on I will try to make the posts a little more concise... peace out ya'll...

Revival...

Have you ever been in the midst of something and the only thing that you were able to say is aaaawwwwwwww as you realize your chin is dragging on the ground? I can honestly say that I am there now...

Now there have been some cool show, concerts, sporting events and man made thingy's that have made me oooh and aaahh, but what I am going to share now by far takes the cake...

It is this... God is moving... Wanna know how I know? People all over Grand Manan are being obedient and lives are changing... It is not an abnormal occurrence for many non church goers to attend my local church and get this... They want prayer for their lives, families, sicknesses, and many other issues... Some of them are actually deciding to follow Jesus and experience life with Him... IT IS AMAZING!!! Our youth group is growing on a weekly basis and the numbers are getting bigger too... So many kids, so many new commitments, so much change... Just tonite we had a plan and God directed our youth pastor in another direction and things went Godly from there... So many kids, so many commitments and prayers for an increased passion... Tears of conviction, joy and celebration... Then a good ole Jesus party!!!

Why do I say this? Am I bragging about my hometown? Not at all!!! I am bragging about my God... For so long I have seen drugs, alcohol and death be the norm here and there seems to be a wind of change blowing through and frankly, I would like for hurricane Jesus to stay... It is so amazing to see this happening and be a part of HIS work in it, but at the same time I want to encourage you that this is not exclusive to my hometown... God will move anywhere His followers are willing to take up their cross and follow Him... Does this guarantee comfort? Heck no, but who cares... If you ask me this past year and a half of pain and hurt was worth it to get this tiny glimpse of God at work and I can't wait to see how much greater it is going to be and I cannot wait to celebrate in it with my kids...

What a shock and how do I feel?

Well it is Saturday night here on good ole Manan and to most families that means that it is beans and wieners night, but not for me... For me it means that it is time to talk to my boys... Well talk to Lee and listen to my baby squeal in the background... I can't wait til he can talk... Until he learns to talk back I guess...

Anywho, Lee as usual, hit me with a bombshell... He told me that his "real Dad" is moving from Alberta to Fredericton so that he can see him more... Now this may not be right, but I trust this guy about as far as I can throw him... Reason being is that he has not been a part of Lee's life since Lee was around 2 years old... Lee is now 7... But my little boy was so excited... Inside I was being torn apart as the "theories" of what this means and what might happened ran through my head, but I had to be excited for my little boy... As best I could I focused on how great this was for Lee, but what a gut check... To be honest I am scared that I may lose Lee and I also fear that this guy may take off again and break my little boy's heart... Tough spot, but somehow I am getting use to adverse situations lately... How should I feel here???

On a more positive note I met with H.C. Wilson today and we chatted about my situation and now I have more of a peace of what is next, but please pray because I have a big decision to make...

And a quick stat to add to your book of who gives a crap I am going to be joining a men's baseball team that my baby bro is organizing down here and for the first time in my life I am going to be a pitcher... That is scary... But I am excited because I learned how to throw a curveball last week... Hard on my weak arm, but fun... First time on the mound I hit one of my bandmates with an attempted pitch... He is okay... Nothing the emergency room couldn't handle... Okay, enough foolishness.... I'm out... Blessings all...

What is on my mind???

Welcome to my site all... I have been browsing some of my old college mates websites and I did not realize how cool of a tool this is to keep in touch... So of course I had to jump on board... Plus I see all kinds of other parents online bragging about their kiddies and I just could not let that stand without my own bias opinion...
I really believe that accountability is something very important and this is a cool way to see how we are doing in Christ as well as encouraging each other as well... We all have adventures out there in our little grown up world called life... This is mine... Let's keep in touch shall we???