Prayer Request - Update

Thank you all for your prayers. The surgery was completed successfully, even though there were some significant complications. You can read more about the surgery here. You can continue to pray as he recovers. They say the second day is more difficult than the first.

Again you can read all the updates on John here.

Hunting is come again!

O the wonderful season of fall is about upon us, but the wonderful events of fall are already arriving. Saturday was for me the official opening of hunting-- Squirrel and cottontail rabbit hunting opener. Even though there were leaves on the trees, I still had to go out. I ended up seeing a rabbit, and two squirrels, but didn't have a chance to shoot at any of them. On the ground my dog was between me and them, and the leaves hid the squirrels too well in the trees. I hope to go on many more hunts this fall, hopefully with more success!

Prayer Request

We just found out that the son of friends of ours has a serious disorder called Chairi Malformation of the brain. In layman's terms his cerebellum is too big for his skull, so it is pushing the spinal chord down. You can view their updates on him here. Be in prayer as they are going in for surgery on the 21st of this month!

Enlisted

I am honored now to be able to say my brother has just enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He leaves for basic training the beginning of November. You can join both myself and my whole family as we support him with prayers and letters. I have always respected those men who are willing to commit a minimum of 4 years to serving their country, and now am most glad to have a sibling enlisted. Due to his MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) he will be in training for about 1 year, and will not see overseas duty for about 3. When his first 3 years are done he hopes to train as a scout and serve in the front lines his last 2 years. As I mentioned before, your prayers are always welcome!

Semper Fidelis!

Wow, We Are Fearfully And Wonderfully Made!

Scientists have just discovered that DNA is much more complicated than they thought. They still can't even identify what color a person's eyes will be! I have to say, that if scientists can't with intelligence unravel over multiple millennium the mystery of genes, how could have those baffling genes come into being from a big pot of microbial soup? This is just more evidence for a master designer!

The glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. Proverbs 25:2

Puppy Pics!

Take me, Please!

Rolly-Polly, tumble-bumble

I'm gonna get you...

These puppies can be yours! They are lovable, playful,
with a variety of temperaments, from laid back, to energetic and concentrated.
Feel free to to email me if their lovable attitude, and cute faces,
grip your heart with a desire to incorporate one (or more) of them into your home!

HE IS RISEN!

"I serve a risen Saviour, He's in the world today,
I know that he is living whatever men may say!
I know that he will lead me through all the stormy blast,
The day of his appearing will come at last!

He Lives! He Lives!
Christ Jesus Lives today!
He walks with me, and talks with me,
Along life's narrow way!
He Lives! He Lives!
Salvation to impart.
You ask me how I know He lives,
He LIVES within MY heart!"

A Blessed Easter to all! As I played this song in church today, the words really stuck out to me. What a blessing it is, that not only does my Saviour live, but 'He lives within my heart.'

Does He live within your heart?

Puppies 4 SALE!!!

How fitting that I end my blogging drought with a post on my puppies! Yes I have puppies, in fact 8 of them. Their mother is my Chessie, and the father is our Border Collie. They are every color combination from black to light brown. They are ready to go. If you are interested, jut email me!

Deer hunting

Well, that is what I'm up to these days. I got one on Saturday-- a 100+lb nubbin buck. Although my Bro also got a deer on Monday, we still need a few more in the freezer to last us the year! I'm going out again Wednesday, with a few brothers and neighbors. Hopefully we can get something.

I heard a joke today relating to deer hunting. It was told by an Irish, so take it in context.

"I was driving through Wisconsin on the weekend before Thanksgiving. As I was driving, I was seeing all these men out in the fields wearing orange. With my ancestry in the back of my head, I remarked to myself, 'My this sure is a protestant area!'"

OK, you have to be Irish or Swedish to get this one. Instead of wearing green on St Patrick's Day, it is traditional for the Protestant Swedes (in protest to the Irish, and also to remember the Prince of Orange) to wear orange.

Well, for all the rest of you going hunting, have fun!

Vote!

Just a reminder to vote. If you want a good overview of the candidates in my area, you can look at my brother's post here. Oh yes, By the way, I endorse the same candidates.