No means no!!

Ok so this weekend, I'm not doing anything Friday/Saturday and Sunday other then going to church. I'm Soooooo tired :P I haven't had a day off since we moved into the new house, things have been crAzy busy. So I'm gonna kick back take off my shoes and relax for 3 days. Gonna sleep till n00n lounge around in my comfy clothes and not do a thing. Except for maybe beat my kid up hehe. Maybe I'll take a nap too. Buy a six pack watch some movies, eat some pizza whatever. I don't care as long as I'm relaxed and rejuvinated for next week. So for those of you that read my blog. Don't phone me to do anything unless your comin over to lounge with me :P and I'll see ya on Sunday morning, and thats about it!

Auntie Sylvia, miss you already

Well my aunt passed away yesterday, she had found out that she had cancer only a short while ago. Everything seemed to spread so quickly, for a little while they thought that they had it under control, and then it just started spreading like wild fire. Until finally she passed away yesterday. After much suffering she is finally at rest. I recieved many reports from my mom. Her and my aunt were best of friends, they spent alot of time together, walking the dogs, bickering about thier husbands, laying on the beach soakin up the rays or water skiing. As you can imagine growing up, when I lived with mom and whenever I went to visit them we spent alot of time with her and my uncle Brad. My Dad and him were best friends also. The good news is that my aunt had accepted Christ recently so I will be able to see her again. My mom would often phone with reports that her and my aunt had been praying all night long and singing praise music. Which is great I'm glad that she had started getting to know Jesus personally. I was always able to minister to my aunt when I would see her I would strategically play songs to get her asking questions. I remember one specific time that I played a worship song and her and my mom were so moved by this song that they were both weeping. It was a great opportunity to share Christ with them both, the real love of Christ and who He really was. Now that she trully understands that and is in Heaven with the Father I am excited. My prayer now is for the family that they would see Christ through all of this for my Uncle Brad that he would be ministered too, having lost his companion, his best friend and his love. I love all you guys so much I wish there was more I could do...

So as I sit here fighting the tears I remember the good times we had and look forward to seeing you again Auntie! Much love.

Your Journey is Complete my friend!!

Our hearts are broken yet we rejoice for you are with our Heavenly Father and we will celebrate your life. My prayers are for the surrounding family and friends. Of which there are many (of both) You had your quiver full and your children had, had theirs and your grandchildren were working on theirs. You've lived a very full life. One thing you taught me as a man of God was to accept others no matter what/who they were. I've heard many times about the young man who walked into a full church no shoes clothing torn and filthy had obviously not showered in quiet some time. He couldn't find a seat so he strutted right to the front of the church and sat on the floor. The congregation was stone silent. An elderly gentleman finally arose from his seat, everyone thought he was going to scorn the young man and escort him out of the Church. Instead he sat beside the young man and waited for the Pastor to continue his sermon. The tears began to flow in that house of God as people realized their attitudes were wrong. Seeing it put into practice was another thing entirely. And you had done it several times in our church. Guys showing up in complete goth/punk outfits to guys showing up in dresses and chains as everyone else stared at them you embraced and welcomed them. You also taught me how to be an excellent husband and father. The way you exampled that to us was awesome. I hope I can be half the man you were. Hanging out with you and your wife till wee hours of the night playing card games and hearing great stories was always a blast.

I love you much Grandpa Courtney and my heart grieves for your family. I send my love and prayers. If there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to ask guys!! But I celebrate your life and am excited and looking forward to seeing you again. Embrace your heavenly Father as he welcomes you with open arms into Heaven.

Thank you for everything you will be in my heart always!