Yay God!!

Hello My Friend, it's been a long time!

2010-11-04T23:04:00.001-07:00

I want you all to know I read your blogs regularly.

I know I don't updated often especially as of late. Truth be told I haven't even had a desire to blog lately, I've often thought about just deleting the blog and moving on but can't bring my self to do it. I'd miss the avenue to vent or would I?

Life goes on, whether I blog or not ;) yet here I am and much has changed over the last couple months. I've read some really incredible books, life changing even. I'm still studying Grace, and honestly could probably do it for the rest of my life, I have had rabbit trails of study, usually sparked from Grace studies lol. If your interested in some good reads check out; The Bible - God, Ragamuffin Gospel - Brennan Manning, Reason for God - Timothy Keller, Putting Amazing Back into Grace - Michael Horton and I am currently reading Counterfeit God's - Timothy Keller.

Work has had its ups and downs, this past summer was one of the slowest in 3 years, but were back into FULL swing Sept, Oct and Nov so far. Oct was so busy I really don't even know where it went. Tom and I have been toying with a few different thoughts, should we get a shop, should we hire someone, how far and often should we vacation :P Speaking of Vacation I'm SUPER STOKED to be going to Naslund's retirement game on Dec 11th were flying down Saturday morning and flying home Sunday morning so it's a quick trip but will be fun fun fun fun! Sushi for lunch. Game at night then pull an all nighter doing whatever the heck we want haha.

Christy and I want to buy a house, were looking at a few options but were not sure whats happening on that front right now. We really need to fix up/paint the trailer and go from there. Also amazingly enough my lovely wife has asked me to buy her something, and of course it happens to be costing at a minimum 10G. The shocker is that she never asks me to buy her anything I send her away for the first time (not by my choice) by herself (with her mom) on a Vacation to Edmonton mall and tell her she needs to spoil HER and she comes back spoiling me and the kids. She just won't do it. So I'm gonna do it for her, we talked about buying a brand new Ford Fiesta. But I think she's changed her mind now and wants a mini-van, seems more practical for our life at the moment. So were vehicle shopping right now..

T is in grade 1 and doing really good, he's a smart kid which he gets from him Mom! Liv is going to strong start and enjoying her time with mommy. They're both growin like weeds and are super fun and are REALLY good when they're SLEEPING ;-)

Life has been going good, can't complain - nobody really listens to that anyways ;)

That's all for now I've gotten tired of typing haha I'm going to bed.
Blessings my friends see ya again when I pop my head up!

Ragamuffin Gospel

2010-04-23T22:48:00.000-07:00

I'm reading this book right now and I reccomend it to ALL of you ;-) It's VERY VERY GOOD.

If you haven't read it check it out.

I know I'm terrible haven't been updating I've been busy I guess, right now I'm in Grants Pass, Oregon. Workin away so I thought I'd say hi haha..

Check out the book you'll like it.

Blessings,
Chris

Psalm 62:1

2010-01-16T09:23:00.000-08:00

"My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him."

It's amazing how the right scripture at the right time can bring everything to an amazing re-focusing in your life. I've been crazy busy with work literally working 12-16 hour days easy. I've been using it as an excuse and my devotion time has been suffering. I've been so tired, so worn out and couldn't put a finger on why.
"MY SOUL FINDS REST IN GOD ALONE"
The truth is I'm warn out and tired because I haven't been eating, I've let my my sword sit and get dull. In turn I've been suffering because of it, getting weaker and weaker. I know that I don't "have" to spend time with God, but I choose to I want to, because the truth is "MY SOUL FINDS REST IN GOD ALONE" My strength comes from God.

Psalm 28:7
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.
Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

I find my STRENGTH in God alone, I can't rely on my own strengths they will fail every time, it is in His word and in His presence that I am rejuvenated and my strength comes from him!

Psalm 119:103
"How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!"

Blessings friends!

Sleep? Whats that??

2009-12-27T22:46:00.000-08:00

So, I've been very busy....

Christmas was great, was nice to be able to spoil the kids once again and get spoiled by friends and family. I got some great gifts this year. I'm not very big on Christmas, I'm not a 100% why but I'm not. I'm learning to be for my kids sake. So they get to have all the fun with it when the get old ;-)

Work has been crazy busy lately its hard to keep up, I'm not complaining at all just very busy. It's been great cause after the Euro-can announcement things seemed to really grind to a halt for about a month or so. So we were and are able to catch up on things that got missed and didn't have to skimp out over the holidays. Granted we didn't go nearly as crazy as we did last year but we still spent to much money :-P

Things don't show any sign of slowing anytime soon either so thats cool. I'm gonna have to take to napping when I can so I can get some sorta sleep happening. New Years is quickly approaching and I'll be DJ'ing again this year, HUGE party its actually a lot of fun to DJ. Anyways I figured since I haven't updated for a little while I better, not like anyone would notice it seems none of you are updating either. Wednesday were having dinner guests, and I offered to cook for it so I'll be making a dish I made actually quite sometime ago now but here's the rough recipe;

**1 Onion ~ diced
**Couple of garlic cloves crushed
some oil in the pan to saute the garlic and onion
**Lots fresh mushrooms sliced and sauted then added to the onions and garlic
**9 boneless chicken breasts. (First I'll bbq'd them with sweet chilli sauce, seasoning salt, coarse pepper.) Then I'll cut them into bite sized pieces.
**Red and Yellow and Orange peppers diced up. Then I added the chicken and peppers to the pan and **Cream then some **Dry white wine
Then I'll add some more of the **Sweet chili sauce to the mix and let simmer for about 15 mins or more

Christy will be making a fresh green salad to go with it and we'll be having fresh Brownies and Ice Cream for desert.

So ya, looking forward to that we have some friends in for out of town that we want to hang out with so we figured after the great meal they fed us when we visited them in Vancouver that we would do the same here :-D

G'nite all I'm off to bed before midnight lol

Blessings

Christmas is coming...

2009-12-09T20:40:00.000-08:00

So Christmas is coming, I haven't done any shopping which is TOTALLY normal haha. I did get a the new iPhone even though Steph didn't give me any inside advice :-P It should be here any day HOPEFULLY... My phone died like I said in my previous post so I need something to fill that void.

Work has been ok, not great but good enough. I need to get more sleep but that's totally self inflicted.. I was pretty excited to start blogging again but I seem to have lost that motivation, it comes and goes I suppose.. Like most of you though I have noticed that it's been dead around the land of Blog.

Anyone have exciting Christmas plans or are you guys just staying home??

Does anyone leave Christmas shopping till Christmas eve like me?

Anyways I'm still DJ'ing lots this season and Jenny was the only one who thought of a DJ name for me, so you win the prize! Pick some tunes I'll rip you a good disc.

Ok well I'm out for now later!

I need a new phone...

2009-11-23T12:42:00.001-08:00

To iPhone or not to iPhone...

I could just get a new blackberry..

My current phone is broken :( The mobile network turns itself off, the battery drains instead of charges when plugged in...

I'm Back!

2009-11-16T23:14:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, sorry to leave you hanging for so long I had other things to do that required I pay full attention to them. Long week, or two whatever it's been.. I really felt God calling me to share the word on a Sunday morning and with Mike&Moe being away I offered to fill a need if one should arise. Turned out there was a spot that I could be used so I got to my studying, I had already felt the Spirit leading me in a direction so I just spent some time in prayer and hit the books.

Well Sunday's gone and past and God showed up thankfully, cause if I had it would've been terrible haha. I just wanted to share a little of what I shared on Sunday here for my friends and blog fans.

Matthew 22:37-39
“And he said to him, “You should love the Lord your God with all your heart (kardia – inner self)and with all your soul (psyche – your animate self) and with all your mind (dianoia – understanding). This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbour as yourself.”

Let’s take a deeper look at what Jesus is saying; each one of these overlaps the other, even in the Greek; the Kardia, Psyche and Dianoia all reflect one another. It’s with all of your heart, all of your soul and all of your mind. There is no exclusivity here; were to love God with all of our being our whole person, with everything that we are. Together these three demand our love for God to come from our whole person. It’s his first and greatest commandment. It requires us to lay down our selfishness, our motives and to give it all to him! I love how Deuteronomy says it

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 ESV.
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.”

Isn’t that so incredible, WITH ALL YOUR HEART, ALL YOUR SOUL and ALL YOUR MIGHT! It’s so important that we need to always keep these words on our heart; we need to teach them to our kids and meditate on them day and night, to bind them to our hands a reminder like a sticky note on your fridge or mirror in your bathroom, and it needs to be always on our mind. Were to love God with everything we are. With all our might!

That wasn't the entire message but was definitely one of the key points. I also wanted to tell you all that the book I finished by Timothy Keller - The Reason For God. IS A MUST READ Seriously hands down one of the best books I've read this year (aside from my bible, which I'm currently reading Hebrews right now goooooood stuff!)
Anyways thanks for reading, thanks for your comments and know that I pray for you!

Blessings!

Robin Mark - Fortress

2009-11-09T09:55:00.000-08:00

Verse 1

I have found a Fortress in the Living God
I have made the Sov'reign Lord my refuge
And my voice will tell of all His saving grace
Though the depths of which
No man could measure
In the days of plenty in the days of want
I will put my trust in You alone
For there's no heart greater than the Father's heart
And there's no love sweeter than the Son's

Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah to my King
Hallelujah hallelujah Jesus Christ my ev'rything
(REPEAT)

Verse 2

That this love pursued us is a mystery
For the heart is base and You are holy
Yet the streams of mercy that flow over me
Will afford me grace to stand in glory
Where with men and angels
Where with slaves and kings
I will sing my praise to You alone
For there's no heart greater than the Father's heart
And there's no love sweeter than the Son's

So it Begins!

2009-10-31T01:12:00.001-07:00

Well the season is finally upon me where I burn the candle at both ends... Why you ask well I DJ on the side for fun.. I've always loved music and what better job then getting paid to do what you love. It's a great gig I don't have to book, I don't really have to deal with the clients AND I don't have to chase people down to pay me. Sight&Sound does it all for me and drops a nice chunk of change in my pocket.

No I don't use turn tables although I'd love to give it a try and see how it is. I just thought it was a cool pic. So here's the catch I don't have a DJ name and I figure that every DJ needs a "DJ name" right? Apparently according to some of my friends who've heard me DJ I do have a DJ voice ha-ha whatever that is. So anyways fire me some thoughts all will be considered and maybe there will even be a cool prize or something.

Prize ideas? I've got TONNES of music I could rip you a couple discs.

Motivation...

2009-10-27T22:02:00.000-07:00

I'm having a really hard time getting motivated for work lately, usually a sign that I need a day off but I dunno I think its more than that. Not sure what but something. I totally still love what I do and where/how I'm doing it but I just dunno... Maybe I'm not getting enough sleep. I'm going to try and go to bed earlier. That's hard though cause I'm a night owl by nature, I love the peacefulness of the night... Everyone's asleep the phone (usually) doesn't ring and I can just chill out. Problem is I usually end up working :P

Blessings!

Great Time!

2009-10-24T20:53:00.000-07:00

Tonight we had some friends over for dinner and had a great time my darling wife made another incredible meal. Was just a great night over all. Now I've got an uber full belly and will just chill-ax for the rest of the night.

Thanks for coming to dinner Kroeker's - Blessings to your family!!!

On the menu;
Butter Chicken
Garlic Nan
Steamed Broccoli
Veggie platter
&
Banana splits

Life on Mars

2009-10-21T23:42:00.000-07:00

OK, I don't normally post this kinda thing... I guess I don't normally post any normal thing haha...

I just finished watching a TV series called Life on Mars... Seemed different, caught my interest and was a sufficient time waster for when I just needed background noise during work stuffs. Well I'm thinking I want to talk about it but I don't want to wreck it for anyone else that is watching it. Let's just say I had no clue where it was going or what was going to happen...

If nobody is reading this is watching the show. OR if you are reading this and you have seen it, I'll take it from there.

ha-ha cheesy post :P

Philippians 4:13

2009-10-19T22:52:00.000-07:00

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" NKJ

Grandparents

2009-10-17T09:05:00.000-07:00

My Grandparents are visiting right now, which is great. I love spending time with them and it seems we don't get to do it very often, even though we live way closer then we used to we still only see them every couple months or so. When I was a kid I lived in the same town as them practically, I would go out to their farm with my Mom and hang out with them it was a blast. My Grandma always tells stories of how I'd come over and take her out on dates to McDonalds or something like that. Or going on road trips thats where I gave her the nick name Nana-Rap cause every time I had club or rap music on when she was driving she would tap her gas foot. The cool thing too is that they really love the grandkids, and my kids really love them. It's awesome to have great grandparents around. They are a huge blessing. This year they asked me if I would like to marry them when they renew their vows, of course I said yes I'd be honored but it doesn't look like its going to happen now we were going to try and get my Dad's side of the family all up in this area so we could do it but Grandma hasn't been doing so good heath wise. I think they just want to do a little thing now but we'll see.

Anyways I guess this post is just to honor them. To let them know that I love them both very much and am Thankful for the role they've played in mine and my family's lives. Thanks for being you Grandma and Grandpa!! Love ya!

Ghost Blog

2009-10-15T21:52:00.001-07:00

So did I pick the wrong time to come back to the "Land of Blog" cause nobody seems to update anymore, commenting is scarce :P You'd think if I was blogging the rest of the blogging population would follow suit haha.

Hello-------------------------------------------------------------------->Hello

Crotch Rocket now or Harley later?

2009-10-14T23:15:00.000-07:00

I had intentionally asked my wife in the beginning years of our marriage if I could buy a motorcycle. Knowing that she wouldn't go for it I said OK well either I buy a Crotch-Rocket now OR a Harley Davidson "later" Of course she said Harley later and I don't know if you noticed or not but I'm not exactly a little bike kinda guy ha-ha. So every so ofter I gently remind her that I'm getting my Harley.

Well being the big kid that I so can be, I decided to stop by the Harley shop in Smithers. Turns out I happen to know a few of the guys that work there (from drag racing) One of them says to me you should sit on them get a feel.... I respond with a "no thanks, to tempting" and then tell him about the deal I struck with the wife. He then says "It's OK you won't break nothing then you get to feel them out" So I think to my self no harm in sitting on one right...... WRONG :P I jumped on a couple bikes and could tell they weren't for me right away, something just wasn't right didn't feel right.... Then finally I sit on one and the guy being the great sales man that he is says "thats the one isn't it" and I had to agree, I say to him "with some minor tweaks it definitely could be" so I sit on it a little longer and feel it out a bit more.. Sure did feel great.

Anyways it made me want to speed up this process of Harley later. I've got a buddy who is willing to sell an old bike that he's not riding anymore so I can get licensed and then I want to start saving some pennies and start that process all over again.

Here's a pic of the bike that I really liked.... :D

Ludwig Van Beethoven

2009-10-14T00:50:00.000-07:00

I wish I could play this... Amazing and its not even his best, I could listen to this for hours. Something about it calms me, I love it... music is such an amazing thing.

Romans 5: 1-2

2009-10-12T22:40:00.000-07:00

"Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God"

Justify or Justified or Justification ; God's act of declaring or making a sinner righteous before God

Grace ; The free and unmerited favor or beneficence (gift) of God

Obtained ; To gain possession of

Unmerited ; Not deserved

We have been given this free gift by the sacrifice Jesus made, willingly laying down his life to pay for our sins. Romans 5:8 says "while we were still sinners" He - JESUS laid down his life so that his blood would blot out our transgressions (sin) being reconciled (having our sins paid for) unto God.

I'd say that give us MUCH to be thankful for! What about you?

"Today"

2009-10-12T00:46:00.001-07:00

Today I choose to follow You
Today I choose to give my 'yes' to You
Today I choose to hear your voice and live
Today I choose to follow You

As for me and my house we will serve You
As for me and my house we will spend our lives on You

Today I choose to follow You
Today I choose to give my 'yes' to You
Today I choose to hear your voice and live
Today I choose to follow You

Wonderful counselor, everlasting father
Eternal King, Lord of Hosts, willingly we follow...
Today : Brian Doerksen
_____________
We did that song at church today and its been on my heart all day, great song! We choose to follow, choose to give our "yes" choose to hear and live!! I love that its all choice, not a "have" to We sure do serve an awesome God. As for me and my house <-- That's a cry of my heart for sure!!

I'm thankful for my family, amazing wife who yearns after the heart of God, wants so badly to be in the presence of our Lord. Two precious gifts from God, that I will continually lay down at the feet of Jesus and stand in the gap for, and the rest of the family who covers us with prayer and love. Also all my friends who help keep me in check and push me to be a better person!

Blessings!!

Psalm 18:2

2009-10-10T22:14:00.000-07:00

The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;
my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.
He is my shield, the power that saves me,
and my place of safety.

A New Look

2009-10-10T01:09:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone just a quick post for the new look let me know what you think!

I've added a few of the blogs I follow. Please don't be offended if I didn't add yours I just added some of the ones I remembered off the top of my head. If you'd like me to link your blog post a comment or just become a follower.

I was reading in Galatians 5 today and thought I'd post something fun.

Blessings!

Time For a Life Change!!!!

2009-05-02T09:12:00.000-07:00

Well yesterday was the first day of the rest of my life. My wife and I keep talkin about diets and getting healthy... I've never been one to diet, never really needed to (you'll understand in a min)

I'm not a huge eater, I enjoy food but don't need it I know its hard to believe cause I'm a "large" man :P but I've always been big when I was 17 I weighed 220lbs I know I'll probably always be big but I don't care about that. What I want to be is healthy. I don't care about the weight, I know that will come with being healthy. For a long time I've been dealing with different injuries that have been some what dehabilitating a few years ago after I broke my arm I tore and ripped and broke everything in my left ankle except for the bone, the doctor said it would have been better to break the ankle then I could have casted it up and been on my marry way. Last year 7years after the first time it happened. Yes it happened a few times, once you do it, apparently it will never be the same. Anyways last year just before the winter I believe God supernaturally healed my ankle, infact yesterday I remembered that, and we were out the family and I and Tom tossing a football all afternoon and then we went for a walk I in my sandhals, this is something that COULD not happen my ankle would swell up and kill me within the first 5 mins but we walked for about 30 mins with the kids and NO PAIN. Anyways now there`s nothing holding me back!!! Praise the Lord.

So I`m making a life change. I want to be healthy I want to encourage my family to be healthy and stay active, I`ve ALWAYS loved the outdoors and hiking and tossin the pig skin around or playing some baseball or BEACH VOLLEYBALL :D thats what I`m going to be doing, maybe head back into the gym and everything.. I deffinatley want to spend more time outside though. Anyways your encouragement is appreciated. Your prayers are needed. If you want to join Christy or I for a walk or hike or something let us know, I know we`ll need that push sometimes cause its kicking the lazy habit thats the hardest.

Anyways are you shocked I`m updating haha

Blessings

One of the Most Exciting Days of my Life

2009-02-26T20:37:00.000-08:00

OK so there's been a few days in my life that I'll never forget. First the day I gave my life to the Lord (I'll share that story another time) Second the Day I got married. My wife is incredible and the perfect choice for me, I'm so thankful to God for choosing her. Third and Fourth in no particular order, the days my children were born. Apr 4th and Feb 23. AND

DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!

TODAY FEBRUARY 26th 2009 (NO Christy is not pregnant)

Tristan gave his life to the Lord today "Daddy guess what... what bud?... I asked Jesus to be in my heart today" and then he tells the story about when he did it and why. We've been teaching them about God and living our lives while trying to be an example to our children but never pushed the issue with him. I've asked him about it before once or twice but he wasn't ready and today all by himself he did it. I explained some things about it for him and he was excited.

So excited man I can't even handle it right now!! God is SO GOOD.
Something I've proclaimed over my home for my family from day 1. Joshua 24:15b "As for me and my household we will serve the Lord" !!

I'll let Christy post the rest of the story on her blog cause I know she's dying to do it too haha

Thank you everyone for praying for my family and we love you all

Blessings!

My First Interview ~ Maybe more to come!

2009-02-18T23:02:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Jenny for the questions!

1. You've just been told you have 6 months to live, what would you do? Places you visit....
I've been told I have 6months to live, I'd make absolutely sure that my family had everything they needed to not have to worry about "life" things and then I would probably do something cheesey like record a tonne of videos for my wife and children with little messages and being sure they knew I loved them completly. I'd also like to do some major travelling, and some of the things I've always dreamed of doing I.E Sky Diving, Bungee Jumping, Scuba Trip... Stuff like that. A Joe Vs. the Volcano sorta thing comes to mind.

2. Do you love your career...what would be something else you would like to do for a career? What stops you from doing it?
Do I love my career, I deffinately love what I'm doing. I've often said I don't ever want to live to work, I only want to work so I can live freely it's important to me to be able to spend whatever time I want to with my family and also to be able to give to the body of Christ whenever I can. I don't think at present moment I can see myself doing anything else, I've always wanted to be a Pastor and to be able to give in that sense but I don't see why I'd have to stop having fun with computers. There really isn't anything stopping me, I guess I'm on the path that I believe God has me on!! Nothing should hold us back from doing what we want.

3. What was your funnniest moment?
Hmm I'm not sure, there are tonnes of things that are my funniest momments and with two kids and a crazy wife I think they keep happening. I really dunno right now, If I think of something I'll come back and edit in a different color. Sorry

OH MY GOODNESS Thanks to Ruth for bringing back this dreadful but halarious moment of my life... Back when we were all younger ;) our youth group under my father-inlaw's leadership used to go to the old folks home and minister to the people there, singing songs, playing games and visiting with these people. Well one particular visit and MY LAST I might add I sat with a lady we called Grandma Katie... ... ... ... I wish I hadn't :P Let's just say the visit was great really I was having a great time, then all the sudden outta da blue she starts talking about my childhood and how I'm her grandson and going into details, she even told me my birth name (native name) I can't remember it, but then she says "You used to suck on my tits" I was so embarassed seriously I was a young Christian at this point and a teenager "trying to be the cool one" in front of all my friends and wow... ya it wasn't so funny back then but I can sure laugh about it now haha

4. Do you have any regrets in your life so far?
Turthfully I'd have to say my biggest regrets have been not being obedient to God, to his callings. Being selfish in my own life and doing what I've wanted instead of laying down my will and dying to self.

5. What is your biggest struggle with being a Christian?
My biggest struggle with being a Christian is my flesh... Like Paul said I do the things I don't want to do. My disobedience... I'm a weak man I often struggle with confidence in Christ, "did He really ask me to say that, am I really supposed to be doing this" sorta things. Wierd thing is I know that He has called me, I know His voice and when He's speaking to me, I just am a fool for listening to the voice of the enemy and allowing him to whisper lies to me. I also struggle with consistancy, sometimes I feel like I'm not praying enough or not reading my bible enough. I know I'm my own worst critic, and I also know these aren't requirments but I do struggle with them. Another thing I struggle with is wisdom, I guess this ties into the confidence thing though, I just don't feel smart enough, I feel like I never measure up.. It's very dumb I know... but for some reason I continually fall into that. I really just want to live a life that is truly tranparent with a passion for Jesus that results in a God honoring moral lifestyle so that my behavior follows my beliefs.

Well thanks Jenny for those questions, if anyone else has anything they want to ask me then fire away I may not answer all of them if there is lots I might pick a "best of" from the bunch or I might answer them all... who knows :P haha

Blessings to all my peeps thanks for reading. Drop a comment if you haven't for awhile!

I'm due I know...

2009-02-04T00:27:00.000-08:00

I've thought of closing shop, but can never do it... I don't know why but I guess I'll listen to the inner thoughts and leave it be. You'll just have to put up with the randomness and long holidays. There is usually MUCH to say but I find myself holding back, or better yet never finding the right words to bring forth. More times then not I will have written a long post only to delete it. Not in fear of what people will think because anyone who really knows me knows that I don't often hold back I usually speak my mind. If I could organize my thoughts I would probably post a whole lot more.

I often pray for wisdom, not because I want to sound or be "smart" but that I might know my Father's heart. That I might retain his words, that they would resonate in my heart and mind. So I can walk in confidence and obedience with Him and for Him. That my footsteps would march a long side His. Most importantly that I would lead my family and my friends to Him, that through my life they would see the heart of the Father.

I am a simple man who desires to earnestly seek the heart of our Father, I fail often and continually fall short of that goal. Thankfully there is Grace, thankfully there is Love, thankfully his arms are MUCH stronger than mine. I am learning always to be a weak man. Not a weak man in the sense that I am a pushover or incapable of doing, but that I relinquish the reins of my own life and allow Him to take control. Of course being the gentleman that He is, He allows me free will and I keep making mistakes. Again thank you for Grace and Freedom in Your truth.
I'm not sure if I've ever shared this on my blog and few people do know but my favorite book of the bible is Philippians... if I could really pick a favorite, more specifically my favorite passages are;

Philippians 3:7-10 "7.But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9. and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ--the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith."

They speak in abundance to me, they are my life words. The primary focus of my life begins in Jesus, and knowing Him. My hearts desire is to be known as a man who passionately pursues the Father's heart. I may not always show it and for that I am truly sorry. If I could know the Father's heart and walk in unison with His heart beat.... One thing I hate is fake, and I never want to be or example that in my life. Ever. Please forgive me if I have, it has never been my intention.

WOW, that was honestly only going to be a prelude of things to come and maybe it will be.

Thank you for reading, my God touch your hearts and bless your socks off ;-)

I was supposed to be there!

2008-12-14T21:26:00.000-08:00

It's one of those things... I'm going to regret for a VERY VERY long time... I'm supposed to be going to the game on the 17th of December in Vancouver, its not just any game its a VERY big game... They're retiring Trevor Linden's number, no Canuck will ever again wear number 16. I was offered the ticket to go only needing to cover a flight and hotel or other minor expenses in Van, but I said no.............
I'm going to regret it I just know it.

Anyways life has been CRAZY busy lately I've been working SO much and Deejay on the side, well it was supposed to be on the side but its every weekend and well 3 nights straight this weekend. I'm exhausted literally I had about 11 hours sleep in 3 days. Today I was wiped I slept till 12:15 and could've easily slept longer but my wife woke me up. We went for lunch with Matt and Carin and a bunch of others! Wanted to say bye to Matt before he left.

Christmas time is upon us and all my intentions of getting my shopping done early are shot, I haven't had a spare min to do anything lately, so I'll get to it when I get to it I guess... Anyways I gotta go I just got a phone call and need to go deal with a client... so much for sleep. (I'm not complaining, God has chosen to bless me with work so I'm taking it!! I'm just tired haha)

Here's a pic I want to leave you with..Anyone who follows hockey will know why I'm posting this.. but don't misunderstand it, I respect the man, he's a great player but I don't think he'd be a good fit in Van, nor do I think he should be able to play this year. I think guys who drag it out like this should be forced to sit the whole year out. There are TONNES of younger talented guys dying to get a chance to play...

Hey Everyone!!

2008-11-11T08:46:00.000-08:00

Sorry I haven't been around a lot that has not been my intention.. I've been REALLY busy, working like a dog, spending time with family and watching hockey! Not to complain at all, it's been a HUGE blessing. Having my mom here for a week was nice for all of us, it's always good to see her. We spent WAY to much money as did she I'm sure! But if you only get to see each other once or twice a year, that's what happens I guess. Business has been going really well, Tom and I have been helping out the School board for the last couple weeks, and trying to juggle our normal stuff in between. I've got about 8 gig's coming up with Sight and Sound and that's just whats on paper so far! There's sure to be a new year's gig that will claim a nice bounty as Tony like's to put it. That's all good cause I really need a new laptop for work, mine is dying and it's what I use to DJ with.

Also, the Canucks are doing well. Thanks to Luongo's 3 shutout's and some other players doing their thing. I'd still be benching the Sedin's :P Now that Demitra and Hansen are coming back on the line up (potentially) I REALLY hope AV finds a place on the team for Wellwood, I still can't believe that he didn't make the team from the get go, if you remember my predictions, I said he was a sure fit for the team! Anyways should be a good game on wednesday, playing the Av's one of our bigger rivals!

Normally today I'd be doing a remembrance day post, Be sure to take time to reflect on what was done for us and the freedom's we have because of the sacrifice's of so many!

Thanks for reading guys!

Hello??

2008-10-25T10:57:00.000-07:00

Am I boring you guys with my Hockey stuff :P I haven't seen anyone around for awhile... I'll try to do more personal posts in between. Truth is I've just been uber busy and haven't had much time aside from veg'n to a nucks game and life stuff..

Things are good though, if your still reading thanks drop a line and let me know!

Blessings

Too Little Too Late!

2008-10-21T21:59:00.000-07:00

I don't even really know what to write about tonight's game... I really hope this isn't a sign of things to come I love this team always have and always will. I'm not one of those Hockey fans that jump ship first sign of trouble, in fact this year is the first year I've EVER and I do mean EVER cheered for two teams and truth is I'm not even really cheering for the other team, I just like Cary Price. Brutal I know I feel like I'm betraying my team, cheating... It's hard... Really hard.

Anyways I'm a die hard Canucks fan I believe in blue!! I hate to see them playing like this because I know they have so much more to offer, they proved that by actually showing up in the 3rd period. Had they played with that intensity throughout the entire 60 minuets of hockey we would have won for sure!

I'm soooo frustrated with how the Sedin's have been playing it's not funny, Matt nailed it for me tongith when he said lazy and comfortable.. That EXACTLY how I feel about them they're making crap plays taking dumb penalties that your "top" forwards shouldn't be taking the 3rd line guys are making them look like rookies... It's brutal, even when they're making the effort to chase the puck and make the plays they're suckin it up. GRRRRR

Kyle Wellwood was one of my picks to stay, he didn't :( But they called him up and he played a great game I thought, he may be a bit out of shape but that will come with time he didn't look to be weezin or draggin but on ANY plays infact he was makin the Sedin's look like they should've been trying for a spot. Wellwood seems to have a knack for being in the right place at the right time "reading the play" makes great passes and can actually put it in the net when given the opportunity.

We need to pick the agressive game back up, the one we played in Calgary and Detriot, more so in Calgary.. Seriously even the 3rd period tonight was good hockey.. I don't know I'm glad there's a couple days off cause I'm frustrated..

GO NUCKS GO!

5-2 Buffalo

2008-10-18T00:14:00.000-07:00

Well what can I say about tonight... Other then the boyz didn't couldn't seem to find their feet. Sanford was in net and imho he did a fantastic job, yes even with a 5-2 loss, I'd say his defense was less then stellar. I don't know, there was some good back and forth action for about 5mins in the second but unfortantely to little to late :(

One thing that choked me and if I was a hockey player I'd be getting suspeneded all the time for beatin up the ref's or I'd at least make sure to clip and envolve them in the hits when smokin others :P They made a WEAK call against burrows even the tv guys were like penalty against buffalo and Burrows ended up getting it plus extra for un-sportsman-like and a 10mins on top of that... GRRRR

Anyways playing the Blackhawks at 4pm on sunday hopefully that will be better.. It's kinda crappy cause normally we spank the east teams and struggle with the west...

Oh well...

GO CANUCKS GO

On a side note I had a VERY lazy day infact I forgot to hang out with a buddy I was so lazy I laid in bed till around 12 went downtown at about 1:30 for some quick work and thought to myself I'm supposed to be doing something else, what the heck is that something else.... checked my calendar and had no idea. Got home and found that my buddy had called so I tried to call back and there was no answer :( sorry bro! next time for sure!!

Look Mom! Two left feet... 4-3 Van

2008-10-16T19:26:00.000-07:00

What a game.. Seriously they played hard skated hard but MAN OH MAN there were a lot of mistakes. Let's pass through guys, let's turn it over as much as we can, let's take some REALLY and I do mean REALLY stupid penalties... Maybe just maybe we could cost ourselves the game..

Henrick, Daniel remember you can't wear your brothers skates.. You have to have a right foot and a left foot not two lefts, not two rights... Your on the #1 line for your team Your an example to the rest of the guys and all I heard ALL night long was Burrows, Kesler and Hansen maybe we should make them our top line? Don't get me wrong I like the twins they can usually read each other really well and make some great plays but tonight................to be honest...........I would've benched them both.

It was definately nice to see double digits on the shot count, even better to see 29 shots throughout the 3.1 periods. Some really nice hits, great hustle and over all aside from the Sedin blunders it was a good game.. I'm still waiting for Demitra to dazzle me but I think the best he did tonight was an assited assit... Infact I don't even really recall hearing his name. There were a couple very nice goals tonight, jaw dropping :) Burrows won the game for us in OT about 27 seconds in Mason Raymond tied it up for us early in the third with a rebound from Big Willie who btw played a strong game tonight! It was Hansens goal that dazzled me, at first I was frustraded with Burrows for a "lazy" shot or rather what looked like a lazy shot but it made for a beaUTIFUL rebound off the back wall and a crAzy goal about 5mins into the first period good way to start things off by opening the scoring for your team! Kesler tipped a nice one in to once again put the Nucks in the lead and ya that's the game right there. "Dat guy" (Burrows) impressed us once again! Lots of grit, determination.. he's going to be a force to reckon with and is only getting better with time!

Anyways it's nice to see the team winning especially after the spanking they recieved from Washington. Speaking of which the Caps and the Pens played tonight and thankfully the Caps won that game too lots of talk about the "Sid Ovechy show" and I just happen to be a bigger fan of Ovechkin the Syd the Kid so I'm glad they won.

GO CANUCKS GO!!

5-1 Washington...

2008-10-13T19:51:00.001-07:00

Seriously what more can one say? How embarrassing... They seriously let Washington undress them and spank their butts tonight... I really don't even know what to say other then OUCH..

I had to work :( but :)

2008-10-12T02:36:00.000-07:00

I missed most of the game tonight.. I was Deejay'in a wedding tonight.. The nice thing about doing it for Sight&Sound is that I get to leave while they eat and do the speaches and can come back and do the dance. So I DID get to watch the first period. Calgary looked a lot more determined to win tonight but glad to see that the Nucks pulled through!!! Yay for 2-0-0. Anyways I really wish I got to watch the game but meh.. thems the breaks.

Thanks to my beautiful wife and best friend for texting me the play by plays... Ok well really just the scores and fights :P but still Thanks guys!

I gotta get up early tomorrow so I'm outta here!
Nite

Let me leave you with this pic!
Nice to see Demitra score! even nicer to see someone excited and celebrating when getting a goal :P Big goal to win the game in OT for the nucks!!!

Big First Game!! 6-0

2008-10-09T22:31:00.000-07:00

WOW... Talk about a spanking... 6-0 seriously 6 - notta LOU get's a shutout!!!

I wasn't overly thrilled with the game but the goals were great!! a lot of sloppy passes and ya just over all seemed like a very weird game. They honored Luc Bordon tonight could've played a part in it I guess but I really don't know... I'm UBER tired right now so look for an update tomorrow! Unfortunately I'll be missing Saturday's game, due to a conflicting work schedule.. I really need to try and book work around these games :P

Anyways I'll post my thoughts when I can think straight.

On a side note I bought something today!!! Picture to come soon! :P I'm SOOO Excited

EDIT #1 : Here's my new purchase!!!
EDIT #2:
OK So the game... I already said I wasn't overly impressed with the game I was optimistic at best on the out come, I felt like we would win but it would be a marginal 3-1 with a go ahead goal near the end of the the 3rd, was I ever wrong.. But really how often does Kipper get his butt handed to him? ESPECIALLY back to back? I thought for sure he'd be standing on his head and putting up the great saves.. I did however say to the guys that if IF Van could stick the passing and great plays that they were in the pre-season then it would be good. Anyways the game was frustrating but exciting at the same time. You gotta love watching your team score, I LOVE the fact that guys were excited to score not just meh it's another goal. Actually celebrating and enjoying the game. I agree with TimW and seeing Bernier step it up and getting a goal was exciting. I'm still anticipating what Demitra is going to do, sure he's dazzled us a few times but in the what 6 games I've seen him in I can only count a few and I mean on one hand a few how many times.. maybe he needs to find his groove? maybe it's the "chemistry" I don't know but hopefully he steps it up :P

How about Burrows 2 goals.. I so wanted to see him get a hat trick that would've been great on the night they honored his best friend or "closest team-mate" Luc Bourdon. Still he played a great game even antagonising Bert! haha awesome.. On a side not I have to admit I was pretty disgusted by Canuck fans for "Boo-ing" Bertuzzi, he left for good reasons I think and I really hope he get's his game back... That Steve Moore incident... I don't want to talk about that but to say BULL POOP.. The dog-pile broke your neck sue your team mates too... geeez we all know there are repercussions for taking out a teams Goalie and Captian OR star players.. infact there are guys in the NHL for that sole reason to hurt you to scare you and to make you PAY... anyways...

I really should be in bed.. I'm exhausted.. I should've been in bed hours ago I was going to go to bed at like 10:30 but this stupid show was on and I started watching it last year "Bull Run" and it actually just showed roughly where I stopped watching it. So I got to see who won! haha funny.. but lame..

Good game for the nucks! Way to start the season, great for the confidence of the team and let's pray the snowball keeps going and they reek havok ALL year right through the playoffs!!

Let me leave you with this picture.. From one of my favorite goals of the night. I don't get why people don't like the Sedin's... Great play way to stick the puck!!
One more thing, I'd like to welcome TimW to the world of Blogging I see you've started one :P Welcome and unfortantely I'll be missing the game tomorrow night :( I have to work until about 3am... Seriously what kind of man plans his wedding on a game day.. Geez some peoples kids... haha

GO CANUCKS GO

Pre Season Game #5 Calgary @ Vancouver

2008-10-02T07:29:00.000-07:00

Sorry there was no post for games 3 and 4 I was out of town and didn't get to watch either of them. Well Saturday's game wasn't televised and Sunday I was driving home. We did catch bits of it on the radio but only very small bits :(
I did however see Game 5!!! It was great, a really good game, nice to see lots of action! Guys constantly putting the puck to the net and making some fantastic passes. Van got the W with a score of 6-1 which does not happen a whole lot against a goalie like Kipper. I was going to give you a recap of the game but I wanted to talk about a the prospects and the "C" and the fact that these are just Exhibition games.

5 and 0 is great don't get me wrong BUT these ARE just exhibition games which means this isn't real hockey yet, it's a time when the young guys and prospects are fighting with all they have to get that last spot or last two or three spots on the team. Will they continue to play like that when they get the spot? I hope so but sometimes they don't. Sometimes they get the spot and get complacent in it. Sure they're playing hard but they're not giving it that 125% like they were in the pre-season. So who is it that doesn't have a spot yet, Jeff Cowan, Ryan Johnson, Mike Brown, Rob Davison, Lukas Kraijicek and Kyle Wellwood. There may be a couple more but those are the guys that were playing in last nights game. I have to admit when having the "bruise brothers" Cownan and Brown on the lineup last night I was half expecting a fight granted Brown tired once but failed miserably and got the penalty on his own putting us into a 5 on 3 situation... Which to me seemed to be juvinial at best.. Wait until your team isn't on a PK or make sure you bait your man properly at least. I only remember hearing Cowan's name once it was on a bit of a break away with a weak shot on net. In my eyes the last two spots are really between Johnson Davison and Wellwood. I really REALLY loved Wellwood's pass over to Demitra showed great paitence and couldn't have been prettier, perfect pass to Demitra who barried it in the back of the net to beat Kipper padding the lead once again to a two goals. Lot's of good effort from the whole team it was a very exciting game to watch right off the bat. Hopefully they can continue that style all year long!!

First time or a goalie to wear a "C" Lou gets the Captain spot.. Very interesting maybe it is time the NHL re-thunk it's policy on goalie's wearing a C Although it is interesting, With Willie Mitchell , Matias Ohlund and Ryan Kesler getting the "A" spot that's pretty cool. Loungo won't be able to dispute calls with the Ref's or participate in ceremonial puck drups but other than that he's the go to guy. Pretty cool I think.. I also think it was a way to get him more comitted to the team and not thinking at all about leaving. Possibly thinking about continuing his career here in Van (which would be AWESOME)

Anyways here's to more exciting hockey!!

Games 6 & 7 of the pre-season won't be televised but you can catch them on Canucks TV on the website! I'll be missing tonights game but will be cheering them on in spirit!

GO CANUCKS GO

Just for you my babe

2008-09-25T22:56:00.000-07:00

1) Favorite object in your room? My Wife!
2) Have you ever smoked heroin? Other then that.. oh wait ahh Nope
3) Do you own guns? Long story really... I had quiet the collection of Guns.. and My family sold them on me before I could legally take possesion of them.. My Grandfather left me his Guns and there were LOTS.. :(
4) What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? Oh you know that one with that sutff...
5) Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Maybe if I went to the doctors.. I guess now that I have kids I get nervous for them
6) What do you think of hot dogs? They're great who doesn't like ground up pig parts
7) Favorite song? Right now thats tough.. I like talented musicians so ahh I guess right now I'm listening to Cold Play - Viva la Viva
8) What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Water, Chocolate milk or Orange punch
9) Can you do push ups? Ah ya and I don't even do girl ones...
10) Can you do a chin up? Maybe if I wasn't so fat :P
11) What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding band!
12) Do you like blue cheese? Only to throw it in the garbage the smell alone makes me wanna chuck cookies
13) Ever been in a car wreck? I think a better question would be how'd you survive so many... Mind you I wasn't driving for a single one
16) Middle name? I have two which do you want to know?
17) Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? I should be freakin sleeping.. My son snores like my wife and I miss my bed
18) Name 3 things you bought yesterdy? Lunch for me and Tristan, Dinner for Me and Tristan and ahh Water
19) Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Coke, water and beer
20) Current worry? Am I going to be able to sleep in this bed with a kid who hogs it like my wife does and won't stop snoring...
21) Current hate right now? Honestly being lazy and over weight..
23) How did you bring in the New Year? I can't answer that question on account its private ;) wink wink nudge nudge
24) Where would you like to be right now? In my bed... Its comfy and roomy
25) Name three people who will complete this? I really don't know and who knows and ya I dunno
26) Do you own slippers? I don't even like wearing socks...
27) What shorts are you wearing?? I'm not.. but I was wearing my blue ones.
8) Do you sleep on satin sheets? Bahahaha...No!
29) Can you whistle? Yes!
31) Would you be a pirate? RRRRRRRRRR
32) What songs do you sing in the shower? Many assorted randoms
33) Favorite girl's name? I love the name Liv of course! Liberty
34) Favorite boy's name? Tristan of course...and Zak!
35) What's in your POCKET? I don't have pockets in my birthday suit or my unders :P
36) Last thing that made you laugh? Tristan's crazy excitment watching the Real Transformer movie for the first time and his crazy comments..
37) Best bed sheets? Clean ones
38) Worst injury you've ever had? Broke my back in a few places.. Doctors didn't think I'd ever walk properly again.. They were wrong :P I'm strong like OX
39) Do you love where you live? Yes I do!!
40) How many TVs do you have in your house? 2
41) Who is your loudest friend? Ruth by far :P haha
42) How many dogs do you have? I've had several, but Christy's not a dog person yet she's warming up :D
43) Does someone have a crush on you? Yes
44) What does your last text say? "Ok when u r done"
45) What is your favorite book? Philippians
46) What is your favorite candy? MEH
47) Favorite Sports Team? CANUCKS! is there any other?
48) Where is the next place you want to travel to? LA or Toronto...
50) What was the first thing you did this morning? Read 5 Psalms and 1 Proverb like every other day.. Prayed with T and drove to Vancouver...

Stink I hate these things :P but my wife wanted me to do it so here you go babe.. Now to get this kid to stop snoring.. you think this pillow will help? haha jk

Pre Season Game #2 Oilers @ Canucks

2008-09-23T21:47:00.001-07:00

Tonight's game was not as good as last nights, due to the fact (possibly) that our line up had more veterans on it and they all seemed to be trying to do something that the other wasn't, communication was down, passes were incomplete and there didn't seem to be a whole lot of shooting on net. A lot of unnecessary penalties 5 on 3 situations that SHOULD have been avoided. But boy am I glad Hockey is back!!

I have to admit I was hoping to see a bit more action out of Pavol Demitra, he did make a couple nice passes but I can only think of one shot? nice and quick little wrist shot that had Rolson beat only to catch a cross bar... Really I was hoping to see a bit more from him. IT was nice however to see Cory Hodgson seemed to skate with confidence like he belonged in the line up we'll see what he has to bring to the table.
Hordichuck is wearing Cooke's old number (24) and it was tough to get used to that, but he did drop a very pretty one for us tonight with an assist from Burrows and Johnson. Grabner sealed the deal in the second on a powerplay goal.

Was nice to see Lou in net making some SPECTACULAR saves and it was also nice that Sanford made an appearence half way through and kept the doors closed all night long played a solid game, also revealed his new paint job on his mask tonight looks sharp!

All in all it was a decent game I guess, nice that we swept a home and home opener agains the Oil hopefully thats a sign of things to come this year.

Last nights game was more exciting could've been because of the long hiatus we had over the summer and the anticipation of watchin our boys play again! Whatever it is was I'm just happy the Hockey season is upon us and can't wait to suck in as much as possible!

Unfortantely for those that join me at my place for the game I'll be in Vancouver watching it at my Mom's place your welcome to come join if you want but it's a long way for a pre-season game. I'll try to update after game #3 of the pre season but may not be able to until I get home. I'll be home on Monday as I work first thing tuesday :P

GO CANUCKS GO!!

Pre Season Game #1 Canucks @ Oilers

2008-09-22T22:03:00.000-07:00

Well tonight's game was pretty much what you'd expect for your first game of the season except that there was some great goals and fantastic saves on both ends. Cory Schneider was in net for us tonight he's our JR goalie, I felt like his performance was pretty solid, he's young and has a way's to go to being our number 2 but potential is definitely there. It was tough following the game tonight because all the new face's, numbers and names to pick up. But it was a good game for sure! It was nice to see some of the familiars putting up numbers Jeff Cowan tied up the game in the first with a great goal off of a nice pass from Labrie, then later in the second period D.Sedin made a nice pass to Ohlund to tie up the game. Then late in the third Gendur tied it up after the Oilers took the lead in the second off of Gagnon's beautiful breakaway on Schneider...

A couple of the guys were over and we were thinking it would be nice to see the Canucks win the first game we are watching and although I did agree I said I'd like to see it in the shootout just to see what kinda magic we could make happen there and it was nice to see that there was some, the choices were tough in fact I don't think any of us made picks for who it would be, again new roster hard to know... but Wellwood, Raymond and Krog were the picks. Wellwood started things off with opening the SO scoreboard nice little snap into the back of the net, Raymond tried to make a play but Garon cut the angle coming way out of his net and Raymond was beat. Krog came in after Gagnon barried one. He put it away with pretty little snap that beat Garon hit the cross bar and went into the back of the net.

All in all it was a good performance, it's tough to say what this year's going to be like a lot of and I mean A LOT of new faces..

Few questions would be can they GEL that fast? do they have what it takes? how familiar can you be with 60+% new members on your team... Let's hope the coaching staff can work some magic on a young team.

GO CANUCKS GO!!

It's Official!

2008-09-15T23:00:00.000-07:00

It's the time of year when Steph hates to read my blog (Don't worry I'll try harder to do more practical updates :P)

But Yes it's OFFICIALLY upon us. The countdown to VANCOUVER CANUCKS HOCKEY!! First pre-season game is Sept 22 at 6pm

I've got the bug I can't wait!! Tonight after Prayer, Tristan and I went and watched some hockey at the arena! My little tropper toughed it out till 10:30 and had a blast GO CANUCKS GO he says!! He was also like "Dad next time we HAVE to wear our Jerseys!!" Liv is sayin "nucks" now and she'll be right into it with T, Mommy and I!

So let's let the countdown begin!!!!

Make sure to check back here for the latest news and happenings of our Canucks!!!

The most AMAZING woman!!

2008-08-31T02:37:00.000-07:00

Six wonderful years, and they are only getting better!! I thank God for you every day your the best thing that has ever happened to me and I truly am a better man with you in my life! Your absolutely everything to me. You've given me two incredible children and I couldn't be happier!!

You spoil me rotten when I don't deserve it! I love you with all my heart and am completely blessed to enjoy everyday with you!

A good woman is hard to find,
and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve,
and never has reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him generously
all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns and cottons,
and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places
and brings back exotic surprises.
She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast
for her family and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it,
then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work,
is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth,
diligent in homemaking.
She's quick to assist anyone in need,
reaches out to help the poor.
She doesn't worry about her family when it snows;
their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
She makes her own clothing,
and dresses in colorful linens and silks.
Her husband is greatly respected
when he deliberates with the city fathers.
She designs gowns and sells them,
brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.
Her clothes are well-made and elegant,
and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say,
and she always says it kindly.
She keeps an eye on everyone in her household,
and keeps them all busy and productive.
Her children respect and bless her;
her husband joins in with words of praise:
"Many women have done wonderful things,
but you've outclassed them all!"
Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades.
The woman to be admired and praised
is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God.
Give her everything she deserves!
Festoon her life with praises!

You really are everything to me!

I love you babe!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Matthew 6:25-26

2008-08-14T22:01:00.000-07:00

Thank you!!!

Thank you Lord for your blessings, your provisions and for your people being obedient!!

Thank you for blessing our socks off!! (You know how "you" are)

May the Lord bless you ten-fold!!

EDIT:
No I didn't get a job, but business has been good lately so thats a GREAT thing! Someone blessed our family!!

EDIT in the AM

2008-08-13T22:42:00.000-07:00

I updated... but then I deleted it all sorry

Keep Praying!!

EDIT:
Sorry... I want to update but I'm not ready :P So you'll have to put up with this.

Psalm 3 ESV
O Lord how many are my foes! Mare are rising against me; many are saying of my soul, there is no salvation for him in God. But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. I cried aloud to the Lord, and he answered me from his holy hill. I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the Lord sustained me. I will not be afraid of many thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. Arise, O Lord! Save me, O my God! For you strike all my enemies on the cheek; you break the teeth of the wicked. Salvation belongs to the Lord; your blessings be on your people!

Psalm 61 1-4 ESV
Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings!

Psalm 62 5-8 ESV
For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.

Psalm 16 1&2 NIV
Keep me safe O God, for in you I take refuge. I said to the Lord, you are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing. (The ESV says "Preserve me, O God,")

4x4 Trip...

2008-08-01T00:20:00.000-07:00

Man that's something we haven't done enough of this year I really wanted to get up the mountians and play in the ranges a few times this year... Maybe with the potential of the weather being better for August I'll get to do it!!!

Tonight we went up Trapper *Ryan, Steph, Kevin, Tom, Christy, Tristan, Olivia and myself* it was great I'm glad we did it. Tom had a great idea for some pictures so I'll make this a mostly picture post! Thanks Tommy for the great pics and great ideas!

Lots to post.. no time to do it

2008-07-10T00:48:00.001-07:00

I don't really know what I'm doing I should be in bed...

I just had to post about Scuba Diving WOW WHOA YIPPEEEEE it is so cool I love it, breathing underwater. I can't wait to be in the ocean and really diving btw the Hotsprings are DISGUSTING you might want to re-think swimming there.

Anyways its the craziest coolest thing!! That's why I haven't been posting I've been reading/studying with my spare time.

Going to update soon you'll see!

Here's a couple pics from the dive the crew did out of Rupert.. I TOTALLY wish I was there...

(All pics taken by Tom Burbee http://tomsworldtrip.spaces.live.com/ or you can see him on Facebook where he'll be posting more)

Pretty insane huh...

Words for thought... or crazy ramblings!

2008-06-17T23:38:00.000-07:00

Matthew 6:33&34
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be give to you as well.
34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

Matthew 7:7&8
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
8For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened."

God knows the needs of my family, He knows the desires of my heart... I'm living on faith alone right now literally. My prayer request right now would be that God's hand would be clearly on my situation, that the doors He opens would have flashing neon signs that say "THIS WAY CHRIS" ha-ha. What I really truthfully need is to fine tune my ears to His voice. Most of you know vaguely the situation that my family and I are facing, and I'd really appreciate some prayers right now. I don't want to go into to much details because I serve a big God that can sort them all out anyways! He knows what we need. Jeremiah 29:11-14

My thoughts are so scattered right now its hard to find the right words to type... I feel like I'm all over the place, could be cause I'm tired :P Could be cause I've got a million different things on my mind..

I've had some awesome revelations lately of our "unbroken fellowship" with the Father. Which couldn't come at a better time. Lately I've been really going through the fire, the refiners fire. God has been pruning parts of who I am that He doesn't like and it hurts, but my prayer is that He would continue to do so. I have come to a realization (with God's help of course) that I don't have to be the person I though I had to be, that He does choose the weak things to shame the strong, that Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness because THEY WILL be filled.

I told you my thoughts were scattered ha-ha

I'm super excited for Friday, which to be quite honest is weird... I'm not one for celebrating my birthday, I usually do it to make my wife happy but for some reason this year, I can't wait for the party. I just really want to spend it with the people that are important in my life and fellowship with you guys! I don't care about gifts (really I don't) so don't worry about that just come hang out and have a good time!!

I'm also REALLY excited about this coming Tuesday, I finally finally finally get to go diving, granted I have to do all the beginner stuff but I don't care I'm getting it started its a go and been confirmed I'm heading out Tuesday at 3pm for a couple hours to get the basics and go from there. I can't wait I've been wanting to do this since I was a kid I did an intro thing with my Dad once who was pretty big into diving and that was the last time I did it. It was always something we couldn't afford to do and even now if it wasn't for God's working I wouldn't be doing this, but I'm doing a contra job for the local guy in town and its not going to cost me anything for now!!!

SAWEEEEEET

Anyways I finished a couple books Andrew Murray's - On the Holy Spirit, great book such an easy read and to the point I enjoyed it great for a study tool recommend it for sure. I also read Mick Foley's - Have a nice Day!, wow I blazed through this 700+ page book in 6days and for me thats huge.. I'm a slow reader ask my wife :P I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Anyways I'm bagged so I'm going to bed, I'll update my "What I'm reading in the next couple days when I decide what I'm reading.

Be blessed everyone sorry for the lack of posts lately but I'm sure you've come to expect it from me by now!

Let me leave you with this -
Lamentations 3:22-24

Summer is almost here!!

2008-05-24T00:35:00.000-07:00

I've got a TAN and its gonna be SMOKIN by Monday!!!

Today (Saturday) is the FIRST RACE DAY with the TDRA (http://www.terracedrags.ca/) Tom and I volunteer (sorta) our company for the races they pay us a little, just a "thank you" really cause we don't bill them at all for it. But ya its going to be good its $5 bucks to get in so come check them out there's new reader boards which are AWESOME!!! anyways I'm really only updating cause I finished my book and started two more so I wanted to change my picture...

Sorry to tired to update for real haha

maybe later :P

PS. After having finished reading Philip Yancey's book "What's So Amazing About Grace" if you haven't read it I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend it... Great Read it was captivating, challenging and very well written!

Check it out!

EDIT: OK one thing I really should update about is that Christy and I are now leading our home group Thomas and Michelle are stepping down for some R&R and to be obedient to what God is calling them to, and we were going to shut the group down but I think we were ALL on the same page when we just didn't feel like that was right, so Christy and I prayed about it and felt lead to step up to the plate and lead the home group! Were very excited for what God is doing and going to do in our home group. We love you guys all very much and are excited to see what God has planned!!!

"Pull over Dad I have a wedgie"

2008-04-29T19:46:00.001-07:00

It's good to be home, we missed everyone! That being said sometimes I wonder why we live in Terrace... Don't get me wrong I ABSOLUTELY love it here and its a great place to be ESPECIALLY when the sun is shining ask anyone who's been anywhere and I'm sure they'll agree with me, Terrace is one of the most breath-taking places in the world. It just seems there's no money to be made here, people are caught in a rut of "save your pennies" were not going to have anything tomorrow. Anyways..

The trip was great Tristan and Liv did great, we had a lot of fun and spent to much money, but whats a holiday if you don't right? Our friends were shocked we'd make the trip just to say goodbye but of course we did and would. They've been great friends over the years and will continue to be unless Keith starts to cheer for Calgary :P jk buddy We haven't always gotten to connect with them but they've been there for us when we've needed them and we've definitely consider them some of our good friends, mentors in our lives at times and just a shoulder to lean on or laugh with in others. So as you guys make this transition in your life we'll be praying for you and asking God's blessings on your life's also that he'd provide for you spiritual and practical needs.

So ya now were home and wondering what God has in store for us, work has been a bit slow. I've got some projects I need to get completed and am trying to work on. But its not enough right now so if you could remember us in your prayers that God would continue to provide which were completely trusting Him to do, that would be greatly appreciated.

Also on that note I could use some prayer for my foot, I've done something to it and can barely walk on it "sometimes" if that makes sense, sometimes it doesn't hurt at all other times it's unbearable, so ya please pray its nothing serious and that God would do a healing there. Especially sux since I've started trying to get in shape yet again, the snow is melting the mountains are calling to me and I've actually had a crazy urge to start running again (which I did for the first time today) sort of ha-ha did a walk/run sorta thing with my buddy Tom, he's good to run with cause he pushes me but won't let me push so hard that I hurt myself. Christy and I want to start running together also so that will be good for us, we'll figure something out with the kids and go for a run daily or something.

anyways I'm gonna go veg cause my foot is killing me right now, maybe I'll ice it up or something Thanks for reading appreciate the prayers.

And Keith Andrea if you read this we love you guys and were praying for you!!!

Blessings

Things didn't work out...

2008-04-20T22:50:00.000-07:00

So everything was going fine, they drew up the contract and I was still asking some questions... Then I got an email saying I was over-qualified.. If there really is such a thing..

It's ok though Christy and I started to feel like it wasn't what God wanted for us anyways. They kept beating around the bush with some of the questions that I was asking and wouldn't give us straight answers.

So I'm back on the hunt for work, things are going well with TCSI Tom and I are staying busy, still not busy enough for full commitment but I trust that God is taking care of our needs as we haven't gone in want yet since being laid off.

weird post I know. Just wanted to post something I guess.

Sorry I Suck..

2008-04-09T17:15:00.000-07:00

I was trying to be more committed to updating my blog but its not going to happen who am I kidding... I'll just continue updating as is and hopefully you guys will put up with it.

So lots has happened as most know I got laid off on March 3rd, I've been working my business with Tom [TCSI Computers] and that's been going great, lots of work keeping really busy. At the same time I've been keeping my ears to the ground as previously mentioned I applied for one and told them I'm not interested unless they pay me $30/hr which is pretty big money. Well I recently heard of another job with a company called Microserve, I told Gwen about it too for her brother's sake but let her know I'd be applying for it also. I sent my resume in on a Thursday afternoon around 12 and before 1pm they emailed me back, and before 5pm same day the manager for BC called me. I wasn't home so my darling wife took a message and asked some questions of her own. I called him back when I got home and we talked for about 30mins. He wanted me on board and everything sounded great. I told him I'd need some time to think about things and I'd probably fire off a couple emails with questions and thoughts or whatever. So I did that and then on Monday after having prayed about it and talked it over with my wife I emailed back and said if the offer still stands I'm interested. I just had a few requests, one being that I wanted everything in writing, that is whatever we agreed upon before the hiring process took place. So today, I was thinking "odd I haven't heard from them yet, maybe they found someone else" (G's Bro has an AMAZING resume so I'd hire him over me too) So I thought I'd give them a call just to see whats up and he was excited to hear from me again and asked if I had received my email yet. Apparently they're taking my "wanting it in writing" seriously and thats grrrrreat. I'm really stoked to be working for this company.

I Get to work from home, pick my own hours (basically) and its a REAL team environment, they're going to fly me and the family down to Victoria so I can familiarize myself with the company AND so we can take part in the company BBQ on the 10th get to meet some people and go from there.

So ya, so far it looks like I've gotten the job, were going to go over some paper work and go from there. I'll be able to work my business when needed and count on a steady income.

Theres my update!

Thanks for all the prayers I really appreciate it!

Bless y'all ;)

LOTR MARATHON!!!

2008-03-23T23:57:00.000-07:00

OK Guys the day is finally upon us! Saturday March 29th at 9am we are starting a journey that most of us have not yet tried to complete with a run time of 654 minutes thats just shy of 11 hours. We are going to watch

ALL THREE EXTENDED SPECIAL EDITIONS OF;

Heres the scoop, were not sure yet what everyone wants to do so were suggesting a door charge of 10$ Reason being, Pizza, pop and munchies... I don't mind picking everything up prior to the event however I REALLY don't want to get stiffed with a huge munchies bill. We'll pre-order the pizza to arrive at a specified time as to not interrupt the movie's. We'll take a 5 minute break between discs for bathroom breaks and a quick stretch. At the end of each movie we'll take a 15-20 minute break again to stretch or grab some munchies. This is the best part, we've got a FULL 6.1 surround sound system, with a projector and BIG SCREEN setup to watch the movie with. Which if you're one of the unfortunate people that had to watch in our Theater here in Terrace you know that our showing is going to be 10x better.

Were going to be doing this at our church in the Library/Prayer room, we'll have some couches and chairs for comfort sake, or you can stretch out on a foamy (if you bring it) and enjoy the movie's like that.

If any one has any suggestions on the munchie/food situation then please leave a comment. Let me know, we won't be providing breakfast but maybe we can think of something for Lunch? But my thoughts are Lunch and Dinner?? not sure what to do? we could get some Subway but again thats going to bring costs up... So please comment and let me know if your interested.

This is open to everyone, but please let me know so I have an idea of who's coming for the munchies, pop and pizza (if that's the route we go)

Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatulûk, agh burzum-ishi krimpatul.

One Ring to rule them all,
One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.

So please leave a comment if you are coming, or if you have any ideas on what we could do for food or munchies.

Thanks and see you there!!!

Possibility of a new Job...

2008-03-19T09:15:00.000-07:00

I've been in contact with a company. Actually I was in contact with this company several months ago talking about the possibility of a service contract with them. However there was a local company in town that already had its foot in on that service. Knowing the unnamed company I knew it wouldn't be long for Alcan and this other company to be unsatisfied and get upset with the unnamed company. After being laid of on the 3rd of March I started keeping my ear to the ground for opportunities should they arise, well it seems I was right both companies are fed up with the level of service being provided by the unnamed company and is now looking for a full-time employee, so I've forwarded my resume and spoken with the guy doing the hiring on the phone. I told him that I wouldn't do it for anything less then a minimum of $30/hour. So I'm playing the waiting game with them now, I've sent in my resume and am just waiting to hear back... But truth be told I don't know if I really want to go back it means being back at Alcan.

There are other things that I would like to see included in the offer, such as pager pay a friend of mine works at Alcan and said he gets about $1000 extra a month for having the pager, also a gas card (would settle for a decent mileage rate) 3-4weeks paid holiday and of course benefits. I just really need to pray about this whole thing I don't want to take the job just because the pay sounds good. Another thing that is a MUST is to get EVERYTHING in writing. I've been screwed over to many times at Alcan. Different companies each time but not anymore..

So my prayer request is this; that God would reveal his will to me and my family. My heart is to be in business for myself and not working for "the man " but I don't want to be foolish if this is what God wants me to do. So ya, I would appreciate your prayers and thanks in advance.

Long Time No Update..

2008-03-14T22:27:00.001-07:00

Tonnes going on LOTS to update about but I just haven't been doing it... I'm sorry I've been busy, and not motivated to update.

I don't even think I have the energy to update right now but it seems I am anyways. Where to start... Monday March 3rd 2008 I wake up and get ready for work just like any other day, jump in with Sheldon and head off to Kitimat. Arrive, put my lunch in the fridge bring the lunch my wife made for Marilyn to her, and she says "We have a meeting right away off plant" I'm like sure haven't even had a chance to power up my computer so lets do it. Get there, go in alone and she leaves. I knew something was up when she didn't come in and when she said "off plant" Anyways I ended up getting Laid off... BUT the word the guy used was TERMINATED lol. With severance pay and what not so ya laid off. I'm not worried about it though for some reason, I hated the job and had been looking for new work anyways so it wasn't a big deal. Had I gotten laid off without severance, that might have been a HUGE issue but God knows what we need and has blessed us with it.

Christy and I have been talking and praying and trying to decide what to do, most of you know I'm in business with Tom we are TCSI Computers. Shameless plug to follow, you can check out our web site at www.tcsicomputers.ca So for the moment we've decided to try and make a serious effort of that. I've actually be UBER busy too, couple calls from clients, couple web sites that needed to be built, stuff like that. But its not enough, need more so please pray for us that the business would just take off like crazy. We've just sent out 7000 flyers and are about to do another 500 and were looking into Radio adverts.

At the same token I'm looking for work, maybe not full time but if its right I'll do full time as well . I don't want to pass up an opportunity, were open to WHATEVER God may be calling us to even if that means moving. We don't care, we just want to be obedient to what God is calling us to.

Anyways I think thats enough for now, I'll try to stay more up-to-date with blogging but no promises.

Please keep up in your prayers that God would continue to provide.

Thanks guys!

God is GREAT!

2008-02-12T22:13:00.001-08:00

We had small group tonight and Thomas asked me to share, which doesn't normally happen. Usually I'll just tell him I want to share and we go from there. But he was worried that he would be out of town so asked me to fill in. Of course I had no problem, the only problem I had was trying to decide what to share. I've been spending time in the word and reading Phillip Yancey's book "What's so Amazing about Grace" Things have been going great, I've really been making an effort to spend more time with God, I've been so tired lately but I'm really trying not to use that as an excuse for when I'm not. Anyways I had a few things in mind to share in home group but for some reason I couldn't wrap my mind around those things, I just felt lead to share something else. It was a modern day approach on the Prodigal son story. I'm to tired to type it out right now but it was really really good. Its funny because I often doubt myself when it comes to what God is speaking. I don't know where this insecurity comes from its not something I'm entirely used to dealing with, but for some reason I've been doubting that its actually God speaking to me I really don't know why but I'll get scriptures or a word to share and I'll read them and ponder over them and then I won't share them but the next person to share or pray, shares that exact verse or thought that I was thinking... It's like I'm afraid my prayers aren't going to be good enough that they won't measure up or something or the word I share won't?
Truth be told when I was younger I struggled with this all the time. I'm not so sure as to why I am now though?? It's odd.. I'm normally the person that doesn't care what people think, I'll do things the way I want to do them or whatever cause I really don't care what people think of me. I like to have fun and goof around and be me, but for some reason lately when it comes to "God stuff" I find myself feeling insecure or shy about it? If thats even right.

I have goals and dreams, I love to share the word with people, I'd love to be a pastor and one day I'd love to lead worship, but I am not confident enough to sing by myself. I know I can sing, I do have areas I need to work on but who doesn't. Anyways I'm not even sure why I'm writing this stuff down.. I guess I just need to get it off my chest. I don't want to doubt and be insecure about sharing the word or whatever God gives me to share I want to step out and be bold.

Anyways I'm going to bed cause I'm UBER tired.

Funny Post...

2008-01-25T11:26:00.000-08:00

Since you guys are all so comment happy when I do a serious post, I thought I'd lighten the mood with a funny one :P

I am not held responsible for this website I received the link as you are about to, I DO NOT recommend browsing the rest of the site at all in case there is something you DON'T want to see..

Enjoy the laugh I sure did!

Follow the Link!

Funny Stuff!!!

Hell's Best Kept Secret

2008-01-14T10:31:00.000-08:00

Galatians 3:24-25 says,`So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law`
As believers we have been justified by faith. But those who do not know Jesus must understand that `the law was put in charge` to lead them to Christ. Without this understanding they can never come to a true saving faith in Christ. If unsaved people don`t hear the law of God or understand its precepts, they come to Christ without the law and for the wrong reasons. They might have made a decision in order to get a better life, but they have not come in reality to Christ, they've just made a decision, had a false conversion. The bible says only the law can bring them to Christ.
1 Timothy 1:8 says `We know that the law is good if one uses it properly` We do not live under the law as Christians because we are released from it. The purpose of the law is to alert unbelievers to the wrath and judgment of God that is to come.

WE MUST COME UNDER THE LAW TO BE SET FREE FROM IT!!!

When people don`t understand the law and the judgment to come we can`t talk to them about the need to be saved. They`ll say `Saved? saved from what?' Once they see they're going to be judged by the righteous standards of the law, they they want to flee to grace. They want to be saved from judgment. This is the best-kept secret in hell because most of the church does not use the law for conversion.
Romans 7:7 says, ' What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not have known what sin was except through the law.' The bible says clearly with the Ten Commandments nobody will know what sin is. The is how the law leads people to Christ. The makes people aware of their sin and how they have fallen short of God's standards. Most unsaved people would say they don't believe in the Ten Commandments. They think it is old fashioned morality that is irrelevant in our sophisticated, modern, secular, humanistic society. It's our job to help them see that they do in fact believe in the Ten Commandments

Unsaved people are under the law--They just don't know it!

If we were to ask them what they think should happen to someone who was a serial killer and rapist they would at the very least say "Lock him up in jail." We can then tell them they do believe in the Ten Commandments. The sixth commandment is "You shall not murder" Their inner conviction is that murder is wrong and deserves to be punished. Any law, without consequence if you break it, is not a law but just 'good advice'

The Ten Commandments

The law has to be put in charge again to lead people to Christ. We need to help people understand the Ten Commandments step by step so they can have a genuine conversion. Were not just giving them good advice, but showing them that they are under God's law and there are consequences for breaking this law.

The first commandment is ' You shall have no other gods before me' We can ask, "Have you loved God with your whole heart, soul, mind and strength your whole life, since birth put him first at all times?" God wants nothing to come between us and him...

The second commandment is ' You shall not make for yourself an idol' God does not want us to make idols with our hands or our minds. All the graven images we have made in our minds, all the things we have done in secret will be brought out into the open on the day of judgment...

The third commandment is 'You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God' Many unsaved people use the name of Lord as a filthy swear word. Just using it once is enough to break it...

The fourth commandment is 'Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy' The bible is clear in Romans 14 that the church does not have to keep the Jewish Sabbath, but is free to choose any day for the Sabbath, a day to reflect on the goodness of God and all that we have.

The fifth commandment is 'Honor your father and your mother' This means to value them even if they're not the best father or mother. Many people dishonor their parents in both word and deed, through hurt, resentment or rebellion.

The sixth commandment is 'You shall not murder' Most people you witness to will excuse themselves from this one, but Jesus makes it clear in Matthew 5:21,22 that anyone who is angry with his brother receives the same judgment as one who murders.

The seventh commandment is 'You shall not commit adultery' This refers to sex outside of marriage in any form with any partner. The bible clearly states that the only place for sex is within marriage between a man and a woman. Matthew 5:28 says, "But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart" Jesus is saying that just looking makes a person guilty.

The eighth commandment is 'You shall not steal' What makes a person a thief? Is it the value of the thing that you steal or the act of stealing itself? You are a thief because you steal...

The ninth commandment is 'You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor' This means you can no lies, exaggerations or fibs. There's no such thing as a white lie because there's not white murder, white adultery or white stealing. Everyone will admit to having lied at one point or another...

The tenth commandment is 'You shall not covet' The bible elaborates on how this refers to coveting any of another person's possessions and includes jealousy, envy, lust, greed and materialism...

IT ONLY TAKES ONCE

After we have gone through the Ten Commandments with the unsaved person, we then need to help them see how they've personally fall short. James 2:10 says, "For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it" We need to tell them, 'Now this is the God's going to judge you on the day of judgment. If you break one law your guilty and will be judged" They must be conscious of the fact that they are wrong before they can see that their only hope is what Jesus did on the cross for them. You have to know you are a sinner before you value the cross... If measured by man's standards and not by the standards of God's law. They will not see the need to be forgiven. That is why they must measure by God's law. When someone has been led to Jesus through the law, grace suddenly has major significance in their lives. After examining themselves in the light of each of the Ten Commandments, and realizing that breaking only one of them makes them a prime candidate for judgment and punishment, grace seems very appealing. The grace of God takes on major importance because they have felt the weight of the law. Grace releases them from the burden of having to keep the law.

-Rob Rufus "Living in the Grace of God"

I just had to write that out because of the revealation that God brought to me through it. Through the study of Grace, through His word he constantly challenges me. Thank you God for your Grace, for your love and your understanding.

Romans 5:8 says "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners , Christ died for us."

To Quit or Not To Quit...

2008-01-11T13:27:00.000-08:00

I'm literally at the end of my rope, I've tried everything but I just can't work here anymore... The one thing that keeps my sanity is working with a good friend of mine. It's just to much now I can't handle the stress of the... the... stupidity the complete lack of professionalism, the crap that gets handed down the line. Of everyone here other then my buddy and one other guy (maybe, but he doesn't do what we do) I'm by far the most qualified, with actual school under my belt. Legit experience in what I do. Real people skills. (one of the deciding factors for our wage, that apparently doesn't apply to me)

ARGHHH I can't even type this without getting SO MAD I want to phone my boss and forget who I am and tell him everything I know I don't want to tell him or her or who the heck ever my boss is. I want to quit right now, right this very second... Come to grips Chris you have a family to feed and take care of... A family to feed and take care of.... A family to feed and take care of...

Ok here's my plee seriously, if anyone, ANYONE knows of a decent job that I can apply for seriously tell me right away, I don't care what it is I just need to make minimum 2G a month (take home) and I'm outta here.. I'll drive a cab, whatever I don't care... I just can't take this anymore, I really really really REALLY can't ...

God give me your grace and understanding to know why you have me here, but PLEASE PLEASE open the doors for me to find something else. Cause I can't do this anymore.

Can't

Happy 2008

2008-01-01T10:53:00.001-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE ~ We love you all and pray for God's blessing on all of you in this new year!

Aahhh

2007-12-05T23:01:00.000-08:00

To update or not to update, that is the question...

My new computer ROCKS love it, working out some bugs, upgraded it once already haha I put 2GB of RAM in now I have 4GB of RAM :D Might put a water cooling system into it in the new year so I can over-clock my system :)

Canucks are doing GREAT Luoooooooo got 3 shutouts back to back and ya they're playing GREAT!! I'm going through hockey with drawls the last two games todays and Sundays were pay per view (gonna have to get the Canuck package for next year) So GAME DAY on WED THRUS and SAT! Saturday's game Pittsburgh and Sid the Kid are going to be here!! Not missing that game for nothing :P Want to see Pitts get beat!

Work is ahh work, its going good having a hard time adjusting and dealing with poor attitudes from umm almost everyone, except for Sheldon we've decided to keep each other accountable and be positive so that helps! Work is trying to be "stifflers" about a laptop (I need a new work PC) and they're cheaping out on $61 dollars... Its a joke my current pc is crap, I told them fine then don't get me a new one, I'm paid by the hour :P

Christmas is coming and its going to be fun having kids at Christmas just makes it that much better, my wife is going to get SPOILED and she knows it. However most of her presents are going to come after Christmas cause we decided last year that we'd do Boxing day stuff instead of going nuts before hand. BUT I need to make sure her stocking is STUFFED and she gets her regulars before hand.. You'll see her lists on her blog :P

So ya.. I'm tired and updated now so this is how it works for those that forget.... I (we) Update You (we) comment...

New Computer!!

2007-11-24T17:14:00.001-08:00

Well I'm on my new computer now, I've re-installed it three times and it took less time to do that then it takes to install once on my old computer... I feel spoiled really, I keep going back to the old computer to get configured files saved files and what not off to put onto the new computer and think to myself. Self, how did you do it for so long? It's pretty awesome really. Haven't experienced any lag at all so far, few small issues; being that its so new the video card for example isn't even 7days old. It was just released to the public. So the drivers are a bit sketchy sometimes.. Lots of stuff like that.

Anyways on another note my EI ran out :( which means I have to go back to work, back to Alcan that is. Need a steady pay check to support the family so I'm going to be heading back on Wednesday the 28th. I'm not going to lie I'm bummed but I'm thankful that I have a job and can support my family so I'm not going to complain about it.

Tonight is our staff party for CGI my job at Alcan. Were eating at the Bavarrian Inn its going to great! always great food there! Very excited, plus it will be nice to see everyone in a social event before going back to work!

So Christy and I are off finally on a date night spend some much needed time together with no kids to worry about.

I'm so excited I could pee!!

2007-11-15T22:25:00.000-08:00

My wife is seriously the most amazing woman in the world! She spoils me to no end!! Not only did I get to go to Vancouver and watch my boyz play without her and the kids. She also "ok'd" the order of my NEW COMPUTER! AHHHHH Seriously its been WAY WAY WAY WAY to long I'm using an old beast that is dying and I'm always having to fix it, its about 8years old which is really old for computers. My new computer is gonna be SWEET and I gotta great deal on it, man that TCSI Computers company is great! They really know their stuff!!!

Thank you so much hun!! your the BOMB!

one quirk I've had lately... Blogger and Facebook is it me, is it this computer please tell me I need to know, I can't get on the pages most of the time, they won't load they're SO slow... Seriously if its not just me comment and let me know other wise I'm deleting both cause they're so so so so so so slow...

Lest We Forget!

2007-11-11T00:00:00.000-08:00

"We must remember. If we do not, the sacrifice of those one hundred thousand Canadian lives will be meaningless. They died for us, for their homes and families and friends, for a collection of traditions they cherished and a future they believed in; they died for Canada. The meaning of their sacrifice rests with our collective national consciousness; our future is their monument."

Heather Robertson, A Terrible Beauty, The Art of Canada at War. Toronto, Lorimer, 1977

I know I know, "Update your Blog Chris"

2007-11-09T22:13:00.000-08:00

If your actually still out there reading it anyways.. Truth be told I've just been waiting for the pictures. Lots to post so thats my excuse. It's HOCKEY season and I'm into it FULL FORCE I think out of the 24 games that have been on I've only missed umm 2 at most, including the PPV games (listened on the radio) I've even been to one already this year YES thats right I got to go to one!!! Stinkin awesome loved it!! Want to hit at least one more this year.

Sorry Steph, its hockey time I'm gonna be doing Hockey blogging in between life blogs.

So ya Tom says to me, I'm going to Van to get me a Tracker and I'm going to go to a Game when I'm there... I says I'm coming... he says Ya right, your wife won't let ya... I says Honey I'm going to Van to watch a game and drive back with Tommy... she says... Uhhh Ok have fun. Later on she gives me the stipulations. Needless to say I met them and off I went. We caught the Vancouver/Detroit game and the only thing that could've made it better is IF they hadn't dis-allowed the one Goal and IF they would've won. Other then that it was AWESOME. I got me a new jersey, have been battling the idea for awhile now and finally did it. Didn't get a name/number on it but I'm gonna probably send it away after Christmas, to get Linden or ??? Probably Linden cause he "may" retire soon.

Anyways it was great, got to see some of my family, stayed at Mom's for a night. Got to meet some buddies who've I've known for a couple years.. Yes I said "meet" were gaming buddies so we know each other from Online. But ya Great time!

Here's the pics!

So ya Pics are Courtesy of Tom, and we had a great time!

My wife ROX!

I LUV DA MUD!!

2007-10-11T23:12:00.000-07:00

Tom and I had been talking about going up Thornhill mountain to see how far the snow had come down and how deep it was, not expecting to make it to the top. We did, it melted, apparently there was about 8inches or so in the last little bit up there!! I can't wait I love the snow, but I LOVE the MUD even more! Once upon a time we tried to take Tommy's Tracker down this trail on T.Mtn, the trail leads to a trapper cabin that we used to go to all the time growing up (party shack) over the years the road gets worse and worse, we used to be able to go down it no problem. Anyways we ended up getting stuck and having to call Tom's dad to tow us out, after I dented the rocker panel trying to "leverage" it out with a small log... Still feel bad bout that :P

Anyways today I was like lets try it again... We took Tristan and Gabe up with us to give Starla a semi-break and Tristan wanted to bring his buddy... So we drove up to the top checked things out but it was to cold for the boys to stay up there, Tom included. So we started heading down and I was like lets try the trail Tommy and he was like UHH well OK.

Here's the video's we got!!

PS. Thank God for the auto save on Blogger :P I accidentally closed this window while I was working on it.

Hiking!!

2007-09-11T22:46:00.001-07:00

I've been kicking myself all summer... I started out really well we were heading up Terrace mountain 1 or 2 times a week, walking the millennium trail once in awhile too for something different. My goal was to be able to go up and down Terrace mountain in 45-55 minutes total up and down time. My start time was 1.5hr UP and 1hr or so down, I knew I was out of shape but that to me was brutal, I was pretty discouraged, truth is first time up I puked... partially cause I ate 2 eggs before going up, fried eggs way to greasy I thought the protein would help. I was UBER wrong lol. Anyways, we were doing great one week we went up 3 times 2 days back to back we brought some guests from the states that were in town ministering at the church up, had a great time. My fastest time up Terrace mountain was 55mins and 45-50mins down, I'm happy with that right now but the problem is that I got lazy again, stopped walking stopped doing stuff... We went to Edmonton for 11days or whatever it was and then I got to workin again and excuses excuses. Finally the sun came out again but its FRIGIN September... I was really motivated I had been telling Steve and Tom all summer that I wanted to hike Thornhill mountain, the other day I went with Mark and the Youth up for a fire and just to hang out and saw the trail head which I've seen so many times 4x4ing or whatever and thought I'm gonna do it before we don't have any summer left. So I called Tom and Steve and said were going up.. Steve had to work but Tom was in..

My goal was to make it to the top its supposed to be 3hrs up... LOL we were truckin along and this guy comes up the trail about 2hrs after we started, I asked him if he'd done it before and how long it was till the top He said we were about two thirds of the way up and it would probably take another 40 mins or so. I thought great were almost there, then I asked how long ago he started... He says oh about 40 mins... it took him 40 mins to get to where it had taken me just over 2hrs to get to. Tom being the gracious friend he is was taking his time and waiting for me, I was starting to hurt in the top of my legs where they go into the hips. I just wanted to push through till we saw the 3km sign. So we pushed up and up till we got to the heli pad and I just knew I couldn't go any further, I'm not sure how high that is but its near the timber line so I did pretty good. Tom tried to encourage me that I did really good and came along way especially for not having hiked for 2months or more 2 and a half hours up is good. I'm pretty stoked I made it that far but would have LOVED to get to the top. Another day, I'll do it soon enough (make it to the top that is) Well anyways its a good thing we turned around when we did cause by the time we got to the bottom I was D. O. N. E.... I was jelly my quads were getting a good burn down my ankle was starting to hurt and my hip area is still hurting. I may have over done it but I'll do it again! we figured the Heli pad is about 3km up so I'm happy 3km up 3km down either way thats 6km on a mountain. So I'm going to keep treckin and keep pushing, there's so much beautiful terrain in this area I'd be a fool not to!

Check this site out; Terrace and Area Recreation!

I just love hiking, I love being out doors... How can you deny we have a God being in such an amazing beautiful place! The mountains, the trees our Rain forests are as beautiful as any in the world! I'm just so amazed that God put so much detail into everything! He is so Great!! God's really just been speaking to me about intimacy and obedience how I really just need to get back to basics with Him, in our relationship I'm tired of being complacent and lazy. I want God with all my heart.. Psalms 84:2 says "My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; My heat and my flesh cry out for the living God" The second part is the cry of my heart its what I want, what I need. Philippians 3:12 says "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that which Christ Jesus took hold of me" For those of you in my cell group this is a pre-show for whats to come :D 1 Kings 19:19-21 great read ;) check it out. It was cool for me cause that scripture reference has been on my heart, and I'm going to be talking about it at cell group, then Mike used it on Sunday in his message; "Discovering God - How to Go Deeper in God" great word get the CD if you haven't heard it. Or wait until I finish the Rock site and download it from there!

Anyways thats all for now.
I'll be posting pictures from the hike soon!

Blessings!

Thank You!!

2007-08-30T22:50:00.000-07:00

For 5
of the best years of my life!!

Happy Anniversary Christy!

Your more then I ever hoped for in a wife. You bring so much joy and love into my life, I'd be lost without you. Your an amazing mother friend and so much more. God really truly knew what he was doing when he chose you for me! Your the one my heart longs for the only one that could put up with all my craziness. You compliment me in every way.

Thank you for being such an amazing mother to our children, both of which light up and glow when they're with you!

I love that your always willing to go on my crazy adventures no matter where or what they may involve. Whether its 4x4'ing up some random mountain or hiking down some backwoods trail being carried away by the hordes of mosquitoes!

Thank you for being you, and making me the man I am today. I pray that God would bless you and honor your heart in becoming the Proverbs 31 wife that you are and that your heart truly wants to be. I'm never letting go of you and I love you with ALL of my heart!

Most of all Honey, thank you for being you! I love you!!!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

Ummm Hello??

2007-08-23T00:05:00.001-07:00

Could someone please update this blog its kinda dormant! Boring... Lame even

Geez quit be so blog lazy

I normall hate these things but...

2007-07-31T10:30:00.000-07:00

HAVE YOU EVER...

01. Bought everyone in the bar a drink
02. Swam with wild dolphins
03. Climbed a mountain
04. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive
05. Been inside the Great Pyramid
06. Held a tarantula
07. Taken a candlelit bath with someone
08. Said “I love you” and meant it
09. Hugged a tree
10. Bungee jumped
11. Visited Paris
12. Watched a lightning storm at sea
13. Stayed up all night long and saw the sun rise
14. Seen the Northern Lights
15. Gone to a huge sports game (Several)
16. Walked the stairs to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa
17. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
18. Touched an iceberg
19. Slept under the stars
20. Changed a baby’s diaper
21. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon
22. Watched a meteor shower
23. Gotten drunk on champagne
24. Given more than you can afford to charity
25. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
26. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
27. Had a food fight
28. Bet on a winning horse
29. Asked out a stranger
30. Had a snowball fight
31. Screamed as loudly as you possibly can
32. Held a lamb
33. Seen a total eclipse
34. Ridden a roller coaster
35. Hit a home run
36. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
37. Adopted an accent for an entire day
38. Actually felt happy about your life, even for just a moment
39. Had two hard drives for your computer (currently have 4 inside 2 outside)
40. Visited all 10 provinces and 3 territories
41. Taken care of someone who was drunk
42. Had amazing friends
43. Danced with a stranger in a foreign country
44. Watched whales
45. Stolen a sign
46. Backpacked in Europe
47. Taken a road-trip
48. Gone rock climbing
49. Midnight walk on the beach
50. Gone sky diving (one of my biggest wishes!)
51. Visited Ireland
52. Been heartbroken longer than you were actually in love
53. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger’s table and had a meal with them
54. Visited Japan
55. Milked a cow
56. Alphabetized your CDs
57. Pretended to be a superhero
58. Sung karaoke
59. Lounged around in bed all day
60. Played touch football
61. Gone scuba diving
62. Kissed in the rain
63. Played in the mud
64. Played in the rain
65. Gone to a drive-in theater
66. Visited the Great Wall of China
67. Started a business
68. Fallen in love and not had your heart broken
69. Toured ancient sites
70. Taken a martial arts class
71. Played D&D for more than 6 hours straight
72. Gotten married
73. Been in a movie
74. Crashed a party
75. Gotten divorced
76. Gone without food for 5 days
77. Made cookies from scratch
78. Won first prize in a costume contest
79. Ridden a gondola in Venice (wanted to, but didn't have enough Lire!)
80. Gotten a tattoo
81. Rafted the Snake River
82. Been on television news programs as an “expert”
83. Gotten flowers for no reason
84. Performed on stage
85. Been to Las Vegas
86. Recorded music
87. Eaten shark
88. Kissed on the first date
89. Gone to Thailand
90. Bought a house
91. Been in a combat zone
92. Buried one/both of your parents
93. Been on a cruise ship
94. Spoken more than one language fluently
95. Performed in Rocky Horror (wicked! I wish!)
96. Raised children
97. Followed your favorite band/singer on tour
98. Passed out cold
99. Taken an exotic bicycle tour in a foreign country (husband and daughter did in Jamaica, but I basked on the beach with a Pina Colada, quite happily.)
100. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
101. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
102. Sang loudly in the car, and didn’t stop when you knew someone was looking
103. Had plastic surgery
104. Survived an accident that you shouldn’t have survived
105. Wrote articles for a large publication
106. Lost over 100 pounds
107. Held someone while they were having a flashback
108. Piloted an airplane
109. Touched a stingray
110. Broken someone’s heart
111. Helped an animal give birth
112. Won money on a T.V. game show
113. Broken a bone
114. Gone on an African photo safari
115. Had a facial part pierced other than your ears
116. Fired a rifle, shotgun, or pistol
117. Eaten mushrooms that were gathered in the wild
118. Ridden a horse
119. Had major surgery
120. Had a snake as a pet
121. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
122. Slept for more than 30 hours over the course of 48 hours
123. Visited more foreign countries than U.S. states
124. Visited all 7 continents
125. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
126. Eaten kangaroo meat
127. Eaten sushi
128. Had your picture in the newspaper
129. Changed someone’s mind about something you care deeply about
130. Gone back to school
131. Parasailed
132. Touched a cockroach
133. Eaten fried green tomatoes
134. Read The Iliad - and the Odyssey
135. Selected one “important” author who you missed in school, and read
136. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
137. Skipped all your school reunions
138. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
139. Been elected to public office
140. Written your own computer language
141. Thought to yourself that you’re living your dream
142. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
143. Built your own PC from parts
144. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn’t know you
145. Had a booth at a street fair
146. Dyed your hair
147. Been a DJ
148. Shaved your head
149. Caused a car accident
150. Saved someone’s life

Home Sweet Home!

2007-07-15T23:10:00.001-07:00

Well we had an excellent time on our trip. For those that didn't know we left for Edmonton on Sunday the 8th we caught the train to Prince George, over nighted there and then jumped the train to Jasper. My Dad met us there and we drove to Edmonton where we spent 5 days enjoying sunshine and the company of my family. Prior to this trip I hadn't seen my Dad for nearly 10 years. Now married with two kids I figured what better time then the present. Plus my Dad had purchased a new vehicle for us "1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport" So we had to go pick it up. We have to pay him back of course but its still a HUGE blessing as our mini-van is da-da-dying. I was booking our tickets to Edmonton, and this is for future travelers of the train. For a single ticket from Terrace to Jasper it is $400+ SO I booked two separate tickets at $104 and $108 each totaling $222 and change to get to Jasper saving me about $200 bucks.

We really had a great time, just hanging out and relaxing. It was nice to get out of town for a week and veg. I got to spend some time with my little brother Adam too, that was nice he's finally starting to grow up and has a real sentimental side, loves family now which is a change I welcome with open arms. The one regret I do have is not being able to see his two kids. But he's going to try and come to Terrace to see us soon and of course bring his boys.

We got to hit West Edmonton mall, and browse around.. Christy did some shopping and I just hung around checking things out. Even Tristan got to go to a store just for him "Toys'R'us" and he had a blast, we picked up a package of water guns and had a big water fight at Grandpas that afternoon. Ate at a bunch of places that we don't have in Terrace, Tony Roma's Great food, Red Lobster, also good food :D

We left Edmonton on Friday for PG and hung out there for a couple days to head home on Sunday morning. Got to hang out with the boys on Saturday night, we went to Transformers. I got to watch it for a second time. Still loved it! Then we went out for a few drinks and bite to eat. My home boys Tommy and Steve came in to PG as well so they hung out too. Now were home and OH so happy! I miss my bed. I'm gonna go shower and crawl into it! Here are some pics from the trip!

Getting ready to board the train... I'm not sure where Olivia is??

Daddy and Tristan playing "Ninja Turtles"

Mommy and Tristan being silly

Mommy, Tristan and Olivia

Little town on the way through... Population "11"

Tristan in Daddy in the Belly of a whale!
'

Grandpa, Tristan and Grandma on the Tale of the Whale!

Dancing Elvis dude posing for a pic

Christy catching me sleeping on the train

Haa Ya right :P

Grandpa and Grandma ~ The morning we left Edmonton

TDRA

2007-07-02T09:39:00.000-07:00

Well I had a great weekend, Tom and I are helping out at the Terrace Drag Race's, were running the time booth, in turn they're paying us a 100 bucks a day and advertising for our company. We were going to purchase a 2x8 sign with a little blurb and the TDRA picked that up too, they've been really good to us. Tom and I both love being involved its a blast we get front row seats to the races and our business gets plugged hardcore. Anyways I just thought I'd give a little update. Tristan and I are building a fort, I wish I had gotten some pictures from the start but I'll get some from today! If the weather holds up I'd like to have it finished today. Monday is our family day so thats what were doing, were gonna build T's fort and hang out.

Anyways just a short post!

Mosquitoes + Family Hike = Run for your life, and lots of fun!!!!

2007-06-18T19:15:00.000-07:00

Well we wanted to take the guests from Norther California on Sunday afternoon but it didn't work so today my family and I went out for a nice little hike. We went up to the falls near Rosswood was a great little hike, only took us about 15mins. Was a nice drive too, we got to listen to the sermon from yesterday and take it in a bit more. Was a great word! We had fun we cruised out there and enjoyed the drive and time together then we strolled in to the bush heading for the falls. Well turns out we should have maybe bathed in bug repellent cause the mosquitoes were THICK THICK I'm talking crazy if you stopped walking you had 10 or more on any patch of skin visible, while walking you literally had 3-5 on any piece of visible skin at all times. So that part sorta sucked lol but we had fun! Cool thing happened too, as we were driving out there it had started to rain and it wasn't to bad but it had the potential to get really bad, looked like some really black rain clouds. So we prayed that God would hold the rain off so we could enjoy our walk and spend some time together. As soon as we finished praying, like the second we stopped the rain stopped. We went for our walk and when we got back in the car it started to rain again, but it was quiet a bit less then prior to our walk. Anyways here are some pictures to enjoy!!

Next time we go were bringing the bug dope!!

Two days in a row!!!

2007-06-16T22:22:00.000-07:00

I'm pretty happy!!! Joni, Jenny you girls should SO DO IT! Come with us next time we go! Tom Carin and I went up Friday and actually set a new "record" 55mins up and 40-45 mins down. It's actually harder for me to go down, cause the impact on my ankle is quite a bit more. I have to find the proper footing as to not slip. Today we went up with a larger group, some guests from out of town that came to minister at our G.T.T really wanted to see the outdoors and get a view of the town, so I offered to take them up Terrace mountain on Sunday or Monday it wasn't going to work for either of those days so we just went up today. I'm feeling it a bit but I feel good. The good news is we shaved about 5mins off our time up, our time down was about the same maybe a bit more BUT we went down the opposite side of the mountain. I'm not sure I'd do it again until my ankle was more... trustworthy? lol I dunno it was pretty steep in some places, I'd go up that side but maybe not down.... but I'll prolly do it again anyways,

Anyways I just LOVE it I love being outside and getting exercise feels so good. I'm happy to be getting back in shape its gonna be a long journey but I don't care I really want to do it for my family's sake and for my health! Lots of people keep asking me about my weight and if I've lost the honest answer is I don't know and I don't care!!!!! My wife says she can see it in my face and what not but its not about that for me I just want to be healthy.

So here's a picture for all of you who've been thinking about doing it!

I was gonna say sorry but I did that last time!

2007-06-07T22:45:00.000-07:00

Ok so ya.. I've been busy, haven't had much "play" time on the computer lately so I thought I would update everyone. Tom and I have officially launched our business full fledged. We recently sent out 200 flyers to the business's in town and we've got 200 more to go out soon. Our website is complete and were ROARING to get some work done. Please if you want some business cards to help us get our name out there again just ask and I'll be sure to give you a bunch to get around. Our website address is www.tcsicomputers.ca check it out let me know what you think now that its done. We'll be doing little tweaks here and there but thats just updating stuff as we go on.

I've been walking a bunch, I'd like to say a lot but with the rain and flooding we've been busy helping friends move stuff and prepare for the mess. Hopefully keep the water out of their houses. However we did go up Terrace Mtn. today and I felt like I did pretty well. I still can't fully keep up with Tom and Steve, but I didn't have to stop to make sure I was still alive a million times, couple little breather breaks and kept going at a steady pace. We didn't go the top today but that was on purpose we headed over to the rock face that you can see from the old bridge to get a birds eye view of the river... It looks like the water has gone down but actually it seems to have just spread out a bit more.
I think its pretty funny how some people are panicking and buying up lots of gas and groceries, worst case scenario they'd bring a barge up from the coast... Drive it in from Kitimat... I was talking to a friend of mine at Aqua Clear, I was getting water (cause we were out) and people are freaking out there too, buying like 20+ bottles of water... the great thing is that even IF the water got contaminated, they could still bottle water, they boil/filter/clean it anyways... Oh well...

On a side note, one of our long time friend families, dad had a massive heart attack the other day and passed away. The Rolleman's "Peter Rolleman" so the family is all in town flew up. Its great to see them again but Terrible it had to be this way. So PLEASE please pray for them as they definitely need it in this time. My thoughts and love go out to all of them!

So there you go I've updated!

Anaheim won the cup for those that didn't know...

Sorry I've been busy...

2007-05-16T18:22:00.000-07:00

So ya, like the title says.. I've been busy, I've been working with Tom on our business. We've been designing the cards (which you've seen) we've designed a flyer for advertising purposes. Were working on the website www.tcsicomputers.ca feel free to check it out and let me know what you think. It's not done yet obviously were still working on some design stuff and filling in the content. **if the link doesn't work, give it a day or so and it should work fine**

Other then that I haven't been doing a whole heck of a lot. I've been trying to walk regularly and make smarter choices with my eating. I'm going to cut everything but water and the occasional (yes cutting back) Coke :P I've hiked Terrace mtn. twice now. The first time I just about puked cause I had the WORST breakfast possible. Second time wasn't nearly as hard and we made it all the way to the top. Once were up and down in 45mins were going to hike up Thornhill or Copper mtn. I'm serious about getting healthy I'm tired of being so out of shape. I want to be around for my kids not stuck on the couch eating potatoes chips.. My eventual goal is to lose about 100lbs I know most of you are thinking thats a lot but trust me I can lose it without gettin all skinny minny :P I'm large and in charge haha

I'm really enjoying not working at Alcan :P I'm spending time with my family and friends its nice. Working for yourself is the way to go! Its far less stressful and you can pick your own hours. Especially cause we don't have a store front. We schedule our work and get r' dun. It's nice. Once we start getting clients it will be even better. Instead of a few service calls here and there. We've been making great contacts, met one of the managers for C.N and my buddy Steve works for ikon he's been recommending us to people too its nice. Also my brother Andy, works high up in the N'sga Gov't so he's gonna recommend us as well. So things are looking up. Its exciting.

Anyways there's a little update. I'll post more at a later date.. I just figured you guys were getting sick of looking at the old posts wishing the Canucks were still in the playoffs. I sure do.. :-(
Blessings

Do or Die!!!

2007-05-03T09:44:00.000-07:00

If ever there was a time to call out to the "hockey gods" that time is NOW. Were down 3-1 in the series against a team that really doesn't want to lose. We need to show them why we deserve to be here. For Luongo who's been great in net, for Trevor who may very well be in his last years, for the fans that have been dreaming of this moment forever we need to stretch this to 7 and beyond. This team needs to play PLAYOFF hockey get down and gritty play hard for 180mins, block shots, be aggressive and own that rink. The Canucks need to BELIEVE IN BLUE!! Remember why they are there and press through.

So this is a call to the true Canuck fans tonight as you watch the game from wherever your watching it don't doubt and BELIEVE IN BLUE!!!

Dave Nonis announced that they were calling Brandon Reid up from the minors. He's played with the Nucks twice before, once this year and once in the 02-03 season. He brings great speed and a lot of heart.

GO CANUCKS GO

BELIEVE IN BLUE!!!

2007-05-01T00:27:00.000-07:00

For all the fans that read my blog, and don't check out "www.canucks.com" The Canucks are calling for ALL fans to Believe in Blue. Thats right every one of the REAL fans that believe in this team wear blue in support of your Vancouver Canucks! I wish I could be in the audience when the sea of blue is reveled but I will be doing this in my living room! So if you come to watch the game at my place, come in "blue" you can get a shirt for $15bucks downtown so I suggest you pick it up! Let's show our team we believe!

GO CANUCKS GO

Game 1 vs Ducks!

2007-04-25T17:44:00.000-07:00

So, who's ready for Game 1 with the "Mighty Ducks" sure on paper the Ducks out rank the Canucks, with their heavy hitters, big goal scorers and offensive lines special teams and experience but since when have we been a team that stays true to stats? They said that Dallas would beat us in 6 or 7 too they were wrong about that now weren't they.. VERY WRONG!

They make new stats up all the time who cares about the stats. Luongo is one of THE BEST GOALIES in the world right now. We're CANUCKS we've got HEART. We have to stand as one and BELIEVE that we will reign victorious. So Canuck fans all over the world, or those of you who read my blog anyways LETS HEAR IT FOR THE CANUCKS!!

Here are some things that we'll have to look out for; Penalties, needless trips to the Sin Bin. If we can play smart and draw penalties we'll have that much better of a chance in winning this series. I believe that this is going to be a hard fought battle for our team. But I know we can do it, in my heart I know the Canucks can win this series. I don't care about the pre-playoff match-ups. I care about the here and now! The Ducks have had a few days off to heal their bumps and bruises but WE are coming off a big high and a very well played Game 7. The teams aren't matched as equally as they were with Dallas. Hitting, the Canucks are going to have to bring an "A" game and start hitting more, and finishing their checks to eliminate plays being setup in front of Luo. With guys like Pronger, Niedermayer, and Beauchemin against him he's gonna have to play as equally good or better then he did with Dallas if the Defensive and Forward lines don't block more shots they they were. The Ducks led the League in penalty minuets and fighting majors this year. So look forward to alot of BIG hits and min's in the sin bin. Motivation: If I was Alain Vigneault I'd be telling the boyz the same thing I did in Game 7 of the first series "There's alot of other teams that wished they could be here" Especially now with 8 of the 16 teams that started this Playoff series are out. prove you deserve to be here, show them you want to stay.. Then I'd do something crazy like through the "predictions" from every sports commentator on the table that says "ducks in 6 or 7" and say PROVE them wrong too!

GO CANUCKS GO

LET'S BBQ SOME DUCK THIS SERIES

LOVE THIS TEAM LOVE THIS GAME!!

2007-04-24T00:02:00.000-07:00

WOW WOW WOW I can't even begin to explain how happy and stoked I am tonight What an amazing game seriously! I have to admit I was a little worried after the first period, but then when I saw Willie Mitchell in the interview and quoting Alain Vigneaut "There are a lot of other teams that would kill to be in your shoes right now" I KNEW things were going to turn around and Turn around is EXACTLY what they did. Vancouver DOMINATED the rest of the game the whole 40 mins belonged to Van. Dallas had a total of 4 shots in the 2nd period and 7 in the 3rd. We finally scored on a Power Play and it was a GREAT GOAL beautifully setup by Daniel, Henrik was not going to miss and it FOUND the back of the net to tie the game.

Even Linden's goal was a power play goal was amazing I LOVE WHEN he scores (I've made up my mind I'm getting his jersey, there's one on E-bay SIGNED I'm taking donations) anyways to quote Canucks.com's recap "Linden played a monumental game that looked like he got a hold of the DeLorean from Back to the Future to travel back to his younger days.
“It might have been his best game of the whole year,” said Brendan Morrison." I completely agree the energy that he had was like watching him in his younger days. It's the game seven he shines in Game 7's :-DTaylor Pyatt and Brian Smolinski to get the Empty netters thats not something you see a lot of but Dallas didn't have much for choice at that point in the game. Sealed the deal ending the series 4-3 with score of 4-1 Vancouver stuck true to its stats with games that they scored at least one goal they won. My hat's off to Dallas and Turco you guys played a great game and showed spirit all the way through, never gave up and kept on pressing. Couple of great shots in the last game including Modano's cross bar wringer that bounced off the inside of the cross bar to ALMOST tie the game. Great job, great series. Probably THE BEST and most evenly matched series in the playoffs this year (so far) Thanks for the stress and the gray hairs.

My Vancouver Stars of the series: Roberto Luongo, was consistent throughout the entire series stood on his head, played his heart out! with his play off stats at: Record: 4-3
GAA: 1.41
Save %: .950
GA: 12
Great first playoff performance, feels good to have a goalie in net that you can count on as a Last Line of Defence MVP!!

My Second Star goes to Willie Mitchell he played incredibly made some AMAZING plays kept us alive on numerous occasions was the backbone along side Luongo great effort and again like Luo played his heart out!
My Final star is a no brainer! was a hard toss up between second and third but Trevor Linden you've captured our hearts once again, displaying incredible leadership qualities and grit like he always does. To quote The Insider; " But there is something about Linden fans know for certain: He’s as clutch as they come.
Need a crunching hit on the forecheck in a do or die game seven? Send number 16 over the boards and watch him pick his spot to rattle the glass and swing the momentum in the Canucks favor.
Need veteran leadership to rub off on two of your franchises’ players of the future? Put number 16 on the power-play with the Sedin Twins and watch him score the game winning goal with the man advantage.
Need someone who gets so nervous before huge playoff games that he can barely keep his lunch down? Trevor’s your guy. "

My favorite play by Trevor in the whole series was when he gave Brian Smolinski the puck for the empty netter, selflessly handing it over great great great play. Awesome!! True Leadership!

So to wrap things up Anaheim, Vancouver is coming to BBQ some duck. Burke were coming for your team!

For a bonus picture!! CLICK ON THIS IMAGE TO SEE FULL SCREEN!!
Wish you guys were there with me and could've enjoyed it as much as I did!!! Keith hows it feel to get texts FROM THE GAME!

PS: just kidding I wish I was there but CRAZY how much it looks like me (with the jersey I want)

Vancouver's Critics = Too Many!!

2007-04-20T12:06:00.000-07:00

I've come to the conclusion that Vancouver fans are the hardest to please. Don't get me wrong that loss last night was hard on me too. But with all the ranting that people do "The Canucks have only made it this far riding Luongo's back, Cooke Crumbles or Sedin Twins Can't Find the Net" What do you expect we have got to be one of the hardest City's to play for. With fans criticizing or worshiping your every move, its hard to get anything done. After all they're still just human.

Lets talk about Dallas, don't get me wrong they've been playing good hockey (for the most part) but Turco is doing his job. He's the last line of defense yet you don't hear people saying Dallas is riding a Turco train, or Modano (America's leading goal scorer) hasn't found the trick to beat Luongo. Even Morrow has only squeaked two goals past him. And yes I do say SQUEAKED last nights goal was a very lucky goal, thats what happens when you keep putting them to the net though. If only that rouge puck would've went in, if only the line change would have been done properly, terrible penalty to take :(... Sorry back on topic.

Last nights game was by far the best game of the series both teams came out fighting hard, Vancouver had 6 shots on goal to Dallas' 1 before the game was even 4mins in. They were finishing their checks (Devin would be proud :P) Diggin for the puck, you knew it was going to be a battle of the goalies right away. With Turco making some UNBELIEVABLE saves right off the bat. Luongo answered back both goalies getting a shut out in regular time, one of them was bound to make a mistake sooner or later. Dallas broke its curse of the OT and Vancouver sunk deeper into it's curse of the Clincher, not being able to finish them off :( They fought hard though. Game 5 is by far my fave game of the series, however I would've loved for the outcome to be different. The Hockey god's didn't agree with my call though.

Let's talk about Willie Mitchell "WOW" Kudos to him he's playing with heart and lots of it! Never gives up constantly diggin for the puck racing for it, as usual, was a force in the Canucks own end. He put his body on the line and had five of the Canucks 20 blocked shots. The entire Stars team combined for 9. When he wasn’t blocking shots, he was getting his 63 inch piece of lumber in the way of the Stars. He prevented three or four top quality scoring chances in a game that had very few. Mitchell finished with 26:13 of ice time.

Thanks Willie keep playing hard it will continue to pay off for you.

Sopel... Wow he made a straight pass... Trade him, get rid of him, why'd they bring him back I can't stand Sopel he's slow and clumsy, my sister was like "I hope he gets the winning goal" cause I was riding him so bad haha. TRADE HIM DROP HIM I don't care.

Well here's to game 6, One of the best road teams, and one of the worst at home teams (in play offs) GO CANUCKS GO. You guys can do it BELIEVE!!!

2-1 Win Reg time!!!

2007-04-17T22:03:00.000-07:00

If there's one thing I love its when Trevor Linden scores! I hope and pray for his sake they win the cup this year, he's been faithful to Van for almost his whole career. If it were up to him I'm sure he would have stayed the whole time! Great goal anyways!

Few things though, Brent Sopel... Get rid of him, he's good for nothing. Well almost entirely. I've never liked him he's clumsy and slow, bring someone up from the minor's who knows, but get rid of him. Second, once in the lead they switched to a dump and protect style of hockey. I know Dallas is a good offensive team but they have to keep the pressure on them. We owned them out there when we put the pressure on, when we kept going to the net creating scoring chances. Thats the type of hockey we need to continue to play. Great game tonight though! I was a little bummed to see Van sorta "run outta gas" in the begining of the third period especially when they played great hockey all night long, but they quickly snapped out of it.

Game 4 on home ice with a 3-1 lead!! YAY thats AWESOME NEWS

Playoff central continues at my place. Make sure to wear Canucks gear!

Couple picks to leave you with

Turco making it look "dramatic"

oh and how could I forget this MITCHELL talk about Awesome play way to stick with the puck dude!!!

2-1 Win OT

2007-04-16T09:57:00.000-07:00

I was quiet bummed I didn't get to watch the game last night. Tom and I had to head to work 3hrs early but rest assured we tuned in on the radio and were following the play-by-plays. Good game, few things I wasn't happy with Linden and Pyatt not playing that hot but they made up for it in OT to give us the win. I'm pretty stoked for sure, do you realize that we "technically" haven't been down at all in this series. We won the first game, Dallas tied the series on the second game and now were up on the 2-1. In order for Dallas to win they'd have to win 3 straight now.

So something has been chappin my butt, I'm getting sick of everyone riding the Canucks saying they're on a Luongo train. He's not putting points on the board, sure he's a great goalie but do you hear them saying Turrco is keeping Dallas in the game? or Kipper or Brod? no you don't people need to stop saying that. If anything Turc is keepin Dallas alive and thats it, sure they've had plenty of scoring chances but SO HAS VAN. Grrr I hate critics :P

Thats my vent :P

So the game is on Tuesday at 5pm make sure your wearin your Canucks gear, and let me say it again for the record. IF YOUR NOT A FAN and only come to Dis the Canucks with NEGATIVE ATTITUDE... DON'T COME!!

GO CANUCKS GO

2-0 loss very disappointing!

2007-04-14T11:39:00.000-07:00

Two early goals, Turco standing on his head. Its not that there wasn't enough chances we had plenty. Series is tied at 1 a piece.

Let's go Canucks show'em your serious!!!

I'll edit the post when I find out what time the game starts, however I'll be heading out to work around 7:15pm I'm sure it will be cool if you all hang out anyways (let me clear it with my lovely wife first haha)

Good News/Bad News

2007-04-12T15:02:00.000-07:00

Good news is that I've got the potential of making some pretty decent coin upwards of $300/day possibly $400 or more. For 6 days work 8pm-8am. Bad news is if this gig does go through Playoff Central will be on hold until the gig is up! I can't turn it down though cause that would be dumb. So I'll be counting on ALL of you guys to keep the party going. As soon as I'm done though Playoff Central will continue at my house!

I'm sorry for those of you that were counting on the game being here but they will commence when I'm done

GO CANUCKS GO

Canucks win 5-4 in Fourth OT CRAZY GAME

2007-04-12T01:01:00.000-07:00

WOW intense crazy game 72 saves Frigin insane. My only disappointment in the game was blowing a 2 goal lead and not playing hard for 2 periods. But WOW WOW WOW when they turned it up they owned it out there! Great game. I was on the edge of my seat all night long hoot'n and hollerin after every goal/hit/save. Or getting mad that they weren't playing hard hockey. I hope and pray the rest of the series doesn't go like that. 5.75hrs is along time you can bet they're gonna be tired after that game.
Had a good time glad you guys all came over ~ you know who you are. 6pm Friday is the next game show up early if you want.

On a side note I made dinner tonight :P It was REALLY Good, a few lucky people got to sample it other then my family. Gwen, I had to bring some to her cause she was helpin me out with some tips, things I was unsure of. Rossburger cause she didn't get to eat dinner seeing as she came from work to Playoff Central.

I've been craving Thai Sweet Chili sauce and today my wife was like what do you want for dinner. I always say the same two things Steak and Lobster or I dunno. She's been getting frustrated cause she wants to cook Yummy delights for me and I don't know what to cook. My excuse is that I don't know what we have for food so "you pick" Well today she went out for the day so I had the house to myself and thought why don't I do dinner for her.

Here's the recipe I used:
1/2 Onion ~ diced (could've used more but I thought it was to much, when it wasn't)
couple of garlic cloves crushed
some oil in the pan to saute the garlic and onion
fresh mushrooms sliced and sauted then added to the onions and garlic
4 boneless chicken breasts. (First I bbq'd them with sweet chilli sauce, seasoning salt, garlic salt and coarse pepper.) Then I cut them into bite sized pieces.
Red and Yellow peppers diced up. Then I added the chicken and peppers to the pan and 2 cups of cream (I actually used 3.5 on accident but it worked) then I used 1 cup of a dry white wine, I actually would've preferred to use more but I didn't (next time though)
Then I added some more of the sweet chili sauce to the mix about 3/4 cup and stirred in and let simmer for about 15 mins or more (needed the alcohol to be gone for my wife as she's still feeding the baby)

Then by my wife's choosing I used some angel hair spaghetti noodles and walla there you have it. Dinner ala Chris style. I've always loved cooking just hated the clean up part. So I don't do it a lot. But I might just have to get back into it.

Here's one of the dishes!

Front Window Painted Ready for the Game!!

2007-04-11T11:06:00.000-07:00

Puck drops at 7pm show up early!

If your not a Canuck fan don't bother coming.
(that is if your only coming to dis the Canucks)

"YOU HAVE TO BE WEARING CANUCKS GEAR TO GET IN!" For those of you that care there's a Pre-game show to honor the Heroes of '82 that should be good! I'll have some goodies out but if you want to bring something that'd be cool too!

LET'S GO CANUCKS BRING IT HOME!!!

Canuck Central!!!

2007-04-10T14:12:00.000-07:00

OK guys here's the deal Playoff central at my place, BYOB I'll try to have some snacks and drinks but seeing as Vancouver is going to go ALL THE WAY that'll get crazy expensive for me so if you bring an appy and some drinks or whatever that'll help out!!.

Here's the catch, if you want to come you HAVE HAVE HAVE to be wearing something Canuck anything I don't care if its old school or new school, or if you have to paint your face. IF your not wearing Canucks gear your not getting in the door!!! Sorry no exceptions!!!

GO CANUCKS GO

Ok Guys Need your input!

2007-04-09T20:58:00.000-07:00

We're pretty much sold on the design but please give your input.
Tom and I are finally going to go gun-ho on our business we've talked about it for years and each done it solo, he started it and I continued it when he moved to Vancouver. Now he's back from Australia and Van and were ready and roaring to go.

Here's the card tell me what you think!
**Click on Images to see full resolution**

(Front)

(Back)Anyways please comment and let me know what you think!

Cait sent me pics!

2007-03-31T22:56:00.000-07:00

They're gonna get some better pics for me tomorrow with a digital camera. These were taken with his phone and I'm told it does no justice for how swollen it really is.

Here's a good one of Jer trying to make the best of it LOL positive attitude makes for faster healing process I guess haha

Anyways another small prayer request, that God would help provide for him and Cait in this time as he obviously is going to be off work for awhile now and with Truck payments and general life things to pay for its gonna make things tough. Maybe he'll get insurance I don't know So ya just for God to provide for their needs!

Thank you!!

Latest news straight from the Horses Mouth!

2007-03-31T18:16:00.001-07:00

OK I talked to my brother today. They did send him home last night, they've asked him to go and see a specialist about his heart. Once the swelling goes down in his eye they will remove the pellet. It's quiet swollen but he's OK, he tried to open it to see out of it but could not *n00b* I told him to leave it alone and to listen to the doctors. Or he could lose the eye completely.

Here's what he said happened.

They were goofing around with the pellet gun, he was carrying a stack of CD cases and the gun, it was loaded but he was holding it by the barrel he set the gun down to set the CD cases up and the gun discharged. It is one of those old school spring loaded pump action guns, the trigger is probably really sensitive and when he put it down thats all it needed. He said his eye was open when it hit, so I'm not sure exactly the extent of the damage. We do know that the pellet is behind his eye in the socket. So please everyone keep him in your prayers/thoughts whatever were hoping that the extent of the damage is done and that he will not lose site in his eye. He said he was going to try and send me a picture, he'd get Cait to take it if he does I'll post it up ;)
Thnx already for your thoughts and prayers!
Chris

Please Pray

2007-03-30T21:29:00.000-07:00

Ok this is going to sound VERY crazy, I want to assure everyone that its not what it seems. But it is VERY VERY serious.

My brother was goofin around with some buddies shooting cd's with a pellet gun and dropped a cd cover and went to pick it up and accidentally shot himself in the eye. The good news is that it didn't go through the eye, it went around the eye and its lodged in the back of the socket. They can't do anything with it right now so they're monitoring him.

The REALLY weird thing is that his heart stopped twice... Were not sure exactly why possibly the combination of drugs ***that the hospital gave him*** OD'd him or what we don't know but they've got him on a heart monitor now and watching him.

ANY and ALL prayers are appreciated at this time

Thnx
Chris

UPDATE:
Just got off the phone with my Mom, she said that he is having irregular heart activities so they are checking him for drugs or something. One thing I know he does is smoke pot. Other then that my brother is not known to do anything except drink. She said that when they were in Richmond before being transferred to Surrey that the nurse came in twice in a 30min period and gave him shots both times, shortly after the second time his lips turned blue and he wasn't breathing his heart stopped. They had to bag him and get him going again. This happened twice. Now with the inconsistent beating of his heart they're doing more tests... Please keep him in your prayers

Update 2am
Just got off the phone with mom, was in a bit of a panic... Last time I talked to her she was telling me what was going on and a nurse approached her and she said I have to call you back.. I hadn't heard from her in two hours and both the cell phones weren't answering anymore. So I called the hospital at 1:30am and they said he had be discharged. I was confused but ok, so then ANSWER the phone please someone. Now 2am just got off the phone with Mom and Dad, Dad said that they weren't goofin around with it that Jer was carrying the gun and a pile of CD's and that he was carrying it barrel up, he dropped some of the cd's bent over to pick them up was about 1.5-2feet away from the barrel and somehow accidently triggered the pellet gun. The Eye specialist said that he's VERY lucky where it went in and there's a good chance that he may not lose site in his eye So PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE pray that God has had his hand in this and that my brother doesn't lose his sight in that eye. They did infact discharge him, he wanted to go home anyways he's like me lol.
So the hospital did the tests and found that he's not a crack head and wasn't on other drugs, so they want him to see his GP and get his heart tested. As for the Eye the specialist gave Cait, his girlfriend his card and said that she could call any time day or nite even with simple questions. They gave him some T3's... I guess they're good for him not me :P and he's on complete bed rest for 5days minimum, he has to go in on Tuesday to see the specialist to see if swelling has gone down. To be able to remove the pellet. Apparently the outside damage is really bad, swollen completely shut and ooozing stuffs, even the white of his eye is going to be all bloodied up..

Crazy I'm going to phone him tomorrow and hopefully be able to talk to him and tell him to smarten up with the heart thing and the no breathing thing.. I'll kick his butt later for the pellet thing...

Thanks guys please keep praying I'm gonna go get some sleep.. I hope..

New Post... Yes Dear!

2007-03-22T01:40:00.000-07:00

OK so you guys gotta know I'm not updating this blog everyday.. Probably not even every week.

But because my darling wife asked me to update I suppose I should. I recently re-installed my computer.. I hate doing this because I have SOOOO much data to move and so many things configured into my computer that I always seem to miss something. Well this time being the n00b that I am I seemed to have screwed up some how my bookmarks backup. I triple checked it to make sure that I got the right one but some how some way I didn't get them so I've lost ALL my bookmarks. Now to some of you that may not be a huge deal but to me it is, I've got 2 home based businesses, each of which I have a tonne of stuff that I do through the web. Well along with the bookmarks being gone it means that all my User names and Passwords that were saved with the sites that I frequent are gone as well. It hasn't been till the last year or so that I've started using the same 3 passwords depending on the level of security I need to have. So long story short I don't have my bookmarks or my profile :(

Other then that its a few minor things. Office needs to be "validated" now which is LAME, like Microsoft doesn't make enough money.. Oh well "Hey Bill I hacked XP Pro again" haha jerk :P I bought a copy of Vista Ultimate, but I'm not installing that on my old computer and I'm not buying XP cause I don't want to. Part of the problem is that I own more then 4 computers at $180 a pop.. Forget it, why should I have to pay for 4 copies or more... GRRR

Today, Tristan and I walked home from Papa's it was cool except it started to get a bit cold for him. We had a nice walk though. Its always fun to bring him to Dad's for Reno's he brings his tools in and says "OK guys, lets get to work" Such a fun kid!

So its almost 2am and I'm still awake, dumb I know... I don't want to turn back into a night owl but I was so tired today that I had to sleep for a couple hours I was getting a headache, which always seems to turn into a migraine.

Well anyways my lovely wife is letting me sleep in tomorrow after that I'm heading over to Dad's to do some work, the Lozza has graciously accepted to come (in the evening) help me put a couple sheets of drywall up, that will be nice cause I really want to get the roof done. So it feels like another little project is completed. Craig and I were there today and we both think that we need to bring a professional in cause the house is so crooked that its gonna be a BIG BIG job, especially for a couple armature dry wallers :P Since its a finished project that paint can't help to hide it only amplifies the mistakes made, and if we do it were afraid there's going to be allot of mistakes made. I hope Mom and Dad opt for the pro's to come in. They'd have the house done over the weekend no problem. Even if we just get one to come in and give us some pointers or whatever.

My Mom is going to be here in 11 sleeps that's going to be fun, she told my Dad that if she can find work here she's not coming home this time. He can pack the house up and deal with the sale and stuff she's tired of missing everything with the kids. She wants to be around for her grand kids. It would be great to have her and my step-dad here. More babysitters :P Jk In all seriousness it would just be nice to be near family that's from my side for once :P I haven't lived with my mom technically since I was 8, however I did live there for a couple months when I was 20 I moved to Van for work. Anyways Tristan loves his "Grammi" so it will be good, and she hasn't met Olivia so that will be exciting. Especially since its the first girl in 4 generations, well except for on her side obviously :P but a granddaughter is always exciting!

Haha quick side note before I go to bed. My little Diva dropped a bomb on Mommy today, Christy was changing her bum and was about to put a clean diaper on her and she blew up, got her all cleaned up and she did it again!! Funny stuff, I didn't like that it was getting on the carpet but its funny now LOL

Joni says its time to Update. Must listen ;-)

2007-03-13T23:09:00.000-07:00

Ok so I dunno what to post, things have been good at home chillin with the fam is AWESOME. Thanks to everyone who spoiled my daughter. Setting the bar so high for me now I'm always gonna be broke instead of most of the time. HAHA She's not getting her own cell phone and credit card though I'll tell you that now ;)

I've got the spring cleaning bug I want to fix my shed up, insulate the roof and finish the gip-rock inside maybe make some new shelves.. Clean up the back yard too. I wish it would stop snowing and warm up already.. Thats not something I normally say I love winter and snow but Enough is Enough.

My mom is coming soon she's getting all giddy like a school girl to see the kids, it will be nice to have her here. Becoming her annual visit, there's talk of her and Dad moving here so we'll see. It could happen Dad is between jobs and could probably get on at Alcan without trying.

Anyways I'm just chillin right now listening to Smashing Pumpkins, oddly cause I don't usually listen to them. So ya there's an update

Let me leave you with the Champ and my beautiful girl "Little Diva"!
Be blessed everyone!

My First Week off as a Full time Dad

2007-03-02T18:23:00.000-08:00

Well I thought I'd post just to update you all on family life. I sure am glad that I took time off to be with my family I love being able to play with Tristan and help Christy with Olivia as much as I can, however with all the laundry, dishes and cleanup I've been doing I'm THAT much more thankful for my wife and all the wonderful things she does for us! I'm used to helping out but doing the majority of things this past week is crazy. What a blessing it has been that everyone has been preparing meals for my family, I don't know if I could handle cooking and all the other tasks I've been doing :P We've some great meals and treats dropped off. Joni keeps surprising us with phone calls and yummy delights its great! Thank you Thank you! Thank you to all of you who've cooked meals for us its been awesome!

A nurse (Katherine, friend of the family) came by today and did a check up on Olivia and she's gained all but 2oz of her birth weight back, she's a little jaundice but apparently not too much to worry about because she's having enough feedings and bowel movements, we have an appt. with the Dr. on Tuesday at 10am so we'll see what Skippy says. She also reassured Christy about some things she's been nervous about which is good.

So ya things are going good, oddly I'm sorta missing work. Not going to work or getting up for work but not being at work seems odd for me. Maybe because I know its not just for a week or two but till June 4th. Crazy Crazy Crazy. I don't know if I can do it :P I might go batty we'll see though.

Anyways thanks for reading I'm out

Blessings

Home Sweet Home

2007-02-25T13:46:00.000-08:00

OK just a quick update to let you all know that we are in fact HOME!! Were just chilling out right now, if you want to come for a visit give us a call and we'll see how the girls are doing.

The nurse came in and said I've talked to Dr. Almas and she won't be in till later in the afternoon but she said if you want to go you can. We both jumped up and I took all the gifts and flowers to the Van and then came back for Mommy and Baby.

We stopped at Walmart quick and headed home, some friends from outta town stopped by and are hanging out fun fun :D

Blessings all

Edit:
Our friends all took off and were just chillin out, such a blessing to have good friends. They blessed us with Lunch from Pizza Hut and there's enough left overs for us to pick at it for the rest of the night. Tristan was holding Olivia again and getting her a blanket. He's enjoying her and when she was sitting on the couch he wanted to get changed into a sleeper like hers and cuddle beside her. He brought his cars blanket and covered her up cause she was cold. Its cool, I pray that he will treasure her always! We're making a point to include him in everything because we don't want him to get jealous or anything. So far so good. Mommy is going to spend some quality time with him after the next feeding/changing he'll like that!

Later!

Day 2!

2007-02-24T23:37:00.000-08:00

Hi All!
Thanks for the comments we appreciate them all Christy can hardly wait to get home to be welcomed and congratulated by her blogging buddies and family members! Thank you to all the visitors today you blessed us!

Mommy and baby both did Great last night Olivia slept pretty much through the night one hick-up is about it but I won't go into to many details, long story short Christy had to get some assistance which she hates doing especially when the nurses who already do so much are swamped like they were. But it was all sorted and taken care of.

Olivia slept great cuddled with Mommy for a little bit and all was well. Throughout the day there was a constant stream of visitors which was awesome especially for my sake ha ha I had a migraine and it was killin me I stayed till 1pm and brought Tristan home for a nap, we both slept for almost 4hrs so he must have been tired as well. My migraine cooled to a headache and I went back to the hospital, but it was pretty bad I felt pretty nauseous.

Tonight I hung out for the rest of the night and tucked Olivia and Mommy in for bed at about 10pm they were both pooped. Christy and I went for a nice little walk through the halls and just chilled out it was a nice night with our daughter. Tristan hung out with Nana and Papa, which I have to say have been a HUGE blessing for Christy and I we appreciate them SOOOO Very much! Nana is already spoiling her new girl, been shopping twice today both times with an abundance of goodies and clothes!! Sure blesses our socks off.

So I leave you with a few pictures some of which are my fave. I was looking forward to this moment the most besides the arrival of our daughter. Tristan meeting his baby sister. He was pretty excited Nana and Papa took him shopping and bought sister something and he came running in wanting to give it to her..

Awesome eh!!

Anyways Olivia wanted to say goodnight to everyone out there and thanks you for your love and prayers!

Quick Update: Were hoping to head home tomorrow morning and get settled, please feel free to stop by and visit at home!!

Olivia Grace Colborne!!!

2007-02-24T00:35:00.000-08:00

My BEAUTIFUL daughter blessed us with her coming at 9:09pm She was 9lbs 11.5Oz and 22inches long. She's got strawberry blond hair maybe darker, we'll see after her bath. She's gorgeous though!!

My wife is the most incredible woman EVER. The epidural seemed to not really work this time with Tristan there was almost nothing for pressure until "Go" time with Olivia there was pressure almost all night so ya I can't believe how well she did. The pressure started getting really really bad, and the nurse checked her and she was 6.5cm's and then the pressure got REALLY REALLY bad and about 5mins later or less she was 9.5cm's It was really incredible how fast it happened. The birth took about 2mins honestly, its on video. 3 really big pushes and there she was.

A Big thanks to Mom Dad and Ruth, Dr.Almas and the Nurses!! Huge Blessing thank you thank you!

Now for the revealing of my beautiful baby girl!!

All tucked in and ready for bed!

Good night my princess!!

Quick update: Christy wants Visitors, so don't be shy!!

She Got her Drugs lol

2007-02-23T19:11:00.000-08:00

Wow what a trooper I'm SO proud of her she went FOREVER without anything, couple Demerol's last night and that was it, the Contractions obviously started getting a bit worse and the pain a lot worse but she pushed through. The hospital has been a MAD HOUSE literally. They had to medi-vac someone to Vancouver so Christy sorta got put on the back-burner till about 6:30 then she got her glorious epidermal and finally chucked her cookies (had been feeling like it since about 2:30 3:00 o'clock. Now she's basking in the drugs and only feeling slight pressure. She's gonna catch a couple mins maybe an hour of Zzzz's and then they're gonna move things right along.

At current she's just over 6cm's and rounding and the baby is +1

Thanks for all the support and Prayers.

Just a shout out to Mike, Moe Mark Leah and Ryan. Watching my boy!! HUGE Blessing guys REALLY really appreciate it!!

Quick Update

2007-02-23T13:32:00.001-08:00

I Dropped by Mike and Moe's to see Tristan and have lunch so I thought I would quickly update you guys..

Were in the hospital LOTS of progress and Dr. Almas decided to break her water at 10:30 she was 1cm left on her Cervix and VERY soft and I think she said 4cm dialated. She's still feeling sick and contractions are still happening so everything is still progressing. She's having a bath and trying to relax so here I am. but I am heading back to the Hos now that Tristan is sleeping.

Thanks for your prayers everyone!

Blessings.

Quick Update

2007-02-23T13:32:00.000-08:00

9:30AM Were going back to the Hospital.

2007-02-23T09:26:00.000-08:00

So here's the scoop, We slept last night the contractions were constant but Christy slept thats the important thing. Her nauseous-ness has turned into full blown puking and me being the wuss that I am can't help her. Seems that Tristan (stayed at Aunty Ruth's) is having sympathy puke's for mommy. Thankfully he made it to the bathroom... REALLY Sorry guys I promise he wasn't sick when he left!. Were heading back to the hospital, to be gelled again I'm assuming however with the progress thats been happening I don't know if they are going to Gel her so I guess we'll see. She's relaxing right now in the tub and then were going to head down so again Thank you for keeping her in your prayers I, we really appreciate it!!

Blessings

12:14AM Off the the Hospital 1:41 Home

2007-02-23T01:42:00.000-08:00

We thought, possibly that her water broke. Seems it was just some mucus, well a lot I guess? I don't know these sorta things. Anyways... we were going to go but the nurses said to come. So we did. Now its 1:41AM and were going back to bed. She's feeling a bit nauseous and I think she chucked her cookies when we got home. I can't help with that cause then we'll both be puking :( I did last time with Tristan and had to go get fresh air after the third heave ho... Yuck..

Anyways this is crazy fun exciting I couldn't even sleep, before we left I just started to sorta fall asleep and I was dreaming of the slugs from "Flushed Away" they were singing to me, then Christy says "Oh Oh Hun I think my water just broke" Ha ha

So she got another shot of Demerol and were going to try to get some sleep.. Thanks for all the prayers guys we appreciate it!