~Fine Dinning to 5 year olds~

Sounds Good:

Lemon Chicken

Sounds Better:

Fried Chicken

Sounds Good:







Creamy Alfredo

Sounds better:

Hamburger Helper

Sounds Good:

T-Bone Steak

Sounds Better:

Meat Ball

Sounds Good:

French Ham & 12 Bean Soup

Sounds Better:

spaghetti-o's

Sounds Good:

Big "IHOP" Breakfest

Sounds Better:

Pop-Tart

Sounds Good:

World Class Fine Dinning

Sounds Better:

McDonald's

I am finding again and again that our kids have different things in mind when it come to food.

Some nights I am not sure what to think when it comes to dinner.

-Jonathan

~Bluetooth Do's & Don'ts~

The Bluetooth is an industrial specification for wireless personal area networks known as (PANs). A Bluetooth provides a way to connect and exchange information between devices such as Cell Phones, laptops, PCs, even printers, digital cameras and video game consoles over a secure, globally unlicensed short-range radio frequency. (in other words a cool High-Tech wireless ear "thingy")

DO's & DON'Ts:

DON'T sleep with your bluetooth.

DO wear your bluetooth in the car while driving (if you must be on the phone while driving) in some states it's a law to have some kinda headset for your cell phones.

DON'T pick up your bluetooth headset while in the middle of a conversation with someone who is actually in front of you.

DO carry your cell phone on you as well as taking the bluetooth. (some bluetooth may have a short distance you can go before losing your signal)

DON'T wear two bluetooths, one in both ears. (I have seen this and this is so not cool)

DO wear your bluetooth if your using both of your hands working or carrying things in the house.

DON'T wear your bluetooth at the dinner table with family or friends.

DO keep your bluetooth charged at all times.

DON'T take a shower wearing your bluetooth.

DO make sure your bluetooth is off before talking about people or things you don't want the caller to hear.

DON'T use your bluetooth in the restroom (On that topic: DO NOT use your cell phone period in the restroom, It's rude and makes you look crazy)

DO take you bluetooth out of your pockets before washing your cloths.

Last DON'T wear your bluetooth in church.

I just got my bluetooth in the mail this morning. I am so happy, maybe this time it won't get washed or even lost. I got it on ebay for only $5.99 plus shipping. I love ebay and i have found the best time to bid is less then 10sec before the time is up and bid around noon when everyone is at work or away from there computers. I also got a new IPod for $33.00. They both where a great deal.

In His Grip,

Jonathan

~Carolina Snow~

Snow, Snow, Snow! Carolina Snow, Yeah so it is not much but to 8 kids under the age 10 it looks like the north Pole. The Schools close at the sight of it and people run to the stores and act like the end times have come. By Morning the Snow was mostly gone. The Roads where not bad. I feel the schools made a call too soon to close. However it was a nice day to sleep in and enjoy our cold morning in the warm bed with a fire in the fire place.

~Mighty to Save~

"Everyone needs compassion
Love that’s never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Everyone needs forgiveness
The kindness of a Saviour
The hope of nations

Saviour
He can move the mountains
For my God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever
Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave

So take me as You find me
All my fears and failures
Fill my life again
I give my life to follow
Everything I believe in
Now I surrender

Shine Your light and
Let the whole world see
We’re singing
For the glory of the risen King
Jesus"

This is a powerful song I found a mp3 of it by Hillsong. However I love the one Laura Story sings. It is a song that is Bold and holds truth. For He is Lord of Lords and He is "I Am" at times in life when things seem dark and that life will never move. This songs brings me back to the "I Am". For He is just that. Forever, Author of salvation, He rose and conquered the grave Jesus conquered the grave.....So take me as You find me, All my fears and failures,Fill my life again. It is a cry out to restore, restore the heart and be filled with His Love, Faith, Glory, and there is Hope for this is not the end but the beginning to His Plan!

I pray over the next few weeks that the Lord moves within me that he uses me for his glory. I have a meeting with the worship pastor in the morning and I am praying that this can be a opening for me to use my gifts and skills once again in a church.

In His Almighty Grip,

Jonathan

What awaits!

Things are keeping me busy right now in life. We had a new girl 3 years old come join our home this week. Things are a little crazy getting her to fit in around here. But like most children who come from bad places that just happens at times. We are praying that things will calm down a little in the next week. I am currently building toy boxes for the kids to put there toys they got from Christmas in. They are 3 feet long, 2 feet wide and a foot deep and I am painting them white. I have two done and planning on making one or two more. I think the kids like them. Trying to keep the kids putting trash in them is the trick now.

Next week I am having a meeting with the Worship Pastor at our church to talk about sound and media stuff to see if there is any thing I can help them out with. I am praying that things will go great and maybe this can be a great output for me and I can get more involved in church. Who knows maybe a little bit of a income as we really need it right now with the baby coming. I am the kind of person who hates just sitting in church. I always feel I have to do something or lead. At times in life God has put me in that place to where I am to sit and listen. I feel that is where I have been the past year. I feel that the time is going soon to where I am to work and minister again. Who knows what Gods got plan for this year. That reminds me of Jeremiah 29:11. "For I know the plans I have for you, the plans to prosper, the plans to give your hope and a future." Sometimes I have to stop and remind myself of something bigger then my self. That God got everything under control. That is so to know!

In His Grip,

Jonathan

There and Back Again!

Well now that we are back safe and sound life is getting off to a good start for the most part. The other day we went to to doctors to check up on the baby and hear it's heart beat. (SideNote: Debbie my wife is due at the end of June, we are not sure yet what it is and think we will wait untill then before finding out if it is a boy or girl.) the last two days now back from our long trip away I have started building toy boxes. for the kids to put their new toys in. I have two made and have started painting one of them. They will be white when I am done with them. I have alot of things this year I want to do, start, and some things get done like school. School starts back for me on monday. I am not really ready but never am when it comes to school. I am currently trying to think of some ways to set up my office for the baby. It will have to share my office untill when we live here. I think my sword that hangs on my wall will look great right over the crib. Maybe my printer on the changing table. I think my drum will fit in the crib, My hats might go all over the wall, and The rocking chair may have to go outside. That leave the baby Not really sure where he/she will go? maybe room on my desk next to my laptop. Anyways I am still not sure how I am going to do it at this point. I will keep the world updated in time.