CHRISTMAS WISHES!

"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying; "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." LUKE 2:11-14

I pray that everyone had a great CHRISTmas, and are healthy to start out the new year. I am getting results from my CAT scan this afternoon, and will find out if my blood count is good enough for chemo tomorrow. Angelia and I had a great christmas, we exchanged gifts and got to spend the holiday with our son Jimmy. We attended CHRISTmas service Thursday evening, it was wonderful to be in God's house to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. I am feeling really good, Angelia is off for the holiday and is spending it with me in Houston. God bless you and my thanks to Jesus for his sacrifice allowing my salvation.

CHEMO TUESDAY!

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. ROMANS 8:28

I was working yesterday in Bossier City, LA. After the job I went home in Nacogdoches, TX and processed the log, and then got up at 4 o'clock and drove to Houston for chemo treatment. My blood work was good and I am hooked up and getting my treatment. I am on furlough this week so I am going back home in Nacogdoches this afternoon. I get a CAT scan next week and will get the results the week of Christmas. May God bless you through out this day!

FABULOUS FRIDAY!

"The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God, the Rock, my Savior!" 2nd SAMUEL 22:47

I am having another good day, glory be to God! I can hardly wait for this afternoon, Angelia is coming down for the weekend. Next week I am on furlough, which is my week off with no pay, to help control our company cost. I am just thankful to have a job and insurance. I am making a pot roast in the crock pot, I love cooking for others. May God shine his glory down upon you!

COLD THURSDAY!

For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the spirit without limit. The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him. JOHN 4:34-36

I am having another good day. It has turned cold today, and I can't seem to get warm, I wish people would quite leaving the door to the offices open. Angelia is doing well, she is going through a software change at work, and it is causing her stress due to deadlines for getting it on line. I am looking forward to spending time with Angelia this weekend. May God keep you safe and healthy during this upcoming holiday season!

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY!

Then Job replied to the Lord: "I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted. You asked, 'Who is this that obscures my counsel without knowledge?' Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know." JOB 42:1-3

Having a wonderful day! Hoping to get alot of work done today, I need to backup several jobs that have been run, to free up some disc space. I would like to wish everyone a Merry CHRISTmas and a Happy New Year. God bless and keep you!

LOVELY TUESDAY!

Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. SONG OF SONGS 8:6-7a

I am doing really well this week. I worked late on a log Sunday nite, and slept in Monday morning. I have nothing pressing going on this week, so I will try to get some tasks done that have been delayed due to chemo, and work that required my attention. I do not have a doctors/chemo appointment until next week. This weekend I was blessed to finish installing a wood floor in our house, I have only a few more pieces to be completely finished and then do the trim work. This next weekend Angelia will be at our trailer in Houston. Angelia did all our thank you cards from the wedding, and they will be in the mail this week. God bless you and keep you safe in this CHRISTmas season!

WORKED YESTERDAY!

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. 1st CORINTHIANS 13:1-3

I get my chemo pump off today, thank you Jesus! I was on a job yesterday around Beaumont TX. The job went well and I got the log processed at a descent hour. I only got two hours sleep the night before and slept good last night. I am feeling a little nausea this morning, but that may be from my sinuses draining. Allow God into your heart and all your days will be blessed!

CHEMO DAY!

Praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in his commands. His children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. PSALM 112:1-3

My blood work was okay, so the doctor said she wanted to do chemo today. She took my off one medicine that caused me to have a reaction, she said I would probably have another reaction, and it would probably be worse. She put me back on the other medicine that causes the body not to heal, it has been enough time since my surgery. I still get the pump to take home (yeehaw). The picture above is of Mrs. Doris (Angelia's mom), Angelia, and Jimmy (Angelia's son). Have a great day and may God bless all you do!

ENJOYING GOD AND ANGELIA!

If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. 1st PETER 4:11

I have not updated for awhile, as many of you know, Angelia and I got married on the 21st of November. The ceremony was God centered and very beautiful. Angelia was never more lovely then she was that day, God truely blessed me with a fantastic wife, friend, confidant, and companion. I got to spend Thanksgiving with Angelia and her family, it was an enjoyable holiday. My new son and his girlfriend were there and we enjoyed visiting with them. I have an appointment for blood work and a visit with the doctor today, I feel pretty good, except for a sinus and upper chest conjestion, I will find out today what I can take for it. The wheather has been funny as usual this time of year, and the temperature changes are not helping my cold. If every thing goes well I will be having another chemo treatment tomorrow. I will update tomorrow. May your holiday season be blessed and your families be safe and in good health. Remember Jesus is the reason for the season. God bless and have a great day!

WEDDING WEEK!

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.
For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. EPHESIANS 5:18-33

I am doing pretty good this week, the only problem is a lower back ache, not chemo related. It may be related to the surgery and my weaker stomach muscles. Angelia and I are getting really EXCITED about the upcoming wedding. All the prep work was easy and very relaxing, now we are getting to the last minute things that need to be done (stressful). Friday afternoon we got our marriage license, Saturday they had a bridal shower for Angelia and I, we received some nice things we needed for the house and garage. I am trying to get a golf game scheduled for Friday afternoon, I hope this will keep my nerves relaxed. I pray everyone has a great week and God bless!

HEART HEALTHY FRIDAY!

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. MATTHEW 5:3-10

I am doing pretty well today. I had my chemo bag removed yesterday, and went to see the heart specialist. He said my heart was health, and there was no blockage, it also appears that the chemo has done no damage to the heart. Bless God for the good news. I now have a three week break before my next chemo treatment, this will allow me to have a good wedding, and honeymoon. My platlet count was low the last chemo I had, so hopefully it will be better, at the end of three weeks. I am taking off early today to drive to Nacogdoches to get a marriage license. Everything is going well with the wedding plans, just need to take care of a few minor details. God bless you and your families, and have a great weekend!

WEDNESDAY UPDATE!

Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him. You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. PSALM 32:6-7



Sorry it has taken so long to update. It has been a busy week so far. Monday I had a golf tournament to play in, and got a call that Angelia was in a wreck. I drove to Nacogdoches to make sure she was allright. A young girl ran a stop sign and hit the Jeep on the passenger side. She hit it just right to get the back tire up in the air, and the Jeep flipped onto its side then onto the roof. God was looking out for Angelia, and she made it through the wreck with a few bruises and a small cut on her elbow, where her elbow hit the pavement when the car rolled onto its side. Even in an accident God can give testimony. When Angelia got out of the hospital we went to the wrecker yard to get some stuff out of the car, and it was a mess, glass everywhere, bags in all the seats, glass everywhere, except the drivers seat. The only item in her seat was her bible, God just wanted us to know he was there protecting her. Angelia went to chemo with me Tuesday and I had an allergic reaction to the chemo medicines, my head started itching and my entire body got read, then I got real hot. They gave me Benedril and Steroids through my IV and I got better in about 20 minutes. The Benedril made me extremely sleepy and I had to take a nap. After the chemo treatment we went back to Nacogdoches, so Angelia could attend a party the ladies in her Sunday school was having for her. Angelia has a very busy week coming up with a wedding shower, pre-registration at the college, making sure the flowers are going to be ready. All I have to do is pick up my suit, and get the shirts for the best man and I. I will get the results from my stress test on my heart on Thursday when I get my chemo bag removed. I will update on Friday as to the outcome. God bless and have a great day!

LESS THEN 3 WEEKS LEFT!

"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow is the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." MATTHEW 7:13-14

Less then 3 weeks until Angelia and I get married, we are both getting excited. It looks like there should be about 100 guests at the wedding, which will be perfect for the cake we have decided upon. I was on a job West of Dallas/Fort Worth yesterday, it did not take long to run the log, but there was a lot of driving. If everything works out well I am going to try to play a round of golf sometime this week, it has been over three months and I am ready to go play. May God bless you and your families!

FINALLY FRIDAY!

"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on the throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will seperate the people one from another as a shepherd seperates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world." MATTHEW 25:31-34

I am doing pretty good today, I had some post chemo nausea yesterday, and I went to sleep early last night. Today I am getting fitted for my suit for the upcoming wedding. I have a job outside Dallas/Fort Worth for Monday, I am planning on going to Angelia's for the weekend if nothing else calls in. I have a stress test scheduled for next Friday, just as a precaution, to check my heart. The wedding is going as planned, with no surprises, and all details are being taken care of. It was my wish that this be as stress free as possible, and God has been very compationate in making that happen. I hope everyone had a great week, and God bless!

BEAUTIFUL WEDNESDAY!

This is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. PSALMS 118:24

Chemo went well yesterday, my port was opened and I was out of the bed at 12:30 pm. I will go back tomorrow at 11:00 am to have my pump removed. I am feeling really good with no nausea and pretty good strength. Last night I don't think I rested well, however I did sleep until I needed to use the restroom at 4:00 am. I hit the snooze and went into work a little later then normal, but there was not anything pressing that needed to be done this morning. Angelia and I are really getting excited about our up coming wedding. We have hust a few more things that need to be taken care of marriage license, flowers, fitting for suits, and alterations on dresses. It will be a beautiful ceremony, if everything goes as planned, but I am sure God will through a little humor into the mix. I pray everyone is healthy and doing well, have a God blessed day!

CHEMO DAY!!!!!!

In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked. He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had fait to be healed and called out, "Stand up on your feet!". At that the man jumped up and began to walk. ACTS 14:8-10

I am hooked up to the machine that injects the chemo medicines. For the next two chemo treatments I will not recieve one of the medicines, as it stops healing, and the doctor wants me to heal good from the surgery. I will try to keep everyone updated to the side effects from the treatment, as it has been a long time since I discussed them and the blog site gets rid of blog entries after they are so old. The worst side effect is I can not handle or drink anything cold, it gives me a sensation of needles stabbing my skin and will cause pain in my throat. Angelia made a beef stew this weekend that was excellent, we had corn bread with it, she is a very good cook, it should not be a problem putting my weight back on. Have a great day and bless God for it!

CHEMO WEEK!

Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in nfaith will make the sick erson well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. JAMES 5:13-16

I start chemo again tomorrow. The picture is of me when I was taking chemo back in December of last year. I will take a picture tomorrow so you can see the difference a year makes. I am beginning to put some weight back on. I would like to get to about 190/195 lbs and then try to level off. It is raining in Houston today, we are suppose to get 4 inches and flash flooding. It would be a great day for a nap. I love you all and have a blessed day, and God bless!

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. JOHN 3:16-17

I traveled to Midland, TX yesterday, the drive made my lower back ache, but it will get better. I am still getting stronger every day, and can do a full day at work with little discomfort. I have two jobs to do and now it looks like they will be Friday and Saturday. The jobs had better not delay any more then that or I will have to leave to insure I am in Houston for chemo on Tuesday. It was 42 degrees this morning, I was not ready for that, I enjoy the cold but that was a shock. I pray everyone has a great and God blessed day!

BEAUTIFUL TUESDAY!

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in rightousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2nd TIMOTHY 4:4

I visited with my Onocologist yesterday afternoon. All the problems in my Colon area were removed during the surgery, that was great news. The spot on my Liver has started growing again, and there are some new spots. There maybe a spot on my right lung, they saw it on this CAT scan, and when they looked at the previous scan it was there also, but smaller. They do not know if it is cancerous, but if chemo shrinks it then it most probably is. My bone scan came out good, no cancer in the bones, which is great news as that is where blood cells are created, and I need all I can get. I will be starting chemo again next week, I am looking forward to getting back to work shrinking the tumors. The doctor believes since I responded so well to the last chemo that staying with the same medication will be a good idea. Everyone says I look great, I have regained some weight in my face, for which I am glad, I was afraid I was going to have to be a skeleton for holloween :-). I am feeling much better, and my sense of humor has returned full strength. I was messing with the ladies at the doctors office and said something funny, which made Angelia blush. It had something to do with having strength for my up coming wedding night. It is quite fascinating how you can get sick over a long period of time, and you just learn to live with the problem, but when the problem is removed, then it is like being reborn. I feel better today then I have felt in probably 4 or 5 months. I love you all and have a God blessed day!

FINALLY FRIDAY!

I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. 1st CORINTHIANS 7:7

The picture was done by a guy painting on his hand, it is really neat. I will be sharing several pictures over the next week or so. I am doing better everyday, and am looking forward to seeing the doctor on Monday. Angelia and I are going to see Josh Turner in concert in Tyler, TX if I don't get called out on a job. We have a busy weekend scheduled, finalizing some wedding details, concert, church, and then driving back to New Caney for my appointment on Monday. I pray everyone has a great weekend, and God bless!

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY!

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1st CORINTIANS 13:6

I am feeling really good today, I slept the entire night and awoke rested. My stomach muscles are still a little weak, but I am getting around good. I went on a job in Laredo, TX on Monday, and drove back Tuesday. I have a CAT scan and bone scan tomorrow, so I will probably not get a chance to update. I have a follow up appointment with doctor on Monday, to discuss starting chemo again. I am looking forward to restarting chemo and shrinking my liver tumor some more. My weight is still stable at about 180 pounds, I would like to get back to at least 195 to insure I can withstand another weight loss if something happens, but it is nice to be at the weight I was when I got out of the Air Force. I hope everyone is having a great day and God bless!

FABULOUS FRIDAY!

When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; he took it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. COLOSSIANS 2:13-15

I am still getting better every day. I went and visited Virginia and Eli at the hospital last nite, she is doing really well she is getting around better then I was after 3 weeks, and she had surgery 3 days ago. I am cooking chili for this weekend there is a front coming in the first real cool front of the season. I went to sleep without my girdle on and I slept great. I left it off today to see how I do, if it starts to get uncomfortable I will put it back on. Angelia is going shopping Saturday to find a wedding dress, it is the only detail for the wedding that has not been taken care of yet. Have a blessed day, and revel in the grace of God through his son Jesus Christ!

THANKFUL THURSDAY!

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God -- this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is -- his good, pleasing and perfect will. ROMANS 12:1-2

I am feeling stronger every day! I went by M. D. Anderson downtown Houston yesterday to visit a friend Virginia, she has Colon cancer also, and had to have tumors removed from her small intestines. She looked really good and was in good spirits, it was a pleasure to be able to visit. Virginia works with Angelia, I was giving her a hard time about trying to keep up with me in surgeries. Our wedding plans are coming together, I am excited about Angelia and I spending the rest of our lives together. Have a blessed day and may God keep you safe!

BETTER TUESDAY!

To those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ: Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. JUDE 1:1b-2

I was pretty tired yesterday afternoon after putting in a full day. I had forgotten what it was like to have five people call with problems and questions, and theirs is always an emergency. With the grace and strength of God I made it through. I feel a little stronger today and suspect I will continue to get stronger every day. I did not have to go to Oklahoma, I guess the job cancelled. It is suppose to be 92 degrees today with a heat index of 109. I think it will be a good day to sit in the a/c. I pray God will bring you what you need in abundance, God bless and have a great day!

BACK TO WORK!

For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: "If a man will not work, he shall not eat." 2nd THESSALONIANS 3:10

Praise the Lord I have been released from the surgeon to return to work, as long as I don't do any heavy lifting. The Surgeon removed my staples, drain tubes and said I didn't need to see him again unless there is a problem. I went to see the Onocologist at M. D. Anderson, they want me to do another base line CAT scan and bone scan in 2 weeks and then meet with the doctor to discuss restarting chemo. The colon tumor has been removed and 7 of the 15 lymph nodes were cancerous, so I have that to be thankful for. I have lost 45 pounds in the last 2 or 3 months, I think I look bad in the face, it is to thin. I am eating 3 meals a day to put the weight back on, I don't want to get back to 220 pounds, but 190 to 200 would not be to bad. Angelia and I have been working on wedding plans and invitations. I have been able to spend the last 3 and a half weeks with Angelia, and it was hard to see her go back to Nacogdoches last night, but God will allow us to be together when it will be for his glory. I may have to go to Oklahoma for a job today I am waiting for a call from my boss, when he finds out more information. I had better get off and check my e-mail before I have to leave. God bless everyone who reads this blog and finds your love and grace!

QUICK UPDATE!

I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws.
— Psalm 119:30


I am doing much better. I feel like I am ready to go back to work if the surgeon removes my drain tube tomorrow. I am eating well, but still have not gained any weight. I am at the same weight I was when I got out of the Air Force. My staples come out tomorow, I can't wait it will feel so good to be able to itch my scar. I hope everyone is having a fantastic week and God bless!

MONDAY UPDATE!

Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
John 16:24

I am doing well today. I am just getting over the surgery, but my stomach feels fine. My appetite has returned so I should put my weight back on. I have 2 appointments Thursday one with the surgeon and the other with M.D. Anderson. I will update Friday morning and let everyone know how I am doing and what news I get from the doctors. I went to church yesterday and it took a lot out of me, but I felt better after resting. Today is Angelia's birthday, an she has to work late, but we will be able to spend the evening together. I pray everyone is healthy and in good spirits this week. God bless!

FEELING BETTER EVERYDAY!

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. DEUTERONOMY 31:6

Well let me get you caught up on the events of the last few days. I was released from the hospital Friday night. Angelia took care of me in New Caney, since we had a follow up appointment on Monday afternoon. I have been eating really well, it is hard to get excited about eating, after the problems eating caused me before getting my Colon cancer removed. I have been trying to walk when I can, its a hole lot easier to walk in the hospital, for some reason. The doctor was real happy with my incission he said the staples are not quite ready to come out yet. I still have a drain in my stomach cavity. Some days it drains alot, others not much at all, the doctor was happy he said the color of the drainage is more important then amont. I can read through the drain bottle, so I am happy. I would like to take a minute to give all the credit to GOD through him all things are possible. He directed the surgeons hands, and gave me the strength to recover quickly, and has given Angelia a caring heart, GOD has really had his hand in the middle of our lives. I have another follow up appointment next Thursday. The staples should come out, and we will find out about the drain. I am also going to set up an appointment with the doctors at M. D. Anderson, to discuss future treatments. When you think there is no way to get through a bad situation, look to GOD with him all things are possible. God bless and have a great week.

LIQUID THURSDAY!

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
— Psalm 23:4 (NIV)

I am on a liquid only diet today, and I hope to be on a harder diet tomorrow. I am having severe stomach cramps about once every 30 minutes, the Surgeon assures me it is just gas cramps, and they will go away later when my stomach straightens out. I have been walking, doing my breathing treatments, and using my lung displacement machine. If everything works out well I should go home tomorrow. I don't have any idea when the doctor will release me back to wok. I know the doctors at M.D. Anderson want to restart chemo again, I will have to evaluate when and how close it will fall to Nov 21st before making a decission. I trust God has his hand on your life and you are having a blessed day!

BAD WEEK!

“And so we know and rely on the love

God has for us. God is love. Whoever

lives in love lives in God, and God in him.”

- 1 John 4:16

I have been having a rough week!, to put it, mildly. I went to my Doctors appointment, my stomach was extended and pretty painful. I had lost another 20 pounds. The Doctor said my liver tumor had remained the same size, but the Colon had started growing again. The part that had the doctor worried was my blood work numbers on my liver was bad. They sent me to the emergency room next door for a intestine X-ray, and a Ultra sound on my Liver. The Liver I believe looks fine, but between the CAT scan, and X-ray, the surgeon said the Colon was bocked and needed to be removed. I have not been able to eat or drink anything for the last 5 days. I hope that will change tomorrow. They placed a tube down my stomach through my nose to clean out my stomach, I do not suggest this ever. I got the catheder and nose hose removed. I still have a drain coming out of my side and they are giving me antibiotics and oxygen. I hope everyone is having a great day, and may God light your path!

BEAUTIFUL THURSDAY!

The king is enthralled by your beauty, honor him, for he is your lord. PSALM 45:11

I have been doing logs and not feeling well enough to write an update for the last few days. I have been having severe stomach pains, and alot of fluid movement in my intestines. It has kept me from sleeping and getting a good nights rest. I am still having discomfort and pains, but they are not quite as bad. I am hoping to be able to play golf this afternoon, if it does not rain, and my stomach doesn't get worse. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow afternoon, to get the results of the CAT scan and see if there is anyting we can do about the cramps. Angelia is coming in for the appointment and to spend the weekend, we are going to work on the invitations. May God bless and keep you!

SHORT WEEK!

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which God will bring about in his own time -- God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen 1st TIMOTHY 6:11-16

How is everyone doing today? I have been suffering all weekend with stomach cramps, I have not been able to eat much and today I am real tired. I spent the weekend with Angelia, and we have set a date and time for the wedding. It will be the 21st of November at 1 O'clock (invitations to follow) we decided to invite family and just a few close friends. I have a CAT scan today and a doctors appointment Friday. I pray God blesses everyone, and will ease my pains!

LATE UPDATE!

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I have been having problems with my stomach, I think it is probably nerves from vacation and changing my routine. I am feeling better today, I took exlax to get my system moving again, and my stomach has felt better. I have been on a soup diet for a few days, and today I was able to eat a slice of pizza for lunch. I got a little more adventurous for dinner, bread with homemade jelly, and a brownie. Does not sound to healthy, but I needed the sugar. I am still having cramps but not near what I had yesterday. I had a training class today, and I have an appointment with a customer in Dallas, TX tomorrow. I will attempt an update Thursday morning, I have so many good pictures from vacation to share. God has truely blessed me, grace through faith, God will bless you too!

BACK FROM VACATION!

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. JAMES 1:17

I am sorry there were no updates, during my vacation, but it was fun and we were very busy. I am proud and honored to inform everyone, that Angelia accepted my proposal for marriage. Other then the fact I got emotional while asking it went exactly as I had planned. I took Angelia to the Millenium hotel to a spinning restaurant over looking St. Louis. When our food was brought to the table I asked God for his blessing of the food and for Angelia's hand. I then got on one knee and asked her if she would marry me. She was so surprized. I was sick a few days while on vacation but it did not keep us from doing everything we wanted to do. I will keep everyone informed of the wedding plans as we firm them up. So far we both have agreed, the wedding will be performed by a preacher, and we are going to do pre-wedding counceling, to insure we are keeping God first in our relationship. I had better let you go for today, first day back real busy. I love you all and God bless!

LAST VERSES!

I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people. Amen. REVELATION 22:18-21

If it is not in the Lord's book then it is not pure and true, do not be mislead by Satan. I am doing real well today, I am sleeping good through the night. Angelia and I are really looking forward to vacation and spending time together. We are going to have 9 full days of things to do, and people to see. We are still going to find time for quiet reflection of the blessings God has given us. Everyone have a great day, and may God bless you with all you need and deserve!

GREAT WEDNESDAY!

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is the one I meant when I said, 'A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.' I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Isreal. JOHN 1:29-31

I am doing really well today, very minor cramps, but hardly noticable. I did not update the last few days, because Monday I got a call from a customer in Tulsa, OK. They wanted someone to come to there office and explain the log, as I am the only one I know with enough knowledge, I drove to Tulsa. On the way I stopped by Oklahoma City and visited My son, his mom, and grandmother, it was a really nice visit. I stopped on the way back to Houston and visited with Angelia. We start our vacation together this Friday, and I am really looking forward to it. May God bless all that you do today!

AMAZING MONDAY!

Do everything in love. 1st CORINTHIANS 16:20

I am doing great today! My weekend was not as good. Wednesday and Thursday I was in a safety class for Conocophillips. Friday I had my Dr. appointment my blood work is good, and I have scheduled a CAT scan for the 8th of September and another Dr. appointment for the 11th of September. I spent all night Saturday not being able to sleep, I was throwing up and was constipated. I tried an Enima but was to locked up for it to work. I got some exlax and tried that. Angelia stopped by the Sunday school class I attend when I am at Nacogdoches, and asked them to pray for me, and Angelia prayed for me. I was to weak to go to Sunday school, and was trying to rest, Angelia drove to the trailer after church and spent the day taking care of me. The exlax and the getting sick seems to have really fixed me up. I am still having stomach pains, but they are real mild and pass real quick. God is amazing and has his hand on me, I am truely blessed, by his love and grace. May God bless you this week, as he has blessed me!

I will update after dr. appt.

WEEKEND WEDDING!

"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh." EPHESIANS 5:31

I am having a few stomach pains this morning, but God will not give me more then I can handle. This last weekend I spent with Angelia, except for a short time Friday night and Saturday morning, when I had to go on a job. I had a great birthday, Angelia really treats me well, I love her very much. Saturday evening we attended her nieces wedding, it was a beautiful ceremony. Sunday we went to church, her son Jimmy attended church with us it was a real blessing. Sunday afternoon we just relaxed and watched tv. Both of us are looking forward to vacation, so we can spend more time together. I have a doctors appointment on the 14th for blood work and a checkup. CAT scan not for another month. Have a blessed day and keep God first!

WOMEN"S BEST FRIEND

A friend loves at all times, PROVERBS 17:17a

I am doing well today, but I have recieved some bad news. My good friend Jan has lost her Dog his name is Doctor Seuss (DOC). He is a very special dog and brought Jan a lot of happiness and love. I always gave him a hard time for whinning, if you
mentioned taking a walk he was ready to go right now, and would start whinning until you took him. He loved to take walks down to the river and swim, on the way back to the house Jan would fold the leash and he would walk himself home. He loved stuffed animals (his babies) and would carry two outside with him when ever he went outside, if you
were lucky he would bring one back in, I bet he had 20 or more stuffed animals. Doc was afraid of lightening and would climb right into your lap when ever a storm came through, and at over fifty pounds, you prayed for the storm to pass quick. I got to pet Doc on Thursday night when I went by Jans to pick up some things that Jan was keeping for me until I got settled in my trailer. Other then normal aging problems, Doc was as healthy as he could be. I was sorry to hear of is passing and he will be missed. Please join me in praying for Jan during this time, I know it will be hard on her each time she comes home and Doc is not waiting at the door. Her other dog Meg doesn't like to take walks, but she will comfort Jan over the next few weeks. God bless Jan, Doc, Meg, and everyone else, his comfort and grace be with you!

WEEKEND BEGINS TONIGHT!

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. PSALM 67:1-2

I am doing well today, lately I have been feeling a little tired, but with Gods grace I will feel better soon. This evening is golf day, I hope it is not to hot, but I believe they are predicting 100+ degrees. My theory is if you can work in it you can play in it! I am looking forward to spending my birthday with Angelia tomorrow. We have a wedding to attend Saturday evening, and I will be able to meet more of the family. Have a god blessed day and a great weekend!

BLESSED WEDNESDAY!

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. JAMES 1:17

Sorry, I have not updated Monday or Tuesday. I was on a job Monday in Louisiana, and was cleaning tools yesterday. On Sunday evening I was blessed to be able to visit my Nephew and his fiancee, we went out to dinner. I really enjoyed being able to visit with them. Their wedding is in December and I know they will be to busy to visit during that special time in their lives. I wish them the best and I pray they place God first in their marriage. I am feeling well today and am looking forward to spending my birthday on Friday with Angelia. Have a blessed and prayer filled day!

FABULOUS FRIDAY!

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7

Having a great day! minor stomach cramps, but God will ease the pain. I have a meeting at Conoco Phillips this afternoon, to explain caliper logging to their engineers. Yesterday evening I got to play golf, and came in tied for first at 6 under par. My team came in second after the closest to the hole play-off. I have not been sleeping well for some reason, I am sleeping, but I do not feel rested. Have a blessed day, and ask God to help with your problems or thank him for everything in your life, it is all a gift from the Lord!

BEAUTIFUL DAY!

Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. PSALM 37:1-4

Having a good day! I hope my cramps will not be bad today. Angelia has determined that when I eat bean burrito's my cramps are worse. I will hold off on food today to try to get a good day with little pain. I have made all the major arrangements to fly to Illinois and visit during the week of August 24th. Angelia and I are very excited about the trip, it will be our first vacation together. May God bless you in all your days!

BEAUTIFUL WEDNESDAY!

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. ECCLESIASTES 3:11

I am having a pretty good day, still have the occasional cramps, but I will endure with Gods help. I have a small job to go on this morning to observe and help a fellow employee run a cement evaluation log. The picture above was sent to me by Jan she thought and was right it is a beautiful picture. Angelia and I are going to Illinois in lat August to visit my parents and brother-in-law and sister. We are both looking forward to the trip. I have not been back to Illinois since my class reunion in 2001. Have a blessed day!

NON IDLE TUESDAY!

If a man is lazy, the rafters sag; if his hands are idle, the house leaks. ECCLESIASTES 10:18

Sorry, I am late with my update, as the verse says my rafters are not sagging. I have been fairly busy all morning and it is now almost 3 o'clock. I am doing pretty good today, I have had several stomach pains\cramps, but overall I have had a blessed day. Yesterday I was pretty tired, but today I am alert, which is good because the world needs more lerts ;-). I am thinking of trying to find a small love seat/recliners for the trailer the recliners are not very comfortable. I will probably have to find something through an RV dealer. I have a prayer request for a lady in Lafayette who has been diagnosed with lung and liver cancer, please join me in praying for Peggy to have the strength and Gods love to get through this hard time. I hope this finds you well, God bless!

RESTED MONDAY!

My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. PSALM 62:1-2

I had a glorious weekend! Today I am having minor stomach cramps, but not bad. I processed a log for a customer until early Friday morning, and then slept most the day. I had a dentist appointment, and then got to attend a men's fellowship Friday evening. I spent the weekend with Angelia, I was blessed to be able to fix a bad battery terminal on her car. I attended church with Angelia and her mother on Sunday, and we just hung out relaxing and watching movies all day. I pray everyone had as great a weekend as I had, God bless and have a great week.

HAPPY THURSDAY!

Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. JAMES 5:13

I am doing great today! I have finally gotten some pictures of the trailer to share with everyone. I am very content with the trailer, it has plenty of room and is very comfortable. Even tough it is a pull behind it is pretty large 33' with two slides. We have finally started getting rain in the area, we have been under a burn ban, due to the drought conditions. I trust God is giving you a good week, remember to praise him for the good and the bad!

WEDNESDAY

Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever! Amen. 2 PETER 3:17-18

I am doing very good today, I was up half the night processing a log for a customer. Angelia came down last night and I cooked chicken spaghetti, and had a real nice visit. I bought and installed a new stereo in the camper (picture above), the old one would not allow me to hook up the tv for stereo sound. When the air conditioner was running I had a real hard time hearing the tv. I should have a job in Bossier City, LA tomorrow, I am waiting for a call to confirm. I pray that my blog brings you a blessing in Gods word every day!

LOST KEYS!

But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 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 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is trough faith in Christ -- the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. PHILIPPIANS 3:7-9

I am having a better day then my morning. I am feeling fine, but last night I had emptied my pockets and this morning I noticed the keys to my trailer were not on the dresser. I started fretting over where they would have fell out of my pocket. I checked the truck, parking lot at the hotel, asked the front desk, drove to the Tyler shop and looked around, no keys. I was trying to remember exactly were I had stopped the day before and if I had remembered hearing the keys drop out when I was getting my truck keys out. I was sure tey were not in my pants pocket, but I decided to check one more time, and there they were. I believe God led me to check my pants again, as I was sure they could not be there. I know have them attached to my large key ring that weighs about a pound and a half, I will get spares made at the earliest convienence. I hope everyone has a better day then that, but if not I pray God will work to solve your problem, God bless and have a great day!