TGIF!

Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. ACTS 2:38

Well it is Friday and you find me in pretty good spirits, one being full of the Holy Spirit. I felt descent yesterday, and yet found time to take a nap yesterday afternoon. If the weather allows I will attempt to play golf on Saturday. After church on Sunday, We may go to the Zoo, or a flee market, I have always wanted to purchase some flees (HA-HA). I am sure the nausea will return this afternonn, but the medicine I take is really good at making me feel better. I pray everyone, has a good weekend and God bless!

GREAT GIFT!

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother"--which is the first commandment with a promise--"that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. EPHESIANS 6:1-4

After my blog update yesterday I got very tired and felt like I was getting sick. I went home and took a nap along with nausea pills. I got a phone call from my son who was going to pass through Houston on his way back to Oklahoma. He and his girl friend had went to Lafayette, LA to visit for Mardi Gras. We had a nice visit and went out to eat at a nice steak house. I wish and pray for him to get the gift of redemption from the Lord, and the two of them discover the strength in the holy spirit that can only be received after giving your life to God. I wish I had recieved this gift earlier in life, but all things come in Gods time. I made a mistake and forgot to enter my chemo treatment number in yesterdays blog. I have completed treatment number 7. I wish everyone the best and may God bless you everyday!

GIVING!

But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. MATTHEW 6:3-4

I am doing well today, am taking the nausea pills as needed. I had a restless night, so I slept on the couch, I don't roll around as much and get my chemo pump cord wrapped up. The pump comes off Thursday at 12:30 p.m. The picture above was taken at Brozos State park last Sunday. The park is about 30 minutes from the house and is very nice. My red blood count is at 13 which is pretty good concidering that before chemo it was 7.4. My total count including white blood cells is at 1.77 down from two weeks ago when it was 3.06. If it drops below 1.5 I will not be able to take my next treatment. I hope this doesn't happen as my next treatment is number 8 and then I get another CAT scan to evaluate the tumors. Here is to hoping everyone is having a God blessed day!

HAPPY MARDI GRAS!

He says to himself, "Nothing will shake me; I'll always be happy and never have trouble." PSALM 10:6

The only way this statement can be true is if God wills it. I hope my purpose on this earth is to bring a smile to everyone's face, and spread Gods word when ever I get the chance. I brought the nurses at chemo a king cake, It is very good. I have gained almost ten pounds since my last chemo. The picture above is a picture of my nurse Susan, she said she drew the short straw and had to put up with me (can't win them all). I feel good today, the nurse said I should start taking the nausea medicine for the next few days, it will help me feel better. I hope everyone is having a great, God blessed day!

FIREPROOF!

There the angle of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw through the bush was on fire it did not burn up. EXODUS 3:2

I had a great weekend. Saturday I stayed inside and watched a movie, "FIREPROOF", it is an excellent movie. If you have not seen it, please rent it. It may not directly effect your relationship with your spouse, but I guarantee you know someone you can buy a copy for, and it will bring you closer to our Lord. So many times I get e-mails saying to boycott movies, books, that are anti-christian. I say we need to support good christian movies, with all our money, and time. If the movie makers see a movie that is christian based making money, then the gready movie industry will make more of them. Well enough on this soap box. Sunday we went to a state park, and walked around it was a beautiful day and I took some amazing pictures (to be added to future blogs). Jan and I babysat her granddaughter Saturday night and did not wake early enough for church, but will be there next weekend. God bless and keep the strength given by the Holy Spirit.

HAPPY FRIDAY

As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." MATTHEW 3:16-17

I am doing excellent today, the nausea is gone for awhile. My next chemo is Tuesday. I have discovered a couple of sleeping positions where I actually get some rest. This is a very bad time for our economy, I have been trying to get a loan for a trailer. We as a country need to buy goods and services to put people back to work, but the banks we just bailed out are not lending any money. The banks\wall street started this mess and it looks like they may be the reason we fail. I am waiting for an answer from God as to what to do. I am sure I will know it when it comes. God bless America and God bless you!

TURTLE AND THE HARE

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. PROVERBS 11:2

Jan asked me to do my blog on humility, as I have been known to take credit for my God given talents. I do try to give God all the credit for the good and bad in my life. I know he is in charge, and his will be done. I am feeling really good today, no nausea yet, knock on wood (my head HA-HA). My mother called last night and told me a good friend of theirs, has a sister and she is a nurse. She was diagnosed with cancer in the breast along with the stomach cavity as I have. I understand the women just lays in bed and may be giving up and letting the diagnosis destroy her life, and her chance to minister. PLEASE join me in praying for this lady, even though I do not know her name, God has known her even before she was in the womb, as he has known each of us. Let God be praised for all we have, and the people we love.

SHARING!

I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. PHILEMON 1:6

I am not doing as well today. The nausea has been real bad, and I am feeling like I did before chemo, I get real tired quickly. I hope it is the pulled muscle in my chest, I have not gotten a good night sleep in about a week. Talking about sharing faith, a good friend of mine asked the question. "How would you like to be the last christian, that lead the last person to receive Jesus as his lord and savior, and the rapture happens right then." I know for me it would be a glorious victory for the Lord. God bless keep the prayers coming, I love you all.

FRIENDS AND LOVE!

"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." JOHN 15:12-13

I am doing better today, I have not needed to take any nausea medicine. The muscle I pulled in my chest is causing me more problems. The picture above is a friend of mine Dennis, he is getting married to a very nice christian women, her name is Debbie. The wedding is in March, please join me in praying for them, that God takes control of their marriage, and use it for his will. How important is love, in John 15:9-13 love(d), it is used 8 times. God bless and keep the faith, your friend Kendall.

DESERT BUSHES!

They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand and knelt in front of him and mocked him. "Hail, king of the Jews!" MATTHEW 27:28-29

I am doing ok, I have had a lot of nausea this chemo. I have taken several pills, I am really glad they work fast. My job in southwest Texas went well. I took the picture above by the rig location. I know it is not easy to see, but all plants in the desert area have thorns. The most beautiful thing\person to ever wear a thorn is My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I had a great time at church Sunday morning. I have a friend that is getting married, he and his future wife are christians. I had been trying to figure out what would be a good gift, even though they did not ask for one. We had a visiting preacher, while our preacher is on a trip looking at colleges for his daughter, he had written a book on marriage called the "Epic Marriage". I bought 2 copies, if I get the chance to get married again, I want to do it right. It still amazes me if you have a problem, god will always seem to show you the answer if you just look. God bless everyone has he has blessed me!

TREASURES!

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." MATTHEW 6:19-21

I am doing a well today, I took some nausea medicine this morning, other then my pulled muscle in my chest I am fine. I spent yesterday at the RV show, the above picture is of a motor home that the side folds out and makes a veranda. I was going to talk them down from $433,000 to my price range, but the salesman was busy when I went by (HA-HA). I have a job to go on down in south texas for Saturday morning. I will have to get a lot of help to handle my tools, so my chest muscle can heal. It is good that I have to leave everyone in the shop is sick, hey isn't it me who is suppose to get sick. I really believe God is keeping me strong and sickness free, so I can spread the word when ever possible. God bless ya'll

GONE FISHING!!

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen, "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "I will make you fishers of men." At once they left their nets and followed him. MATTHEW 4:18-20

I had a great time yesterday, I saw all different brands of trailers. Today, I get my chemo bag off at ten and then the RV show opens at twelve. I hope to have my options narrowed down to three models by the end of the day. Tomorrow I am taking Jan with me to get a womens point of view. Other then that I feel pretty strong I took a nausea pill before the RV show just in case. I pulled a muscle in my chest trying to open a bottle of wine to make scampi. I will have to get some rest before it will heal. Well got to go, God bless!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprized at my saying, 'You must be born again.' JOHN 3:5-7

I had my chemo yesterday, and am feeling pretty good. Last night I was very hot and sweated alot. I have not had an upset stomach, and cramps have been minimal. I had a cramp in my colon area and was glad to see the tumor fighting back, I know the chemo is working through Gods power. Today is the start of the RV show I hope to have the economy stimulated by Friday (HA-HA). I hope everyone has a great day and God bless!

WALK WITH GOD!!!!!!!!!

"Come," he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?" MATTHEW 14:29-31

The picture above is of my friends boat, we did not catch any fish this weekend. It sure was relaxing to be at a lake, and not have a care in the world. It is always easy to keep your faith when things are going well, but if a stone trips you on the path have faith that God will catch you. I had blood work yesterday and got good news, my blood work was good and I am presently laying in a bed getting chemo treatment #6. Dr. Hussan is going to change my dosage to try and keep my white blood cell counts up, thank everyone for your prayers to allow me to get back on track. I am going to attend an RV show this week, I hope to find a trailer I can live in full time. I was suppose to have a teeth cleaning, but my doctor said to wait until I take a break from chemo, due to possible infection. I meet a lovely lady this morning she was coming back from an 8 week break, she said she spent 5 weeks in the hospital, due to pneumonia, and resperatory problems. She still has a very good spirit and outlook on her chemo. I am amazed at the power I get when ever I get to talk to someone going through simular problems. I can see how a support group can really help people who are facing trouble in their lives. I had better quite rattling on and on. God bless you and yours!

GREAT WEEKEND!

Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. PSALM 34:14

The job I went on Saturday morning, got delayed, not a big surprise in my line of work. The salesman a friend of mine, invited me to his camp on Marble Falls. It was only 2 hours from the job site, instead of 4.5 hours to houston. We had a great time, took his boat out and did some fishing. The picture above is in his back yard. I headed back to Houston yesterday, and the job called in for Monday morning. I had to send Mike Tompkins on the job, as I have a doctors appointment for blood work this afternoon. Keep me in your prayers, that my blood work will be good and I can start chemo again. God bless!

GOOD MORNING!

"But I tell you that men will ave to give account on the day of judgement for every careless word they have spoken." MATTHEW 12:36



I had a good visit with my mom and dad, they looked at a trailer and then we had lunch. I am going on a job today for Saturday morning. I am feeling strong, but I haven't had chemo. I will have to wait until this afternoon to get tools coming back from Laurel, MS. The job is about an hour south of San Antonio on I-35. The picture above is of today's sunrise. God bless!

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you." JOHN 14:1-2


Heaven the original Motel 6. God will leave a light on for you! I am doing well today I just got a call from my Mother, they are headed north to look at a camper in Katy, TX. She will call when she gets close so I can meet them. I don't know how long they will stay or what we will do. I made beef fajitas last night, got to eat my red meat. God bless the day and all it brings!

LOVE THIS DAY!!!!

Jesus replied: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." MATTHEW 22:37

I just love this picture, I got it from an e-mail someone had sent me. In my bible (new international version) hate/hates/hated/hatred is said 40 times in the text. Love/loved/loves/loving is said 138 times. Let's spend the day showing just one person love, it might just change the world. I love each and everyone who reads this blog, and I pray it makes a difference in just one life. I have to eat red meat to try and get my blood count right. It will be a month since I have had my last treatment, I hope it does not slow my healing/recovery. I am going to an RV show next week, I will have to hide my chemo bag under a jacket. I am going to take several days to determine the best trailer for my needs. Until tomorrow, God bless.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." MATTHEW 11:28

I am doing well today. I went for my treatment today and again my blood count was too low for treatment. I guess it is ok, no one seems to be worried about me going a month without a treatment. While I was waiting I meet a very nice lady (sorry I can not remember her name), I have real bad chemo memory. We talked for about twenty minutes about fish tanks, gardens, back yards, she has been off chemo for three months and was given a good report the last time she went to the hospital. We also discussed having a possitive attitude and a strong belief in God. I get so much inspiration from other patience. She told me she did not miss one day of work, I hope to say the same after my treatments are over, except for the days I slide out to play golf (HA-HA). God bless, and have faith!

GREAT WEEKEND!!!!!!!

"And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it." MATTHEW 16:18

I had a great weekend. I played golf Saturday morning and tied my lowest score. Saturday afternoon I took Jan to the movies we saw "Grand Torino", with Clint Eastwood. It was a very good movie. Sunday morning I got up and drove across town to Katy. I had been wanting to visit my Sunday school class "Cross Talk". After church I went to lunch with a couple families and we had a nice visit. I then went to a members house for a Super Bowl party, I brought the deserts, had problem figuring out how not to buy to much (HA-HA). God is amazing, the day I went back to church 5 years ago and was truely saved, the congrigation was having the Lord's supper, when I attended Manvel Baptist, First Baptist Church of Katy, and then again yesterday when I went back to Katy, all four times the congrigation was observing the Lord's supper. It feels to me like God is letting me know where I need to be, I am going to continue going to church in Katy, I really feel like I am with family when I am there. God bless everyone, keep up the prayers!