Just A Note From Chris

Whats been going on with me!!

2010-02-26T12:15:00.003-05:00

Well since my last post I have since then gone back to college to get my degree in Business Administration. So I have been extremely busy with that. I am now in my second semester and moving fastly along. Other then that not a lot going on with me.

Monday

2009-04-13T14:06:00.004-04:00

Well had a great Easter weekend spent allot of time with Lauren's family. We went to the drive in on Saturday night and seen Mall Cop and Race to Witch Mountain. Both movies where good. Before the drive in we colored eggs at Lauren's parents house. I got spit up on three times by Lauren's niece this weekend but it was great to be able to spend time with Claire and Karina they are both so cute. Then on Sunday we went to her uncle Dale's house and had an Easter egg hunt and big pitch in dinner. Plus played bingo. All in all it was a great weekend.

Friday

2009-04-10T10:05:00.002-04:00

Well normally I would not be so excited about Friday but I am taking the weekend off for some family time. Other then that not a lot probably has changed since my last post marriage is going wonderful. Work has gotten better but now worse lol. I had helped a friend try to start his church well it flopped majorly and has but me back to a place where I am really wanting to start my own ministry and work full tilt toward it. There are so many things to consider and I tend to freak myself out worrying though. If any of you have had a similar thing happen let me know some of your thoughts and opinions advice is always wonderful. Well I suppose for now I will go but that is just a small update talk to you soon ....

Web Site Change

2008-04-07T21:09:00.002-04:00

Hey everyone just to let you know the website for my ministry changed. When we changed the name to Brighter Light Ministries we moved it to www.brighterlightministries.org so you can find us there now. Thanks Chris

2008-03-28T16:52:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone,

Just a little note to touch base with you all. The month is almost up and I have the new site up and running. So get it book marked at www.brighterlightministries.org the other page will expire in a few weeks so please get it switched so you don't loose track of us. The new editor has some cool things so stop by and see the new look. There will be lots of cool things happening as we move forward so keep an eye on the new page.

Christopher M. Beatrice

Brighter Light Ministries
P O Box 1149
Martinsville, IN 46151

www.brighterlightministries.org

Many People, One Vision
Helping God's Children

We've Got The Power, In The Name Of Our Lord

2008-03-05T11:02:00.004-05:00

God is great, isn't he. How many of you know that when you are weak, he will make you strong? So often churches don't preach about who we are in Christ and the strength he offers us. I know there are days I get out of bed and it just seems like I feel empty, weak and alone. But the Lord said in he sent us a comforter. In John 14:26 Jesus says "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your rememberence, whatsoever I have said to you." Then later again in John 15:26 Jesus says "But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of Truth , which proceeds from the Father, He shall tesitify of Me." So even while the Lord is in Heaven His Holy Spirit is living inside each one of us. Teaching us, guiding us, empowering us, and comforting us. Hebrews 13:5 says "I will never leave you, nor forsake you." So if God is always here with us his spirit living inside of us doesn't that mean we should have some power. I love the song We've Got The Power In the Name Of Our Lord. It is so true just the mighty name of Jesus makes every demon trembal. He promised us victory, deliverence in time of struggle, to supply all our needs, peace, joy, love. He said in John 14:12 "Verily Verily, I say to you, he that believes on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works then these shall he do; because I go to My Father." He also says in Mark 16:17-18 "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In My name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." Sounds to me like we got some power we didn't know about. I don't know about you, but when I found out I had the power he says I do, I got excited. Can you imagine doing even greater works then Jesus did on earth. I beg you get into the word and find out who you are. You will be surprised.

Hello Bloggy People

2008-02-26T12:07:00.002-05:00

Well things are going well here. I have been on lay off since before Christmas and I go back to work this weekend. I really have gotten used to being home though. I am working on my ministry allot and looking forward to getting it started soon. God is so good. Everyday he blesses me with something. You know often we don't realize how many times he does bless us. But little things are often blessings from God. A flower, a cup of coffee, a smile when you need it most. I hope you all have a great week. And just think about those small things. Chris

Oatmeal Scotchies

2008-02-20T17:27:00.000-05:00

In 1 Corinthians 12 the scripture talks about how there are many parts in the body but yet one spirit. So we are all joined together by his spirit which lives inside of us. Heres the thing so many christians don't feel they need to be linked together with other believers but that is not scripturely correct. We must fellowship with other believers along with helping each other. Each one of us has a distinct part of the body. I have things you don't that I need to share with you and same with you. God placed us in this body for this purpose. So we would learn to seek each other for help and grow stronger together. The church is supposed to be the body of Christ. Hmmm, does that mean Christ has several bodies? Or does it mean we are supposed to work together? In a sense the body is like oatmeal scotchies you slowly add in your sugar, butter, flour, other spices, but if you don't in the oatmeal which we could say is Jesus we left out the main part which makes the dough thin and not so powerful. But you add it in and guess what bamm you got great cookies. The same is true of the flour say that flour is you. And you don't feel like you need to be part of the mix. Wow we still got this thin gross mess and everyone won't have cookies because you didn't do you part. So if we want to see the body of Christ move we must all do are part. Even if your just the baking soda.

Did You Know You Have Power?

2008-02-11T08:59:00.001-05:00

How many of you knew you had power in Christ? When Jesus died on that cross and rose again to heaven. He told us to do the same works he did and even greater. He commanded us or told if you prefer to cast out demons, speak to the mountain and tell it to be removed, to lay hands on the sick and heal them, and to raise the dead. Did you know he told you to do that?(Matthew 21:21,Matthew 10:8) So if we are to do these works and even greater we must have power. The scripture also tells us we have the power of death and life in our tongue (Proverbs 18:21) So do you suppose that means what we speak also has power? Hmmm Do you suppose just by speaking positive things about your life or others lives they could change? Yes that is exactly what that means. So often we speak of the negative things going on in our lives and guess what they never change we just keep getting negative garbage. So here is my question, do you suppose if we start speaking postively, starting speaking life to our situations, and speaking to the word of God things will change? I encourage you to check out these scriptures and try them for a while. See if positive things don't start happening. Speak boldly to the devil when he attacks God has given us victory over him. We just need to learn to use our authority. You've got the power in the name of the Lord !

Wednesday

2008-02-06T09:20:00.000-05:00

Well today is another day. We had yet another storm last night with damage to things around us. This weather has been very dramatic the last few weeks. We heard the tornado sirens go off last night twice so we headed to the basement. Although nothing happened it was better to be safe till we knew. But all is good. Hope you all are doing ok. Chris

Beauty For Ashes

2008-01-30T09:02:00.000-05:00

Well I don't know how many of you caught the news this morning. Or had the weather we did last night. But all I can say is wow. It was around 50 degrees when the storm hit and by the time it was over in about 30 minutes it was down to 35 degrees. The wind howled, windows clattered, rain and hail pelted the house sounding like any moment it could come in. The interesting part is Lauren had just come home and went to take the dog out to potty. I was finishing making us a plate of dinner and she walked in saying that it was starting to rain. She grabbed her a quick drink and we sat down to eat when the power went off. It came back on quickly so I told her to grab the flashlight for me. I reached up into the closet and got down the candles and just as I got them down the power went off for good. We got them down and managed to eat our dinner by candle light as the storm began to intensify and pelt the little house. Lauren began to panick about the storm a little but I assured her it was fine. So we finished up dinner and headed to the living room to see the bustle of many cars passing by which where mostly cop cars. I suppose looking for downed lines. But the storm passed quickly. We took a drive to see some of the damage couldn't see much but a roof laying in the court house lawn. Today revealed more as to many trees down, power lines down, and much more damage. Oddly enough I did not get worried through anything I felt lead to pray for everyone I knew last night and went to the Lord in prayer so I did. So far everyone seems to be alright. But as I sit here looking out the window it is bitter cold 13 but the sun is shining out and it looks beautiful. Maybe the Lord is trying to tell us something, perhaps it is Isaiah 61 the Lord will give us beauty for ashes. Every time it rains it seems it is always followed by a rainbow or a beautiful sunshiny day. Perhaps it is just a fluke but I think it is the Lord fulfilling his promise over and over. Just to see if we will notice. So enjoy the beauty he gives you for your ashes. God is Great

Gloomy Tuesday

2008-01-29T16:47:00.000-05:00

Well it is Tuesday and boy oh boy is it yucky out. It has been cloudy and drizzly all day. The yard as become very muddy from the snow melting and now rain. But this is the day the Lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it. It has given me a chance to do some reading. I have been reading a book a friend wrote and it is taking me a while. I am not the type to just sit and leisurely read much. Sometimes I can, but lately I have had a lot of trouble keeping focused. The book is about her childhood. It is all about the horrible abuse she faced as a child. If you have ever been through any childhood abuse I encourage you to get this book and read it. I am about a little over half way through and it is horrible to see what her and her family went through. I can tell you though God has a hand on her, she is now starting her own ministry in Florida and is a great mother and friend to many. To see where she is now is such a testimony. This is her first book and is called "Jesus Loves Me, a dark tale of sexual abuse" By Anita M. Ayers. It trully is inspiring. I have known Anita for many years and never really knew allot about her past. I always knew her has a very strong woman of God. Who was not afraid to tell you when you needed to check yourself and get right with the Lord. You can find her book if interested at Amazon.com or author house publishing.com. This is so brave of her to tell the world her story. And now that it is out I hope allot of eyes will be opened. I know mine have been. Talk to you all soon Chris

All For One, And One For All

2008-01-28T12:25:00.000-05:00

Lets talk a little today about being in Christ. How many of you knew that we are all the same in Christ's eyes. We are all created equally. We are all his children. Praise the Lord! Doesn't that make you excited that you are the exact same as everyone else in his eyes. Let's go to the scripture and see what I mean. We are going to go to Galations chapter 3:26-29 which reads "For you are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you be Christ's, then are you Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise." So by your own faith in Jesus Christ not only have you become joint heirs with Abraham. But you are also the child of Christ. These scriptures show us that no matter where we come from male or female we are all the same in Christ. So no matter what I do or say I can't become better or higher ranked then any of you and likewise with you. All we have to do is except Christ and have faith in him. And no matter where we came from, who we where, what we did, we are equal in his sight. So if God doesn't hold any of us to higher standards then the others why do we? All he even asks of us is first that we Love him and second love our neighbors as our self. What exactly does neighbor cover though. Does it cover just your neighbor at home? No your neighbors are everyone you come in contact with. So if we love everyone of our neighbors or people we come in contact with just like we love ourselves. And most importantly Love God and no other Gods besides him. We will inherit Abrahams blessing. Praise the lord that is something to shout about folks. Lets get excited about Christ!!

But He That Glories, Let Him Glory In The Lord

2008-01-22T11:52:00.000-05:00

2 Corinthians 10:17 says "But he that glories, let him glory in the Lord." So many people glory in themselves and there own accomplishments with out ever giving thanks to the Lord. Like Phillipians 4:13 says "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." With out him we can do nothing. But with him we can do anything. So many people get caught up in what they can do, until something happens and they fall. Then they want to blame God or others. The truth is God has given us the knowledge and strength to do everything we do. And frankly with out him we couldn't have done anything. We where created in his image and made for the purpose he choose. Sometimes we think it is all about us, but in reality it is all about him. About pleasing him, about serving him, about loving him, about doing his will, and about being one with him. There where times in my life when I did not know Christ or his love or will for my life. I just thought I was me and that was all. Then after I gave my self to the Lord. He began to reveal things to me. Like light switches turning on lights in a dark room. You see a little more each time a light comes on. The same thing happens when you start to acknowledge Christ. First you get a little nugget of truth, then maybe a bigger one. Each time getting closer to him and closer to his will for your life. Soon you realize what your life would be like with out him. Meaningless, frail, boring, stressfull, fearfull, ect. But instead he gives us peace that passes all understanding, joy unspeakable, unconditional love. WOW isn't that something to thank God for. How many times have you needed something and not seen anyway for you to get it. But right out of left field someone gives it to you. Thank God for them having an obeying heart. Just like Phillipians 4:19 says "But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Jesus Christ." humm does that mean he is limited by your five figure salary or bad health. No that means by his supernatural heavenly power he is going to supply all your needs if you just trust him. So like a song a lady from church used to sing "Don't give up, don't give in, he'll make a way right on time." Keep on keeping on, trust the lord, and remember he is your ALL IN ALL.

Wedding Pictures

2007-06-23T18:38:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone we finally tied the knot, here are some of the pictures of the wedding...

Maggie Lauren's friend, Lauren, Karina Lauren's Niece, Claudia Lauren's Friend, Heather Lauren's Sister

Here is the leaving of the church!

Us with our toasting!

Cutting the cake!

Lauren's Pastor Jerry and Us

The Wedding Crew - Rodney, Little George, Adam, Xavier, My Mom, Jerry, Me, Lauren, Maggie, Donna, George, Claudia, Heather, Rob, Karina

My mom Jeanne, me, Lauren, Lauren's mom Donna and dad George!

My Brother Adam, His Son Xavier, Me, My Bud Rodney

The Wedding Cake

Karina the flower girl!

The Unity Candle

Friday already lol

2007-03-23T14:16:00.000-04:00

Well tomorrow is back to work for me. 3 days of 12 hour madness. No really it isn't as bad as I proclaim, I just would rather be doing things in the ministry. Well anyway this week has been a long and interesting week. Lots of strangeness around. Has anyone checked out a paper or the news this week. Seems like everyone is either killing someone or getting arrested for drugs or abuse. My goodness, people wonder why the world is full of depressed and angry people. I can't imagine what people are thinking when they beat or kill someone they love. I guess you just have to have a special kind of mentality. What happened to the scripture "love your God with all your heart, mind and soul and love your neighbor as yourself." (slightly paraphrazed Chris style lol) But anyway I am just saying treat others like you want your self treated. If you don't want someone trying to kill you or slap the tar feathers out of you don't do it to others. If people only realized the trickle down effect of there actions they might change there ways. I have been talking with some folks the last few weeks about the child hoods growing up and the molesting and beetings they endured. How it started with there great great great grandparents and continued down till them. They said I could never let my child go through what I did. My question is why didn't it stop at there parents or there parents parents. Grrr. Lately I feel so strongly about this stuff it keeps my heart sorrowed for these people. I think it is time as Christians we need to all gather together and help these folks realize they don't have to go through this or put there children through it. Well I think I turned my Friday blog into a rave session lol. Well anyway other then that I guess I will talk to you all soon. Have a great weekend Chris

Hey all my bloggy buddies!

2007-03-21T21:24:00.000-04:00

Wow it has been some time. Since I last wrote I have been preaching on Wednesday nights and doing allot of work in the ministry. Also me and Lauren will be getting married on June 16th. Other then so much is going on we just had a fantastic revival this week. And had some really annointed ministers and musicians. Of course with all the good things the devil does attack. As he has lol. But he will not have victory cause we already have WON. Mom has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing her 4th cancer treatment this week. She has two more so keep her in prayers. Hope every one is doing well I will keep in touch. Chris

Just an Update

2006-08-29T21:10:00.000-04:00

Well I thought I would take the time and tell you all a little about what has been going on in my world. Well first of all I am moving to the city here where my church is. Second of all I have been counseling with the guys at the church who have addictions and various problems. I also have started to minister a little. These are things I have fled from for some time. Every time I felt lead to do so I just told God there was no way. But I finally decided it was time to listen to him. Well I began feeling like I was supposed to give up my car and home and move into an apartment that belongs to the church. So I am doing exactly that. There are allot of things going on in my mind, like what am I doing. But I have decided to trust God and go for it. For now I will continue working my job at Wal Mart. But I feel like soon I will be working full time in the ministry. I at first really didn't want to do this but after I started listening to God and decided to follow him it amazes me how good it feels and I just am glad I finally started listening. I have such a closeness with God right now. Well that is my last few months in a nut shell. Hope you all are doing well... Chris

No Place That Far - Sara Evans

2006-08-23T22:10:00.000-04:00

Lauren I called the radio station this evening and told the guy a little about us and that I wanted to hear a song to help me tell you that I was thinking of you and this is what he played.

I can't imagine any greater fear
Than waking up without you here
And though the sun would still shine on
My whole world would all be gone
But not for long...
(Chorus)
If I had to run
If I had to crawl
If I had to swim a hundred rivers
Just to climb a thousand walls
Always know that I would find a way
To get to where you are
There's no place that far
It wouldn't matter why we're apart
Lonely miles, or two stubborn hearts
Nothing short of God above
Could turn me away from your love
I need you that much
(Chorus)
Oh, if I had to run
(If I had to run)
If I had to crawl
(If I had to crawl)
If I had to swim a hundred rivers
Just to climb a thousand walls
Always know that I would find a way
To get to where you are
There's no place that far
Baby, there's no place that far

To my bloggy friends!

2006-07-06T09:16:00.000-04:00

Here is my question/delima.. How far would you be willing to go with God? If he told you today to let your house, car, everything go back and do what he has called you to do. Would you be able to do it? Would you drop everything and be able to completely trust him? This is the delima I have been faced with, my heart says go but my mind says but how Lord?

I could sure use all the prayers and advice I could get on this one. Thanks guys love hugs and prayers Chris

Wow what an amazing past couple of days

2006-06-29T20:07:00.000-04:00

Well just wanted to drop an update, God has truly been taking me for a ride. I have been through so much scripture in the past week. He has been speaking allot to me in Psalms and Hebrews and Isaiah. About fire and speaking with authority. I don't know how many of you know this but God sent Jesus to Earth so we could get back our AUTHORITY of the Earth. The reason I emphasize authority is because we have the power to demand things in the name of Jesus. When we speak the devil must listen. No demon in hell can stand against us when we realize that Jesus died for us to regain our authority. So I don't know about all of you but I am extremely excited that we have the power to take hold of any situation in our live and demand that Satan take his hands off of it through Christ. I don't know about you but I like the thought I don't have to be pushed around by the ole devil. We have the right to speak flaming words that will burn up all un truths. WOW WOW WOW I hope you all take this to heart this evening.

Lord I ask you to bless all of those who read this. May they speak boldly in your name. May they take back what Satan has stolen and put him under there feet. May they burn with a new fire with you that will consume them and cause them to seek and serve you at a level greater then ever before. Cause people to find favor with them and let the world know we are your children called by your name. And no one will be able to deny that. In your precious holy name I pray AMEN.

How Scary Are You?

2006-06-27T21:10:00.000-04:00

You Are Not Scary

Everyone loves you. Isn't that sweet?

How Scary Are You?

Dear anonymous blogger

2006-06-27T19:20:00.000-04:00

Your opinions have made me ill for way to long. You always enjoy stirring the pot. Well I have decided that ignoring you is the best option. It reminds me of a scripture that I really love...

1 Corinthians 13:11 - 13

11. When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understand as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

12. For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

13. And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

As for me wanting to marry Lauren I have told her my intentions. And frankly I don't need to explain them to you. The only three people who need to worry about when me and Lauren will get engaged are me, Lauren and God. But most importantly GOD first. I am not willing to jump through hoops. I will stick to God's plan for the rest of my life!

Thursday

2006-06-22T15:27:00.000-04:00

Well I figured I would give a quick note. Not allot going on this week just been running here and there. Going to see Garfield 2 with Lauren tonight. Hope everyone is doing well!

I am back!

2006-06-13T21:28:00.000-04:00

Ok well it has been sometime since my last post wow. Things have been really hectic around here. I have been working two jobs and running all the time well. I am quiting the second job and just going to work at my regular job. I go for my first interview for supervisor there tomorrow. Me and Lauren are doing well and so is the bratty puppy who has settled down some. I decided to get more involved in the church and what God has called me to do. First of all I have gotten back into singing at church and now I am getting ready to take the step and step out in preaching and bible studies. God has been putting this on my heart for some time but I always ran from the idea of being a pastor or even bible study teacher. but in the past several weeks I have trully found I can run but cannot hide. So I have decided to embrace what God has called me to do and run full force into the mix. Am I sure I am doing the right thing? No, but I am trusting God and just am going to walk through the doors he opens and open my mouth and let him fill it. So I hope you are all doing well. I intend to make my rounds to your blogs and start catching up with you all.. Hope you are all doing well... Chris

Have You Raised Your Banner!

2006-06-13T21:26:00.000-04:00

(2 Corinthians 4)

Everyday we live people are watching us to see how we will react to thing that are put before us. In this chapter it tells us that as Christians we have a duty to be a light and example to the world. And that we are made in God’s image. So my question is, what kind of image are you give God a good one or a bad one? Every little thing we do is seen by the world. So we must learn to keep our flesh in control. We must even learn to control our flesh in times when we suffer from affliction because we know it is only temporary. And because we know God has already made a way. Even when life seems its darkest have faith in knowing that Jesus already paid the price for our sins. We often don’t think about the little things like hugging the bumper of the car in front of us because they are going to slow. Or screaming at the dog and throwing it into the yard because it ate your favorite shoe. But all of these things people see and think is this what God is about. I don’t know if I want to be a part of that. Or when your bills are piling up and there seems no way out. How do you react do you run around in a worried state being cranky and rude. Or do you hand it to God and take one day at a t time remembering to keep your joy always. Because God is in control. God told us plainly to hand our burdens to him and walk in peace. Being worried is the same as living in fear and they are like sin in God’s eyes because it shows you don’t fully trust in him. He knows your needs and is already making a way. We are to trust him and be a light to the rest of the world. If we look bitter and worn out, broke and hateful. Is that the life style God has given to us? no, he promised prosperity and comfort in our times of need. He is the provider are you letting him provide for you or are you still doing things on your own?
I ask you all today to think about the light you are for Christ. Stop worrying about things you can’t change and let God take control. When we learn to except that we can’t control everything and start turning things in our lives over to God. We will find much peace and joy in this life, like he has promised. So may you all have peace filled lives and may your joy be full. God Bless you all Chris

Wednesday

2006-03-29T21:11:00.000-05:00

Wow what an extremely awesome day. I mean everything was just perfect... The weather awesome and spent the day with my wonderful girl and mom part of the day. Then me and Lauren went off to church and wow what a great service. Pastor preached on allot of the things me and Lauren had recently been talking about. I see God working in places in my life I thought would never change. I got an amazing email from my father today and it really meant allot. We have not been very close in years and I have been in prayer about this situation for sometime and just had kinda put it on the back burner. Well then I had got thinking about it and was wondering what today and the sermon tonight was just an amazing comfort and eye opener. God is trully amazing and I think now more then ever I am seeing it. Between being blessed with such a God loving woman and the relationships with my family being restored. God trully is showing his self off in my life. And I just love and thank him for it... Hugs, prayers and lotsa love for you all Chris

Fridayn Nite

2006-03-24T19:44:00.000-05:00

Well just a little note, I am doing well this evening spending time with my love as usual. And today I am the official owner of a 2005 Ford Tauras it isn't the SUV I had hoped for but it a very nice car. I didn't stray from my silver color though hehe so I will take pictures soon. But for now I ask is a Tauras an old folks car? Lauren says it is, So please let me know what you think everyone. As for me tomorrow is back to work so hope you all have a great weekend. hugs prayers and lotsa love Chris

2006-03-21T13:55:00.000-05:00

Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield

2006-03-21T13:32:00.000-05:00

Not only is this a great song it also just completly is so true life is what we make of it grab it by the horns folks and enjoy it... Chris

Song lyrics
I am unwritten, can't read my mind, I'm undefined
I'm just beginning, the pen's in my hand, ending unplanned
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you can not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
I break tradition, sometimes my tries, are outside the lines
We've been conditioned to not make mistakes, but I can't live that way
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you can not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you can not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
The rest is still unwritten
The rest is still unwritten

Monday

2006-03-20T19:15:00.000-05:00

Well my work week is over, and now the fun starts.. I am going tomorrow to look at new vehicles and hopefully that will go well. As far as the rest of the week who knows. Well I don't have much to say so I am out of here for now.

Sunday

2006-03-19T19:26:00.000-05:00

Well another week is over wow where does the time go. Not much has been going on with me I have completely got the walls painted in my living room and bedroom I am now going to paint the cielings and I shall be done yippeee.. Sometimes I feel like my bosses take me for granted I bust my tail for them and yet they say give us more more more.. I am wondering if I stood on my head and completed these tasks if it would be enough. lol... Well they have told me yet again I need to do something else wow can I just be a supervisor already I am not getting any younger here folks. Well they tell me just be patient don't get a bad attitude and you will be fine.. I have waited for nearly two years and they tell me don't get upset or inpatient.. ok I am calm and cool now promote me already. I am like the man for the job folks.. Oh well that is my speach for the day... Sometimes I feel like this with God too.. I just want to know when things are gonna happen. Does anyone else feel like that? Well to all my bloggy friends hope you all are having a great weekend. love hugs and prayers Chris

Rain Rain Go Away

2006-03-16T09:23:00.000-05:00

Got a boat? Just add water!

You better take those wet shoes off before you get in my car!

Anyone see who left that can in my swimming pool?

Hope there ain't no gaters in them waters!

Today is the beginning of the Rest of our lives

2006-03-16T08:39:00.000-05:00

Well Well Well, it sure has been a while folks.. I have been doing allot of soul searching the past few weeks along with doing some painting and things here at home.. I am once again back at my old church and God seems to be moving big time. The lights where about to get shut off at the church a bill of near 3700.00$ and the lord came through that is our miracle working father... Praise the Lord.. The lord provided more then enough for that bill.. I have really been getting back into the word and getting back on my walk with the Lord. God has big plans for my life and it is time I focus on them. People my whole life have always told me I would never be anything but God says listen child I am calling you out. So as I start to step out in some things I will keep you posted for right now.. I want to ask you all to take a stand with me and believe for 100,000.00$ for the ministry. God has put it on my heart during one of my tape series it was talking about believing for more then what you need. Well of course I said Lord I really have all my needs met for the mos part I don't need anything so what should I believe for. Well that evening at church when the word came down about the lights maybe getting shut off I said Lord would you like me to believe for this and I heard in my spirit no believe for a 100,000 and I was like ok Lord and so I have taken all the limits off and am believing for this. Also the pastor suggested I make a list of all the things I have had visions, thoughts, feelings about ect. and maybe he can help me discover what path God is calling me in. He says he thinks I am just missing it probably. Which it is probably right in front of my face, I tend to over look things sometimes and look for a harder more complex answer.. Well on another note I have really gotten a new perspective on devine appointment.. God seems to put me in certain places where things work allot lately. Like at my training meeting on Monday I talked with one of the ladies and they are in need of places to donate somethings and I spoke up wow the Mission I attend can use stuff like that and so we are working up somethings now. God is good!!!! Well the puppy has also settled down a bit but still has her very annoying habits grr. But my patience for it seems to be growing and as for my road rage praise God I realized yesterday I can't remember the last time I got irratated while driving. So for now this is all I am gonna say, STOP LIMITING GOD, Believe for more... love Chris

Jesus Take The Wheel - Carrie Underwood

2006-02-03T09:34:00.001-05:00

She was driving last Friday on her way to Cincinnati
On a snowy white Christmas Eve
Goin' home to see her Mama & her Daddy with the baby in the backseat
Fifty miles to go and she was running low on faith and gasoline
It'd been a long hard year
She had a lot on her mind and she didn't pay attention
She was going way to fast
Before she knew it she was spinning on a thin black sheet of glass
She saw both their lives flash before her eyes
She didn't even have time to cry
She was so scared
She threw her hands up in the air
[Chorus:]
Jesus, take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
To save me from this road I'm on
Jesus, take the wheel
It was still getting colder when she made it to the shoulder
And the car came to a stop
She cried when she saw that baby in the backseat sleeping like a rock
And for the first time in a long time
She bowed her head to pray
She said I'm sorry for the way
I've been living my life
I know I've got to change
So for now on tonight
[Chorus:]
Jesus, take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
To save me from this road I'm on
Oh, Jesus, take the wheel___
Oh, I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
From this road I'm on
Jesus, take the wheel
Oh, take it, take it from me
Oh, why, oh

Here are some Gracey the new pup pictures

2006-02-02T18:29:00.000-05:00

Here are some new puppy pics.

Hey Hey what are you looking at, Huh?

I'll show you take my chewy, I am hiding it GRRR

Hehe mommy thanks I am sweet!

I am the Queen of this house already muwwhahahaha

Thursday, not Friday yet.

2006-02-02T18:22:00.000-05:00

Ok so ya I thought today was Friday most of the day. And of course it wasn't. But today was pretty decent for a Thursday I took Lauren to Bloomington to get some camera equipment. And went a couple other places afterward we had lunch and stuff. It was a very rainy day though and they are calling for snow this weekend. Hope not to much in fact. But if so I will be at work no big deal. Well hope everyone is doing well. Hugs Chris

Wednesday

2006-02-01T15:44:00.000-05:00

Ok so it has been a while again. I just seem to have lost allot of interest in blogging lately. That and not allot going on here. I did have a pretty good last Friday out shopping with Lauren and Claudia, other then that the weekend was kind of crappy work was pretty bad again. And the past couple days have been pretty uneventful. Other then we have a new puppy here, Lauren really wanted one and so it is here. So far I am really not to impressed it wines way to much and wants to chew on all my stuff cords for the lamp, shoes, phone lines grr maybe it will chew on the lamp cord a little to hard and learn its lesson I suppose. although all my other animals never did slow up from being zapped. About the only good thing so far was the nice nap we had this afternoon after our outdoor adventure. She has been sleeping since then we both layed on the couch for a couple hours and slept then I got up to shower and she is still sleeping. THANK GOD for quietness lol. Well any way I suppose that is all for now. Sending love Chris

Sunday

2006-01-22T18:44:00.000-05:00

Well so far this weekend back at work hasn't been so bad. I am training an older lady and she is having some trouble with the job but I think she will catch on eventually. I just hope she can keep up it is hard on older folks and her husband has had some healthe problems so they need the money. Other then that Lauren got back yesterday evening. I am glad she made it back safe and sound. I haven't gotten to talk much to her cause she has been rather busy with her family and school work. And I work till around 5 or 6pm. Other then that the weather here has cooled off to the lower 40's so it is kinda yucky. My brother has been talking my ear off lately, but I am glad he feels comfortable talking with me about some of his problems. Other then that not allot going on really. Just been taking it easy. Hope you are all doing well. Chris

Friday

2006-01-20T17:41:00.000-05:00

Well tomorrow is back to work after my long time off. Wow it feels good to actually be going back to work. Never thought I would say that. Been kinda boring the last week, but what can I say I got a lot of stuff done and managed to get some much needed R N R. Other then that mom has been here the last couple days. And Lauren is coming home tomorrow yea. Yea. YEA. YEA!!! I have missed her. Probably won't see her much though she is gonna be busy I may just kidnap her though hehe. I am sure no one will notice. Hopefully my tax check will be in soon I am ready to do some shopping. Well that is about it for now. later everyone Chris

Tuesday

2006-01-17T17:47:00.000-05:00

Ok so here has been my day I got up this morning and yea my brothers taxes where execpted by the IRS so I mailed all of his info back to him. I am so glad I was able to get it done for him so quickly. God has really blessed me with knowledge in many areas. I then cleaned up my mess from working on my house the past few days. And then I sat down and watched Hitch for the second time. That movie is so good. Afterward I decided to call my brother and give him the good news of course he was still in bed lol. He works nights. Well I was bored so I called Lauren for the second time to leave a message. Then I decided to go get some paint and groceries. Other then the pizza I bought my groceries where lunch meat and healthy choice tv dinners. So yes I was actually sticking kinda with my diet. 250 calories is pretty good for a dinner I think. Well on the way back my brother called and talked for a bit then after he got Lauren called and was wondering why I had called her well I told her just to talk. Well then I finished my drive home and oh guess what I forgot to mention lol. That great weather I had yesterday is now 34 degrees and snowing lol. Wow it is so true that if you don't like the weather in Indiana wait 5 minutes and it will change. So I got home put up the groceries and made the pizza for dinner. Ya I am a pizza junky it is my favorite food. Now I am just typing this and watching "My Wife and Kids" the tv citcom. Well other then that today has been pretty good. Minus my current mortgage company is raising my interest rate from 8.5 to 11.5 grrr time to get out of this one. Well hope you all have a great evening Chris

Great Story

2006-01-17T17:42:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone I got this in a email this afternoon from a good friend. Just had to pass it along it made me do some thinking maybe if I spoke less often and listened to God a lot more. You just never know when he wants your attention unless your listening.

A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown. The angry driver then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car shouting, "What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing? That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?" The young boy was apologetic. "Please, mister...please, I'm sorry but I didn't know what else to do," He pleaded. "I threw the brick because no one else would stop..." With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car. "It's my brother, "he said "He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up." Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me. Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything was going to be okay. "Thank you and may God bless you," the grateful child told the stranger. Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home. It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the dented side door. He kept the dent there to remind him of this message: "Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!" God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts. Sometimes when we don't have time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us. It's our choice to listen or not.

Late Monday Evening

2006-01-16T23:04:00.000-05:00

Well the last couple hours I have been singing to the Lord and praising him. During which I just told God how I was feeling and everything that has been on my heart. I took a walk around the living room and just sang my heart out. I just have been kind of drifting away from God lately and more and more the last couple months I feel him drawing me back. I just am glad he doesn't give up on us. I have gotten stagnant lately and now it is time to get back on track. I know that I love the Lord will all my heart and want to be in his will. Well I love you all and just ask that you keep me in prayer as I search for a new church, I am always afraid to try new churchs because of the attitude some people have. But I am just going to trust God to lead me to the right one. Well have a great night everyone Chris

Monday

2006-01-16T18:43:00.000-05:00

Well today was a good day, built a big fire and stayed outside in the nice sun for most of the day. Wow it was nice out 57degrees and sunny. It was a great day just what I needed. Well hope you all are well. Chris

Just a random story I came up with one day.

2006-01-15T20:21:00.000-05:00

The article before this is a story I came up with one evening. Got the idea on a ride home one night so tell me what you think everyone. *Edited* Well Lauren was upset because I didn't mention that she thought she seen a Toad on drive home last month and I thought humm that would make a good story so yes Lauren did did help out lol.

Mr. Toad's Winter Adventure

2006-01-15T19:54:00.000-05:00

One cold January evening the sun was starting to go down and the stars began to shine. Everyone had settled into there houses and all the critters around the creak where sleeping, enjoying a much needed winter nap. There was not a sound to be heard other then the rushing of the water through creak. Mr. Toad had been sleeping enjoying his winter nap when suddenly he awoke from a terrible dream. Looking around he didn't see any signs of winter in fact it was quite warm in his burrow. So he decided that maybe he would have a peak outside. He waited at the door for a few minutes and then popped his head out. He felt warm so he decided it must be Spring. So out he hopped and looked around. Not seeing anything he hopped out a bit more and noticed Ms. Squirrel gathering some dinner. He politely said hello and yet still startled Ms. Squirrel she said Mr. Toad why are you not sleeping. He said well it was warm so I figured it must surely be Spring. She said, oh no. You have several more months of winter and according to Mr. Bird it is supposed to snow this evening. Oh dear he said but I am completely awake now. Well you should get back in your warm burrow. But the water has flooded it now since I came out. Oh my said Ms. Squirrel. We must come up with a plan. Ms. Squirrel said well if you promise to help with the chores I will gladly share my spare room with you. Excited Mr. Toad agreed. So then they gathered up the dinner and headed back to Ms. Squirrels place. They entered her warm den and she showed him his room. Then they spent the next several hours eating and playing games. Then the snow began to fall and Mr. Toad was curious to see what it looked like. So out they jumped and ran and hopped in the snow. They made snow balls and little snow critters. Then they both got cold and had to go in. Mr. Toad was so excited with his adventure that he just couldn't get to sleep so he stayed up and played with Ms. Squirrel for the winter. They played games, took walks through the woods, and just had an amazing time. Then one day Ms. Squirrel came in from her morning walk and said Mr. Toad I have a surprise. He said I like surprises and hurried out behind her. She said look the plants are coming back it is Spring now Mr. Toad. So they both played for some time and then Mr. Toad decided he should build a new burrow. But they where both sad to leave each other. So as Mr. Toad thanked Ms. Squirrel and started working on his burrow. Ms. Squirrel was sad to see her guest gone, and pondered on what she would have to do now. Suddenly she had an idea he could just live with her she had plenty of room. And so she ran out and asked him. Mr. Toad agreed and was very excited so off they went playing and enjoying the spring weather. The End.

Copyright 2006
Christopher M. Beatrice

Day 3 of back to blogging

2006-01-15T11:35:00.000-05:00

Well here is my 3rd post in row wow I am getting the hang of this again. I just got back from moms wow that is a long drive nearly 100 miles each way. Kind of a long haul conpared to my usual 22 mile jaunt to Greencastle to work or to see Lauren. I had a good time though me and mom watched a couple movies last night and I got to see Daisy again(moms dog) Well afterward mom went to work and I slept on my incredibly uncomfortable air mattress which I think her dog might of put a hole in considering I woke up and my body was leaning torward the floor head first. Talk about a head rush lol. Mom says it is probably because the cold apartment make the air leak out some. *rolls eyes* sure mom. Well then this morning mom woke me up at 6:15am when she got home and we talked till my aunt got there at about 7:30am. So mom was tired and slept while me and my Aunt went to IHOP. She had never been either(I can't believe all these people who have never been lol). She really liked it allot my uncle works there so he fixed me up on my omelete lots of ham cheese woo hoo for uncles lol. Then we went to Target as she wanted to find me some stainless steal canisters, but couldn't find any though. So back with moms breakfast we went and gave it to her and she went to bed and I came home lol. Of course I did learn in Chesterfield, Indiana there is no such thing as Cell phone signal lol. Sorry babe we didn't get to talk more reception was like non existant there folks. Well now I suppose I am gonna go out and start my truck and things and play with the dog I think he missed me lol poor thing. Well anyway hope you all had a great weekend as well. Chris

2006-01-14T11:53:00.000-05:00

Well this has been a interesting week I had lunch with my brother on Thursday at Tumbleweeds and then lunch with a old friend from my last job on Friday at Subway. And today I am going to visit my mom. So keeping busy is helping with the missing Lauren lol. Other then that not to much really going on prepared me and my brothers taxes got them all done and filed thank God for that. I had a good week though glad work has slowed down this boy has really needed some RNR and I am enjoying it. Well hope you all are having a good time. love ya Chris

Been awhile!!

2006-01-13T22:08:00.000-05:00

Well it has really been a while. Been painting the last couple weeks and really working hard on my house since work has slowed down. It has been kinda boring around here the last couple days with Lauren gone to Kansas. Can't wait till she is back. I miss the lil lady lol. Well any way I pretty much finished my kitchen and am now working on the Living room. I am starting to get excited about the progress. Well here is a pic of the kitchen . I am pretty proud of it I am gonna do some crown moldings and things later on but it pretty much is all I had hoped for. Well I am off to bed for the night. Hope you all are doing well Chris

Christmas Day Evening

2005-12-25T19:56:00.000-05:00

Good Evening everyone and Merry Christmas, Just wanted to let everyone know that we had a great time last night at Lauren's for Christmas. She has an amazing family and we always have a good time. Me and Lauren both got lot of nice things for Christmas and really had a great time. Then today I relaxed for a bit then drove up to Grandpas and had a good time with him my mom and his wife Evelyn and her daughter. Lauren went to Elwood with her family for Christmas. She also had a good day. Well tomorrow is back to work for me for one day hehe. Then another week off. Well I have made a decision to make my New Years resolution to regain my close relationship with God find a new church and me and Lauren agreed to loose 60 pounds this year so please be in prayer about these. I hope you all had a great Christmas. Sending love to all Chris

Thursday

2005-12-22T20:04:00.000-05:00

Well just an up date me and Lauren have been hanging out all week and been having a really good time we made cookies on Tuesday evening and we had Christmas with my brother and mom on Tuesday also. Other then that we went to the zoo on Wednesday and had a great time watching the dolphin show and enjoying the lights. It was all decorated for Christmas at the Zoo. Well today we have enjoyed the day watching movies. I am so thankful God has blessed me with Lauren.. We will be having Christmas Eve at her parents. Hope you all are doing well this week. Sending love Chris

Thursday

2005-12-15T18:34:00.000-05:00

Wooo hooo the overtime is almost gone.. I also may work at the store a bit next week to help out.. Not for sure yet though but seriously thinking about it. On another note I have been having a awesome holiday season so far and am looking forward to the rest of it. I had dinner with Lauren today and then took her back home so she could finish her project and stuff. Hopefully she will get to come stay tomorrow I hope so I have been missing her company lately. Although we still talk allot hehe. Her brother and dad gave me a deer summer sausage the other day ummmm it is tasty.. I have almost eaten half of it.. Not sure what the holiday season is gonna be like for my family I hope we can all get together some day next week but it isn't looking good mom has to work Christmas and Christmas Eve so who knows for sure. Well I suppose I should wrap this up love Chris

Tuesday

2005-12-13T21:25:00.000-05:00

Well the Over time is almost over at work finally. So that is good news. They are saying that next week we won't be manditoried to work so I may get a whole week off yea... Other then that most of the roads are finally clear and driving conditions are pretty decent for the most part. Although more is coming this week they say. I hope they are wrong lol. I like the look of it but it should not fall on the roads lol. I do enjoy it when I don't have to go out in it. I finally got all my Christmas Cards out and am glad about that. I also got all my shopping done and just got to get the dinner stuff now. although no one is for sure on what day we can celebrate yet it will either be Friday or Saturday(Christmas Eve) So hopefully they can get me a set day soon. Other then that not allot going on just the hustle and bustle like normal. And I am getting a new puppy they are currently a week old so it won't be till probably late January but I am excited it is a female lab german shepard mix. So if you have any good names for a girl let me know.. My last dog still is named puppy cause I couldn't think of a name for him lol. So please help. Well I hope you are all doing well Chris

My wonderful Saturday

2005-12-10T19:06:00.000-05:00

Well I went in to work with no problems but on the way home the snow was drifting so I did a little sliding around. Which I still came home ok. Glad I am home now though snow stinks grrr I want it to go away. lol. Well anyway now I am talking to Lauren so I gotta go.. Chris

Just call me Chilly Willy

2005-12-09T16:03:00.000-05:00

lol I am frozen through and through ha he a choo. Just a little winter cheer to get us through figured I would take a few photos of this wonderful snow we got yesterday I stayed home from work today after being stuck in traffic for three hours trying to get home in the snow. It was horrible. Well anyway here are a few shots of the snow. Hope you all enjoy or at least those of you who don't get to see much snow.

stolen from Lauren

2005-12-09T14:53:00.000-05:00

1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT? Working on my house I got a piece of metal jabbed into my arm. It went in about a half inch.

2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM? A picture a old type house, and a piece of paper that says smile God love you!

3. WHAT DOES YOUR CELL PHONE LOOK LIKE? Standard cheapy model with blue lights on sides.

4. WHAT MUSIC DO YOU LIKE TO LISTEN TO? Country and rock, 80's, 70's, anything but classical and big band.

5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN? in the morning not sure when though for sure. I was born in the light(its a God thing folks)

6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW? To get promoted soon.

7. WHAT DO YOU MISS AT TIMES? Lauren, pizza, my family.

8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION? My relationship with God

9. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SMELL? Pumpkin Pie or Sugar Cookies.

10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC? yes in very tight spots. Or in large crowds.

11. IF YOU DIED TOMORROW:I would miss you all but enjoy being in Heaven with Jesus.

12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY? Hard to say probably Lauren she is good at making me cry happy tears anyway.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOGNE/PERFUME?umm not sure I like several but they drive sinuses crazy so I can't be around them.

14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX? Long and curly well taken care of.

15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF BEING PROPOSED TO? Humm no where it is the man's job to prepose. And I would prepose somewhere the moud hits just right.

16. WHO IS THE LAST PERSON YOU MADE MAD? People at work, I tend to not appreciate laziness.

17. DO YOU SPEAK A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE? Nope English is crazy enough.

18. WHAT WAS THE FIRST GIFT SOMEONE EVER GAVE YOU (of the opposite sex): Card and balloons.

19. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING? Nope I have been hurt by people leaving my whole life and don't want to go through it again.

20. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU? A card that just says it all and sometimes they say what you want to say even when you aren't sure. I love cards....

21. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED. 78

22. BLONDES, REDHEADS OR BRUNETTES? Brunettes.

23.WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL OFTEN? Lauren's cell phone.

24. WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST? Ignorence and bad driving

25. HAVE YOU EVER DONE A PRANK CALL? No

26. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED OUT THIS SURVEY?Dishes and listening to Destiny's Child.

27. IF YOU COULD GET PLASTIC SURGERY, WOULD YOU? Yes lipo suction and abb implants.

29.??OUT THIS SURVEY?Shouldn’t this be number 28?

30. WHAT DO YOU LIKE ON YOUR PIZZA?Sausage and mushrooms…..no one knows that better than Lauren! I love you too, babe.

31. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF ALCOHOL BECAME ILLEGAL? Well considering I haven't had a drink in years I think I would live. lol

32. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY? A hot tub and a good steak dinner

33. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF IT SUDDENLY STARTED RAINING BLOOD? I would Pass out….that’s exactly what Lauren would do too. LOL

34. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Yes, my middle name is also my dad's first name so someone please give the man a cookie lol.

35. DO YOU WISH ON STARS? Only seen one in my life and yes I did.

36. WHICH FINGER[S] IS YOUR FAVORITE? Not really that fond of anyone of them just take them all for granted I suppose.

37. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? When I wrote the last post.

38. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? humm never really thought about it. It is mine so I would say so.

39. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Smoked turkey.

40. ANY BAD HABITS? Road rage, gossiping, complaining about things I cannot change.

41. WHAT IS YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING CD ON THE SHELF? None are embarrising I have great taste in music.

42. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Of course I am a great friend.

43. HAVE YOU EVER TOLD A SECRET YOU SWORE NOT TO TELL? No absolutely not

44. DO LOOKS MATTER? Yes but it is mostly about the personality

45. HOW DO YOU RELEASE YOUR ANGER? Hold it in till I can't take it anymore then blast you with some much unneeded loadness

46. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME? Not sure

47. DO YOU TRUST OTHERS EASILY? Not anymore hurt to many times

48. WHAT CLASS IN SCHOOL DO YOU THINK IS TOTALLY USELESS? Physical Education

49. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? just my blog

50. DO YOU USE SARCASM? Me sarcastic hehe, well the shirt I am wearing today says this "Sarcasm, Is just one more free service I offer" what do you think lol.

51. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A MOSH PIT? A mosh what?

52. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL? Brains, sweetness, good hygiene, positive attitude

53. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES? Pick, Pickle, Chris, Hun, Bub, Big Papa, Big Daddie

54. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? maybe

55. WHAT IS YOUR SHOE SIZE?Anywhere from a 9 to an 11.

56. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE COLORS? blue and red

57. HOW MANY WISDOM TEETH DO YOU HAVE?All 4 are still in my mouth….

58. WHO DO YOU MISS MOST RIGHT NOW? Lauren

59. LAST THING YOU ATE? Frozen Pizza

60. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My Brother

61. HOW ARE YOU TODAY? Happy and Blessed

Just some thoughts

2005-12-07T21:02:00.000-05:00

Well another day has come and gone, another week, and another month, and almost another year. Sometimes I wonder what is my purpose in this life? I wonder if I have touched peoples lives in a positive way? Have I trully given my all? Or do I daily just coast through life trying to get by? I really am not sure if I have made an impact on others lives or not, but I hope I have. My goal has always been to help others do inspire them and encourage them. I came to the realization the other day that my life is less then encouraging to allot of people and that some of things I have done have probably been a discouragement. So my question is what do we do about it? Do we go on and pretend we never did things wrong. Or do we live like we are trying to make up for those mistakes by doing the best we can everyday to be a better person. I know no one is perfect and that we all fall short, but should we think about what we have done and remember it all the time as a way of moving forward. God forgives us of are past, shouldn't we. I have realized that although we made those mistakes we should learn from them and move on. Forgive those who have hurt us and forgive our selves for hurting others. Come out of the hole we have dug for ourselves and walk in the light where Jesus has called us to. I ask you all this evening to think about those things that you have in the back of your mind. Griefs, heartaches, bitternesses, sorrows, guilts and decide that you have let it engulf you to long. We are to be witnesses and lights in the dark. Let go of the past and live like there may not be a tomorrow. I want you all to think of those things and write them down, then take them outside and burn them and while your burning them ask God to help you forgive yourself and others so you can get on with your life and serve him to the best you can. Be that light in the dark. I have a few on my mind so for now I am out... Love Chris

Tuesday

2005-11-29T06:41:00.000-05:00

Well me and Lauren are headed to grandpas today to put up his Christmas lights. Going to Indianapolis (smog heaven as I like to say) the smell there is nasty. I think I will stick to my suburban life for now lol. Well anyway other then that not allot going on here. Had some really great weather the past couple days it got back up into the 50's compared to the rest of the week lower 40's ewww. Well anyway I suppose I should bugger off here we are heading to IHOP first for some breakfast.. more later hopefully Chris

Hello bloggie buddies

2005-11-27T18:38:00.000-05:00

Sorry it has been so long but my goodness work is kicking my butt. I am working two 10 hour days and three 12 hour days now. So my time is minimal and I generally try and spend it with Lauren. But we are hanging in there. Not allot other then that going on. We got Lauren all moved back home and she spent the day Thanksgiving with me making a feast fit for a king and putting plastic and Christmas decorations outside. The place is looking wondeful thanks babe for the help. On a nother note my new boss has really been having me do allot more stuff to work towards my supervisor training so thank God for that. My brother and his son and my mother came down yesterday and had Thanksgiving left overs with us. And I may be joining my brother for lunch in Bloomington on Wednesday. Oh and the truck I bought is having more wrong with it then I imagined grrrr. Well anyway I am going to start blogging again as much as possible if you don't hear from me in a couple days send me an email and tell me to get with it lol.

P.S. I wanna start a new bloggy challenge... I want you all to tell 3 things you where thankful for this year... So here are mine....

1. That God is always with me and in my life.
2. Lauren
3. Getting to spend time with my family.

sending my love Chris

Me and Lauren decorating my tree

2005-11-11T21:35:00.000-05:00

Here are a few pics of me and Lauren acting a bit goofy while decorating for Christmas.

Got this from Brent and Lauren.

2005-11-08T09:42:00.000-05:00

(X) = seen, ( ) = not seen

( ) Rocky Horror Picture show ; ( ) Grease ; ( ) Pirates of the Caribbean ; ( ) Boondock Saints ; (x) The Mexican ; (x ) Fight Club ; ( x) Starsky and Hutch ; (x ) Neverending Story ; ( ) Blazing Saddles ; ( x) Airplane ; (X) The Princess Bride ; (x ) Young Frankenstien ; ( ) AnchorMan: The Legend of Ron Burgandy ; (x ) Napoleon Dynamite ; (x ) Saw ; (x) White Noise ; ( ) White Oleander ; (x ) Anger Management ; (x) 50 First Dates ; (x ) Jason X ; (x) Scream ; (x ) Scream 2 ; (x ) Scream 3 ; ( x) Scary Movie ; (x ) Scary Movie 2 ; (x ) Scary Movie 3 ; ( x) Blade ; ( x) Blade 2 ; ( x) Blade Trinity ; ( ) Harry Potter ; ( ) Harry Potter 2 ; ( ) Harry Potter 3 ; (x ) Resident Evil I ; (x ) Resident Evil 2 ; (x) The Wedding Singer ; (x) Little Black Book ; (x) The Village ; ( ) Donnie Darko ; (x ) Lilo & Stitch ; (x) Finding Nemo ; (x) 13 Ghosts ; ( x) Signs ; (X) The Grinch ; (x ) Texas Chainsaw Massacre ; ( ) White Chicks ; (x ) Butterfly Effect ; (x) Thirteen going on 30 ; ( x) I Robot ; ( x) Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story ; (x ) Universal Soldier ; (x) A Series Of Unfortunate Events ; (X) Along Came A Spider ; ( x) Deep impact ; (x ) KingPin ; (x) Never Been Kissed ; (x) Meet The Parents ; (x) Meet the Fockers ; ( ) Eight Crazy Nights ; ( ) A Cinderella Story ; ( x) The Terminal ; ( ) The Lizzie McGuire Movie ; ( ) Passport to Paris ; ( x) Dumb & Dumber ; (x ) Dumb & Dumberer ; (x ) Final Destination ; ( x) Final Destination 2 ; ( x) Halloween ; (x) The Ring ; (x) The Ring 2 ; ( ) Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle ; (x ) Practical Magic ; ( ) Chicago ; ( x) Ghost Ship ; ( ) From Hell ; ( x) Hellboy ; (x) Secret Window ; (x) I Am Sam ; (x) The Whole Nine Yards ; (x) The Whole Ten Yards ; (x) The Day After Tomorrow ; ( x) Child's Play ; ( x) Bride of Chucky ; (x) Ten Things I Hate About You ; (x) Just Married ; ( ) Gothika ; ( x) Nightmare on Elm Street ; (x ) Sixteen Candles ; (x) Coach Carter ; (x ) Bad Boys ; ( x) Bad Boys 2 ; ( x) Joy Ride ; ( x) Seven ; ( ) Oceans Eleven ; ( ) Oceans Twelve ; ( x) Identity ; (x ) Lone Star ; ( ) Bedazzled ; (x ) Predator I ; (x ) Predator II ; (x) Independence Day ; ( x) Cujo ; ( ) A Bronx Tale ; ( x) Darkness Falls ; (x ) Christine ; (x) ET ; (x) Children of the Corn ; (x) My boss' daughter ; (x) Maid in Manhattan ; ( ) Frailty ; ( x) Best Bet ; (x) How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days ; (x) She's All That ; ( x) Calendar Girls ; (x ) Sideways ; ( ) Mars Attacks ; (x ) Event Horizon ; ( x) Ever after ; (x) Forrest Gump ; ( x) Big Trouble in Little China ; ( x) X-men ; ( ) X-2: X-Men United ; (x) Jeepers Creepers ; ( ) Jeepers Creepers 2 ; ( ) Catch Me If You Can ; (x) The Others ; ( x) the original Freaky Friday ; (x ) Reign of Fire ; (x) Cruel Intentions ; (x) The Hot Chick ; (x) Swimfan ; ( ) Miracle ; (x) Old School ; ( ) Ray ; (x) The Notebook ; ( ) K-Pax ; ( ) Lord of the Rings: 1 ; ( ) Lord of the Rings: 2 ; ( ) Lord of the Rings: 3 ; (x) A Walk to Remember ; ( x) Boogeyman ; (x) Hitch ; (x ) The Fifth Element ; ( ) Star Wars episode I ; ( ) Star Wars episode II ; ( ) Star Wars episode III ; ( ) Star Wars episode IV ; ( ) Star Wars episode V ; ( ) Star Wars episode VI ; (x ) Troop Beverly Hills ; ( x) Swimming with Sharks ; (x) Air Force One ; ( x) For Richer or Poorer ; ( ) Trainspotting ; (x) People Under the Stairs ; ( ) Blue Velvet ; ( ) Sound of music ; ( x) Parent Trap 1 ; (x ) Parent Trap 2 ; ( x) The Burbs ; (x) The Terminator ; ( x) Terminator 2 ; ( x) Terminator 3 ; ( ) Empire Records ; ( ) SLC Punk ; (X) Meet Joe Black ; ( ) Wild Girls ; ( ) A Clockwork Orange ; (x ) The Order ; ( ) Spiderman ; ( ) Spiderman 2 ; ( ) Amelie ; (x) Mean Girls ; (x) Shrek ; (x) Shrek 2 ; ( ) The Incredibles ; ( x) Collateral ; (x) The Fast & The Furious ; (x) 2 Fast 2 Furious ; ( ) Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow ; ( ) Closer ; (x) Titanic ; ( ) Saved ; ( ) Bowling For Columbine ; ( ) Farenheit 9/11 ; (x) The Sixth Sense ; (x) AI: Artificial intelligence ; (x) Love Actually ; (x ) Freddy vs Jason ; ( ) Ella Enchanted ; (x) Princess Diaries ; (x) Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement ; (x) Constantine ; (x) Million Dollar Baby ; ( x) Envy ; ( ) Eurotrip ; ( ) Malibu's Most Wanted ; (x) Big Daddy ; ( x) Black Sheep ; ( x) The Breakfast Club ; (x ) West Side Story ; ( x) A Christmas Story ; (x ) Spanglish ; ( x) Pulp Fiction ; (x ) Sleepover ; (x ) The Evil Dead ; ( x) Killer Klowns From Outer Space ; ( x) Seed of Chucky ; ( ) Vanilla Sky ; (x) The Nightmare Before Christmas ; ( ) Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind ; ( x) Interview With a Vampire ; (x ) The Crow ; ( ) Reservoir Dogs ; (x) Wayne's World ; (x) Wayne's World 2 ; ( ) 21 Grams ; ( ) Honey ; (x) Save the Last Dance ; ( ) Blow ; (x) Edward Scissorhands ; ( ) Clerks ; (x) Beauty and the Beast ; (x) Guess Who ; (x) Monster In-Law ; (x) Elf ; ( x) Stuart Little ; ( x) Stuart Little 2 ; ( ) Mallrats ; ( ) Chasing Amy ; ( ) Dogma ; (x) Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory ; (x) Charlie & the Chocolate Factory ; (x) Freaky Friday ; ( ) Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back ; (x) Beetlejuice ; (x) Last Samurai ; ( ) The Aviator ; (x) Romeo and Juliet ; (x) Beautyshop ; (x) Legally Blonde ; (x) Legally Blonde 2 ; (x) The Missing ; ( x) Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen ; (x ) Grudge ; ( ) Wimbledon ; (x) Bring It On ; (x) Bring It On Again ; ( ) Flight of the Phoenix THE ORIGINAL ; ( x) Johnson's Family Vacation ; (X) National Lampoon's Vacation ; ( ) National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation ; (x) National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ; ( ) National Lampoon's European Vacation ; ( ) 2001: A Space Odyssey ; ( ) Dr. Strangelove Or How I Came To Love the Bomb ; (x ) Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark ; ( x) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ; ( x) Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade ; (x ) Animal House ; (x) Happy Gilmore ; (x ) Monty python and the holy grail ; ( x) Mondy Python's The Life of Brian ; (x) CaddyShack ; (X) Caddyshack 2 ; ( x) Casablanca ; ( x) Austin Powers, International Man of Mystery ; (x) Austin Powers, The Spy Who Shagged Me ; ( ) Austin Powers, Goldmember ; ( ) from Justin to Kelly ; (x ) Thirteen ; (x) School of Rock ; (x) Along Came Polly ; ( ) Kung Pow: Enter the Fist ; (x) The Goonies ; ( x) State of Grace ; (x) Clueless ; ( ) House of Sand and Fog ; ( ) Liberty Heights ; ( ) Brown Sugar ; ( ) Love & Basketball ; ( ) Tombstone ; (x ) Mystic River ; ( x) Dead Man Walking ; (x ) Major League ; ( ) American History x ; (x ) The Professional ; ( ) Garden State ; (x) The Rookie ; (x) My Girl ; (x) My Girl 2 ; ( ) Less than Zero ; ( ) The Barber Shop ; (x) Serendipity ; ( ) Audition ; ( ) The Sandlot ; ( ) The Bad News Bears ; (THE ORIGINAL!) ; ( x) Simply Irrestible ; (x ) Roxanne ; ( ) Fantastic Four ; ( ) Can't Hardly Wait ; (x ) Drop Dead Fred ; (x ) Pretty in Pink ; (x) JawBreaker ; ( ) Rules of Attraction ; ( ) Thelma and Louise ; (x) The Longest Yard ; ( x) Airheads ; (x ) Cool Runnings ; (x) A League of Their Own ; (x ) Stand By Me ; ( x) Encino Man ; ( x) Underworld ; (x) Super Troopers ; ( ) Spy Hard ; (X) Black Hawk Down ; ( x) Formula 51 ; (x) Gone In 60 Seconds ; ( ) Batman begins ; (x) Ghostbusters ; (x ) Hook ; (x) Peter Pan ; (old disney version) ; ( ) Peter Pan ; (new version) ; (x) Finding Neverland; (x ) look whos talking ; (x ) look whos talking 2 ; (x ) Labyrinth ; ( x) the Dark Crystal ; ( x) the Craft ; (x) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

If you have seen over 70 you are a movie addict .

Ok so I am well over 70 more like double over it at least lol. I think I may have a problem haha

A free moment

2005-11-08T09:13:00.000-05:00

Well allot has been keeping me extremely busy lately. So I haven't been blogging. Work is extremely hectic and there hasn't been much time for me lol. Sleep has been pretty scarce and my nerves are running thin. So other then that I am working my tail off at work and I got threw right in yesterday into some supervisory type things we have a new boss and he needed help so I jumped in and gave it my all. Things went better then I could have thought. The new boss is gonna take me under his wing and train me to be a supervisor. Our opps manager really likes me and traded the two bosses to give me a better shot. So thank God for that. So keep in me in prayers this is gonna be a stressful and crucial time. sending love Chris

Thursday

2005-10-27T18:58:00.000-05:00

Ok well it has been a while since I posted. So here is a update. Work has been hopping, lots of over time. Me and Lauren are seeing each other here and there when we can. And talking on the phone allot. I have gotten a few things done here but not allot of time for it. Today I bought a truck finally something to drive this winter. It is older and has some miles on it but for hauling things and driving in the snow it will do just wonderfully. There are a couple things I am going to have to do to it but minor stuff like a door handle and seat cover and a tune up. While it is in the shop getting a tune up I am gonna have them check it out and make sure it is safe for me to be driving no problems that are major. It is a 93 Ford F150 and it is really a nice looking truck for 1500$ it has 184,000 miles on it. But I won't drive it probably all that much. Well maybe lol. I do like driving a truck so who knows. Well here are a few photos of it.

Sunday

2005-10-23T19:59:00.000-05:00

Well today was pretty good and the past couple days has been good too. Other then that not allot going on with me. Well anyway just wanted to pop in and say hey. Chris

McCormicks Creak

2005-10-22T19:11:00.000-05:00

Here are the photos I promised of our trip to McCormicks Creak

This first picture is a close up of the bigger water fall.

Here is a farther away shot of the same fall.

Here is a little fall I thought was interesting.

Here is the lovely Ms. Lauren enjoying her day with me. *wink wink*

Here is a close up of what I call the den, always was afraid to get closer cause a wolf or coyote might be home lol.

Here is a farther away shot of the den and surrounding area.

Here are a couple shots of the water rippling.

And my favorites are these fall leaves floating in the creak.

Here are a few shots of the woods we walked through.

And last but not least here is wolf cave. You can crawl through this small cave. But I almost drowned in it one time during the rainey season so Chris isn't going in there anymore not to mention the snake that chased me while crawling out lol.

Well that was the over view of the trip hope you enjoyed it.

Me and Lauren

2005-10-20T21:11:00.000-05:00

Here are some pictures me and Lauren had taken today hope you all enjoy love ya Chris

Thursday

2005-10-20T08:14:00.000-05:00

Well today we are off to have some pictures taken (me and Lauren) then we are gonna head off to Sam's Club and the mall. Thinking of even heading to Outback Steakhouse depending on how busy they are anyway. I really am not fond of waiting in long lines, This boy would rather get in eat and get out. Well anyway yesterday me and Lauren enjoyed a nice picnic lunch at McCormics Creak a lovely park here in Indiana. We took some more pictures so one or both of us will be posting those over the next few days. We took a nice stroll down a trial and enjoyed a good view of there small waterfall. Afterward we had a nice lunch and headed back home. Well hope all is well. Love Chris

Tagged by Oricon

2005-10-18T08:41:00.000-05:00

Movie Scenes that Make you Cry

1. The Passion of Christ, pratically the whole movie.

2. Finding Nemo, when he looses his son and at the end when he thinks his son dies.

3. Meet the Parents, when they all gang up on him at the end.

4. Nautinghill, when he takes her back to her place and her boyfriend is there.

5. Guess who, the end when everyone is fighting and then they make up.

Movie scenes that make you choke

1. Jurassic Park, when the dude gets swallowed off the toilet

2. Fast and Furious, when the dude wrecks that awesome old car

3. Something about Mary, When the perve is looking in her window and gets a glimpse of the old lady.

4. Scary movies, when people are getting ready to get it lol.

5. movies that make fun of being Christian that erks me a bit.

What Chapter of the Bible Are You?

2005-10-17T09:48:00.000-05:00

You are Leviticus.

Which book of the Bible are you?
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Monday

2005-10-17T09:32:00.000-05:00

Well just an update I did infact take the whole weekend off and have enjoyed my time with Lauren. We have watched some movies, went to church, made dinner, and done laundry lol. sounds exciting eh?... Well we have had a great time. I have tried some recipies out on her for banana bread and coffee cake. I also made some bread for her just the Kroger brand that you thaw and let rise then bake. Humm I had for got about till I woke up to call work in the morning and it was about to take over my counter. *note to self put the bread out in the a.m. so you can watch it haha* Well other then that not allot going on just spending some much needed time together and relaxing.. So I send my love to you all hope everything is well. Chris

Thursday

2005-10-13T17:31:00.000-05:00

Well today went rather well at work. Tomorrow is more Over Time. And then I am probably gonna call in sick this weekend. I have like 99 sick hours and I think it is time to use up a bit of them. Other then that not a lot going on here just a lot of working and cleaning. This house is actually starting to look like a house lol. Well anyway I out love you all Chris

3 Bullets

2005-10-13T17:24:00.000-05:00

3 Bullets

There once was a man who had nothing for his family to eat.He had an old rifle and three bullets. So, he decided that he would go out hunting and kill some wild game for dinner.

As he went down the road, he saw a rabbit. He shot at the rabbit and missed it. The rabbit ran away.

Then he saw a squirrel and fired a shot at the squirrel and missed it. The squirrel disappeared into a hole! in a cottonwood tree.

As he went further, he saw a large wild "Tom" turkey in the tree, but he had only one bullet remaining.

A voice spoke to him and said, "Pray first, aim high and stay focused."However, at the same time, he saw a deer which was a better kill.! He brought the gun down and aimed at the deer.

But, then he saw a rattlesnake between his legs about to bite him, so he naturally brought the gun down further to shoot the rattlesnake. Still, the voice said again to him, "I said 'Pray, Aim high and Stay focused."

So, the man decided to listen to God's voice.He prayed, then aimed the gun high up in the tree and shot the wild turkey.The bullet bounced off the turkey and killed the deer.The handle fell off the gun and hit the snake in the head and killed it. And, when the gun had gone off, it knocked him into a pond.When he stood up to look around, he had fish in all his pockets, a dead deer and a turkey to eat for his family.

The snake (Satan) was dead simply because the man listened to God.

Moral of the story :

Pray first before you do anything, Aim and shoot high in your goals,and stay focused on God.Never let others discourage you concerning your past. The past is exactly that, "the past." Live every day one day at a time and remember that only God knows our future and that he will not put you through any more than you can bear. Do not look to man for your blessings, but look to the doors that only He has prepared in advance for you in your favor.

Wait, be still and patient: keep God first and everything else will follow.

Pass this on in order that someone else might be blessed.

Update on my life

2005-10-11T12:55:00.000-05:00

So work is really picking up I will be working two extra days for the next five weeks. Then hopefully we will begin to slow down a bit. Other then that Lauren is extremely busy with tests and things this week. So pray for her. I am going up this evening to help her make cookies for the kids she teaches. Today I have been doing some cleaning and things. I scrubbed the tar out of the bathroom sink wow it is nice to see it look so new again. lol mom said it wouldn't come clean hehe. A little elbow grease does wonders. I have the living room, kitchen and bathroom almost up to my satisfaction. now the upstairs is next it is the worst. pretty much the junk collector room and my room, although my room stays pretty clean so mostly the computer junk room. I have gotten used to living alone now and really enjoy it actually. I get to do what I want and when I want to. Also don't have to have someone moving my stuff around grrrr. Well anyway I am gonna wrap this up for now.. Chris

Saturday

2005-10-08T19:54:00.000-05:00

Ok so I haven't posted since Thursday I know that is odd for me. lol Well things have been really busy and stuff along with visiting Lauren and her family and going to the festival last night. Work is picking up quite allot and so I will probably not be much of a blogger for a while. Hope you all are doing well. And I will try to at least post a little something every other day.. Chris

Thursday

2005-10-06T17:45:00.000-05:00

Well today has been a good day got up this morning and made a cake for Lauren's, dad's B-Day. Then headed to her apartment to spend some time with her before we headed to her parents house. We went to Wal Mart where we had lunch at Subway. Then we went over to the other side of the store so I could get my hair cut. Wow the lady did a great job I was impressed. Then we did some shopping Lauren bought some under clothes while I got some bowls and other kitchen things along with cleaning supplies for my place. Then we headed to her parents house where she iced and decorated the cake and is currently doing laundry. And I watched her brother skin a raccoon that was pretty cool. Now we are just relaxing till the B-day bash for her dad. Well on another note I have started to adjust to living alone. Seems God knows what he is doing, who would have thought he knows best even when we think he doesn't. He just amazes me sometimes. And I am so glad he is my life. Lauren has been in a very chipper arnry mood lately kinda cute actually lol. Imagine that anything she does tends to be cute to me, guess you could say I am bias. As she throws her laundry fabric sheets at me grrr. Mom is settleing into her place well she says and is looking for a job. So that calmed my nerves a bit. After I talked to her the other day I ordered her a microwave and tv cart since she said that was what she needed mainly so that is her Christmas present. Then my brother I got him a black comforter and sheet set since he has wanted one for awhile.. Almost done shopping already yeah... Well anyway that is my day today.. I am gonna wrap this up for now. Sending my love to you all Chris

Wednesday

2005-10-05T18:26:00.000-05:00

Humm wow I haven't blogged in a couple days. I have been so busy with working and doing some things around the house since mom has moved. Wow they are increasing the manditory work to two days a week at work. So that will also use up a bit of my time. So today I managed rearrange my living room and clean my carpets along with unplugging the shower drain. Which was plugged by a hair ball almost 2 inches in diameter from my mothers hair ewwwwww.... So now it drains well and doesn't make the glug glug glug sound. So praise God that it is all fixed up. Lauren is being annoying right now, bumping me while I am typing. lol what a terd. Just kidding babe I love ya. Now she thinks she has to proofread my blog entry. Well any who things are going well I have adjusted to living by myself well. I made a mess of homemade chicken N noodles and mashed taters. Stick that in your proofreading pipe Lauren. hehe I can be arnry too babe. Well we are gonna go to Wal Mart now so I am gonna round up this blog for now. love and blessings to everyone Chris

Lock in to Jesus

2005-10-02T20:01:00.000-05:00

Ok I haven't done this in awhile so here is a post to think about.

God has given us the ability and the strength, skills, requirements to do any job placed before us. He has already went before us and prepared the way. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. What exactly am I getting at. Well here is the thing, every time any of us have a job or task put before us if we will just seek God, pray and believe his word that he has already equipped us with what we need. We can do anything and all we have to do is trust that he will get us through. Now there are somethings in this life we can do and think nothing much of, but I am talking to you about things that seem like mountains or giants to us. I had a friend the other day who was so nervous and so worried about the job that was before her, when all she needed to do was lock into Jesus and believe his word that he would get her through. Just tap in trust his word that we can do all things through him and walk with a new boldness. NO I don't mean get all puffed up in your belief just be confident in knowing you have what you need to get through the job. No job is to big for Jesus his father is the creator of the world and all of its inhabitants.. So do you really think your job or problems can't be brought down by the maker. Just believe and receive his wisdom and soon your mountains will become mole hills.

*smile* it is contagious

Sunday

2005-10-02T19:42:00.000-05:00

Well today was a odd but strange day. I do feel allot better today. Thanks for all the thoughts and prays and encouraging words. I think I just played it up in my mind as worse then it was. I mean shoot there are perks to living alone right? Other then not having food in my fridge I am pretty well today. I have decided that infact living you still need food and drinks in your fridge. Who would have thought. I guess I will be shopping this week after payday then. Also am gonna try and do some cleaning if the time permits with my already full schedule this week. Then work announced that we are probably gonna have to work to extra days a week for overtime yuckkk. Well anyway. I am off for tonight sending my love to you all God bless you... Chris

Saturday

2005-10-01T20:27:00.000-05:00

Everyone to has totally sucked, Work went horrible, then I come home and my shower drain is clogged.. Then I couldn't get a hold of mom to see how her move went. And now being in this house alone is depressing. I am planning to try and sale my house soon and move closer to work and Luaren Please pray that my house will sale fast.. Love Chris

Tagged by the Gigster

2005-09-30T19:16:00.000-05:00

Mz. G. here are my favorites right now.....

1. The Reason Why I Sing, Kirk Franklin

2. Stand, Kirk Franklin

3. You Are My All In All.. not sure of artist

4. I Still Believe, Chrystal Lewis

5. J. C. 's In The House, Carman

So those are my currents jammin in the car, they are a bit older but I have just gotten hooked on them in my search for new music lol.

Friday Friday Friday

2005-09-30T19:15:00.000-05:00

Not allot happened today mostly work. but that is about it. Although it was pretty decent minus the fact there where no boxes at work. But it is over till tomorrow Chris

Thursday

2005-09-29T19:15:00.000-05:00

Well another day has come and gone. Mom is moving out tomorrow to live in Anderson. I am excited and at the same time a bit depressed that she will be so far away. I have never lived more then 20 minutes from my mother. Although it will be a new adventure living by myself. Just means Lauren is gonna have to come stay more often.. *winks* Well other then that I have been really busy with all this comotion and working over time. So bare with me while my blogs are short and somedays I miss. I love you all and hope everything is going well.. God is really moving in my life I am not sure what is next on the horizen but I am ready Lord, guide me... Chris

Monday

2005-09-26T22:41:00.000-05:00

Well my work week is over till Friday yeah... All in all it was a good day. Went by quick and enjoyed myself. After work I stopped by to visit my baby for awhile love ya hun. Then of course mom irritated me a bit. But as of this weekend she will have her own place and be living two hours away. I am not fond of the idea that she is moving so far away but what ever floats her boat I suppose. It will be a new adventure for me, due to the fact I have never lived by myself before but now I will be. I think I will kinda enjoy the peace though. Well anyway that is all for me tonight love ya Chris

Ok third post for the night. lol

2005-09-25T20:24:00.000-05:00

Tough Times Don't Last, But Tough People Do.

This is the title of Jesse Duplanitis's update on the Katrina disaster at his church for the 12 th of this month. It is amazing. I can't wait to here is next update after this Rita business. Here is the link for this though

http://www.jdm.org/media/weeklyplayer2.asp?vid=wbc_05-36cb

It is 30 minutes but well worth the time.

Sunday

2005-09-25T19:30:00.000-05:00

Well today was a great day. Thank you Lord. I asked God to help have a great day today and I did. So I am very happy about that. One more day and my work week is over till Friday yea.. Well that is all for tonight sending love Chris

What would you take if evacuated

2005-09-25T19:25:00.000-05:00

Mz. Gig, asked what would we take if evacuated so here is my answer.

I think I would take enough clothes to get by for a week. I would then take my pictures and camera. Most importantly I would take my bibles. I would also take my deeds and insurance papers that way after I was able to come back I would be able to at least have the stuff to take care of things. If we got to come back anyway. So that would be it not much but these would be the things that where most important pictures can't be replaced and the bibles would be the only thing to keep me going.

Saturday

2005-09-24T19:05:00.000-05:00

Wow where do I start. Today started off really crappy. I got sent out of the area again. And I got a bit grumpy with the boss over it. Well I get over to the other area and they say we don't need you we told them we only needed 6 people. So I go back and my boss throws a fit and says they don't know how to do there job. So he puts me order filling and then 20 minutes later calls me to go back.. Lol so by this time I had began to think about my exploding attitude that was slowly coming to a boil. I then realize that I keep letting them get me upset and for what. So I calm down and decide I am not letting them ruin my happiness. I then go off to the department in a better moud. And the rest of the day went really well THank you Lord for that. He gives us the power to choose to be happy or sad, powerful or pitiful, mad or blessed. So I have decided I am going to be blessed from now on. Then I got off work and hour early and went to visit my baby at work. She made me a special ice cream and cherry coke. mmm it was yummy.. Love you babe. and thanks. So then I came home enjoyed a nice shower and started blogging. So my advice to you all is be happy, choose it and become it. stop letting others bring you down. life is to short.. Love Chris

Friday

2005-09-23T18:07:00.000-05:00

Well it is Friday, hope you all have a great weekend. As I head back to work for my three maybe four days. This week has been a great week for me. Things have just been awesome. I spent allot of time Lauren and we enjoyed ourselves. Next week I hope we can do somethings also. I also am hoping to be able to buy my first suit shortly. I have never worn one but I have decided that I should get one. So I have been looking at a rather nice black suit. And soon I shall have it lol. Who knows how often I would use a suit but I know I will look darn good in it haha. So just a few more weeks and I will get it. Five years ago I would have never imagined myself dressing up or buying a suit. My attire was all shorts jeans and t shirts. God has really been working on me. I was told by my bible study teacher if you want to go places you have to act the part or look at things as if they already where. So in dressing better I am stepping out in faith that a management job is on its way. Not only does it make me feel more self confident about getting promoted I also feel great cause I look great. And on another note people tell me I look nice and that makes me feel better about myself too. My dream is to be a multy location business owner. I want to have a fairly good size chain of businesses. I have decided lately to go toward the area of movie theaters to me this is a popular market and people always want to get out and do something. So with competitive pricing and various movies to choose from people will want to come enjoy my theater. Well anyway that is enough rambling for tonight. Keep me in your prayers all.. This is something I have wanted to do for awhile and I hope something I will be able to persue. love ya Chris

Thursday

2005-09-22T22:54:00.000-05:00

Well since I haven't posted in a couple days figured I would take the time to just say that I loved you all and that I have been mostly spending time with Lauren we had a lovely time at church yesterday. And then she stayed at my place last night and I made her breakfast this morning and tried to make some pumpkin rolls they turned out really bad. lol oh well. But I made her a nice dinner this evening Ribs and homemade mashed potatoes. Yummy. Well that has been the past couple days in a nut shell. Love yall Chris

Tuesday

2005-09-20T23:27:00.000-05:00

Well I worked a bit of overtime today it went well. Then I headed out to spend the evening with Lauren. We had a good time. I bought stuff for her to make dinner lol. She said she thought I was gonna make dinner till I said which would you rather make lol. So she made quesidillas. I told her I would make dinner on Thursday though. So gonna have to make something else hummm. Well anyway I wanna send out a prayer for those in the path of Rita she needs to simmer down we have had enough stuff going on down there for a while. Lets all get together and speak peace to that storm. The bible says we can speak peace to those storms. So lets all stand on our faith and believe that this is gonna die down and not make any more messes here on the home front. Sending my love Chris

Monday

2005-09-19T18:16:00.000-05:00

Ok well today was a weird day we had to go in a hour early at work. And we really didn't make much progress. So needless to say tomorrow is overtime lol. Which will be good I could use the money. Then afterward I get to see Lauren yeah. Well hope you all enjoyed your weekend and are ready to get back to work this week. Chris

More Pictures lol

2005-09-18T19:38:00.000-05:00

I had forgotten that I didn't post any of the pictures of my flowers I had taken so here are a few. Humm Hope these remind you all of summer for awhile. Seems how it is fading fast. Also Hope I have blogged enough for you Mz. Gig. I did 3 posts this evening. *Arnry Grin*

Ok just one more thing lol

2005-09-18T19:25:00.000-05:00

I said I would post a picture of the entertainment center I built grandpa. It isn't fancy but it is pretty good for a 1st time try I think. Well anyway here it is along with a picture of Grandpa, Evelyn and Baby the dog.
notice the slight lean from the patio being a little slanted then we tryed to prop it up to make it level humm I htink we made it worse lol.

Sunday

2005-09-18T19:21:00.000-05:00

Well not much to say again today. Just another wonderful work day. Got shipped out again to Full Case. Grrrr. Well I am very tired yet again so I suppose I will wrap this up.. Hope everyone is well Chris

Saturday

2005-09-17T20:22:00.000-05:00

Well let me break down my saturday. Ok work, sent out of area again. Not to bad of a day and then home to relax after getting off late and going to the wal mart store lol. Well that is it short and sweet. Now I am just talking to Lauren.. Have a great day everyone Love Chris

Friday

2005-09-16T15:35:00.000-05:00

Ok well today has been a gloomy day outside but none the less I have had a great day. I started by going after a bit of groceries this morning. Then I came back and had some breakfast. Afterward I talked to Lauren for a while before setteling down to watch the movie Lauren bought me a couple weeks ago. It is one of my favorites from younger years. Adventures In Babysitting. So after watching it I baked a cake and got my new air mattress in the mail. Yea it airs up really fast. I am excited. Well then me and mom got discussing the unusual event from this morning that happened. I came back and mom said we either have bats or a next of birds in the attic they just dropped a load of doo through that hole. So ya first I was thinking great birds again not so much of a big deal.. But then she had to go and say it. ya she said it just what I didn't really want to hear. That it could be a snake also. *flashes back to when we had a big black snake next to the house and mom lost it* ya I am freaking out now. Lord help me get moved soon I can't take this country living anymore. I just want a normal house with normal pets like cats or dogs no snakes birds bats or mice. GRRRRR Well anyway I am out for the night love you all Chris

What Type of Killer Are You? [cool pictures]

2005-09-16T10:42:00.000-05:00

What Type of Killer Are You? [cool pictures]

You are a Samurai.

You are full of honour and value respect. You are not really the stereotypical hero, but you do fight for good. Just in your own way. For you, it is most certainly okay to kill an evil person, if it is for justice and peace. You also don't belive in mourning all the time and think that once you've hit a bad stage in life you just have to get up again. It's pointless to concentrate on emotional pain and better to just get on with everything. You also are a down to earth type of person and think before you act. Impulsive people may annoy you somewhat.

Main weapon: Sword

Quote: "Always do the right thing. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" -Mark Twain

Facial - expression: Small smile

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Thursday

2005-09-15T12:12:00.000-05:00

Well today I have been helping Lauren's flatmate make some pastries. It has been an experience lol. But as for last night me, Lauren, and her flatmate went to the movies and then Steak N Shake. We a good time. Afterward we came back and went to WalMart where I bought some more clothes lol. I blaim it on Lauren she has corrupted me with this shopping stuff. *wink wink* sorry hun I have to blaim it on someone. Well anyway after the shopping we came back and I stayed here at her place for lack of being able to make the half hour drive home. Couldn't be cause it was almost midnight lol. Well other then that I am awaiting my girls arrival home now. She must be running a bit behind. Hope it went well she was nervice about teaching her first class today. But I know she did wonderfully, cause she is amazing. Good luck hun. I am out for now more posts later. CHris

Tuesday

2005-09-13T18:26:00.000-05:00

Well here is the past couple days over view. Yesterday I enjoyed my self in shipping at work. Ok that is positively speaking. After that I went home not much happened. Well today I went to Grandpa's and built him a entertainment center for his patio. Ya it turned out nice, but not perfect like I had hoped. But him and Evelyn like it so that is all that matters. His wife, Evelyn's daughter has had several surgeries from having throat cancer lately. She lost her voice box, and now part of her mouth and tongue. She hasn't been able to eat for sometime and can't hardly talk because the first doctor did a botch job and didn't get all the cancer out and it spread to the tongue and mouth. Well any who, she had lunch with her cause her daughter that she felt like trying to eat today. Well she couldn't swallow after having her tongue removed and things. So Evelyn is very worried about her. The verdict is not looking good. Well the doctors don't know my God and her daughter doesn't really either. She knows God but not intimently. Well I just ask you all to pray about this situation. And if you are a smoker please think about this, it is a result of smoking and it isn't pretty. Well anyway I am here and my girl's place now bloggin why she does her homework. So I suppose I am done for now. Love ya Chris

Sunday

2005-09-11T19:33:00.000-05:00

Well I lost my entry so I am not much in the moud to retype it all.. So here was the highlight my Ops. Manager said I made the right choice sticking with my job I am at now instead of transfering. said it will make it easier to train for the supervisor job. So hopefully I will have it by spring. That is all for this evening love Chris