Words left unsaid?

We have a funeral to attend today. Gene Davis Debbie's Uncle, passed away from complications of kidney and heart problems. When Deb and I were first married (as teenagers) there were plenty of times when we had no electricity or food. We knew that Gene and Louise's house was always good for a bed or meal, with no strings or judgement attached. We could just go visit and end up staying without anything being said.

I visited him at the hospital the other morning, when I arrived I discovered the family had all gone to freshen up so there I stood with him all alone. A question came to me as I watched him on the ventilator, "Do you have anything left unsaid to him" I realized that if I did it was too late. I stood there for a while watching the rhythmic breathing he was doing from his machine. I thought back to his healthy days, times when he was full of strength and fight. Days that seemed they would never end. I contrasted those to that moment I was in.

I am very sad to see him go. Did I have things left unsaid? Truthfully, yes.

An e-mail that has been floating around this week goes;

One morning you will never wake up. 

Do all your friends know you love them?
I was thinking...I could die today, tomorrow or next week,
and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed,
friendships that needed rekindling or three words needing to be
said. Let every one of your friends know you love them. Even
if you think they don't love you back  you would be amazed
at what those three little words and a smile can do.
   
And just in case GOD calls me home before I see you
again....... I LOVE YA!!!

Do you have any words left that need to be said?

Greg

John Maxwell has been a favorite author of mine for several years. I enjoy passing along some of his articles. This one deals with our personal growth. When do we stop growing? I hope you find it as interesting as I did.

Laws of Lifetime Personal Growth
By Dr. John C. Maxwell

Two of our youth Starring in Play off Broadway (way off Broadway)

Two of our youth are starring in Grease at Robinson High School. The lead character "Danny Zuko" is being played by Arron Millirons. "Frenchie" is being played by Bailey Thompson. Come check out these rising stars, so you can say, I knew them when they first started.

New Wednesday Night Study

I read this book over our vacation. The devotion on the church website comes from an idea out of this book. We will finish our current study this week, and start this new study the week after. If you are looking for a good book, I highly recommend this one.

Sick Folks

After a great day yesterday, Deb and I had our grandson Axton for the night, however he and Debbie came down with some sort of bug. This is a continuation of what Alex and Will have. Remember Debbie,three of the grandsons, and Michelle as they all get well.

Easter

Today was a great day! The crowd was one of the best we have had in a while. I have never seen so many cameras in one place other than a press conference. A lot of proud of moms, dads and grandparents today. I will post more of the egg hunt pictures on the web site.

Proofs of Christ Resurrection

For centuries many of the world's distinguished philosophers have assaulted Christianity as being irrational, superstitious and absurd. Many have chosen simply to ignore the central issue of the resurrection. Others have tried to explain it away through various theories. But the historical evidence just can't be discounted.

A student at the University of Uruguay said to me. "Professor McDowell, why can't you refute Christianity?"

"For a very simple reason," I answered. "I am not able to explain away an event in history--the resurrection of Jesus Christ."

How can we explain the empty tomb? Can it possibly be accounted for by any natural cause?

Read more of this story by Josh McDowell

American Idol still at it

Phil Stacey, a Lee University graduate (Church of God College) and minister of music, has reached the Top 8 of the #1 rated talent search.

New Ball Park

It i s no secret that I am not a big ball fan, however I had the opportunity to do a walk thru the new ball park in North Little Rock and WOW. I was very sad to see the old Travelers field go, but one look at this new one, and I am sold. We have got to do a church outing there.

We are Back!

There is something about open water to clear out the cobwebs.
We got back from an eventful but relaxing vacation. Thank you to Brother House, Brother Gene and Sister Doris for taking care of the services in my absence.
Since getting back a few things have happened:


Bailey now has her drivers license, and does not have to have an adult with her. Wow, her she is posing on that most memorable day. I will never forget the feeling of watching your youngest child drive off with a State Trooper in the car for her test. Congratulations Bailey!




Grayson turned one! There was a big party where Grayson seemed to be more interested in cake and his toy tractor. (Gene was proud)



Sabrinia turned 15! Another great party at Red Lobster. It is true, they grow fast. Happy Birthday Sabrinia!