It's Amazing; Random thoughts

It is truly amazing to see the hand of God at work in all that I see around me. From friends helping people coming into our country from all around the world (click here), to those who have come back to the US after working in a far away world (click here), to those who are just trying to reach their own corner of the world (click here). God is truly at work through His people.
Personally we have had a pretty good January so far. Earlier this month, we were able to get away with some friends and spend quality time together. We aslo got to celebrate my parents 40th anniversary, (which is actually today). So far, there has not been a weekend since Christmas that Jenn and I haven't spent at least a little time away from the kids.
Wow, 40 years. What an awesome example Jenn and I have to look to. Mom and dad have stuck it out through thick and thin. There were times where dad was working in Chicago or New Jersey that I'm sure were tough, but here they are celebrating 40 years. We joked with them that they must have gotten married when they were 5 years old, because there is no way that they could be that old.
Thank you mom and dad for all you have done for your family, children, and grandchildren.

Seven Pounds

www.sevenpounds.com

Just recently, Jenn and I took a date night to see "Seven Pounds" with Will Smith. This is not your romantic comedy. "Ben Thomas" is out to help people in a manner that gives life a new focus. It is definitely one you want to go see.

I apologize for not getting things out on this blog since November. Hopefully more things will come as I refocus, and get some "guest writers" to help me in the process.

God Bless,
Ben

Kindle

The future of books (click here to see a preview).

Yardwork would have been a waste.

Listen carefully.

Okay, this is pretty cool. This is a microphone. Click on the picture for the techie stuff.

I need to give credit where credit is due, so this is thanks to Kevin Hartzog's Facebook post.

Here is the link I was pointed to. Click the play button on "virtual haircut". MAKE SURE YOU USE HEADPHONES, otherwise it doesn't have the same affect. And don't listen to it on speakers, then go listen on headphones, that takes some of the shock value away.

Blogger's Reunion

I took Monday afternoon off and took the family down to Raleigh to make a few visits. First was my Papa (my mom's dad). Please keep him in your prayers as he is living from blood transfusion to blood transfusion. I had a feeling in my gut to go and see him. When we got there, Nanny, was sitting outside waiting for a cab to take her back to the house, so we got to see her too. Even though we only spent 15 minutes max there, it was time well spent.

Then, after Jay took a nap at my parent's house, we visited the Collins'. We haven't seen their new house or new child, so we invited ourselves over for Emily's breakfast for dinner. Man what a meal. It was great to let the kids play and eat in peace and quiet, relatively.
If you want to check out their blogs, check out "Wrapped in Mercy... Cloaked in Grace" and
"Life at the Zoo" links on the right hand side.

Catching up from the middle of the weekend.

First it was pumpkin carving.
Lydia was very creative in her pumpkin carving. It was probably more difficult to cut out than it was to draw.Then it was off to Grandmommie and Pops house on Friday afternoon. We took advantage of the grandparents and had a date night while they did "Halloween." This included Lydia running from the door when people came up to the house, and Jay not wanting to put his costume on.

Saturday, we went to a fall festival at Jenn's home church. There were games in the parking lot, inflatables, the Lowell Volunteer Fire Truck, and free food. We all had a great time and really enjoyed the warm first day of November.