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Great Beginnings

2011-08-20T20:41:00.001-05:00

Well, it is the beginning of the school year and so many things to look forward too. I had the awesome privilege to Baptize my two daughters a few weeks ago. It was such an awesome experience. I just don’t think that I can put it into words.

So many things that will be going on in the next few months. Volley Ball games with Lexi and the list will go on and on. I ran for school board again this year but this time I ran unopposed. So, needless to say, I made it on the school board. I hope everyone’s summer vacation was awesome and will try to post more later.

Don’t be Misled

2011-07-16T10:03:00.001-05:00

Below is the “meaning of Allah” according to Wikipedia online.

Allah (English pronunciation: /ˈælə/ or /ˈɑːlə/;[1] Arabic: الله‎ Allāh, IPA: [ʔɑlˈlɑː] ( listen), [ʔalˤˈlˤɑː]) is a word for God, mostly used in the context of Islam. In Arabic, it is the standard word for "God," used not only by Muslims, but also by Bahá'ís, Eastern Catholic Christians, Maltese Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox Christians, Mizrahi Jews and Sikhs.[2][3][4]

From what I have read, it is stating that Allah is a word for God but mostly in context in Islam. As I research the Islam part of it, it states that Muhammad is the messenger of God or Allah.

And there we go. That is what separates the two. We serve GOD not Allah. Christians serve God and not the other. If you go with the Christian part of it then you must follow the Christian belief. That God is God. The Word of God does not say anything in it with the words “Allah” in it. Not mine anyway. ( I am sure you can buy a translation that will say what you want it to say) If you go with the Islamic part of it then you must believe the part of it that says that Muhammad is the messenger of God. Again, The Word of God does not mention Muhammad as being the messenger of God. The Word does mention that the only way to God the Father is through Jesus Christ. That is who I serve and worship and that is why I and My family have eternal life. Jesus is the Reason.

In the world today, you will read and hear lots of things but you cannot believe everything you read and hear. It has to line up with the word of God. One example is that a web site trying to teach the reader that Allah and God are the same. It has a statement on the website that says:

On page one [1] of Genesis in the Old Testament, we find the word "Allah" seventeen [17] times.

Well, I am not sure what translation of the Bible they are using but none of my Bibles have that in it. Be careful of what you read and hear. Don’t be swayed. Serve God through Jesus!

Summer 2011

2011-07-09T10:47:00.001-05:00

Summer is just beginning but is also moving at a fast pace. It won’t be long and the summer will be over. The kids are out of school but will be back to school in a little over a month now. You know, it’s the typical “I’m Bored!” kind of situation for the kids. The picture above is a night baseball game that we went to. Michelle and I took Bradley to see the Red Birds play in Memphis. He really loved it. Lexi left yesterday to go to Joplin, MO to help out on a mission trip with the Church youth group. She will be home tonight. Then she will be going to Church camp in another week. Allison hasn’t had much going on but she has spent a few nights at some friend’s house from time to time and to her, it seems that she is satisfied with that. Bradley is like his Daddy. He is a “home body” He just asked me a few minutes ago if we had anything going on today. I told him no. So he asked if we were going anywhere today. I said nope. He said, so we are staying at home all day?” and I said yes. His reply was typical. He said oh yes. I have been working overtime most everyday and it seems that when I get home, I just want to stay there and do nothing. Michelle explains that my “ do nothing” idea is actually playing on the computer. I am a geek or nerd so I guess that is what I do. I just got my Google+ invite yesterday so I am still playing on it and trying to figure it all out. I know Michelle gets bored with that and would rather us be able to do something together. I will have to figure that out and fix it. Not sure what we will do. I do have my vacation starting in about a week. I am looking forward to that but also plan on getting some stuff done around the house. It’s just too hot to go camping. The kids would be satisfied with staying in a local hotel for one night but what is the point of that. Just simple I guess. Easily amused. I guess I will go for now but want to actually create an article on here that will talk about some geeky stuff like some of the Google tools that are available and other thoughts. We will see how long that will take me to complete that. Have an awesome weekend.

Remodel Pictures

2011-03-24T07:17:00.001-05:00

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As you can tell from the pictures, we have been busy for the past month. I actually haven’t been so busy, but Michelle and Bruce have been. We still have some finishing touches to do but for the most part, I believe that Allison and Bradley will be back in their room by the end of the week. I have a video that I will try to post that will show most of the room.

Holidays are Upon Us Part 1

2010-11-23T09:05:00.001-06:00

I know it has been a while since I have posted and for that I apologize. There were so many things that I wanted to write about but could never find the time to sit down at the keyboard and type it all out.

Part one of the holidays are now upon us. My household will be getting a long weekend. Some longer than others but who is counting, right? I am so looking forward to going to Russellville for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Lots of family to come together and enjoy not just the awesome food that everyone brings but also to enjoy the company and the time to play with all of the kids and visit with one another.

If you have noticed, this is just part one of the holidays. That is because Christmas will be upon us before you know it and there will be more to tell. I will try and post some pictures later but in the meantime, I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Nerds & Geeks

2010-07-31T21:29:00.000-05:00

Yes, I have concluded that I am a nerd. You see, there is this upcoming event here in town called barcamp
Jonesboro. It is this really cool "convention" coming up all about the latest trends in Technology and the web. I purchased my ticket today and am so excited and then I thank about it and realize that I am a nerd/geek. I really enjoy that kind of stuff as well as blogging and writing. The event is an all day deal. It includes meals and also they will have prizes there. Prizes never hurt since one of the prizes is an ipad. My Lovely wife is so understanding. She hears my ramblings about my excitement and just doesn't say anything. She is happy for me that I get to go. The event takes place on September 25th. Their website tells more information. You can go to http://barcampjonesboro.com for more information. Maybe would be able to drum up some more computer work while I am there. You never know. You can follow me on twitter @jeffweir and I even have a twitter account set up for my business @WeirComputing. Maybe one day, I will make enough from my business so that I can build a new "Family computer" that isn't so sluggish like the one we have now. I have this awesome laptop but the main home computer we have is about 8 to 10 years old and is time for a new one. I really want to build our next one myself. I have built/rebuilt ones for customers but never one for us. enough of my ramblings. Need to spend time with the family instead of in front of the computer. I do that all day anyway.

Independence Day

2010-07-05T16:18:00.001-05:00

Many Americans have forgotten. Forgotten a lot of things. Oh yes, we all say that we remember 9-11. But Independence day is a celebration of our separation from Great Britain and a celebration of when we became a Nation. Maybe it’s just me, but it seems that we are giving up our Independence and giving it to the government. Instead of this Nations’ Leaders concentrating on being friends with our foes, they need to make sure that they take care of our Friends and ourselves. Sit down with your family and friends and read aloud the Declaration of Independence. Afterward, Read the bible together. Let’s try to get this country back on track.

Obama's Next Frontier for NASA: Fix Relations With Muslims?

2010-07-05T16:04:00.001-05:00

I saw this headline on the internet and thought that this has got to be one of the biggest jokes around. Well I had to click on the link to find out what it was joking about. Really, what would NASA have to do with fixing relations with anyone. There job is space exploration. I have noticed over the years how the space program has really been declining. I have read and heard about the space shuttles being retired or it being their last trip to space and on and on. What ever happened to going back to the moon or exploring Mars? Let me just clip some of the article that I read about NASA and what President Obama has in store for them.

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said in a recent interview that his "foremost" mission as the head of America's space exploration agency is to improve relations with the Muslim world.

Though international diplomacy would seem well outside NASA's orbit, Bolden said in an interview with Al Jazeera that strengthening those ties was among the top tasks President Obama assigned him. He said better interaction with the Muslim world would ultimately advance space travel.

"When I became the NASA administrator -- or before I became the NASA administrator -- he charged me with three things. One was he wanted me to help re-inspire children to want to get into science and math, he wanted me to expand our international relationships, and third, and perhaps foremost, he wanted me to find a way to reach out to the Muslim world and engage much more with dominantly Muslim nations to help them feel good about their historic contribution to science ... and math and engineering," Bolden said in the interview.

Really?! You have got to be kidding me. Why should we cater to “The Muslim World” ? Why don’t we start catering to the “Israeli” World instead. What are these hooligans doing in Washington? Obviously not working for us. I think every single person in Washington needs to be reprimanded for not representing the people who voted for them and sent home.

Trip to Memphis

2010-05-06T21:47:00.001-05:00

Michelle and I had this wonderful experience today. We had the opportunity to be able to take some kids to Memphis this evening to LeBoneur hospital so that they could see their friend Clayton who in the hospital there after a bad ATV accident. Clayton is in Lexi’s class at school. It was a bad accident and Clayton was air lifted to Memphis. There are 3 girls and 2 boys in the van with us now. All of them are 12 years old and it is never a dull moment. I have heard some stories, I tell you. It can get loud at times too with all of them talking at the same time.

It has been fun though. I am glad that Michelle came up with the idea to take some kids to see Clayton. They were all pretty upset about Clayton’s accident. She just thought of the kids and how good it would be great for them to be able to see him and make everyone feel better. Michelle has thought of others as she always has. She contacted the parents of the kids that wanted to go and made the arrangements and off we go. Lexi is having a blast. We left Allison and Bradley with my mother.

I told Michelle when we stopped at McD’s on our way that I felt old and she asked why. I told her that here you and I are and we are sitting at a table all by ourselves and 5 kids are sitting at a table together and we were responsible for them. What a major responsibility it is to have someone else’s kid that you are making sure that they are staying safe. We are enjoying it though and just love the kids.

Easter 2010

2010-04-07T19:34:00.001-05:00

We had a great visit in Hector for Easter. Enjoyed the Church service. We had great food and Great company. The kids really enjoyed the visit but it was just too short. The Girls dresses actually came from a lady that made them from a pattern. Such a lovely lady. I had worked on her computer a few times and she had told me that she wanted to make my daughters their dresses for Easter. What a wonderful blessing. I won’t go into much detail though about the weekend. For more information, go to Michelle's Blog and she will fill you in. I have some more pictures that I will try and post later.

Things are going well for Weir Computing. Hopefully, I will be able to get a web site built soon. I have been getting some jobs here and there. I am looking forward to more jobs coming in. What a treat it would be to have multiple computers to work on at the same time. Can you tell that I am just starting out?

Health Care Hoopla

2010-03-10T18:27:00.001-06:00

All we hear now days is about the health care reform. I wanted to put my few cents in while I can. Don’t get me wrong, I am not about the government running our lives and taking over all of the banks and being in control of my finances. They are doing that now as it seems. But something does need to be done about our healthcare system. I am sure that I don’t know both sides of the story about what the President is wanting to do with our health care system or what the GOP is wanting to do. But the bottom line is, something needs to be done about our current system. I know there are a lot of folks out there that are paying way too much for their coverage and that there seems to be no type of regulations in place for what insurance companies can charge or who they cover. What we need in this country is an overhaul of our Health Care. I don’t have all of the answers but I do know that Government doesn’t either. We need to get back to the basics where OUR Representatives in Washington actually work for US! If you have a Representative in Washington that is not working for you and the people of your state, DON’T vote them back in office.

Exciting Times

2010-02-19T23:21:00.001-06:00

Well, we ended up going to the ER last night. I had been having chest pains on and off over the last few days and decided to go ahead and go to the hospital to get checked out. After an extended 6 hour stay in the ER, blood work done, CT Scan and EKG, I found that all I have is acute bronchitis. Now I feel stupid for going in but at least I found that my heart is in excellent shape and no blockages anywhere. It was a rough night. I think it was rougher on Michelle. We got back home from the hospital at 4am this morning and she stayed up until she got the kids ready for school and came back from dropping them off and got in bed at about 8am. She did get about 5 hours sleep before getting back up to go get the kids from school. I, of course got my sleep in but still feeling a little rough. Michelle is now passed out on the couch and I don’t have enough nerve to wake her. Maybe I will just bring her pillow to her and make sure she is covered up. Then I guess I will go to bed all by myself. Lexi is having a friend over tonight too so they are keeping themselves busy. Allison and Bradley are already passed out in their beds asleep. Glad I am off this weekend. I of course had to call in sick this morning cause there would be no way I could have worked after being up all night. God Bless to you all.

Interesting Topics Being discussed

2010-02-04T15:18:00.002-06:00

Hello again everyone! I know that it has been forever since I have blogged. Things are going well. Been real busy at work. The weather here has been crazy over the last month or so. We had gotten 9” of snow in my small little world. Now they are calling for more snow next week but just don’t know how much. For most folks, Snow might be the “Norm” for you. In my little world, it is not. The Kids do enjoy it though. Brings back childhood memories for me too.
Enough of the jibber-jabber though. Let’s get down to the “Topics”. I will only mention 2 topics today since I am running short on time. The real funny topic is that I read an article from CNN about our President. Let me just quote that for you here.

Addressing a gathering of Senate Democrats, Obama promised to "call (Republicans) out when (Democrats) extend a hand and get a fist in return."

Let me also give you the link so that you can read the full context of the quote. It is Here. Now this just cracks me up. He meets with the GOP and gets hammered and then he goes to the Democrats and says now if those folks over there bother you, you come tell me about it. Yea, right! Like he is the Daddy. Come on folks. We DO NOT have time for this little bickering going on here. We Need elected officials to do what they were hired to do. It doesn’t matter what side of the fence they are on, just get off the fence and make a stand. If you make the wrong stand (as determined by the voters) then you will loose your job. Reminds me of telling my kids that if one hits you, come tell me and I will give them a spanking. Oh my! what a waste of taxpayer’s money. I didn’t think that the President was elected to scold either Democrats or Republicans but was elected to run the country.
Now for the second topic. Are you Ready for what the Lord has for you this year? There has been a lot of Prophetic word going on and it’s still early in the year. I know, some of you might be going on about not believing in all of that garb. That’s fine. But what happens if you miss out on something? Granted, you won’t just be blessed by reading or hearing but you will be blessed if you hear the WORD of God and act upon it. I truly believe that this is the year that God will open up to his Children and pour out a whole bunch of stuff. No, silly, Not Wrath. But you never know who he might have to deal with either. I am talking about those that have a calling on their lives. Oh, but wait. That is all of us. We all have a calling on our lives from God. This is the time to ACT on what GOD is calling you to do. Have you ever felt that the Lord was leading you to do something, like preach, teach a Sunday School class, or help at a Nursing Home? That might be your calling. I pray that each of you that read this, will really take the time to dig into the Word of God and then take time to meditate and listen for the voice of the Lord. You never know, you might just hear.
God Bless until next time!

Mid November

2009-11-13T18:19:00.001-06:00

This month is going too fast. I have been asked to teach Wednesday night at Church for next week. I am looking forward to that. I had the day off today and was able to mow our yard (hopefully for the last time this season). I think that my riding mower is shot. I am truly blessed because every time the mower has broke down, my Dad has always taken it in and gotten it fixed for us. I think that with some of our tax refund money, we need to purchase a new one, or at least a push mower. We get so spoiled to having what we want and getting it. But we can always look at it as blessings. We have to understand that some of the stuff we want may not be want we need. You know, God’s word says that we need to depend on the Lord for our every need. But do we really do that? No, we (and I) see what we want and go get it. You see, if we learn to give up everything and just let the Lord move, then he will. We go to Church and we ask why do we not see the Lord move in our lives. We hunger to hear from the Lord but we do not stop and listen. We pray and ask but go on about doing what WE want to do. Sometimes if we listen, we may not like what we hear. We just don’t drop our worldly stuff and follow. We say we depend on him and want a miracle.

My recommendation is that we fast. We hear about all the stuff going on in Washington and the healthcare bill being passed to the next step and we get worried. My 5 year old son summed it up nicely. One night, my youngest daughter stated that she was scared. My son then explained to her that there is no need to be scared because God is ALWAYS with us. Give something up this week or for the next two weeks that you normally depend on. Food, TV or whatever it might be. Then give that time to the Lord. Just stop during that time that you gain by giving something up and pray and listen what the Lord wants to tell you. Let HIM guide you to get you through your times of need.

November Ramblings

2009-11-08T17:28:00.001-06:00

It’s just not getting to the point where we have cool nights and not so hot days. This is the first year in a while that we have actually has a slow transition between summer and fall. I do have to say though, that it is rather warmer than normal. Highs in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s and lows into the 40’s. Not bad and not complaining. I do love this kind of weather. Just don’t want it to rain for a while so that the farmers can get their crops in. Not sure what the Winter will bring though. Notice how we start talking about the weather to break the ice and as a conversation starter? Here we go.

Enjoyed Church this morning at the Bay United Methodist Church. We visited there this morning because they were having a special Veterans service. Pastor Angie had invited my family and I to come. It was a touching service. Thanks Pastor Angie for the invite, we always love coming to see everyone.

We also enjoyed Allison’s Birthday Party this weekend. My how the kids are growing up. My In-laws came for the weekend to be at the party. It was fun for the kids and we did enjoy everyone. Just tired after the party.

There are more things coming for the month and I will try to update again in a few day but we all know how that goes. I use Windows Live Writer to do my posts and I see this link over to the side that says to upload video. I might try the video thing later and post something on here. Until then, Thanks to everyone for staying tuned. You can always follow me on Twitter or Facebook. The links for Facebook is Here and you can also follow me on Twitter by clicking Here.

The Beginnings of Fall

2009-10-01T21:25:00.001-05:00

It is hard to believe that it is already October. The girls’ birthdays are this month which usually means we stay busy for the month. Harvest Festival here in Bay is this weekend. The good thing is that I am on vacation this week. I have gotten a lot done around the house but still not finished yet. The only other big thing that has to be completed before I head back to work is to install a new stove pipe for our wood stove and replace the damper in the pipe. The weather is getting cooler here so we will need to get things ready for winter. I hear that this winter is supposed to be colder and wetter than normal. Things just don’t stay normal anymore when it comes to weather. I can stand some snow but really don’t want the ice storm like we had last year. We were the fortunate ones. We were only out of power for about a week. I am enjoying my week here at home. My In-Laws have come to visit. I enjoy them. I finally have some one to share my coffee with.

October 6th is the run off elections for the Bay School Board. I sure hope everyone gets out and votes. I might have lost the primary election but there are still 2 other people that are running for the position that are more than capable to fill the position. Becky Keith and Kevin Barnett. Everyone has there reasons on who they will vote for. I have my reasons of who I will vote for. As I have said before, Both of these individuals would be excellent choices. I will be casting my vote for Kevin Barnett. I have known his family for a long time. He has been a part of the Bay School system since he started Kindergarten and graduated there. I graduated Bay Schools in 1985 with his Brother. Whoever your choice may be, please cast your vote for your candidate. Either way the election goes, We will all be winners. Becky would do a good job, but just my personal preference, I will vote for Kevin.

I will be preaching again at Trinity Church on October 18th. I will also be singing at the service too, which is a rarity. I will be singing with a friend of mine. Michelle, I believe will be out of town that weekend. If I sing, I normally sing with her. I don’t sing by myself. I am always excited when I get the opportunity to preach. If you follow me on twitter (@jeffweir) you will se my profile which states that I am called to preach. We all have a calling on our lives, but it is up to us to listen to the Lord for what direction we need to take. Please join me on Sunday October 18th for an awesome, Lord Led service. Please stay tuned. There is more to come later. God Bless!!

The Wonderings of September

2009-09-01T21:17:00.001-05:00

The weather has been so awesome the last few days. I have really enjoyed it. This is the beginning of our busy month. So many things going on. The NEA District Fair is this month on top of all of the meetings at school. Open house for the Elementary, PHT meeting and also the Bay High School Career and Technical Education Advisory Council meeting, the Election for School Board coming up on the 15th, the Elementary Book Fair and also Bradley’s night out at the end of the month by going to the Disney Live show at the Convocation Center. I hope to be able to take Vacation towards the end of the month into the first week of October to recover. Then In October is the Birthdays for the girls and the Bay Harvest Festival (which I always enjoy).

I really enjoyed preaching at Trinity Church in August. I have been asked to teach the singles class next Sunday at Trinity, so that should be exciting. Things have been really busy at work. We had an awesome last quarter that ended in August. Now we have a lot of promos running and the Team is all excited about our increase. We even get a full quarterly bonus. That does tend to excite everyone on the team.

The kids are really enjoying school. Bradley has done so well in Kindergarten. He goes to bed early with no problems because he plays so much and stays so busy at school. Then he is up early and ready to go back. That’s my boy, Always doing and wanting to go somewhere. I just love the picture above of him. We took this picture of him playing in the creek behind my in-laws house in Hector (just outside of Russellville). They have a beautiful place there. I am really looking forward to them coming for a visit. It is so beautiful at there place during the fall. Maybe we can get back down there in the fall again and try to take some pictures of the kids and maybe get Michelle’s sister, Angela to take some pictures of all of us.

God is truly awesome. He always meets our needs and takes care of us. How wonderful to know that Jesus died on the cross for all of us. Not just me and not just for my family, but for each and everyone of us. As I have learned in the past few weeks, we don’t need to be moved by circumstances. Just like Elijah prayed for rain and his servant didn’t see any, He continued to pray and the Lord answered. We just need to diligently seek him in everything we do and do that every day. Not just on Sundays and when we are at Church but in our everyday lives. I guess I am really preaching to myself on this one because it is so easy to just follow a routine and do what we want to do but we (I) have to discipline ourselves (myself) to stay in his word and KNOW the truth about every situation.

Jeff Weir for Bay School Board

2009-08-27T16:51:00.002-05:00

Election Day is September 15th and coming up fast. There are two other people besides myself that are running for The Bay School Board position. All three of us would make a great member to the school board but I want to tell you more about myself and what sets me apart from the rest.

I grew up here in Bay and have attended Bay Public Schools from Kindergarten through the 12th grade. I am a 1985 graduate of Bay High School. I have 3 children that attend Bay Schools. Lexi who is in the 6th grade, Allison who is in the 3rd grade and Bradley who is in Kindergarten. My wife’s name is Michelle. She is a regular volunteer at Bay Elementary. My parents names are Gene and Norma Weir also of Bay. My Mother retired from the Bay public schools after serving 20 Years as the School Food Service Director. She taught me the importance of giving back to the community and that is exactly what I want to do. I started that journey shortly after High School by joining the U.S. Navy. I currently serve as President of the Bay PHT (Parents Helping Teachers) at Bay Elementary and have been asked to serve on the Bay High School Career and Technical Education Advisory Council. I am employed by FedEx Office in Jonesboro as the Assistant Manager.

The right person for this position needs to be able and willing to make themselves available to the community and to the parents of the students who attend Bay Public Schools as well as to the faculty. I know that I am that person who will listen and act. This position is not just about myself and my family. It is a lot bigger than that. It is about everyone in the community and about all of the children here that deserve not just an education but receive the Best that we all can give so that they can have many opportunities to be the next leaders in our Community and in our Country. I would like to have this opportunity to serve on the Bay School Board so that all of our voices can be heard. So that we all can put back into the school that has put us where we are today. The Bay Public School System plays a very vital role in our community and with me on the School Board, We can make a Difference.

Thank you for your Vote on September 15th.

Jeff Weir

Beginning of School

2009-08-22T20:26:00.001-05:00

Off To a Good Start

The kids seem to have gotten off to a good start this year with school. They really enjoy it. The Sunday before school started, I woke Bradley up and told him it was time to wake up and get ready for Church. We lazed around a little and yawned. I also told him that it would be just a few days and he would be getting up early each morning to get ready for school every day. He then asked, “Daddy, will it ever be summer again”.

The girls seem to like school ok this year too. You know, they are at that age where they don’t say much about it. Busy school year this year though since I am the President of PHT. I am excited about what we can do as a group for the teachers and student at our school. I am also running for School Board this year. The election is on September 15th. That is less than a month away. This is the first time I have ever run for anything. I am a little excited.

Make sure you follow me on Facebook and on Twitter. Have a great weekend.

August

2009-08-01T21:34:00.001-05:00

It has been a Lazy summer. It has been cooler than most other summers that I can remember and it has also been the wettest that I can remember. This is the first year that I can remember that cotton hasn’t been planted next to our house. I say it has been a lazy summer but I just haven’t had time to do anything it seems. I get off work and all I want to do is just sit around and be lazy. I want to go fishing with Bradley or play golf but just never have enough time. There is so much work to do around here at the house. I am tired of it looking like white trash around the house but it is just hard when you have a brother that has pigs at our house and he also has the chickens too. He doesn’t have enough time for them either so they just suffer. Oh but don’t misunderstand, he feeds them but I guess if they were mine I would do thing different. But if they were mine, I would get rid of them. Pigs do really stink. I sit and here my self talk or hear my thoughts and realize that I keep saying I want, I want, I need, I need. What I want and need should be what the Lord has already provided me with. I am truly blessed. I have a good job. I guess I just need a vacation.

There are so many things that I want to do. One thing I do want to do, I will be doing on August 9th. In one more week. PREACHING!! I am so excited about that. Maybe a little nervous though because I have only preached at Churches where there were about 25 people. Next Sunday, I will be preaching in front of about 200 or so people. AAAHHH!!! But I can do all thing through Christ Jesus. I am also running for Bay School Board. I have some good competition. The reason why I am running for School Board is that I want to serve the community and the kids. I have 3 kids that are now in school at Bay, and I went to school there from Kindergarten to the 12th grade. It’s an awesome school and am proud that my kids are going there.

And with that, I say Good Night.

Finally Making Headway

2009-07-06T22:03:00.001-05:00

It is a good feeling to work in the yard. I finally made time because I never had any to spare, to be able to work in the yard today. With the help of my brother, We were able to scrape our yard to where there is not as big of lumps. You see, we have had a mess in our yard since we have had to tear out our septic lines and run new ones. I have a friend that is supposed to come towards the end of the week with his tractor and box blade to smooth it all out but My wonderful brother borrowed a backhoe this evening and we were able to really smooth things out and also burn some piles of rubbish that has been piling up. Michelle seems to be satisfied. Her statement tonight was “ there is hope”. There is so much that needs to be done to this house but things are just too expensive it seems. I would love to get our yard all straightened up and even plant some flower beds but we first need to paint the house. Michelle has been really busy with the kids this summer but today, she even painted the front door. It looks great. I need to keep pushing myself to get some things done around here. It does make one feel better about what you have.

2009-07-01T16:43:00.002-05:00

This is a video of My Brother and his farm in 2001.

It’s that time of Year

2009-06-14T15:56:00.001-05:00

Here it is, the middle of June. We just got home from Homecoming at Apt Church. It was good to see old friends. We enjoyed the food and fellowship along with the singing. What a wonderful bunch of folks. It is funny how things change over time. This time last year, I was the Pastor at that Church and now we have gone to a different church and just became members there. I am scheduled to preach at Trinity Church (that’s were we just became members) on August 9th at the Sunday morning service. I am excited. I am excited what the Lord has in store for us in the rest of this year.

It’s that time of year where we get busy. The kids are out of school. Lexi is getting ready to go with her Daddy Aaron for a week. We are getting ready to take a trip to my In-Laws house for a 3 day weekend. I am sure that before school starts back that Michelle and the kids will go to Russellville again for a week. Michelle will be substitute teaching at the school hopefully when school starts back. I have the vacation time to take but really don’t think I will get the time to take it since we are short staffed but can’t hire anyone. I can save it up until next year I guess. Next year, we really need to make plans to go on a cruise for a vacation. I hear that it is wonderful.

Introduction to Christ

2009-04-29T15:16:00.002-05:00

The video below

2009-04-23T10:17:00.003-05:00

I have also posted the video below on my face book but thought that it was so awesome that it needed to be posted here too since it meant so much to me. I have to be honest here. I first saw this video and yes, I did cry. I didn't cry because I was sad. I cried because I was touched that people care about someone like they seemed to in the video. This is the way that we need to act towards one another. We don't need to act this way just to those with special needs or to just kids. we need to show this kind of love and compassion towards one another. No one specific but to EVERYONE. I see so many children in schools today that are treated differently because they just are not like everyone else. I see kids that are treated differently because someone just doesn't like them for whatever reason. If we can teach our kids at home the importance of compassion and love towards one another then maybe this treatment will stop. It's not about being popular. It's about doing what is right weather it is the popular way or not. It's about caring for one another whether you know that person or not. It should be all about JESUS and reaching out to the lost so that they too may have everlasting life. We will all have our differences whether in opinion or interpretation but we still can love one another and have the compassion like these kids do in the video. Hold each other up. Lift each other up in prayer. Don't let your fellow man fall and be left. HAVE COMPASSION!!!

McElway Basketball

2009-04-23T10:05:00.002-05:00

2009-03-27T17:51:00.002-05:00

The Mayonnaise Jar

When things in your life seem, Almost too much to handle,
When 24 Hours in a day is not enough,
Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class

And had some items in front of him.
When the class began, wordlessly,
He picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar
And proceeded to fill it with golf balls.

He then asked the students, if the jar was full.
They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured
them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly.
The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.

He then asked the students again
If the jar was full... They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand

And poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else.
He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded
With an unanimous 'yes.'

The professor then produced Two cups of coffee from under the table
And poured the entire contents Into the jar, effectively
Filling the empty space between the sand.
The students laughed.

'Now,' said the professor, As the laughter subsided,
'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life..
The golf balls are the important things - God, family,
children, health, friends, and favorite passions -

Things that if everything else was lost

And only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter Like your job, house, and car.

The sand is everything else --
The small stuff.

'If you put the sand into the jar first,' He continued,
'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.
The same goes for life.

If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff,
You will never have room for the things that are
Important to you.

So...

Pay attention to the things That are critical to your happiness.
Playwith your children.
Take time to get medical checkups.
Take your partner out to dinner.

There will always be time
To clean the house and fix the disposal.

'Take care of the golf balls first --
The things that really matter.
Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.'

One of the students raised her hand
And inquired what the coffee represented.

The professor smiled.
'I'm glad you asked'.

It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem,
there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.'

Amazing

2009-03-07T17:19:00.002-06:00

It's amazing. It has been a long time since I have posted on my blog and the last time I did that was when my wife made me. I have been so busy but haven't we all. I have been going to school, working full time and so much more it seems. I am preparing this weekend for my mid terms. It has been Very hard going back to school and working full time. I am taking about 12 hours this semester but plan on taking the summer off from school at least and then starting back again in the fall. I will be so proud of myself when I finally get my Associate of Arts degree. But that only be my first step. I have never written so many papers in my life. I know this is short but just wanted to keep you posted on what is going on. Michelle and the kids are doing wonderful. I am sure that Michelle will be glad when I am done with school. Bless her heart, she has been doing everything around the house (not that I ever helped before) I won't go into much detail because I am sure that Michelle will making a post on her blog shortly now that she might have a little more time on her hands.

2009-01-01T20:05:00.003-06:00

One of the greatest highlights of 2008 was for me to have my Brother come in from Canada for Christmas. He had to go through a lot to get here but was able to make it here. After it was all said and done and time for him to head back home to Canada, he went through a lot to get back across the border. He is now safe, back at home. We Love you Buba. Tell Sandy and all we said we Love them too.

This is for My Wife

2009-01-01T13:05:00.002-06:00

Your right Honey, I needed to update my blog. It has been a while. I would post pictures for folks to see but my Wife stole them all and posted them on "HER" Blog and Face book.
Here it is the New Year. New Years Day to be exact and I am not doing much of anything today. I slept very good last night or at least I feel much more rested. I picked up my CPAP machine yesterday afternoon and used it for the first time last night. It was different and will take some time to get used to it. I woke up a few times in the night because of the noise of it. Michelle said she heard it a few times in the night when it started blowing harder. The machine I have is called an Auto CPAP because it adjust to the pressure needed to open the airways. Hopefully the more I use it, the more better I will feel.
Well, who had new years resolutions out there? Not me, because it might just fail. But I do plan on getting closer to God and Family this year. A lot of things have changed over the past year. I pastored a Church for about 6 months, The economy has gone downhill and all of that. But I know that if we all keep our eyes on God, that he will take care of us. The key to that is making sure that we involve God in everything we do. That we let him guide us and direct us. That we pray and ask that he shows us what he wants us to do. But also we need to be more in his Word. We will all here many different things from many different people this year. But if it is not in God's Word, then it just ain't so. I get tired of the Preachers today that preach "the times". The Word is what needs to be preached today, more than ever. Folks get excited about hearing Prophets of today and what is being predicted for this year. In the past year, I have heard "Prophets" say that before the end of the year that the Christians will prosper financially, but I now have to ask what happened? I didn't get it! But now all of a sudden those same "Prophets" are saying "oh, but we first have to go through some things before we get it and that times might be tough. My reply to that is "How convenient"!. I am not worried about what might take place in this world. Yes, I will be watching along with everyone else, but I will not worry becasue I know who my Source is and that is the Lord, Jesus Christ.

Wolves attack

2008-12-21T21:09:00.000-06:00

more Explorer Pictures

2008-11-27T19:36:00.003-06:00

My Explorers

2008-11-27T19:20:00.004-06:00

This picture was taken the day before Thanksgiving. As you can tell, We even took Lily along with us on the adventure. I will put some other pictures below. We had a really good Thanksgiving. We spent it at my Mom and Dad's. Just Michelle, I and the kids at Mom and Dad's. Ronda and Marshall were able to come spend Thanksgiving with us too. They ate with us. It was good to see them. Tomorow is "Black Friday". Michelle and I will get up early in the morning and go our seperate ways to hit the stores. It's kind of a rush but we don't get into the swinging elbows and stuff. We go and find what we have on our list and if it's gone, then so be it and we go to the next items. It's kind of fun. The next big thing for me is that My Older Brother, George will be coming in for Christmas from Canada. He was here a few years ago but it will be good to see him. Especially for Christmas. I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We have plenty to be Thankful for.

Day Off

2008-11-17T09:26:00.004-06:00

Well, here is my boy. He sure is growing up. I will be glad though when he grows up to move out of our bed. He literally comes between Michelle and I. I know, I need to enjoy it while I can. I do enjoy it at times. He surely lets you love on him. He has that smell about him as well. You know, each person has a scent about them. I can still go into my parents house, who now live where my grandparents lived before they passed away, and can still smell my Grandmother. My Mother has a specific scent. My wife has a special scent. We all do.

OK, enough of that. I know that it has been a while since I have posted on my blog. My wife had started me on face book. She set herself up and urged me to do the same so that I could meet up with friends that maybe haven't seen in a while. Well, it is OK but not the same as blogging. On facebook, you just post quick little quirks or post pictures. That's good but not enough reading for me. Facebook can take up too much of your time.

I am off work today and thought that I would just relax a little for a change. I do plan on going up to the school today and picking Bradley up early to stay home with me. Michelle is having to sub today at the school. So this gives me some time today to just goof off. I really need to clean up the kitchen and put laundry away and all that stuff but I just want to laze around today. I go on vacation next week for Thanksgiving. I am excited. Michelle and I plan on doing lots of stuff during that week. Since my brother is coming home for the Holidays this year (Christmas) from Canada, we plan on helping Mom and Dad decorate for Christmas and I guess we will do the same at our house.

One last thing, My wife recently went back to her hometown where she went to school for the weekend. She visited with her folks and the kids went with her and had a good time with their cousins. I, of course had to stay home because of Church and work. Oh, did I mention that I resigned as pastor and this past Sunday was my last as Pastor. I start back to school in January so it would have been tough to Pastor a Church and work full time too. Anyway, I have decided that I am a little jealous of my wife. She gets to go back to her home town and visit with her girlfriends from school each year. They get together a few times each year but end up getting together every year during Christmas (or Thanksgiving) to visit. I don't get to do that. I don't have school friends where we get together from time to time. I wish. You know, being a guy, I think of football games where buddies get together and have a good time. Yea, right. I work, I come home and go to Church and that's it. I don't have any other activities. Don't get me wrong. Michelle doesn't have a lot of time either. She is always working. Working by taking care of the kids and cleaning house and laundry and did I say taking care of the kids? But what about me? Not really, I don't have a need for that but how nice it would be from time to time to go to a Coffee shop just to sit and visit with friends. That is just an awesome thing that My wife and her friends have.

I have to go for now. I will change out of my PJ's and go pick up Bradley and come back home to play. Maybe I won't get anything accomplished today.

2008-08-05T15:32:00.002-05:00

2008-05-02T20:34:00.003-05:00

Well, here is a small addition to our family. Yes, we now have a PET. My wife is a cat person and I am a dog person but the kids wanted a dog so I won. (haha). We all wanted a dog though I think. My wife is the one who picked Lilly out and bought her. Surprised us all.
Here it is May already and we are going on a field trip with Lexi. We are going to space camp in Huntsville Alabama. I took a week vacation to go. The trip is only 3 days long but I thought I might need the rest of the week to recover. I think I am getting old. maybe not old but start to feeling a little older. If you notice the fat belly I have in the picture above, I need to do some work.
I have also started a new path in my life. I have been preaching now for a few years on and off, but now have been called to Pastor a Church. I started full time this past Sunday and we are all so excited. The Church is Apt. A small community outside of our small town called Bay. Really I guess it's a small community outside of Jonesboro. It is a non denominational Church. It is really a cute and awesome place. Might be small but we all start somewhere. I guess that is about all I have for now. God Bless!!

The End of a Winter Day

2008-02-01T13:52:00.000-06:00

What a beautiful picture that was taken outside our back door. My Wife took this and it turned out great. We are all doing fine here on the Farm. The Chickens are laying more eggs per day now and they are selling like hotcakes. Everyone wants Farm Fresh brown eggs from chickens that are fed grain and no antibiotics. Now I can't keep eggs it seems. My Brother is doing very well with the Pigs. He is selling them as well, just as fast. Here is a link to the web site he made telling about our little farm here. It's called Weir Bros. Farms. I have never really made a profit on the eggs but had to raise the price per dozen due to the cost of feed going up. Now that I have put a banner out front, everyone keeps coming back and that is wonderful.

2007-09-06T21:46:00.000-05:00

The Kids are Back in School

2007-09-06T20:47:00.001-05:00

We are all excited that the kids are back in school. We did have a wonderful summer. But routine is always good. It seems that the kids just burn up their energy at school before coming home and when they get home they just want to veg out. Not to mention not wanting to do their homework. But it is a joy to work with them on their homework. We finally got some rain but now the farmers are trying to harvest the fields. Someone mentioned that it rains on the just and unjust. Bradley is back at his second year at preschool. Just the normal two days out of the week. And with school back in session, Michelle is back to work too. Again, just the two days of the week. What a wonderful blessing to have her at home but I know she enjoys getting out the couple of days a week. Things are going wonderfully at Church. I am so excited about what the Lord is doing. I have to share a video that is just so funny. The girls were dressing up like me and I caught it with my camera. I hope it turns out. I have never uploaded a video on here before. The last part of the video is the view of Bradley's haircut. Nothing like a good home cut. God Bless and watch the show. I also want to add another video on here. It was so cool when I first saw it. It is a clip from the Presidential debate. Arkansas' past Governor Mike Huckabee made an awesome show I though. I just wanted it to be shown everywhere because I think it is so important for a Man of God to be in office such as President. It would be nice to know that our President is led by God. God Bless you all!!

Summer Days

2007-07-25T20:58:00.000-05:00

I hope everyone is doing well. Summer is here and now almost gone. School will be starting back up again soon. The kids are really excited but I think Bradley just doesn't have a clue. What can you expect out of a 3 year old anyway. He is just enjoying his sisters being home all day. Busy and never ending for me at work though. I am sure Michelle feels the same way with the kids all day. She is probably looking forward to going back to work at the school and taking Bradley with her like before so she can get a break. I am not sure where to look for my break yet though. hehe. I know it has been a long time since my last post but summers are always the worst. We do have plenty of Farm fresh brown eggs for sale though if anyone needs any. We get about 2 dozen eggs a day from our Chickens and we will be getting much more the summer ends. God Bless all and hope to post later.

Spring Pictures

2007-05-17T05:44:00.000-05:00

I know this is short but if you want to see some good pictures, click on the link above or click on the link that says "see my Pictures" on the left. Will try and say more later. God Bless All!!

Brothers and Sister

2007-03-07T08:38:00.000-06:00

I know that it has been a long time. You know how it is. Always busy. Since finding work and all and then leaving that company because of ... long story but will go into that one later. Anyway, I am now working at a great place and enjoy it. Monday through Friday. It's great and can spend time with the family and all. I sure Love my kids and wonder daily how my Wife can keep up with all of us making messes. The picture above is of My brothers and Sister. From left to right it is Marsha, George, Me and Joe Ed. My Brother George had come home for a visit from Canada. He lives there and it had been over 10 years since I had seen him. It sure was good to see him. It was just too bad that his wife could not come with him. Well, As you can see, there is a lot of catching up to do. I hope I can fill everyone in on the happenings around my little farm. We have new chicks that have hatched and and more eggs in the incubator to hatch. We are building another chicken house and will post some of those pictures later.

Fall Already

2006-10-22T15:12:00.000-05:00

Gosh, Has it been that long since my last posting? I don't even have time to add a picture with this as I normally would. It is getting cold outside. I even had to start a fire. Michelle and the girls have been out of town this weekend and so Bradley and I have had some good quality Father/Son time. It has really been great. With it being Sunday though, I have only one problem. Michelle and the girls are coming home this evening and I have some picking up and cleaning to do. Like the dishes and take out the trash. I still need to take Bradley to the "play Place" at the mall though. He really loves that and it is warmer there than outside. It is just the wind here I guess. Well, God bless you all and will blog again later.

Back Again

2006-09-19T20:46:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone,
Sorry that it has been so long since I have posted anything. I guess I have been busy. Doing what I can't remember though. I am back to Dayton for training again. This time though, I am only here for a few more days. I have been busy at work too though. I hope everyone is doing fine and has had a wonderful Summer. It is pretty much Fall now though. Keep me posted and I will try and do the same with more pictures and stuff. God Bless you all.

You can't tell me they ain't Beatiful

2006-07-29T21:33:00.001-05:00

Here is Allison and Lexi. They sure are growing up fast. Lexi is the strong one who acts like nothing bothers her. These girls can't seem to be apart from each other but they love to fight. I guess it's a sibling thing. Lexi is going into the 3rd grade now and Allison is startng the big K. Looks like shcool will be starting soon and Michelle and Bradley will rule during the day. Bradley sure does love his Sisters. He can't seem to be apart from them. All in all, We make a great family. We need to get a family picture made.

That's My Boy

2006-07-29T20:31:00.000-05:00

I have to admit that this guy is so Awesome. For those of you who do not know me, I am a family man. I love my wife and kids. I have two daughters, age 8 and 5 and then Bradley who is 2. I grew up in Bay, Arkansas and went to school there until I graduated. I went into the Navy for 7 years and then moved back home when I got out. Long story short, I moved to Russellville Arkansas and lived there for a while before just moving back home again. I now live back on the "farm". I grew up with wonderful parents who taught me well. Grandparents who lived down the road who I have very fond memories of. I grew up in Church and still go to Church. Not as often as I wish though due to work at times. Now it's my and my wife's turn. Time to bring up our children. Take them to Church and teach them as we were. I saw Ryan Vaughan's blog where he was reading a book with his son. Spending time with your family like that is awesome. That is a family man right there.
I haven't really messed with Blogs much but mine. I have read a few others here and there but since the other day, I have run across some interesting blogs and some nice folks out there. Some just so happens to be in my home town. I grew up in this small town where we all new each other. I moved back in the house I grew up with out in the country. I wouldn't change a thing. I look at my wife and Children and thank the Lord and wouldn't change a thing.

Home Stretch

2006-07-29T10:17:00.000-05:00

I am almost done with the training for now. I am stuck here at the hotel for the last weekend for this trip. But then I get reminded that I will be coming back here again for more Training in the fall. You know, after 3 weeks of being gone, I sure miss my family. I look around and wonder how these other folks handle it. They seem to handle it well but again, we don't always display our emotions and feelings openly. I am really looking forward to this next week being over just so that I can run home again and get all of that loving from the kids. There is just nothing like it. That unconditional love that you get from your own kids. Michelle has told me that the last time I was gone, that my youngest daughter, Allison, was getting physically sick because I was gone and she was missing me terribly. She got over it real quick when I got home too. She just wanted to sit in my lap the whole time and when I got home, I would catch her just starring at me. Like she couldn't believe that I was finally home. (hold on a minute while I wipe the tears from my eyes.) It's like Diane said before though, it will all be worth it in the long run. I am starting to look forward to the end of the long run. I thank the Good Lord everyday for what he has done for me and my family. I am truly blessed. I have a wonderful wife and beautiful kids. There are things that we go through in our lives that we wonder why but as long as we put our trust in the Lord and let him guide us in our everyday lives, then we don't have to worry about it. We just need to worry about it if WE are the ones that made the decisions and not letting God help direct us. It reminds me of a time when I was younger though. I went through Church split. It was sad. I was too young to really know what was going on though but I do remember. I got older and was going to a small country Church a few years ago. There was another Church split. I was so deeply hurt spiritually. I was devastated. I just couldn't believe that Christian people would tell lies like that. (Another story and might not even tell you about it) But God still brought me through it and I look back and see where God picked me up out of all of that and gently set me on a pedestal. God is so Good. Thank you Lord for watching over us. Thank you Lord for reminding us of the important things in life. Not the "stuff" but the Love and caring of each other because we are all part of the same family and we should all care for each other no matter what. God Bless you all.

What are you talking about?

2006-07-22T19:24:00.000-05:00

Have I ever told you how your Mother and I met? Since Sunday is your Mother's Birthday, I thought that it would be a perfect opportunity. Especially since she is getting on with her age and all. I won't tell you my age though I am 8 years older. It all started years after I first met her. I knew she was a wonderful person. She was beautiful. I knew she was the one for me. The perfect one, just as she is today. We started dating. Actually some mutual friends of ours tried to get us together by asking us separately to go to the bar. She called me and asked if I was going. I said that I wasn't because I don't do bars anymore. She said she didn't either. So I asked if she would come over to my place and I would cook dinner. (Son, if you ever ask a woman over so you can cook dinner, don't cook hamburger helper). I remember when we started getting serious. She got nervous. Me too. But I knew that if I didn't take my stand, that I could loose her. I did however have to let her go so she could come back to me. Even though it was just for a day. I was miserable waiting for her. I found out that she was miserable too. I think that my famous statement to her was something like "I will let you go. But by doing so, I am taking a chance of loosing you. ( I didn't want to do that) But by doing this, you are also taking a chance of loosing me. If you come back, I might not be here." Well, thank goodness she came back because I was climbing the walls waiting. When I asked her to marry me, I did so in front of her family. I got her approval first though. Ha. When I did ask her to marry me, it took her a while to answer. She was nervous and wasn't sure if she was ready for a commitment. I knew I was ready. I can't describe how much I Love your mother. When I look at her, I am so glad that she is my wife. That she is the one that I will grow old with. I look at my children and see her. I see how beautiful my children are and know that is how my relationship is with her.

Michelle, Happy Birthday Sweetheart. I Love you.

Blogging vs. Diary

2006-07-22T14:29:00.000-05:00

You know, someone said the other day that blogging is just a diary of someone's life. News is not blogging. But did you ever think that news turns into being a diary of what is going on in the world?
Enough of that. Now let's move on. I just noticed that I have been doing this blog now since June of last year. I have only done this once or twice a month though. Sometimes I wonder if anyone even reads this anyway. You know there is a place to where you can make comments on each posting.
Here I am in Dayton again. Away from my home and family. I really do not like this. I have to do this 3 week trip and be home first part of August just to turn around and do it again in October.

tomorrow is my Wife's Birthday

Happy Birthday. I sure wish I was at home with her.

Summer Fun

2006-07-01T09:07:00.000-05:00

July 4th Weekend and we are all having fun this summer. It has already been a hot one. We are all doing fine. The picture above is of Michelle. We were at her sisters with the kids swimming in the back yard. We still have the pigs and chickens. We don't have eggs yet though but should start having them by the end of August or First of September. I am enjoying my job. I have a company van now and get to work on Computers and stuff. Well, I gotta go for now but will try (TRY) to keep up to date on everything.

And you thought that Microsoft would take over?

2006-05-14T13:57:00.000-05:00

Well, since I have been out of town on bushiness I have had some time to just search the internet. For what? I didn't know, but just had time to browse a little. You hear about all kinds of things on the news and internet. I read the USA Today article about the gathering of phone calls and all of the big stink about that. I think to myself, "what's the big deal, it doesn't concern me because I have nothing to hide from the government." thank it hits me. That is what they all want you to think. What's the big deal? Then years down the road, you hear yourself talking about remembering some of the freedoms you used to have before the government took them away. I have always heard about " Big Brother" and just chuckled but my mind was still thinking about the concept. I remember when you first could go to google search and type your phone number and it would give your address and even a picture of your home based on satellite. So is Google "Big Brother"? Who knows. They own Picasa, which I found really nifty. They own blogger on which I publish here. Click on the link above. Watch the flash movie. Think for yourself. Do not let me or anyone else make decisions for you. But please stand up for yourself. "The things that make you go, hmmm."

Baby Pigs

2006-05-11T19:05:00.000-05:00

Well, we have babies. Baby pigs. Born on May 9. It was just a shame that I missed being there when they were born though. It has been a while since my last post but I have a new job now and will get my first paycheck from there tomorrow. I am so excited. I have been working for NCR now for going on two weeks. My second week of employment, they sent me off to training for 3 weeks. After the 3 weeks of training, I get to work in the "field" for 7 weeks and then back to Dayton, OH again for 3 more weeks of training. I will be glad when the training is over so that I can be home every night. I have been here now for 3 days and am ready to come home to my wife and kids. I sure do miss Michelle. What a Woman. Taking care of our 3 kids. Not to mention helping out with raising the rabbits and pigs and chickens. I think she got more than she bargained for. Gosh!! What a blessing she is to me though. See what happens when you trust in the Lord. He provides your every need. I am sure Joe Ed has his hands full now that I am gone for a few weeks. All of the feedings for the animals 2 times a day. I think he will be glad when I get home. I Will be glad when I get home!!

Forgot to mention

2006-04-14T18:07:00.000-05:00

Did I forget to Mention that we now have a Farm Truck? Ain't she a beauty?

Who would have thought

2006-04-14T17:13:00.000-05:00

Who would have thought? First I have a great job ( in my opinion) with good pay and benifits. We have a big house that I thought I would have never been able to afford but we did. Then the company goes out of bussiness, we sell the house ( and yes it did sell), Unemployed and moving to the farm into the house I grew up in and my parents and Brother and his wife living just up the road. Then to top it off, my brother and I go into bussiness together growing pigs. We now have about 32 pigs and 16 chickens along with 2 rabbits (with more to come later I am sure). I had two job offers, I worked for one of them but decided to hold out and work for this other company with better benifits. Above is the latest picture of the Chicks that we first got. I will post the other pictures on my web site. Who would have thought that our lives would be turned upside down with all of the changes and still come back standing.

Bradley likes his Truck

2006-03-27T07:47:00.000-06:00

Spring Fever

2006-03-27T06:29:00.000-06:00

Well, it's Monday. I am anxiously awaiting my wife's return with Bradley. Lexi is on Spring Break this week and Michelle took the kids to her Parent's and Sister's. The girls will stay the rest of the week but Bradley will come home with Michelle. I don't know if it's just that he could not stand to be away from home that long or that we couldn't stand for him to be gone that long. So, I have been here on the farm for the past 3 nights working with the pigs. They are all doing well though. I am proud of our new addition of the 4 Hampshire though. We picked those up Saturday. We desperately need to finish the other pen though and then get the chicken house built. The chicks are supposed to be ready on the 11th of April. As far as the house goes, It is still not sold yet. We have gone through 2 offers on the house and they fell through. We have another offer that we have accepted and I think this one will work. We are supposed to close on the house if all goes well no later than the 17th of April. They say they expect to close sooner though. The house inspection is scheduled for today. If it goes well with that, then we should coast through on the rest farely quickly. I am sure going to miss that house. I will put a picture with this of the house when we bought it. I know we didn't stay but two years there but I guess because it was the first house we bought.

New addition to our pigs

2006-03-26T15:52:00.000-06:00

AAARRRGGGHHH!!!!

2006-03-09T13:12:00.000-06:00

I keep having to reflect back on my purpose. I have to keep looking at my wife and kids to stay focused sometimes. I am still unemployed and have been now since the end of September of last year. AAAHHH!!! I hate this. My benefits are about to run out now too. I have sent out numerous resumes now and nothing. I went to a job fair for a retail store and filled out the application today and took a test that was like a personality test. I have taken many of those before and have even administered some too because of my management experience. I had the interview with the store manager. After the interview, the store manager told me that I had a tremendous experience and an excellent resume but she could not hire me because I didn't pass the test. She said she didn't know what part I failed but that she had interviewed some that went really well and would have hired them on the spot but they didn't pass the test either. She apologized and stated that she wanted to hold onto my application and resume in case there was a glitch in the system. How disappointing. Well, to top it all off, I get home and it had been storming and I see the kids trampaline laying halfway in the field all destroyed. What a great day.

Just let the Son Shine Through

2006-01-27T09:27:00.001-06:00

The Son always Shines through. Yes, I said Son and Not sun. God's Son. We have moved, our house has sold and we will close on it by the end of next week or first part of the week after. God has always met our needs and provided for us. We are living comfortably down the road from my Mother and Father. There is such a piece when you follow the path that the Lord has laid before you. But this is just the beginning. As one person told us as we were moving, she could not wait to hear from us again to see what the Lord is doing in our lives and how well blessed we are. I am still jobless but The Lord has his own timing. He knows I am ready but as my Wife put it, He knew that she needed me here to help unpack and get some things situated. Lexi is doing so much better in school now. It was such a change for her but she is pulling through with flying colors now. Allison is now being home schooled until kindergarten. Bradley is doing just fine and is growing fast. I can't wait to tell everyone when I start the Job the Lord has for me. To be honest, I can't wait to start it either. We haven't found a Church yet but the only way to do that is to visit around. We have only been here for about 3 to 4 weeks so it is a bit early. We just have to let the Lord lead us where he wants us. Michelle knows that there is a specific place for us where God is leading us to. How Exciting!! All of it is just Exciting how things fall into place. It only happens that way when you give God control. I will keep everyone posted. God Bless!!

House Cleaning

2005-12-19T07:45:00.000-06:00

I don't have a picture for this one but we will be going to our new address this week to clean. The carpets are now steam cleaned and the wood stove installed and the 6 Rick of wood delivered. Now we are going to clean the windows and baseboards and clean the kitchen and bathroom. We are also taking the kids beds with us this trip and have them set up for on moving in day, they will have their own beds to sleep on. It is getting colder outside now. I sure will be glad when the move is complete. I have made all of the address changes so I hope that it will work out. With the Post office supposed to be so great, I had put in the change of address to start on the 26th of this month, Well we went two days with no mail and each time, I went to the post office and asked if it had been forwarded by accident. The first time they said no it states that it is not supposed to be forwarded until the 26th. The second day of no mail, they said that it had been forwarded but not to worry, the forwarding station will notice the mistake and send it back. I am thinking that by the time I get the mail sent back here, we will have moved already. AAAUUUGGGHHHH!! hehe. Oh well. I am expecting a check to be coming so I hope it gets here soon for unemployment. I am also waiting for the Polar Express movie to show up I ordered off eBay for a stocking stuffer.

We have an Announcement to Make

2005-12-12T14:57:00.000-06:00

As the little Bugler gets your attention. I wanted to let everyone know that we will be moving on 27 December. Merry Christmas to Everyone!!!

2005-12-06T11:07:00.000-06:00

two and a half weeks before Christmas, 4 days before my wedding anniversary. Time sure flies when you are unemployed. Still searching for a job. I have two hopefuls but still waiting to hear from them. House is still up for sale and the house was shown for the first time in a month, yesterday. The power, water and Gas is turned on at the house we will be moving into. The plan right now is to move in by the first of the year. The girls could begin the new year in their new school. By the end of this week the wood stove will be installed. We still have to paint and clean before we move in and need to see how much it would cost to have the carpets cleaned after painting and before moving in. Oh, did I mention that we are out of money? Still have the bills and house payment until it sells. God has been providing everything though. Everything I look at the finances and bills, I think, How can we continue. But when it is time to pay the bills, there seems to always be enough there. Yes I get unemployment benefits but when you are used to making $40K and now make less than $15K, UHHHHHGGGG!!!!
Do you feel my pain?

Almost Thanksgiving

2005-11-17T07:12:00.000-06:00

Thanksgiving is just next week. WOW! Time sure flies. Still jobless here but think that I might find out something definite on a job next week. I will keep you posted. It sure would be nice to have that job being only about 3 miles or so from where we will be moving too. Dad has hip replacement surgery next week so I will be there for that. Things seem to be moving along here. Still have the house up for sale but not really impressed with the agent though. Maybe not her fault though. She keeps saying she will fax over some papers but never hear from her. I email her and she finally emails me back but doesn't answer my question or mention anything about sending the papers. Just a little frustrating I guess. Michelle did talk to a lady she knows that mentioned that her parent who live in California were going to sell there house and move here in the area. She had mentioned to her parents about this house being up for sale and it would be perfect. So they are discussing it all I guess. That would be wild for that to happen but you know God has done Wilder things. So why could he not do this? I am excited. We have started packing stuff already. We need to get firewood delivered to the house we are moving too before it is too late or cold. It has gotten cold here already. We still have to replace the stove and pipe in the house we are moving too. Almost seems that there is not enough time. Oh well it will all work out.

Life of a Substitute Teacher

2005-11-02T11:00:00.000-06:00

I have had the pleasure of being a substitute teacher at the local middle school where I live. I have really been enjoying it. The kids are good. I have filled in for the 5th-8th grades. Normally, a substitute teacher is someone who is maybe wanting to volunteer or something or maybe like me, between jobs. I have run into some of the other subs (as we are called) that seem to make it a career. Mainly it seems, to be Moms that were stay at home, and now their kids have grown up and they need something else to do. I however am still looking for a job. I wish I could do this everyday but to be honest, I don't get paid very much but it does tide me over with my unemployment benefits. Not sure how long that will last though.
Just wanted to keep everyone posted on what is going on in my life.

Fall Back

2005-10-28T12:29:00.000-05:00

Don't forget that this Saturday is when we set our clocks back an hour. (Spring Forward/Fall Back). We are all doing well here. I did substitute teach at the middle school here one day this week. I also applied for a job that was posted at the employment security division. I haven't heard anything back yet though. Maybe too early. We did list our house for sale today. We already had someone come and look at the house too. The lady that came and looked at the house told the realtor to not even advertise the house or list it because she wants it. Of course, there is no offer made on the house yet so it still has to be listed and advertised. The realtor is supposed to come to the house again on Tuesday to show all of the realtors in her office the new property listing so that if they know of anyone interested, they can show the house too. She took pictures today of the outside and inside so that she could publish it for advertising. I am excited what God has for us, whether we sell it or not. I will keep you informed on how things go on the house and job hunting. Our plan is still to sell the house and move back by Mom and Dad. The kids would enjoy that and it would help us prepare for getting out of debt and for the coming of our Lord. I get goose bumps just thinking about it.

Searching

2005-10-23T06:08:00.000-05:00

Will the search ever end? I am still looking for a job. Seems that things are not working out yet. We have decided to sell our house and move to where my parents live and will be able to find a job there. I know that it will be tough on Lexi because of school though. She is 8 years old now and has made some friends where we are now. She has been to 3 different schools so far since kindergarten. I have been substitute teaching at the Jr. High school here since being unemployed. Everyone keeps saying I need to go back to college to get a degree. I would love to do that but times are getting tough. It will be getting tougher though. Fuel prices for heating this winter is supposed to be going up 64%. Our highest gas bill last winter was about $300. Don't think we can do that and that is one of the reasons we are moving. We will put the house up for sell Monday and hope and pray that it will sell fast. God will take care of us though. I am not worried. All of our bills are paid up to date now and we still have some money left and God keeps telling me "Didn't I say that I would take care of my Children?".OH, us of little faith. He has always met our needs.

2005-10-06T12:36:00.000-05:00

The first week so far of being unemployed has been like a vacation so far. I have enjoyed not having paperwork and emails and cell phones ringing all of the time. I have, however, been staying busy with helping Michelle out with the house work. I start substitute teaching for the local middle school here in town next week and am looking forward to that. Maybe they will call me to come in before that. I did get a call from Home Depot wanting me to take a job as Assistant Manager for the Little Rock store but not sure how much they will offer and if it would be worth driving an hour each way to and from work. We will have to wait for the phone interview which will take place this afternoon at 4:00pm. Don't worry. I will keep you posted on the results.
We are preparing for the Birthday Parties. October is such a busy month for us each year. Both Girls get a year older and we do too. They do grow up so fast though. I have enjoyed them this week. God Bless and will keep you posted.

The Search Continues

2005-10-02T06:30:00.000-05:00

The job search continues. Even though I may have been offered a position with the other company that was awarded the contract, they do not want to pay for drive times and not sure if they would pay for meals with overnight stays. They want me to pay out of pocket expenses in hopes to be reimbursed as they work things out. Sorry! Not gonna work for me. I did interview with the other Retail company this past Friday and seems that it went very well. The District Manager told me that she was confident that within the next 30 days she could get me started in the Management training program. Until then, I can substitute Teach at the local school and also apply for employment benefits and see if they might be able to help me find a job too. I am not worried about this though because I know that God is in control. He will continue to guide and direct me.

Job Search may Be over but is it really?

2005-09-27T09:58:00.000-05:00

I have been offered a job with a certain company that took over the contract that caused the company I worked for (the last 5 years) to close down. I am not making the same amount of monety I was before but it is better pay than I have run across. I also have gotten a call from a well know retail store for an interview. I beleive that the career path with that company may be better. I have an interview with them this Friday and hope that the money will be better than what was offered to me so far. I will keep everyone posted.

Bradley's Haircut

2005-09-23T13:22:00.000-05:00

Bradley's Haircut

2005-09-22T09:33:00.000-05:00

You just have to see the pictures I took of Bradley getting his first Barber Shop hair cut. He is so cute. I guess he takes that after me. It' s just a curse we Weir boys have. Everyone here is doing wonderfully. Still searching for a job since my company will be closing it's doors in a week from tomorow. I am sure that I will start getting calls from all over. I sure have posted resume's all over the place. I did finally get in touch with some folks in Louisiana. They are all doing just fine. I just hope that the Non Christians will see God through this and turn thier ways to him. Not much else is up except the price of gas is going up again. The weather here is hot and sunny. Maybe we will get some rain here next week with the new storm coming through.
You know, every morning I get up and go to my computer and read the news on certain web sites that show me the news I want to read. Maybe you all can come here and read the news of our personal lives each morning (or each month, depending on how often I make posts). God Bless and will write more later.

2005-09-12T16:04:00.000-05:00

Found out that I am loosing my job. It seems that my company is closing it's doors since our contract wasn't renewed with Lowe's. Hopefully I will be offered a position with the company that will be taking over the contract. We shall see. Hopefully I will here somthing more definate this week. I will keep you posted. Otherwise, it seems that summer is starting to wind down. I am still wondering about my friends to the south in Louisiana. I haven't heard from them but will keep checking to see.

2005-09-03T11:14:00.000-05:00

Well, Here it is September already and the 3rd. My Beatiful Mother's Birthday. I have been wonderfully blessed that my Mother has been able to spend her Birthday with me and my family. Dad will be coming tomorow.
So many things going on in the world today. New Orleans and Mississippi gulf coast and all. The Price of gas. Just goes to show us that the coming of the Lord is getting closer. We still have all kinds of tools to be able to use if we can't travel. Instead of the phone we can use email and blogs and stuff to communicate. But like my Mother said before, can you still Worship the Lord in the dark as you have been able to in the light? Whether we have to use oil lamps or candle sticks, we should still be able to praise the Lord. Everyone keep in touch and keep looking for postings on this blog. Start your own even. Just remember, Make sure that your heart is right with the Lord and make Heaven your home.
There has been a lot going on at our Church. Now we only have about 5 of us going to the same Church and our kids. Everyone else left to start thier own Church which is a long story. Since all of that, I have heard the truth and we have decided to stay at the Church we have gone to all along. I am still Ordained through the Church and am the only Preacher that goes to that Church. I am sure that they want me to be the Pastor but I just do not feel led to do that right now. I have been filling in I guess and preaching and leading the service each time but I feel that is only temporary. Who knows, God my lead me in that direction in his time. I need to be willing to do his will and not mine or anyone elses. I keep praying that more people will come. We have everything set up. The bills and all. I have been elected temporarily to be the Secratary and Treasurer of the Board and Church until we have more people come. God will Bless his children. We just have to stay Faithful to him and not waiver.
I better go for now. God bless and keep in touch.

2005-07-06T11:25:00.000-05:00

Here it is July already. A short week for work. I enjoyed the 4th with the Family. We went to watch fireworks at the park by the River with Jim and Carole, Shane and Angela, Gary and Cindy. Now it's back to work again. I have been working with our Mooresville, NC office trying to get a flight set up for my Assistant to fly to Denver in a couple of weeks but looks like there are some upcoming special projects and she will not be able to go. Looks like I will have to fly to Denver last week of this month or first part of August. I still have 3 weeks of vacation that I would love to take with the girls before school starts back. Maybe we could go fishing and camping again. They really loved it the last time we went. Of course, I would only take 1 week though.
I read some disturbing new today. I received an email that Nat had sent to Joe Ed and copied me on. It was about the local Governments May now legally seize people's homes and businesses-even against there will- for private economic Development. WHAT!!! That's what is reported on CNN's web site. You have to be kidding. Just like Nat said, "What Country is This?" Did Joe Ed say "Socialists at Work" What else could it be? So, I guess the next question is, What do we do about this? Just let them take our property for their growth? Feel free to leave comments. I will try and post a link to the web site about it. Who knows, the government might make them remove the story from the web.

2005-06-29T17:26:00.000-05:00

Sitting in the Cabinet room with Bradley and Allison

2005-06-29T15:22:00.000-05:00

I thought that someone might like to see a picture of my office. It has been a busy day at work. The papework never seems to end. Michelle says that I spend all day sitting and it seems that the paperwork keeps coming. At least it is steady work though. Maybe I will get a chance tomorow to get out for a while and visit with some folks. I did read a blog earlier today that stated that most people put up one of these sites and never keep it updated and that the person that wrote the statement planned one being one of thos people. Me too! There is just never enough time but will sure try to keep adding each week or whenever I see something I feel like writing about or new pictures to send.

2005-06-29T09:54:00.000-05:00

2005-06-29T07:17:00.000-05:00

Summer Time

2005-06-28T17:09:00.000-05:00

Well, here it is Summer time. Looks like it will be a hot one this time. Already it has been getting into the upper 90's here. The swimming pool is coming in handy this year. I am hoping to be able to redo our fenceing in the back yard but it is way to hot to do that now. I still have to have the eaves of the house redone as well, but we won't go there right now. One can't do everything.