Simple Thoughts from the Complicated Mind

It's funny how we view people. We see some people as lazy, some as gifted, some as leaders, and etc. However it is those that we see as pillars of strength that we forget that they are only human just like us. We forget that no matter how strong they are that they too get tired and grow weak. It is at this time that they need our help whether it be physically, spiritually, or mentally. I know it's hard out their in this world for all of us to be there so in lieu of that I ask for a simple task. Just a prayer or a moment of reflection for those "pillars" around us. A simple note of thanks for all they do to make us a better person.

Here is mine:

To Pastor Eddie thank you for your exhaustive effort to keep everyone strong in faith. This week you have suffered through a tough schedule and I know that as we have seen you going through this it has only made us want to persevere harder to accomplish that which has been placed before us. I appreciate your words of wisdom and the strength that you bring to me and my family.

To my old friend David. You friendship all of these years has always allowed me to know that if anything happened you would be there. I know you are going through a tough time as you experience the joy and relief of selling your home, while experiencing the memories that you will be leaving. I look forward to your new address and to the memories that I will be a part of there.

To my friend Charles who is leaving his current job after so many years to follow his dreams of owning his own business. Your physical strength and personality has always allowed you to garner those relationships that have made you strong. I wish you luck in your new endeavor and hope that I can provide you some strength along the way.

Finally to Becky. Even though she has not followed my wishes and swallowed a ball for Liam to play with I am proud for all she has done in surviving her bed rest protocol. Though I really expected her to go stir crazy from being home she has handled it quite well and has become an expert of the to do's of our friends on Facebook. Your strength through this has allowed me to shoulder more of the load and to carry on for us.

I know that these are only a couple of people that I have singled out and that there are many more, please know that I am thinking of all of you in my prayers. Peace and happiness to everyone this Easter weekend. May you enjoy the joys that surround us.

Baby Shower

It's not too late to RSVP for the baby shower. Here is the info.

For: Becky Janis
Date: Saturday April 3
Time: 2:00pm
Place: Calvary Baptist Church
304 Calvary Dr
Euless, TX 76040
Hosted By: Melissa, Julie, Lindsay, and Patty

If you have not already contacted Julie or any of the other hosts to RSVP please post your RSVP in the comment section and I will make sure you are counted.

The Power of One

Who is that mystery blogger . . . Why it's me. I know where have I been? Why no blogging in awhile? Well let me tell you pregnancy is a real B****!! With all of the late night cravings, lack of sleep, being uncomfortable, and don't get me started on the weight gain. This is only what I am going through I bet Becky has it easier. Hahaha! It's funny how we guys start to have the same issues come up from our pregnant spouses. Think about it. They want ice cream, you want ice cream. They stay awake, you stay awake. They mention how it's starting to become harder to see their toes, you mention how it is harder to see their toes. Yeah that last one made me experience some pregnancy pains across the face.

Well baby Liam is doing fine, maybe a little too fine. At 30 weeks of pregnancy he is weighing a little over 4 lbs. Sounds like he has his Dad's skills (eating skills that is). Now Mom on the other hand, is not too hot. Becky has been put on modified bed rest. What's that you ask. Well that means the Doctor has given Stephen the keys to the car and he gets to drive for awhile. (I only wish!) Truthfully her days are now controlled by a blood pressure cuff. On good days I can take her out for dinner or a short trip to the store. On bad days she is down and out. Due to the issues the Doctor has been discussing moving the delivery date up. Since I don't want to jinx it (and yes it is a date I have been lobbying for) I will not mention it as of yet till the Doctor confirms its a go.

For now we are making plans to get everything lined up for delivery. We have the crib, changing table, stroller, car seat/carrier, and diaper bag all taken care of. So what's left is on our registry at Babies R Us. Click here for the link to the Registry.

We had some pictures taken of Liam on Friday and I must say I think he is telling us to leave him alone right now. That or he thinks we are #1. Look at the 3D image on the right of the picture. If you think it's an obscene hand gesture on top of a foot in front of his face you got it right. As the tech said when she saw it on the sono "Oh my! He's giving us the finger". Thanks son for being so expressive, message heard loud and clear. Now go back to baking and we'll check on you in a few weeks.

Well I must get back to my Spring Break. It's nice to have some time on your hands to relax and not have to be busy studying Organic Chemistry. I hope everyone is doing well. Hey anyone up for a guys baby shower at a casino in Oklahoma? I'm thinking a road trip does sound good.

Random Thoughts from a New Year

Well if you have not already heard it by now Becky is pregnant with a little boy. His name is Liam Kristoffer. Where did we come up with Liam? If you look-up the meaning of the name it says "determined guardian". I don't know about you but since I am getting older I feel better knowing that I have that to fall back on. Plus other than Liam Neeson there are few celebrities with that name, giving him a great chance to carve out his own niche in this world. As for Kristoffer, we enjoyed the Scandinavian spelling and the fact that it stood for the "patron saint of travelers" (it goes well with our love of traveling). Put all of this together and you can see that the names deep meanings are the reasons we went with it. You can check out info on Liam here. You can check out info on Kristoffer here.

So many things have come to mind this year. What does it hold? Will our luck be better this year? Do I have a chance at the lottery? Do the Cowboys have a chance at getting to the Super Bowl? Do the Stars have any life left in them to play better? Most important of all, will child birth be easier on Becky this time around? She is looking at a delivery date of May 12th. I hope to open the betting window soon so everyone can pick a square for the delivery time. No calling the Doctor to get inside information (that includes you Mel or as we now call you 2% Dad).

I need some heeling prayers for my Mom as she recovers from her shoulder surgery. I know I have teased her here many times before and I will do it again. As this is the special way that I keep her young (or is it sending her to an early grave . . . oops). Being a retired nurse you can imagine that she is a bad patient and is always testing her boundaries. You have to love the spunk in her even though I roll my eyes sometimes, I do it with love. Get well soon Mom. Also my good friend Alex is fighting through his own injuries and I ask that you keep him in your prayers too. Alex is the kind of guy that will drop what he is doing to help you no matter what. I'll always appreciate the things he has done for me over the years and I hope that someday I can repay him.

Finally my job is going well and I will be starting my chemistry class next week. The schedule has me in class on Tuesday and Thursday. I am looking forward to the challenge though I will miss the public skating time and hockey practice times with my friends AJ and Ryan. I hope to find another date and time that we can hang together soon. Our next game is January 23rd at 9:15pm. If we win this one then we will be in the Keg Championship. If you get a chance come out and support us.

I hope everyone is having a great start to the New Year and that we can all get together soon.