November 2015 archive

Gratitude Day 12 – Discipline and Stupidity

As I saw today’s Proverb I just had to put together some things I have learned in the past and bring it forward to today. When I was growing up and was in school there was to forms of discipline. The first discipline was to buckle down and study do the course work and show …

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Gratitude Day 11 – Hug a Veteran Today

Today in the United States we celebrate Veterans. So when you see one today thank them. Thirty three years ago in Kansas City I signed on the line my intent to become a Marine. Yesterday they celebrated 240 years. But the seed to become a Marine was planted many years before. When I was younger …

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Gratitude Day 10 – Happy Birthday Marines

Today 33 years ago I was placed on a bus to Kansas City to stay at motel so that I could go to MEPS on the 11th. It was a fantastic trip that started me on a very rewarding path. Each of my Brothers and Sisters were forged into Marines at either MCRD San Diego; …

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Gratitude Day 9 – Hello time to rejoice today is Monday!!

Wow what an awesome experience, I survived the weekend and I have the pleasure of experiencing another Monday. I know many have an issue with Monday. Here is what I have come to realize If I am able to breathe and able to use any of my senses it is a wonderful day. So many …

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Gratitude Day 8 – Wisdom more precious than rubies

My Grandfather was always giving me nuggets of wisdom as I was growing up. Every now and again when I am having problems processing something I will go out to “Old Blue” my Grandfathers ’83 Chevy C-10 for some reason it helps me focus my thoughts; my Grandfather was at least to me a wise …

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Gratitude Day 7 – Keep my Word

I am so grateful for my Father and my Grandfather they taught me to always try to be a person of my word. I was taught to have my yes’s be yes and my no’s no. No was also one of the hardest words for me to master. To be perfectly honest; I still have …

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Gratitude Day 6 — Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is only 21 days away. Images of food, parades, and football abound. Some stores for some reason don’t care about family they want to be open to try to get some money out of the consumer. They open early on Friday for what it’s called “Black Friday” My challenge for you this season is …

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Gratitude Day 5 — God watches over us

I was thinking back to September 23, 2015. I am in for a surgery consult; the surgeon acknowledges the need for the surgery and he goes to get his schedule. His aide lets him know some information that he then shared with me. The insurance that we were paying for, which when we signed up …

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Gratitude Day 4 – A Guide to Wisdom

Today is the day to enjoy a day off and I am so grateful for that. My favorite mobile mechanic is coming by today to fix the shocks and brakes on the van. Proverbs 4:11-12; I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will …

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Gratitude Day 3 — Finding Wisdom

My eyes have opened, I am still alive; thank you God for giving me another day. Each day becomes better because of you God. Today I have the pleasure of doing Quality Control inspections for a handful of our field techs. We have had quite a few new ones come on line so I have …

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