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So I realized once again today how thankful I am for God’s protection and safety. Earlier in my day my status was that I was tired of traffic. I was.
Renae and I were on our way to Chino Hills to get her allergy shots (usually a 25 minute drive). We hadn’t been on the free all that long today before we came across the the first accident we saw, a truck was flipped upside down on the other side of the freeway. Our side of the freeway was crawling at 5 mph as we approached the accident, and once we passed it it increase to between 10-20 mph. We continued at that pass for another 25 or so minutes before we were passed most of the traffic and were going almost to the speed limit. (Oh and that whole time we were in the carpool lane). Once we made it up to the place to get her shots we decided we didn’t want to jump back on the freeway to sit in the opposite traffic (which was worse), so we went and walked around Target. After that we left and got back on the freeway hoping the traffic was gone. We’ll the flipped over truck was, but there were two other accidents – a downed motorcycle in the carpool lane and another accident off to the shoulder. That is when I thought to myself how thankful I am for God’s protection.
I have as of this month had my lisence for 5 years. I worked for Enterprise Rent-a-Car for over 2 years where my main responsiblity was transporting cars, I have had my share of close calls, but thankful to not have a single accident. That was until 11 months ago yesterday when I got cut off and a van scraped my front fender and then took off. The hit and run incident was not my fault so it doesn’t count for anything. So in five years I have not had a single ticket or at fault accident, so I think it is worth my time to thank God right now for his safety and protection.
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Hold Nothing Back
It is 37 days ’till Christmas. 36 until I get to see my niece Melissa, oh yeah and John and Mary. In 34 days Renae and I will travel up to San Francisco to spend Christmas with my parents. I will be the first time in a while that we will spend Christmas together, and the first time since the wedding that we will all be together. My parents are excited, This last weekend my mom sent each of us a survey to fill out asking about favorite beverages, meal, christmas movies, songs, decorations, things to do, etc. In fact, Melissa was supposed to fill one out too, and she is only 1, I guess my sister taught her to read and write early. They are really looking forward to having everyone over; and all of the kids are looking forward to being with them. I know I am.
i’ve been wanting to write a blog post for several days now, but i’ve been swamped doing all kinds of other stuff. i’ve been doing a lot of minor tweaking of things on my site some of which you might be able to notice other i’m sure you won’t, the main purpose of what i was doing was trying to make my website more visible to search engines and therefore to people to find me and to read what i have to say.
teaching is going good. there are 7 days of school until parent teacher conferences and then it’s thanksgiving. i’m looking forward to thanksgiving, renae and i are going to her parents, ruth (my sister) might be there as well. in 36ish days i’ll be in san francisco, to spend christmas with my family.
oh, and be in prayer for my grandmother. my mom’s mom recently found out she has lung cancer, she is starting chemo at 12:00 tomorrow. i know she would appriciate your prayer.
hold nothing back
right now i’m watching a rally in chicago online. it is 8:02 they have obama with 284 electoral votes. looking at the maps it’s probably very true. this has only been my second election that i have voted in. i did not vote for president elect obama, but for mccain. I send my congratulations to the 44th president of the u.s.a. in america anything can happen and anybody can become president. my responsibility now as an american citizen is to pray for my president and for my country.
i’m am still watching prop 8 praying that it passes. the next 4 years in america will greatly alter the course of american politics. i am waiting to see a speech from either candidate, wandering what will be said. praying that God will have mercy on america.
it’s 8:18 and i get a speech. “the end of a journey” McCain says. very dignified so far. i really like McCain’s honesty. “let there be no reason now for any american to cherish their citizenship in this greatest nation.” he recognized our Creator. he wants us to come together ( i am cautious about that). “tomorrow we must move beyond it (disappointment). he says the failure is his. of course you wish the outcome was different. (obama has 333 electoral votes; it takes 270 to wins) mccain promises more peaceful years ahead. (palin should run in 2012). very dignified. very well done. i’m impressed. he finished very strong. and very gracious.
well now i am waiting for obama. the marriage amendment in CA is 57%-yes and 43%-no with 4%-reporting it’s has a long way to go. to pass. i will keep praying. right now nothing is happening. a lot of talking. i wonder what change is coming?
One radio commentator, Hugh Hewitt, said
“Every American ought to pray for wisdom and judgment for President-elect Obama, for his safety and the safety of his country, and for the continued prosperity and greatness of America.”
in the rally at grant park a minister came and prayed, another lead in the pledge of allegiance and now lady is singing the national anthem. now some audio introduction and music, the people are waiting anxiously. “yes we can” the crowd chants. at least they are waving the american flags. it’s 8:46 and music still playing. brooks and dunn “only in america” descent choice. he’ll probably wait till nine. wait no their is some dude in a black suit who just came to the back of the stage then he left. then another and he is gone but wait some one is coming. he set something on the podium and walked out back stage. another song it’s 8:51. there is activity by the back stage door.
i love the internet. all this is live on the internet. i should be grading papers now. but i’m not. (prop 8 has a 250,000 vote lead with only 10% of precincts reporting).
the crowd is chanting obama but they get another song at 8:55. 8:57 the song is fading out and an introduction. it’s the obama family. well dressed. let’s here some of this change you have planned. he kissed his wife but not on the lips. he is talking about a dream of the founders. it’s 9:00. he is not direct at all. he talks around everything. i am fearful about what you want to achieve. oh change has now come. he was gracious toward mccain-palin. that’s good. he is getting his girls a puppy. that’s important for everyone to know. he’s not making any new revelations just congratulating the people who helped him. the victory belongs to the people obama says. he is hopeful to get there (where was there?) people are chanting again. will you really be honest? summon that new spirit to pitch in and help each other. “a new dawn of american leadership is at hand” he used reagen’s analogy of america’s shining light. congrats to the 106 year old anne nixon cooper who voted. he is starting the “yes we can” chant and some regal music by john williams
tonight history is was made an african-american has been elected president and in 2 months he will be president. so congratulation president-elect obama, i will pray for you as my president. thank you president bush for the 8 years of your presidency, a lot of things out of your control were happened in these years. and you were just that man for the job. our God is still in control and His will is being accomplished. may God bless you President Bush. may God bless you President-Elect Obama and may God bless America.