Birthdays and Hives

Well, Curtis' cough is finally better. He turned "36" on February 23rd and spent his day fishing. I recruited help from some family and friends and started decorating and constructing closet organizers for his office as a surprise. It's still a bit of a mess but, it will look great! A real MAN-CAVE!! We went out for dinner to a Thai restaurant on Friday night, and by Saturday, he had an allergic reacton to who-knows what -- Hives! Swollen eye, hands, splotches, mild fever, and general discomfort -- what a way to commemorate a birthday! He is looking much better today -- he can finally get his ring loose again. It had been stuck on his swollen fingers, it was CRAZY!!

Curtis's brother Lance is here for a visit. He's looking to relocate after an extended hang-out session at his parents in Ontario, OR. He is a super-talented artist and is hoping to get back into the grind of adulthood, finding a job, and maybe getting a girl!! We're all glad to help him out -- that's what family is for!

I am gearing up for Emma's birthday next, then mine. It's nice to have the birthdays is a chunk -- the Feb/Mar, and then June/July.

I have posted a new site that I hope you all will check out. I have been a fan of Ben Stein for awhile, and saw that he has a movie coming out! You have got to check out the super trailer! What is it that we can do -- what difference will it really make? I am telling you right now -- "The only thing for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing." This is a crazy time with technology, opinion, truth, ignorance, politics, and daily living to deal with. But it is a true gift to have access to information and our right to ask questions. Find a way to make your voice heard. Study out the issues that concern you and don't allow the "Liberal fascism" movement take hold. (You can google that term.)

Soap Box? Yes, a little. There are a lot of things that sound good, but one thing to remember is that only you have the power to make your life what you want. You just have to know WHAT YOU REALLY WANT! Just keep asking questions until you get answers that resonate within you.

I'll close with a joke I heard once concerning creation --

After thousands of years, scientists were thrilled that they had finally figured out how to create man from the dust. By doing so, they were convinced that God was no longer necessary. They presented their "man" to God and expressed their sense of accomplishment. God replied, "Get your own dust."

There are so many better ways to spend the time than trying to prove whether or not God exists, and whether or not He is relevant. I concur with the sentiment of CS Lewis, "I know God exists, in the way that I know the sun exists. Not because I can see it, but because by it, I can see everything else." (paraphrased quote)

I know that each day I can try a little harder to do a little better in my life -- I hope the same for you.

Love-
H