Hey, long time no post. It is probable that only one person will read this, but that ones person is more then worth it!

An older friend of mine just had his father die. I went to the viewing today, and it was the first time I had ever seen a dead body. The entire situation was strange: I don't often get scared or cold, but these are things a feel in these kind situations. But in the grand scheme, it doesn;t matter, because he was a kind, loving, God-fearing man. I was glad I could pay my respects, and talk to those who were mourning. Please pray for the Coffield Family.

Also, pranks are fun, but cover your bases. lol tonights was mroe stress then it was worth.

I think about things a lot, probably more then a I should. Today I thought about relationships, and how I would want them to develop when I go to college. It is strange to look ahead that far, and at the same time look to my side, at the people I care about most, and to watch them develop with me. Please pray that I maintain those relationships and treat people the way I should.

Isaiah 59: 19

    ¹⁹ From the west, men will fear the name of the LORD,
       and from the rising of the sun, they will revere his glory.
       For he will come like a pent-up flood
       that the breath of the LORD drives along

Woke up today and watched some of my ECW DVD: very sweet, I assure you. Then went to lunch with Gary at SKYLINE! Went to Kroger and Gary got a card for Julie, who has a sinus infection, but she seems better. I chilled more and went to work, which went smoothly until the end, whereI coudln't finish (crap!) Then I came home, showered, and went to church. I took my discs, thinking I could practice. Yea.........no. Much to windy.......expecially the RAINSTORM! Got my guitar back.................new paintjob is So sweet,  big ups to Dustin. Good to have it back. Saw Hayleigh, shes so adorable, and it's been a while. Band sounded awesome, acoustic nights always do. Hardvard was nervous, but he did awesome! I loved it! Then Kyle Martin-Fisher spoke, and did a great job talking about Mistakes and how we fix them. After it was over I chilled, and then we tried to put my bike in Jessie's car............it did not work. So my dad was there and he gave me a ride, which is awesome news. On a side note, new Gorillaz song is cool.

Mr Rogers quote of the day: How many times have you noticed that it's the little quiet moments in life tthat seem to give the rest extra-special meaning?

Verse of the Day: Proverbs 16:

³² Better a patient man than a warrior,

    a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.

I've used it before, but I like the comfort in it.

Halfway done...long week, and hot too. Seeya later everyone!

Woke up today and went to small group, which has some reallt awesome interaction. I lost the game of 'guess what time Dale will arrive.' Went to churhc, which was awesome. It was so great to hear from greg and all that went on in Zimbabwe. What a powerful message from Mark as well! Then went to class where Nick had a smart little message that affected me a lot. My family then went to Westerville Grill, and saw my buddy Steve. He;s hilarious.Then I came home and watched part of the race until Jon came so we could go disc golfing. Yea...........Hoover was swamped. The whole group decided to go to Jessie's house. (Niiiiiiiiice house!) Threw some discs, chilled. then went to church for a BBQ, hung out with Jessie and Jon a lot, they rock. And Julie too! I love her. Played Cornhole...........I hate that game so much. And if you can't win, coach. I am now the official coach and manager of Team Jon & Bryce. They rock. So then I came home and chilled. Thanks everyone.

Mr, Roger's quote of the day: I have long believed that the way to know a spiritual sense is to know it in our real life. I think the best way to understand about  God and peace is to know about peace in our everyday lives.

Verse of the day: Colossians 3:

¹²Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. ¹³Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. ¹⁴And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

We are God's people, and He expects us to have ceratin attributes, to live a certain way. He also puts value on relationships, telling us to forgive each other. And above all, we should love each other. If we do that, the others fall in place.

You know it! (4 1/2)

New week every one, and that means new chances to live out loud! Thank oyu all for your valued relationships. God Bless, I love you all.

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Long day. Went to chruch early to help Gary move some stuff. We did a very good job. Momma Hoff called Gary with a little update. Keep the family in your prayers. Then we went to SKYLIIIIIIIIIIIIIINE! I love that place so much. Then I bought School of Rock, which is an awesomely funny movie. I watched that befor work, which went smoothly. Then I came home, immediately leaving for the Otterbien Library to research some stuff for shcool. That went well. I acutally watched survivor, even though I hate that show. It was dull. Then I'm here, and I am about to watch Miss Marple, the funniest old lady detective ever.

Mr. Rogers quote of the day: Discovering the truth abut ourselves is a lifetime's work, but its worth the effort.

Verse of the day: 1 Thess. 4:

⁶and that in this matter no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him. The Lord will punish men for all such sins, as we have already told you and warned you. ⁷For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.

Love each other! Even though it is hard to love people, God has called us to be more: to be holy, which means to be set apart. Those who are wrong will be punished, and know thayt your good works and life will be rewarded.

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Tomorrow's Friday.........not a day too soon. Thanks everyone, I love you all.

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Woke up today and decided to chill. I saw 'The Majestic' for the first time, which was a very good movie. Jim Carey isn't bad. Not on my top ten, but good. Then I played poker online, got second place twice, and then got ready for work. I worked, but I messed up. It was allright though. Jon picked me up, which was great. We went to Wendays and chatted abotu Appalacians and the Jon's prom. Then we went to soulfire REALLY Early. You know what is funny? the HUGE base guitar being played by little Andrea. One of the funnier things Ive ever seen. Jon troied to break a stick.........technically he did.....but not really. Came home and watched Idol..............geez...............Bo almost left. That SUCKS. Constantine rocks so much, even Simon said it was great. but still...............Bo...............sacring me bud. Two weeka ago Anwart was in the final two, and now Bo. Crazy! Glad he is still here though. Federov needs to leave...........seriously guys.

Cool little lyric from the new Flogging Molly CD:

Whistles the wind

Blowin' my way

Sweepin me back, back here to stay

an winners be loser?

Runnin on the same track

While some head for glory, others, we crash

Well it breaks my heart

to see you this way

the beauty in life, where's it gone?

And somebody told me, youre doing ok

But somehow, I guess they were wrong

My isolation

Now there's a soberin' thought

A minute alone, a lifetime too long

See the face in this mirro

So pale it would crack

desperately wantin' the color it lacks

Mr. Rogers quote of the day: Listening is where love begins: Listening to ourselves and then to our neighbors.

Verse of the day: Colossians 3:

⁸But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. ⁹Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices ¹⁰and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

Basic outline for the things we should leave behind when we give our lives to Christ. My faavorite part of this is the fact that this verse shows that cussing is wrong. Ive met so many people who say that the Bible doesn't say cussing is wrong, but there it is.

Thank you all for your valuable relationships. I love you all.

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