19 Aug 2009

Story09

StorySnap

Today, I listened to a live webcast for Story that was hosted on Story Unfolding.  It provided some great insight to what is coming in October and served as a catalyst for my eagerness and excitement for this event.  The speakers were a diverse group with such speakers as Pete Wilson, Ben Arment, Anne Jackson, Shaun Groves, Lee Steffen, and Natalie Grant, which at times was just entertaining here them interact. Shaun Groves was especially real during the session and open to things that concern him and make him vulnerable.  One thing that continues to plague me is what will be my comfortableness at the event, since I will be most likely one of the few laypeople attending.  Regardless if I do stand out or blend into the crowd I am going and I will participate what will surely be an exceptional, educational and entertaining event.  But, my real hope is to walk away being inspired and energized with new ideas for sharing the Gospel and planting a church.

13 Jul 2008

L.A.T.E. Ride

Last night I did the Chicago L.A.T.E. Ride with a friend, John. The ride is 10,000 cyclists riding through Chicago’s neighborhoods on a 25-mile to benefit Friends of the Parks. The ride began at 1:38am at Buckingham Fountain. From the fountain the course went to Greek Town then Andersonville and west on Foster Avenue back to the lakefront path on Lake Michigan.

This was my first major physical exertion since having my surgery back in March and I was not sure what to expect. I actually felt great and really didn’t have a single issue, in fact the longer I rode the better I felt. The worse part of the ride was the numerous people that did not know or use riding etiquette, especially when passing in the crowd or coming to a quick stop. This ride actually served to inspire me to get back on my bike once again and more often.
Thanks John for inviting me.

8 Jun 2008

Madelyn is here!

Saturday, June 07, 2008 at 11:05am our newest addition joined our family. She was 7lbs 11oz and 20.5″ long.  The birth went really smoothly and both Mom and baby came through healthy and happy. She remained nameless most of the day until I was able to run a few of the names we had selected by BabyGirl Jones. After speaking to her we landed on the name that she was most responsive to, Madelyn Anne. So far, she is a happy baby that like to sleep and eat.
 
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