He that finds a wife...

He that finds a wife finds a good thing even dinner and a clean house and a handywoman!
Noah 1:1

I called Tricia at 5pm this evening to tell her that I would be leaving the office and heading home within 10 minutes and her voice responded on the other end (sounding out of breath), "I am inside the hot tub scrubbing it and dinner is in the oven." It does not get any better than this. She left work, got Davis, met his needs, came home, made a casserole, put it in the oven and tackled the hot tub job that has been haunting me for weeks. (They need drained and cleaned every 3-4 months.) I came home to the smell of dinner and a squeaky clean spa on the back patio. What a wife I found...and for many more reasons than dinner and a clean hot tub!

Oh, and she LOVES Christmas and the decorating and traditions that go along with it, so this evening we ran out so she could "show me" this beautiful Christmas tree they had on sale at BJs. Needless to say, we bought a new Christmas tree tonight. It's OK with me though because ours look a bit "Charlie Brown-ish" and she's been asking for a new one since we were married.

He that finds a wife, finds a good thing, even favor with God.
Proverbs 18:22

Let's Talk About Sex...

This morning I had the privilege of visiting with 10 High School young men about sex, masturbation and pornography (I chose the topics). I will be with them again tomorrow to continue the conversation. I was invited to come and speak with these young men as a part of a "men mentoring men" program at a local school. It was powerful, engaging, beneficial and eye opening. All I have to say is that Parents can do their kids (especially middle school and high school age kids) few favors more important than talking realistically with them about these issues. God help us when our kids learn everything that they know about sexual issues from their schoolmates. I will make plenty of mistakes whiles raising our kids, but I promise you that this will not be one of them. I really wish you could have heard this conversation this morning. You probably would not look at me the same and you surely would not look at High School young men quite the same.

While engaging in good conversation this afternoon with my Youth Pastor he shared this quote with me (one he shared with our youth group last Wednesday night): "Kobe Bryant lost his good name, almost lost his wife and lost approximately $100,000,000 (in dropped sponsors) for a 5-10 second orgasm!" What a thought. He lost all this over something he didn't really want! He wanted it, but he didn't really want it. Think about that! What do you really want?

Catching Up

Since getting home it has been a bit of a whirlwind, but a good one.

My trip Friday night was pathetic...I made record time from VFCC...almost 4 1/2 hours! But it was well worth the wait to walk in the door and see 2 beauties smiling ear to ear for Daddy! Davis changed a lot this past week. He is much more verbal and mobile. He is now saying "momma" and walking while pushing something. Too cool. It is so good to be home.

Yesterday flew by as we hung out, caught up and cleaned the house for company. Lawrence and Nereida Chiles (our guest speaker today) arrived at 3ish. We spent some time together talking and then we headed to the church where we had a dinner and conversation with the Pastoral Staff and their families. We hosted the Chiles last night and it was great to have them in our service this morning. He brought it!! His message was just fantastic (first standing ovation I can ever remember at CCF)!

After teaching Discovery 101 following the service, I headed home and watched the Skins get destroyed by the Patriots. What painful game to watch! Embarrassing! My friend sent me a text asking me where the offense was? My reply: I guess they are back in Landover.

Torn Between 2 Homecomings

Here's an interesting conflict I am having...I am torn between 2 homecomings...

This weekend is homecoming at my Alma Mater, VFCC. Old friends are all over the place up here today and it would be great to reconnect with them. I just ran into a group of old friends at a local restaurant on my lunch break. I have not been to a homecoming in several years.

On the other hand, today is also the day of my homecoming to Tricia and Davis.

Let me think...VFCC or Home...VFCC or Home...VFCC or Home...

--Off to Maryland!! (I am leaving here by 4:00)

Really, there was no conflict for me, but it would be cool if Tricia and Davis were here with me and we could be a part of homecoming together. This school represents a great time in our life and has a special place in our hearts.