I looked today to see how many extra math courses I would need to take to receive a math minor. That means the Apocalypse is nigh. Turns out I'll be four courses away from it when I graduate with my masters so it really wouldn't be feasible to do right now. Algebra and proving Trig theorems is difficult but upper level Calculus really isn't too bad. I can see some of the value of this type of math as it pertains to weather. Otherwise, what's the point of math, right? I'm debating whether to take an extra math course that has some of the applicable weather stuff. Maybe. Maybe not.
David
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
We had an eventful weekend. We went to a housewarming for another young couple from our church, & then had Supper Club with our Sunday School Class. After all that, we had band practice. It was a long day. Somewhere in between that, we watched a classic movie, "Planet of the Apes."
We have a few birthdays in our family this week. Uncle Rusty turned the big "5-0" this past Sunday. Our sister-in-law, Courtney, had a birthday yesterday. So, big love to them!
We have a few birthdays in our family this week. Uncle Rusty turned the big "5-0" this past Sunday. Our sister-in-law, Courtney, had a birthday yesterday. So, big love to them!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Lunar Eclipse
There supposed to be a full lunar eclipse this evening. I think the full portion of it starts around 8 or 9:15pm. Don't forget to wear your safety sunglasses :)
Have you heard the saying, "If ifs and buts were candy and nuts, we'd all have a Merry Christmas?" I got to thinking. What if you're allergic to nuts and you don't really like sweets? Is it still a Merry Christmas or do people who don't like candy and nuts superior to those of us who do because they live life without any regrets or wishfull thinking? I was wondering about that this morning.
David
Have you heard the saying, "If ifs and buts were candy and nuts, we'd all have a Merry Christmas?" I got to thinking. What if you're allergic to nuts and you don't really like sweets? Is it still a Merry Christmas or do people who don't like candy and nuts superior to those of us who do because they live life without any regrets or wishfull thinking? I was wondering about that this morning.
David
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Good Week
We had a truly wonderful weekend. Friday, we celebrated Valentines. David gave me (kk) a single red rose & cooked a steak dinner. Saturday, we got up early and spent the entire day together going on small adventures. Sunday night, the church had a Valentine's banquet & we won a gift certificate for having the most romantic engagement story!!
It's turning out to be a truly amazing week. I (kk) have officially finished my internship.......now, just waiting for my 4 month processing before I can begin testing (don't get me started). The end is in sight. Almost ten years in the making!
David had a big presentation and speech on Monday. He practiced on me this weekend, and it was stellar! Another blessing, we found out that his grad. assistantship is guaranteed for next year as well.
And Castro is out... Life doesn't get much better.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Listen & Act
Ok, for my girls... I'm trying to continually post things God is doing in my life right now. Wherever you are on your journey, whatever you are called to do.... I hope that something speaks to you. All my love, K-rin
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does.
James 1:22-25
I have verse 25 on my cubicle wall at work. I have to remind myself that it’s not enough to read the bible….I actually have to do the things God tells me to do. Sometimes, as Christians we deceive ourselves that the process of “going to church, listening to the preacher, or doing our bible study” is enough. Nope, it says that if we are to be blessed- we actually have to do what it says.
There is a person at work that continually aggravates me…..and I need to remember that I am called to love this guy. I am called to “continually read the word” and
“continually love” this guy. Only after putting the word in action, do we receive blessing. I don’t know about any of you but I’ll take all the blessings I can get!! So, again for my attitude……. I have to adjust it!! I have to think positively. I have to be joyful in ALL circumstances…
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does.
James 1:22-25
I have verse 25 on my cubicle wall at work. I have to remind myself that it’s not enough to read the bible….I actually have to do the things God tells me to do. Sometimes, as Christians we deceive ourselves that the process of “going to church, listening to the preacher, or doing our bible study” is enough. Nope, it says that if we are to be blessed- we actually have to do what it says.
There is a person at work that continually aggravates me…..and I need to remember that I am called to love this guy. I am called to “continually read the word” and
“continually love” this guy. Only after putting the word in action, do we receive blessing. I don’t know about any of you but I’ll take all the blessings I can get!! So, again for my attitude……. I have to adjust it!! I have to think positively. I have to be joyful in ALL circumstances…
Thursday, February 14, 2008
First blog
This is my first blog entry (this is david). It's valetine's day and karen and I won't get to spend it together. That's ok. We're having our get together Friday night. I'm grilling some steaks, and we'll watch a movie afterwards.
I like my life a lot right now. Karen and I get to spend some time together (not as much as we'd like but it's better than Wichita), school is going well, and overall life is good. For example, in class the other day, my British prof metioned vitamin supplements. B/c he's British, he pronounces vitamins oddly (he says we Americans say it wrong, but hey, when in Rome...). I ask him to repeat what type of supplements he's talking about. Realizing the true reason I want to hear him say vitamin again, he repeats himself, and then jokingly says, "Up yours!" The class laughs, and one of the other students states, "Well, that is another way to take vitamins, I suppose." Everybody, prof included, busted out laughing. It was great.
So life is good and I'll post again soon.
david
I like my life a lot right now. Karen and I get to spend some time together (not as much as we'd like but it's better than Wichita), school is going well, and overall life is good. For example, in class the other day, my British prof metioned vitamin supplements. B/c he's British, he pronounces vitamins oddly (he says we Americans say it wrong, but hey, when in Rome...). I ask him to repeat what type of supplements he's talking about. Realizing the true reason I want to hear him say vitamin again, he repeats himself, and then jokingly says, "Up yours!" The class laughs, and one of the other students states, "Well, that is another way to take vitamins, I suppose." Everybody, prof included, busted out laughing. It was great.
So life is good and I'll post again soon.
david
Friday, February 8, 2008
Attitude Adjustment
Friday! It's Friday!!
I (kk) thought I'd never be a person who worked for the weekend....yet, here I am.....cheering it on. I think there are a few people in the world that have a job that isn't work, David is one of them. He would do "weather" for free....and basically did while he was in Kansas. I, on the other hand, work for a living. Occasionally, I find inspiration & enjoy a project or two. The main difference is..... I truly believe God made MAN different than WOMAN. God made man the hunter, the gatherer....the provider of his family. You can't tell me that men don't love killing a deer or bringing home a fat turkey. The sense of self-fulfillment is evident. "ME MAN, ME BRING MEAT!!" Laugh, but it's true. Yet, here I am....in a role that goes against my creation. Now don't misunderstand me. Proverbs 31 clearly spells out that a virtuous woman is a good business woman. However, I believe the intent of that woman is to take care of her family, to add respect and favor to her husband. For all you single women, single mothers, and like me...women who are the main bread-winners of your family...I have discovered the secret to a good attitude.
I find much more contentment in taking care of David than the actual process of "working." When I focus on how I was created, as a helpmate....I am much more content. However, it is very easy to feel the burden of "hunter/gatherer" when you focus on the actual labor. I won't say I am always successful in this line of thinking. Nevertheless, when I do think it.. peace instantly ensues. I do look forward to a time when the burden will be shared. Regardless, the point [Sisters] is to be joyful where you are at... and to realize we were created to care for our family and friends... whether we are a stay-at-home mom....or a two-job "workin for the weekend" woman.
A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.
She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.
When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
"Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Give her the reward she has earned,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
Proverbs 31:10-31
This passage talks about all the things a wife/a woman does for her family. She is a hard worker. She provides food, clothing, and wealth to her family. It speaks of her work, her tasks. Isn't it interesting that other than the work she does for her family and friends....is that she "laughs at the days to come" and "speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction"?! She has gained wisdom thru her hard work. She doesn't have to worry about the future because of her hardwork...and she can encourage others with her faithful perseverance. I want to be this woman. She's not asking for praise in what she does (I know I want it sometimes), and because of that she receives it. It's not the spinning of the wool that drives her/or gives her joy....it's in seeing the warmth it provdes her family.
LaLa asked me to post a devotional every so often. So, this was my first attempt. I know that most women have memorized this passage... but it still never gets old. For me, I gain something new each time I read it. I have been studying attitudes lately in my devotions. There are so many other passages that reveal much to attitudes. Yet, what I love about the Word is how you not only can see what is written but what is not written. This noble wife did not have a bad attitude. She was focused on the right things, with the right attitude.
I (kk) thought I'd never be a person who worked for the weekend....yet, here I am.....cheering it on. I think there are a few people in the world that have a job that isn't work, David is one of them. He would do "weather" for free....and basically did while he was in Kansas. I, on the other hand, work for a living. Occasionally, I find inspiration & enjoy a project or two. The main difference is..... I truly believe God made MAN different than WOMAN. God made man the hunter, the gatherer....the provider of his family. You can't tell me that men don't love killing a deer or bringing home a fat turkey. The sense of self-fulfillment is evident. "ME MAN, ME BRING MEAT!!" Laugh, but it's true. Yet, here I am....in a role that goes against my creation. Now don't misunderstand me. Proverbs 31 clearly spells out that a virtuous woman is a good business woman. However, I believe the intent of that woman is to take care of her family, to add respect and favor to her husband. For all you single women, single mothers, and like me...women who are the main bread-winners of your family...I have discovered the secret to a good attitude.
I find much more contentment in taking care of David than the actual process of "working." When I focus on how I was created, as a helpmate....I am much more content. However, it is very easy to feel the burden of "hunter/gatherer" when you focus on the actual labor. I won't say I am always successful in this line of thinking. Nevertheless, when I do think it.. peace instantly ensues. I do look forward to a time when the burden will be shared. Regardless, the point [Sisters] is to be joyful where you are at... and to realize we were created to care for our family and friends... whether we are a stay-at-home mom....or a two-job "workin for the weekend" woman.
A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.
She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.
When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
"Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Give her the reward she has earned,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
Proverbs 31:10-31
This passage talks about all the things a wife/a woman does for her family. She is a hard worker. She provides food, clothing, and wealth to her family. It speaks of her work, her tasks. Isn't it interesting that other than the work she does for her family and friends....is that she "laughs at the days to come" and "speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction"?! She has gained wisdom thru her hard work. She doesn't have to worry about the future because of her hardwork...and she can encourage others with her faithful perseverance. I want to be this woman. She's not asking for praise in what she does (I know I want it sometimes), and because of that she receives it. It's not the spinning of the wool that drives her/or gives her joy....it's in seeing the warmth it provdes her family.
LaLa asked me to post a devotional every so often. So, this was my first attempt. I know that most women have memorized this passage... but it still never gets old. For me, I gain something new each time I read it. I have been studying attitudes lately in my devotions. There are so many other passages that reveal much to attitudes. Yet, what I love about the Word is how you not only can see what is written but what is not written. This noble wife did not have a bad attitude. She was focused on the right things, with the right attitude.
Monday, February 4, 2008
House-sitting
David is on the mend. He finally held down some solid food this weekend. So, hopefully, he'll be back to full force soon. He went to school Friday- only because he had a test. So, this week he'll have to play major catch-up.
We are house sitting for the month of February. We were happy to help a friend out while they try to sell their other home in Colorado. Our main duty: feeding the animals...1dog & 6 cats (all outside animals)!
We are happy to help...... & happy to watch the cable!!!
We are house sitting for the month of February. We were happy to help a friend out while they try to sell their other home in Colorado. Our main duty: feeding the animals...1dog & 6 cats (all outside animals)!
We are happy to help...... & happy to watch the cable!!!
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