Go Raps!

I got out to my annual Raps game last night. My bro-in-law, Don, and I took my dad for his b-day, which is on Feb 3.
It was a pretty high scoring game, which toronto actually came out on top of. It went into OT, which we listened to in the car, and they won 124-123. It was also interesting to see the newly acquired Ron Artest, who was traded to the Kings from the Pacers earlier this month. I was wondering if he would do anything stupid again, but he was a pretty good boy...lol
Thanks for the fun evening Dad and Don.
Let's do it again sometime. 

Our first major appliance purchase

So, we bought a new fridge today. It was really that we wanted to, but more like we chose to because of some unfortunate circumstances...and we do hope to be in a house some day, so we will need appliances.

Long story as short as possible. Our fridge died Tuesday. Heather phoned me from work (it's my day off) and she asked me if I had been in the fridge at all yet. I hadn't so I went and checked it out...and I nearly collapsed from the smell. It was a very strong, chemical smell, and it wasn't cold at all. Also, at the time the fridge wasn't even running, so I thought burnt out motor (that's what the smell led me to believe too). But, after having done some running around town, I came home and it was running, but still nothing was cold, so we called the landlord.

It wasn't until yesterday (Friday) that the landlord finally dropped off the fridge that he had for us. It was worse for wear than the one we had. So, after some deliberation, we decided to buy our own fridge.

We got a really nice Fridgidaire, 18 cu/ft. Regular $800, sale for $700 w/ bump and scratch discount $620.

I went to the brick and future shop, and nothing really compared so, we officially made the purchase today.

Here's two quick pics of the new item...we like it so far, hopefully it lasts many years ( or if something is to go wrong it is within the first year....lol!

I wish people would clean off the tops of their vehicles in the winter!

Let me tell you about my afternoon on Monday, Jan 9th. I had just gotten done having lunch with my wife, as it was one of my days off. I then proceeded to go home. I traveled sort of a back way from Waterloo down through Kitchener. I was on Bridge St. in Kitchener when there was a slight curve in the road, and I saw a large truck coming the other way. We both hit the curve at about the same time, and that was when I saw it. A big, oval shaped, slab of ice fly off the back of the tractor trailer. It was heading straight for me, and so I braced for impact.....BOOM! It gave the Saturn a good shake, but it was still driving ok. I pulled over to see if there was any damage, and I saw a hole out of the front driver's side fender, and the headlight was smashed.

Two cars that were behind me had pulled over to see if I was ok, and the one guy was gonna give me his phone number (which I should have taken) but he also said, "you should follow him, he's a big truck, he's probably not too far." So, I hopped back in my car and chased him down. I followed him to where he stopped to make a delivery. On the way I had called the police, and so they showed up soon after I got there.

After it was all said and done, I got the driver's insurance info, and they are paying for it all, so that is good. The officer told me that I couldn't really charge him with anything. I told him that wasn't really why I followed him, it was to get his insurance info. I just didn't want to have to pay for something that I couldn't avoid, and wasn't my fault. BUT, I have to say, I have thought about that a fair bit in the last couple days. I have talked to a good friend who is an officer with the same police force, and another person who works in the insurance business. They both agree with me that there are things I can charge him with. But, I really hope it doesn't go there. All I am asking for (now that his insurance company is paying for the damage) is that his company cover my deductible.

Anyway, I am just glad to still be alive, and able to enjoy for of my new life with my wife. I'm very thankful that the ice didn't hit further up the car and come through the windshield......who knows what would happen then??

mason is a protective big brother

I just downloaded some recent pics off our camera, and I had to blog on this one. Our kittens are so cute. We both just loved this pic since the moment we took it, because of how mason's paws are wrapped around annie. They are really fun, and we are loving them, so I thought I would share a bit of them with you all. Take care, and I hope 2006 has started off well, and will continue to be great for you. 

where is the world headed?

I think I know the answer to the above question...as we all do. I have a heavy heart today, as I do a lot of the time when this hits me as it has today, and I just want to share it this time.
I was working away at work today, and I thought.....everyone, except for a handful of my fellow employees are lost. It gave me a sick feeling, because I know I haven't acted in a Christlike manner a lot of times, and if they aren't going to see Christ in me (and other believers at work) then in whom are they going to see Him?

I really need your prayers...I work in a harsh relational environment. There are a lot of hard heads at my work, and sometimes it makes just going to work pretty tough. Thank-you to those of you who are praying for me.

Oh Lord come quickly!

I am thankful for my job, it is a pretty decent wage, don't get me wrong. Just some days I think too much...and maybe I should try to think less. BUT, i think in the case today God spoke to me. My wife has been good for me to. I appreciate her "real"ness...she is not fake, she is really genuine. I would say that I have been fake a lot of my life, like not talking about things that need to be talked about, etc. Then emotions get kept inside, and in the last year or two I have had some pretty touch days because this boil over. Thanks again to my wife for being there for me, and consoling me, and helping me to make it through those tough times.

I love you Heather, and I thank the Lord for you.