This and That

I haven’t been posting much lately. Had a lot of stuff going on.  The jaw surgery has been a long recovery and honestly I haven’t felt like writing much. The recovery has also conincided with the closing of Skyline.   At this point, I can only share just a few thoughts. I know I ‘ll have much more to say as time passes.  I think I’m going to do a series of post on the experience in the coming weeks or months.  Working in ministry for 6yrs prior,  now pales in comparison to the experience of helping plant a church, work there for 4 yrs, and then see it’s time come to a close.  At this point I’m so grateful for the journey God has allowed me to go on and the invaluable things I’ve learned through being able to view things from different perspectives.  There are 5 or 6 others that could write books along with me I know.   I just don’t have the words right now; More on those people later…

For Every Man

You might get your feelings hurt. I did;  and I’m eternally greatful

Surgery Update

I apologize for not updating everyone via the blog sooner.  Most of my updates have come via twitter into facebook etc…

Anyway here’s a quick update:

The surgery went well on Wednesday although they had to do some extensive cutting because I was “thick  in the jaws” according to my surgeon. (I’m guessing a few of you will get a good chuckle from that)    I don’t remember much of anything from Wednesday and Thursday is a little broken up in my head.  I got to go home late Thursday afternoon and just had normal swelling at the time.  However , due to the “extensive cutting” I  did develop some bruising and more swelling after they released me.  The swelling has gone down quite a bit over the weekend,  but the bruising has worsened.  My lower lip and chin are still totally numb and that’s honestly the most annoying thing.  It makes talking and trying to eat soup with a spoon difficult and even drinking through a straw.  I visited the surgeon today and he says everything looks great and the feeling should come back slowly over the next few weeks or month.  Hopefully my feeling will be back soon because I can only mumble right now.  Other than that ,  I’m feeling much better and the pain is minimal.  I don’t have much energy just from the lack of food I’m guessing.  If your curious,  I’ve lost about 14 lbs so far. If you have any questions,  especially if your someone who’s thinking of having the surgery let me know.

Thanks to all for prayers and well wishes. I’m eternally greatful.

Smells like Rick Astley

Thank you Dustin for pointing out this gem.  From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

5 Days & Counting

Only 5 more days until the surgery.  My mind has been fixed on this upcoming event for the past few weeks.  I went to have my blood work done for the Pre Admission Testing yesterday and I’m ready to go for my final consultation Monday afternoon.  I did find out that I’ll have to be at the hospital at  6am on Wednesday morning for the surgery.   I feel like I’m just spouting random facts at this point,  because my brain won’t allow me to put multiple thoughts together without jumping back to the surgery.  Anyway,  more to come I’m sure….

Surgical Hooks

Just had my last visit to the orthodontist before my surgery next Wednesday.  They added some surgical hooks to my mouth to attach who knows what to during the surgery. I can’t believe it’s already here, time has flown.  Anyway, found out that I’ll probably be having my wisdom teeth taken out during the surgery also.  I go for the final surgery consultation with the surgeon a week from today July 20th;  and then have the surgery on Wednesday July 22nd.   I’ve seen some crazy before and afters of other people who’ve had orthognathic surgery,  but I think my change will be subtle.  I’m most concerned about the anethesia and the liquid only diet  for 6 weeks.  more later….

A Herald

Herald- noun :  A person that proclaims or announces;  an official messenger;  A person that precedes or comes before;  A forerunner

We’re all heralds of something or someone.  What is it that we are using the one life we’ve been given to make known- to herald.  What person place or thing is it?  Some type of business,  a type of music (our favorite band), a piece of technology,  a football team, our church, worst of all ourselves.   What a waste of a life.   Don’t waste your life;  Make him known,  it’s why you exist.

Question… Some would say:  What if I make him known through  my business, my music,  technology, sports, my church? How is that not the same?

Answer… It is the same, if your truely making him known.  More times than not it becomes about – my business, my music, my technology, my team, my church.  So we’re back to the same question.   If someone views your life objectly – What or Who do you herald?

The 4th

Here’s a quick catch up: Had a great weekend attempting to get settled into the new house.   We had fireworks, ice cream, and outdoor movie at the church on Sat night.  Still hope to get some before and after pics of the house up in the next week or so,  but now my focus has turned toward the jaw surgery on July 22nd.  I’ll try to keep everyone updated on that.  I’m going today to have models made for the pre surgery consultation etc… That’s about it for now,  I’ll leave you with this video of the Preamble in honer of the 4th (btw… I think most people watch this in elementary school, but I watched it my Sophmore year of high school at DHS.  Acamademics at their finest

Moving

We’ve been in the process of moving for the last week almost.  Hence my lack of post. I apologize and hope to get back to normal soon.  I’ll also post some before and afters of our quick remodel.   We’re definately not done.  Have a long list of things we want to do,  but the refinished hardwood floors and paint went a long way. More later,  I promise

De-churched