Well, the calendar has turned to August. Actually, I turned the calendar to August as we don't have an automated calendar. Actually, we do... on the computer. Anyway.
Lumber yard work at UBC is going well. I am slowly being trained at our front desk, which will be the next possible promotion for me. It's hot outside. I am not a big fan of hot. (Hot being anything over 70.)
Youth group work is going well. I have just about finished developing the "People of..." curriculum. We will be integrating small groups into our weekly meetings. We also will be incorporating mentoring as well. I also plan to develop a service program (shut-ins, nursing home, widows, and those less fortunate.) I am working on a missions trip to South Dakota for next summer... Please pray for me as I develop these. The wily Devil often enlists those from our own ranks to oppose that which is best. Pray that I have the humility to realize what is opposition and what is wise advice!
Family life is going well. Josiah and I have nearly finished his fort in the backyard... We do quite a bit of fishing. Kathy and Jacob joined us for one such excursion. Kathy got to see her firstborn catch a few fish... (I also caught one. Yes, just one.) We will be celebrating 8 years of marriage on the 14th. Each day has been better than the last. (That was for my wife, who will probably read this and then edit out this parenthetical thought. Or she might not.) We have passed into the minority (the average marriage lasts slightly more than 7 years.)
With the aid of Bob Jr. and Dad, we will be doing a rather extensive remodeling project, beginning this Thursday, Lord willing and weather permitting.
Josiah will be going to pre-K within a month. After a lot of consideration and prayer, we have decided to enroll him in Benton Public School (aka, Our Back Yard.) He will have school Monday thru Thursday 8:10 until 11:15. He is very excited. (Especially for his supplies and new school shoes!) We are all excited.
Anyway, it is time for vanilla ice cream!
Friday, August 3, 2007
Joe's NFL Predictions
Super Bowl: not the Raiders or Falcons. Probably Denver and Cowboys
Bears Record: 11 - 5
49ers Record: 8 - 8
Titans Record: 3 -13
Broncos Record: 11 - 5
10 Things I Think:
1. The NFC is terrible
2. Mel Kiper should play baseball. He gets 30% right (.300) and he's an all-star, borderline hall of famer.
3. Bill Walsh had more impact on the game than Parcells, Gibbs, and Ditka COMBINED.
4. Matt Schaub (or however its spelled) will be the most overdrafted Fantasy player. But he'll have great numbers every 3rd game.
5. Vince Young is... difficult to rate. He needs to get better. He probably won't. But I guess Donovan did, kind of. And Culpepper. Steve Young actually did... Vince's stats last year: More picks than TDs. Hmm. 52% completion rate. 67 QB rating... Hmm. Hmm. THIS GUY MADE THE PRO BOWL!?!?! What a joke. Still could be good, except his team is terrible. But, they have one of the top 5 coaches on their side, which will help.
6. Cardinals, the "team to surprise everybody" for the last 3 or 4 years, still won't.
7. The Lions will.
8. If you have the number one fantasy pick, grab Deshaun Foster. I'm hoping I have the number two fantasy pick.
9. Brett Favre is the QB version of Curtis Martin, only with a few more amazing plays b/c of his arm strength. Should have done more with the raw athleticism that he had. Both are compilers, but both deserve to be in the Hall of Fame, no question.
10. Marvin Harrison retires at the end of the year.
Bears Record: 11 - 5
49ers Record: 8 - 8
Titans Record: 3 -13
Broncos Record: 11 - 5
10 Things I Think:
1. The NFC is terrible
2. Mel Kiper should play baseball. He gets 30% right (.300) and he's an all-star, borderline hall of famer.
3. Bill Walsh had more impact on the game than Parcells, Gibbs, and Ditka COMBINED.
4. Matt Schaub (or however its spelled) will be the most overdrafted Fantasy player. But he'll have great numbers every 3rd game.
5. Vince Young is... difficult to rate. He needs to get better. He probably won't. But I guess Donovan did, kind of. And Culpepper. Steve Young actually did... Vince's stats last year: More picks than TDs. Hmm. 52% completion rate. 67 QB rating... Hmm. Hmm. THIS GUY MADE THE PRO BOWL!?!?! What a joke. Still could be good, except his team is terrible. But, they have one of the top 5 coaches on their side, which will help.
6. Cardinals, the "team to surprise everybody" for the last 3 or 4 years, still won't.
7. The Lions will.
8. If you have the number one fantasy pick, grab Deshaun Foster. I'm hoping I have the number two fantasy pick.
9. Brett Favre is the QB version of Curtis Martin, only with a few more amazing plays b/c of his arm strength. Should have done more with the raw athleticism that he had. Both are compilers, but both deserve to be in the Hall of Fame, no question.
10. Marvin Harrison retires at the end of the year.
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