Misc

I took 18 hours this past semester. That's a lot, but God (often via my beautiful wife) took care of me. Perhaps the biggest blessing...I don't have to take any more accounting.

I have, deep done inside of me, the Christmas "spirit." I have a real tree for the first time ever. It smells good. Kara made it look great.





I don't understand the Happy Holidays v. Merry Christmas debate. If you are against Merry Christmas because you don't want other's views imposed on you...why are you making me say Happy Holidays. Hypocrite!


I have a few things on my "want to do" list before classes start in mid-January:
See the Narnia flick.
Learn how to install wood flooring.
Install wood flooring.
Finish watching the 3rd season of 24 before the 5th season starts in early January.
Paint the entry way. (not really on the want-to-do list, more want-to-be-done list)
Put feet on the chairs.
Read Genesis.

God The Creator

I go to a Bible study once a week, where we are in Genesis. We obviously covered the creation first, and I gained a new appreciation (still not a complete understanding) of God's power, artistry, and majesty. Kara and I recently went camping with some friends to Pedernales Falls State Park. It is beautiful there, and God created all of it.

These are the "falls" themselves. Not what you traditionally picture when you hear waterfall. More of a series of small pools connected by a flowing river. There are signs posted everywhere warning about flash floods that can raise the water level dramatically in mere seconds. My photography skills do not do this scene justice. It's neat to walk and explore the river area, and see the impact the water has had on the rock over time.

Here's one of the many pools that are formed along the river. The water is clear enough to see that there are some pretty serious drop offs creating some surprisingly deep spots. It was a gorgeous clear day with perfect weather. Look peaceful and calm? It was.

At night it got a little cool though so I used some of God's creations and the knowledge and skill he gave me to build....
the raging inferno displayed here. It kept us warm while aiding in the building of smores.

This last pic is my favorite. Again my skills with the camera do not capture the true impact of the scene. Actually any still picture would lose some of the impact. I could stare at this scene all day. God is truly a master creator. The beauty and power combined here are simply breathtaking. This is the prettiest most inspiring sight I saw the entire trip...

and the waterfall is neat looking too.