Riding and Shooting

Yesterday Sara B and I went riding for about two hours out at the Jackson's. We had a ton of fun and she had a good riding experience finally. I did some bareback galloping, which is amazing and Sara got the mule to speed trot, which was plenty fast for Sara. Then Sara's dad came up after we were done riding and he brought the skeet shooting stuff with him. Sara and I shot her really nice 20 gauge over-under. After we had used up the 20 gauge rounds we used her dad's semi-auto 12 gauge and man that thing kicked twice as hard. Sara did quite well and I did way better then I thought I was going to do because I hadn't shot clay pigeons in five plus years.

Today we had a going away party for Sara because she is leaving tomorrow morning for ACU. I have helped her pack some stuff up and will be seeing her off in the morning. It has been a real honor and privilege getting to know her and spending time with her this summer. I am really going to miss her.

I got pictures from Florida and from shooting plus some others that I will be uploading to my photo site soon. Pray for a safe journey for Sara and her parents as the travel to ACU tomorrow. ~Semper Fi

Back from Florida

We all made it back from Florida safe and sound. It was a really relaxing week of just hanging out on the beach, building sand castles, floating in the ocean, seeing dolphins up close and kayaking. Mmmmm good times indeed. The highlight of my week was the first day we got the kayak. Sara B and I went out for about an hour and we saw dolphins and would have hit one if it hadn't moved. Then we rode breaking waves and big swells for the rest of the time we were out there. It was so much fun. I would have to say my second favorite thing of the week was on Thursday we played games and did a small variety show and learned the electric slide, that was a lot of fun learning a dance, it's something I think I will do once I have a real job and can afford dance lessons. We took tons of pictures and even some videos that I will be getting all together and making a DVD to watch.
During the week I was having a hard time deciding whether to tell a girl I like, who is about to leave for collage, what I think about her. I prayed about it and I had a desire to read through Proverbs and as I sat outside reading one afternoon the answer was right there plain as day in Proverbs 27:5 - Better is open rebuke then hidden love. Now I just need to tell her. Anyway that is all for now. Semper Fi

Off to Florida

Well I am off to Florida for a wedding and then will be spending a week down there with a lot of my friends. Pray for safe traveling and a good time. Semper Fi

It's my birthday today

I have been quite busy and have had a lot of fun since my last post. Here I go at a recap. A week after we went riding, see previous post, Sarah and I went riding for about two and half hours at the same place, the Jackson's, and man it was so wonderful and relaxing, just riding around bareback having a blast.

My parents came down for my sisters graduation from July 27th to August 1st. They finally got to met the majority of people we are always talking about. They had a really good time and got along really well with everyone, plus everyone really enjoyed meeting them. They fit in really well with everyone down here and it just felt liked they belonged. We pretty much just relaxed at the house and went swimming everyday while they were here. We did take them to Georgetown for catfish, so they could get a real good Arkansas experience.

Today I went riding with Sarah and the kids she babysits for about an hour, because it was so hot outside. We had fun and it was of course relaxing. I have been cleaning up the yard here at the house and finally got around to building a compost bin for all compost stuff we have. I can't really think of anything else that has happened since my last post. I have heard from Bethany and she is doing good minus the frustration of finding an apartment and getting her internship taken care of. I need to call Luke cause it's been awhile since I called him. I almost forgot about Florida. About fourteen of us are going to Florida for a whole week, because Caleb and Lindsay's wedding is this weekend. The Montgomery's rented a condo for a week so we will be down there for this weekend to the next. I am really look forward to it, plus I will get to see Bethany. Well I think this is a pretty good recap of what I have been up to. Keep me in your prayers, as well as Luke and Bethany. Prayer for wisdom, strength and guidance. God bless. Semper Fi

I'm still alive

Still alive I am. I just have been busy and not in the mood to post anything. Camping was a ton of fun. Sara B and I went fishing that Friday with on old fisherman, Mr Upoff, who knew all the good spots. It only took about two and half hours for all three of us to limit out at fifteen fish. Then on Saturday we had a boat for eight hours and did mostly tubing with a little water skiing all day. I got so sore from the tubing that I could hardly work Monday morning, but it was worth it.

Last Thursday I got to go riding with Sarah and Sara B. We ending up having quite the adventure. On our way back to the barn Sara B's horse started being a butthead and giving her a lot of trouble, since she's not a experienced rider it was a bit too much for her. She got off and was riding double with me on the big mule I was riding. When Sarah's horse took off as she was getting back on after helping Sara B get on my mule, so she fell off and hurt her knee. Once we got back to they barn we watched Sarah work with Pedro, the horse that ran off with her, earning his trust and doing join-up type stuff, it was really neat. I just wished it would have been lighter outside so Sara B and Amy could have seen the horse's body language change as it began to trust and accept Sarah. It was an adventure.

That's about all the exciting stuff that has happened since my last post. Other then working and relaxing I haven't done much. I have been brushing up on my programming skills, so I will be ready for next semester and my capstone programming course. Luke and Bethany are doing well for the most part. I don't wanna going in to details because they are both long stories and more than I care to write at the moment. Just keep them in your prayers. ~Semper Fi

Camp Camp Camping

I and a bunch of other people will be going camping this weekend and won't be back till Sunday or Monday. We are camping near a lake and will be getting a boat on Saturday. This is going to be a great weekend. We had a big get together here at the house for the fourth and then went to see Harding's fireworks show. It was alright. Allan and I have been work on a in ground watering system for some trees here at the house, because it was way to much work to water them by hand. We almost have it done and working great. Yesterday I was teaching Cole how to hold and swing a baseball bat and he even hit the ball a couple of times. That is all. ~Semper Fi

Done With Summer School

Today I finished summer school, so I am done till the fall. wahoo. Everything has been going well here. Last weekend I played tennis for the first time and that was rather embarrassing on my part, but overall a fun experience. I talked to Bethany last night. She is doing well minus the huge amount of reading and writing she has to do. This weekend the Mariners are playing the Rockies, so that is kind of exciting to see who will win. Other than that not much else is happening around here. Continue prayers of strength and wisdom for myself and pray that all the grad work wont become overwhelming for Bethany. ~Semper Fi

Paper done.

I got my research paper done for class and turned in today. Only have four days left till I am done with summer school. wahoo.

I got a call from Luke today. He got a job at a small accounting firm and starts on the 10th of July. He and Emily also got approved for their apartment, so they will be moving in soon.

The last couple of days we have played softball here at the house, which has been a ton of fun. I will probably call Bethany tomorrow night. Other than that not a whole lot has happened since my last post. ~Semper Fi

9 Days left

I got nine days left of summer school, then I'll be done with school for the rest of the summer. wahoo. My research paper rough draft is due this week.

Things regarding the person involved in the previous post seem to improved a bit, but I am not real sure and it may just be a surface/temporary change.

I talked to Bethany today and she is doing well. It was her first day of grad school today and she has a ton plus some to read for her classes.

Other than that life is good. Good day. ~Semper Fi

Yikes

The title says it all. How do help someone who is so hostel to you and anyone else even when your taking him get to work, picking him up and having no acts of hostility towards him, its been nothing but kindness and he still is spewing hostility. He tried to provoke me into fighting over nothing, I don't know what to do, so I beg you all to pray for wisdom, guidance and strength in dealing with this situation.

Where has honor gone?

Can any one tell me where peoples honor has gone? What happened to it? Why do so few people care about it or have any? Honor and integrity are so very important to me. Well enough ranting.

On a really good note I talked to Bethany today, she is doing well and will be starting school next Monday and two days ago I talked to Luke. He and Emily are doing well, but still job searching in Minneapolis. I'm tired so that's all. ~Semper Fi

Here fishy fishy

Friday went fishing in the pond and man are the fishing getting big. We even have a water moccasin living in the pond now which I have been assigned to kill, so that will be an adventure. Saturday went fishing in the Little Red with Dan and the stinking fishing were so irritating. We were using corn for bait because trout really like it, but we would toss some in the water and it would be gone in seconds, we put our hooks in the water with a piece of corn on it and the fish would come up like it was going to strike then turn at the last second, arg it was so irritating, but lots of fun at the same time. School starts tomorrow, I am kind of looking forward to it but not really, oh well the sooner it starts the sooner it will be done with.I heard some more about my Grandpa, they had him outside doing some weeding and being active, good news indeed. Please keep him and the rest of my family in your prayers and pray for me to stay strong and diligent in my walk with Christ over the summer. Oh yeah I got those pictures of Cole and I from Bethany and got them posted on my photo site under Montgomery. ~Semper Fi

Yarrr

Monday, I got to talk to Luke for a bit on the phone, him and Emily are doing well and he may have a job soon. There was also a big bbq here at the house for Memorial Day. Tuesday I went fishing with Dan again but there were no fishing to be seen, not a single bite the whole time, it was kind of a bummer. I talk to Bethany on the phone for while and it was really nice just to chat an catch up. Even though it has only been a week and a half since I have seen her it feels more like a month. Wednesday I worked out side and got a lot of stuff done and then went with Caleb and Allen to help build a staircase at HUT and drink Chai, mmm tasty. Over all it as been a really good week, especially getting to talk to Luke and Bethany. ~Semper Fi

Good Stuff

Today I went to church and the service was really good. After the main lesson and communion, several people shared what God has been doing in their lives or asked for prayers and it really felt like a family and the way the church is supposed to be. This afternoon I helped clean up a fallen cherry tree for about two and half hours, it was a big tree and hard on the chain saw too. When I got from that I went swimming and after awhile Cole came and went swimming too, so that was fun. I also went swimming with Cole and Sara yesterday for a bit too. I got the apartment all cleaned up today, it felt good to get it all nice and clean. Now am relaxing and enjoying good ole StarWars A New Hope while I type this. Anyway keep my family in your prayers and continue praying for wisdom, fearlessness and strength for me. ~Semper Fi

Fishing

Yesterday Dan and I went fishing on the Little Red River for a few hours. I hooked seven fish and landed six and Dan hooked two and landed one. It was a lot fun and the fish were feisty and difficult to hook. There are more photos on my photo site under fishing.

Today I got the stone path completely done and Jim just has finish up the stones on the stairs and it will be all done. Then I will put up some pictures. Next I will be starting on a stone path that goes along the side of the apartment and around the corner a short distance to where some of the guys park their cars, so the will keep me busy for a while. Well that's it for now. Semper Fi

Update

Luke and Emily's wedding was really nice. It was exciting to see them finally get married and to hang out with Luke again. I was a little nervous about the wedding because it was the first time I had ever been in a wedding and on top of that I was the best man. Luke's "greatest" fear during the wedding was loosing the rings in a vent, I didn't do that but I did drop one right before I handed them over, that got a little laugh out of the spectators and I got some laughs out of it latter, but it was all good. I put up the pictures I took on my photo site. Bethany left Sunday afternoon and will be home in Colorado tonight. I was really glad to get an extra week to spend with her before she left so I had time to prepare for her leaving. Lord willing I will be seeing her in August at Caleb and Lindsay's wedding and then for Thanksgiving at her home. I really do miss seeing her and Luke everyday and I am still not fully adjusted to everyone else that lives here now. Well that's the update. Semper Fi

Off to Luke's Wedding

Today Erin and I are leaving for Luke's wedding in Memphis and I am really looking forward to seeing him again. Yesterday I got he main part of the rock pathway finished up and will be starting on a short section between the stairs and driveway soon and will put up some pics of the finished pathway when I get it done. I have been sleeping outside in my sweet tent since Monday night since it has be wonderful outside. I also took some neat pictures of a toad I found in the sand pile while filling the wheelbarrow up. On Tuesday Bethany, Cole and I went on a walk and it was another glimpse into a possible feature and it was a lot of fun talking Cole for a walk. Bethany took some picture of Cole and I when I had him up on my shoulders and I will post those as soon as I get them from her. I am still adjusting to having all these new people living here and once Bethany leaves it will really just be Sara B and I left from the original group for the summer. That does leave me in the senior guy position and an example to the younger guys here. Oh yeah my Grandpa is doing better and is home now. Continue to keep my family in your prayers. Semper Fi

Friends Leaving

Yesterday was graduation and a lot of my close friends graduated, so many of them have headed home. Luke, Alycia and Bethany are the ones I am going to miss the most. Luke left today for Memphis and it is just starting to sink in that I won't be seeing him everyday any more and that really makes me sad, he is a brother and my right hand, someone I can call in a time of need. I will get to see him this coming weekend for his wedding, as I am the best man, so I am really looking forward to it. After that though it will be quite awhile before I get to see him. He will be missed much. Alycia left yesterday but will be back for summer classes in a week or two, so it will be nice to be able to hang out with her before she heads to Texas. Bethany will be leaving this coming Sunday so I will have another week to hang out with her before she heads home. I will being seeing her and quite a few other friends in August for Caleb and Lindsay's wedding, so I am looking forward to that as well. It's been a tough couple of weeks with all the church crap going on and my grandpa having a stoke and to top it all off with close friends leaving, ugh. I will be spending time in prayer tonight as all the emotions from the past week are coming up. Please keep me in your prayers and especially the rest of my family. Semper Fi

Happy Happy

I got some really good news today about my grandpa. He was moved out of ICU today and they had a speech therapist in today to help him learn to talk again and is teaching him how to communicate with pictures and my Grandma said his personality was back is really exciting. Oh man I am so excited about his recovery. I still ask for prayers for him and the rest of the family.

Today I worked outside for about three and a half hours and had nice lunch in the gazeboo with Bethany. Also Bethany's family got in tonight so I got to meet them and had dinner with them. Oh yeah I also helped my sister move some more stuff out of her dorm aswell. It's been a busy and productive day. Semper Fi

Yar

Today I found out my grandpa had a mild stroke last night and is currently in the hospital while the doctors try to get his heart rate and blood pressure under control, other then that there is little else the doctors can do right now, he is in God's hands now, God's will be done.

Sunday we did an amazing race for Amber's birthday that Bethany and Sara B put together and it was a lot of fun looking for the clues and then having to figure out where to go for next from the clue. Monday, Bethany and I went walking before riding in the van to Sara B's softball game in Nashville, AR. It was a long drive of about three hours but it was the state tournament. They ended up losing in the semi-finals, so that was a bummer. Today I had my first final out of three and it went pretty well. I also raked rocks out of the volleyball area for almost two hours, it really reminded me of our yard back home before the grass grew. Bethany and I also went walking again today and I just finished a studying session for my database final tomorrow at 1:30 its my hardest final and I will be glad to done with that class.

That's it for now. Please keep my family and especially my grandpa in your prayers. Semper Fe