Vi Challenge

Vi Challenge:

         Today on 12 January 2013 I started the Body by Vi Challenge. My intent is to regain muscle strength I lost during my disability rehab, to get better tone, to be more energetic and in less pain. I, also, intend on getting my wife and son to join as well. They will get in better shape and feel better about themselves.

     The challenge is 90 days of drinking a healthy shake to replace a meal, being active, and getting fit. Many people gain more muscle tone, become more energetic, and feel better about themselves. I know I will.

    The other thing about the visalus company is that one can make some extra monies by selling the shakes. So, I not only joined the challenge, but become a promoter as well. Anyone can use extra cash. 


Are you up to the challenge? 

Click on link above...

New Year 2013

Dearest friends and family;

As this year has ended I reflect on what was accomplished and what I can do to better my next year. I cannot believe it is 2013. I wonder where time went.

My son Tim made it through English class and now is ready to focus on his upcoming engineering studies. After one more semester at Black Hawk College, he plans on going to the University of Illinois for his BS degree.

My son Ken is doing better in school. He looks forward to joining the soccer team next year. He has not been struggling as much this year. As him and I work out at the YMCA I hope to build up more confidence in him self.

My wife Jill is enrolled at Black Hawk College working on a Medical Coding degree. She goes full time. On her spare time she did many activities with the church. She worked with the cookie walk, Pricilla circle, bible camp, and the Halloween party in which Ken also helped.

Me; will, for the most part, this year has been good. I finished my BA in Art degree from Western Illinois University. Now I volunteer as a tutor at Washington Elementary School. It is through the Literacy Connection.

I stay active swimming at the YMCA, and through community activities.

I helped with the soup kitchen, gave gloves to tots, and teach an art class.

I sing in the choir, do lay reading, and help with the Sunday school.

God has blessed me with a promotion in the Sea Cadet Core to Lieutenant,

which I will be starting in March of 2013. I have found a joy in giving to others and in helping with the community. My biggest joy is when a child I tutor or mentor excels.  

The only downfall is that I still have to deal with constant pain and tingling through my shoulder and fingers. I go to the VA in Iowa City frequently for pain shots and physical therapy.

I pray that 2013 be as blessed as my 2012 and that my pain is relieved.

I pray for all my friends and family out there to have blessed year ahead.

Have a great 2013 my friends and family!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Years Eve for me!

I am happy today!

I saw my karate student, Jana.

She is going to be 11.

When she turns 16,
I am going to promote her to her full black belt. 

Her and her family moved away,
but not too far.

Her family was in town;
My son Ken and I visited them.

I was happy to see Jana.

How to Stay Young

HOW TO STAY YOUNG

1. Try everything twice.
On one woman's tombstone she said she wanted this epitaph:
"Tried everything twice.Loved it both times!"

2. Keep only cheerful friends.
The grouches pull you down.
(Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches!)


3. Keep learning:

Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever...
Never let the brain get idle.'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.' And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!

4. Enjoy the simple things.

5. Laugh often, long and loud.Laugh until you gasp for breath.And if you have a friend who makes you laugh,spend lots and lots of time with HIM/HER.


6. The tears happen: Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. LIVE while you are alive.

7. Surround yourself with what you love:whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.Your home is your refuge.

8. Cherish your health:

If it is good, preserve it.
If it is unstable, improve it.
If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don't take guilt trips..

Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county,to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.

10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.

I love you, my special friend!


11. Forgive now those who made you cry. You might not get a second chance..

And if you don't send this to at least 4 people - who cares? But do share this with someone.

Remember! Lost time can never be found.

Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

The World did not End!

It is midnight and the world is still here.
It did not end yet, but it will one day.
So let us enjoy our lives and life it to the fullest!
One day we will go up in a rapture,
And then we will have a new heaven and a new earth!

Saddened

Over the past few days I have been saddened by the tragedy that happened in Connecticut; it was a completely senseless school shooting.

I feel that there has to be stricter controls on guns. When someone purchases a firearm, they should be trained, licensed, and have an extensive background check. Those with mental disabilities should not have access to guns at all.

On my facebook page I wrote:

My friends this is probably wrong,
but I refuse to pray for the shooter and his family.

I will pray only for the victims of the shooting,
and their families.

I am so saddened to hear of four to eight year old children
being slaughtered for nothing.

It haunted my dreams this afternoon.

I took a nap.

As far as I am concerned the shooter of these children,
can BURN IN HELL!!!

Sad

I am so sad to have been blocked by my BFF,
just because of rumors.
I hope she finds it in her heart to unblock me. 
On this day I pray that our friendship to remain strong,
that our friendship become intimate through god,
and that god protects us.
In Jesus name.
Amen!