The Troops Coming Home

Hi there! Sorry, I have been away from my blog for so long. Was hospitalized last month, broke my left ankle, and other details you probably don't want to hear about.
I saw on the Internet that the last of the troops are leaving the Middle East, and coming home. Depending on how you look at it, this can be good news for the U.S, but bad news for the many innocent people who have to live with the knowledge that they
no longer have the U.S. military protecting them, and they can be sure that the suicide bombings with now increase. Don't get me wrong. Too many United States young men and women gave up their lives in the war, and left their family members in grief.
I know how if feels to have your child die before you, and to the mothers, fathers,
and brothers and sisters of those killed in action, I say to you, I am sorry for your loss. I suppose the good thing about this is no more of them will have to die
unnecessarily.
Peace and Amen.

Obama's Concert events, true leadership

Okay, okay. So I watched some of the concert today. Basically because I was curious and they had Stevie Wonder and Denzell Washington among other stars that I like. Plus, HBO (which I do not subscribe to) opened up their channel for all to see, which I thought was great. As I watched, I couldn't help but notice all the smiling faces in the crowd, some famous, but mostly just normal everyday hard-working citizens that are hoping for a brighter future. So, Mr. President-elect, I am warming up to you. Although we still have one major difference (read the blog before this one), I am watching closely along with millions of other Americans to see if you really meant everything you said during your campaign. Can you really turn this country around and get us working again, and keep companies from folding? I truly hope so. I'm sorry to be so pessimistic, but I will believe it when I see it. I know that Mr. Obama cannot solve all our problems, but returning this nation to a prosperous one again is not an easy task. Mr. Obama appeals to many people because he is charismatic, but I still believe that our news media made him out to be some sort of superstar, and the man himself, from what I've read about him, would be the first to tell you that he is not. So I do admire his humility. Keep this in mind, it is from the Bible. Psalm 164:3 (New International Version) Don't put your trust in human leaders. Don't trust people. They can't save you. What this is saying is that although I respect our new leader, and will be praying for him, the only person you can truly trust according to God is God alone (Jesus), for salvation truly comes from above. God is still in control and directs all that happens in this world. And, yes, evil truly exist in this world and will continue to do so until our Lord returns to estabish his kingdom on this earth. What a glorious day that will be! Amen.

Our New President

I'm trying to get into all the festivites of next Tuesday, but I am having trouble. Obama was not my candidate. Don't get me wrong, I like the man. It's just that I can't fully support him because he allows abortions. I will not support any candidate of any office who supports abortion. I do hope that he keeps his promise and get this country going again by creating jobs, and he has a tremendous job ahead of him. So I support him in that area. So I will follow Barrack Obama very closely. I truly hopes that he is just not another full of baloney politician that made many promises just to get elected. He seems to be sincere. Only time will tell.

Obama vs. McCain

Hello there. Sorry that I haven't written on my blog in months. I have been
busy. Today I want to write about the upcoming election. I plan to vote for McCain for various reasons. Mainly, his beliefs and mine are very similar. I am pro-life,
I also believe that only John McCain can lead us out of this economic mess that
we are currently under. A lot of people want to blame President Bush, but the members of Congress are equally to blame. Rising food costs can be blamed on bad weather this past year which the President had no control over. I personally do not believe that Barrack Obama can fix this nation's problems, but that McCain can. Also, we have not been attacked sinc 9/11, and I truly believe that Osama Bin Laden will test the new President. Now is not the time for a one term Senator (Obama) to learn on the job as he is tested. We need a true, tested, and proven leader like John McCain, who is ready for any attack on this nation, and knows how to respond. Look folks, just give McCain time to fix the problems that we face. I know he can and he will. Whatever your choice, please vote in November. The government does not give you many things but one thing they cannot take away is our voice..and by voting you can exercise that right! Have a good day.

Recent news

Wow! It has been a long time since I've written on my blog. While I have been busy with other things, it is no excuse for not writing everyday. I mean with all the bad news going around these days with high food & gas prices, people losing their homes. This is one crazy world we live in. I don't believe that either presidential candidate can do much to solve our economic problems, but after a careful study of both, I have to go with John McCain. He is an experienced leader and I like where he stands on the issues of abortion, medicare, etc. Obama seems like a great guy, and claims to love Jesus, but then he goes ahead and speaks at a Planned Parenthood gathering. I have to question his beliefs although I shouldn't. A Christian man or woman would never accept the killing of an unborn fetus no matter what the circumstances. So hang in there despite all the bad news. If you are a careful student of bible prophecy, you know that this is only the beginning, and things are going to get a lot worse before Jesus returns. Until next time, take care and be well.

Mike

True meaning of Memorial Day

Today is Memorial Day. We need to take time out of our day if your barbequing, or having a a family picnic, or spending the day at the beach. To many it is a vacation day, but the real meaning of today is to remember all those service men and women who have fought in wars and lost their lives to keep your freedom in this country.
Please take time to say a prayer or however you choose to remember them and honor them because they knew going into war that this possibility could happen, but probably never expected it.
If you are camping or vacationing, enjoy the day. Many of you will head home today or to be ready to go back to the old grind of work tomorrow. So be careful out there today and please don't drink and drive. If you feel you must drink, have a sober person drive your car for you. It is not worth it! The life you save may be my own.
So enjoy your Memorial Day and give thanks where it is due! Take care of yourselves.

Mike

American Idol winner show not fair & other things

Tonight, David Cook was announced the winner of the latest American Idol program. I personally thought the other David (Archuletta) had a better voice and is a much better singer, but that's my opinion. There seems to be something wrong here. The other night, all three judges implied that David Archuletta should probably be the winner. America's viewers disagree with me. But that's okay. I have a few problems with this show, so I will mention just a few here. First of all the word Idol is described by Websters as "a representation or symbol of an object of worship: a false God." God commands in His word you shall have no other God's before me. They really should change the name of the show. During auditions, these poor kids get their hopes up, hoping to be selected, and when they are denied, some of them are just devastated and moved to tears. This shouldn't happen. Another point I'd like to make is the age limit by the producers. Folks, there are many, many talented people out there that can really sing, and some are senior citizens. This is discriminatory. Going back to the auditions, I can't believe that some of this contestants actually believe that they can carry a tune, only to be ridiculed by the judges when they are told that they are awful. You would think that their friends would be honest with them and let them know that they really can't sing. And then there is Simon Cowell, whose nasty comments are just too much to handle. I am so glad I don't follow this show weekly. I have viewed it from time to time just to see who can really sing. That's why I liked the show Americas Got Talent. At least they put people of all ages on televison and showed people with real talent! I don't even know if this show is still on the air. Anway, in my humble opinion, Fox should either revamp this show with new rules or just cancel the series. But as long as there are young teens nationwide wanting a hero today, this dreadful show will continue. In other news, looks like Obama is going to win the Democratic nomination, but you have to give it to Hillary for hanging in there even though she knows she doesn't stand a chance. I hope you all had a great day today, at least it's cooler weather wise in Ventura this week.
Gas is going to reach $4.00 a gallon very soon, and the oil companies today in Washington say that they are not to blame. Yeah right! Food prices continue to increase. I did shop at my local 99 cents store tonight for some things that I needed. I was surprised to find some items that I usually buy at the supermarket at a much higher prices, so I feel good about saving quite a bit of money tonight. Other than that, things are about the same. My pain level has been about the same. I keep during the day by reading, and then doing some writing including this blog. I have nothing planned for Memorial Day. I don't BBQ or go to the beach. Just going to be another day at home. How boring, huh? Until next time, take care.

Mike

McCain & Huckabee ticket

I just finished watching Meet the Press on tv. The guest including Mike Huckabee, were discussing Obama and McCain differences. I voted for Mike Huckabee, who I still believe would be the best next President. John McCain should ask this man to run as his vice-president. I don't see Hillary Clinton in this race. And Barack Obama does not have the leadership needed to run this country. People keep writing about how old John McCain looks. Remember, with age comes wisdom. President Reagan was seventy when he won the Presidency in 1981, and he was a great President. I see a future with John McCain as our next President. Of course, things will continue to go bad for a while as we are in a recession, but McCain is the man who can help to get this country back on track. We need to remain in Iraq despite what others beleive. We cannot allow terrorist to run wild and destory others nations including any damage they may want to inflict on the United State. John McCain can and will fight them and defend this wonderful country of ours.

Remembering the bravest person I know

Today is a special day of rememberance for me. My daughter Christina who suffered from fibromyalgia and acute sleep apena would have been twenty-seven today. Not one day goes by that I don't think about her. But I am glad that she is in a better place (heaven), where there is no pain, or heartache, but only happiness and love.
With eveything that my daughter endured in her life, I have never met another person so brave in my life. With all that she had to go through, she did her best to keep a smile on her face. Even during the last months of her life, she continued to make friends of the nurses and doctors taking care of her. She went on the be with the Lord on Oct 31, 2005. Christina would have been twenty-seven today. When I stop and think about that, I don't think, gee, I'm getting old, but it would have been nice to see her turn thirty. But not if it meant being in pain twenty-four hours a day, so I am glad she is in a better place. So here it to you my darling, you made the best of a tough painful life that you didn't ask for. With everything that she had to deal with, she made the most of time that she was given. She was an example to others who were sick and in pain, including myself. What an awesome role model. I've done okay this week with my pain, but I still have hope that one day the Lord will remove this from me and that I can live a normal life. If not, I will continue serving Him and doing His will until he calls me home. The reunion with my daughter and mother will be awesome!!

Good Friends

Tonight I met with a group of three very good friends of mine. I came home thinking how blessed I am just to know these guys. We just enjoy being in each other's company and talking about how things are going in our lives. Don't take for granted your friends, especially the ones that know everything about you, both good and bad, and yet still remain friends with you! It's not easy to open up to strangers, but it's even harder to open up to someone who knows about your faults, bad habits, etc.
We all need one another on this planet. A basic human desire is to be wanted and to know that you "fit in" with your peers. Until next time, count your blessings!
Mike