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April 27, 2006
A Reflection on Suffering and Hope
Most of today has been spent lying on the couch finding it difficult to focus on things and feeling slightly dizzy. This coupled with the pain and fatigue makes for a sucky day. It has been this way for about the past 12 days, though the dizziness and problem focusing are new. My few excursions outside the house have consisted of Meshuggah for coffee, a dear friend/community member’s birthday party, and four trips to Blockbuster. Of course, this is all following my house’s Fourth Annual Resurrection BBQ on the Saturday before Easter and my birthday party the Saturday before that. Yes, I know that I have been pushing it too hard. I try not to… but it is hard. I am an ADD extrovert who thrives on being around people. In fact, I get around people and I get so excited I become wound up like the five year old boy who desperately needs to take a nap. It hurts, I must confess, but I dismiss it by saying that “it is part of it” or “that the cost is worth it.” Usually these are true statements that I try not to hide behind. They simply acknowledge reality and my desire to function within and despite of it. It is part of life and I can not change it. I can make improvements. I can still participate. I am not an invalid and I am not a victim. I like my life and am thankful for it, even though I do not like the circumstance of my disease.
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Notes on an Easter Sermon
Below is a summary of my pastor’s Easter sermon. His comments are in parentheses with the Scripture text and are followed up with seven points about the effect of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Please note that I was quickly taking notes so they may not be exact word for word quotations. If you are not a Christian then this will help you understand what it is that I believe.
I hope you enjoy and please feel free to comment.
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April 17, 2006
FEASTING
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April 10, 2006
The 4th Annual Resurrection Barbeque of 2006
Host: Lloyd Jackson, Neil Das, Nathan Gemayel, and Jesse Heirendt
Location: Lloyd, Neil, Nathan, Jesse
715 A Interdrive Ave., St. Louis, MO View Map
When: Saturday, April 15, 4:00pm
Phone: Lloyd 314.479.0069, Neil 618.531.2420,
Come celebrate the Resurrection with us at the annual barbeque at 715 A Interdrive! Please feel free to drop in anytime after 4:00pm, though, if you want to come early to help, give us a call and we will gladly, gladly assign you a chore (we can use all the help we can get!).
Christians & Non-Christian are welcome to come experience the fellowship that the holiday allows us to have, as well as to taste some of the Sweet Mama Delicious Jackson Family Barbeque! Feel free to bring your friends. If you are not a Christian, yourself, please come. There won't be any sermons.
There will, however, be a collection :) If you are able, donations will be warmly accepted to help cover some of the cost of the massive carnivorousness on the menu!
Speaking of the menu, ribs and chicken and beef will be provided. Please bring side items, salads, or desserts. If you can specify what your are brining in your reply that would be fantastic (ie. "salad," "dessert," etc. etc.). Cokes (here I am using the Southern definition of cokes, which means sodas for you Midwesterners) will be provided and you are warmly welcomed to bring alcoholic libations of your own.
If you need directions please call the numbers above.
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April 04, 2006
A Future Photograph of My Someday Wife in Black & White
Soaking in a bath with bubbles,
Elegant Victorian tub with feet.
She leans back, head tilted slightly upward,
Dark, wet hair, draping, contrasting against white porcelain.
Her eyes are closed, peaceful.
Lips content with a smile so slight.
Left arm bent, resting over her chest,
The top fullness of breast exposed above water, foam, and skin.
Right arm lying still, peacefuly by her side,
Disappearing into water warm.
Angle: Above, behind, and slightly to the right.
White porcelain, white tile, white skin.
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