Something Awesome happened!!

I was opposed Listening to Christian music in the past. I thought the music was cheesy and that DJs on a Christian station made me feel inadequate. Recently I started listening to KCBI that is based out of Dallas. It is listener supported meaning it only survives on donations from people and some businesses. I started loving the station because the DJs were awesome and the music was great. The DJs also pray on the air every hour for military and various people. The website allows you to send prayer requests in. (trust me there is a point to this!:-) ) I listen to the afternoon show with DJ Rob Rion. He had just announced that if we wanted to request a song, please call it in. I called in and made a request for Salvador's Aware. Its a powerful song and it says volumes of who God is. Rob is a very nice DJ and he took 3 minutes talking to me and wished me a good day and played my song. Right after the song was over, he recited a verse from Psalms. Here is the problem. I have no idea which chapter it is. I have racked my brain, flipped through the book of Psalms, asked my husband.....No luck so far. I tried to send Rob Rion an email but there was not one available at the station website. Well after listening to the radio, I said "Fine I will just call him and ask!" Well that plan did not go the way I wanted only because it had been a week and of course so much has happened since last Thursday. All was not lost though because Rob took time to talk to me, ask me how I was and so on. We had a very nice chat that lasted 8 minutes. In the world of a DJ that is a long time. He was humble and even told me if I hear him say it again, call immediately. He was cordial and really a sweetheart. It made me confident that God is using these people in a positive way. I could go on and on about the morning show people but I will save that for another day. The Lord has blessed us. Even when things aren't going the way I want them, He sends me something to keep my chin up. It could be simple as my friend bringing me a cookie or having Rob Rion take time out of his day to talk to me. It was awesome. Its not a big deal but these small seeds are important in our walk with God. You can never forget who He is.

Memorial Day

Today was a really nice day. Ricky and I went to visit my dad at his apartment. We cooked fajitas and swam in the pool. With it being memorial day, I was off but it wouldn't have mattered. I would have been off by default because I don't work Mondays. We played volleyball, got our eyes filled with chlorine and ate too much. :-)

Memorial day usually is not taken very seriously. Most people see it as a way to party and vacation. I certainly understand that. At church yesterday, the pastor mentioned the purpose of the holiday and why we observe it. Those people who fight for our freedoms every day should be honored and remembered with dignity. Some of the activities that take place on this holiday does not do that. I am talking about getting way too drunk and not having any regard for others. The pastor said that we have freedoms that other countries do not have. Until recently that has been true. However if you talk about what you worship in the work place, you find yourself in the office facing your boss and hearing a stupid lecture on why its not okay. It is still an improvement from those countries that have oppression of religion, but if we keep it up, we will end up like that and all the fighting for our freedom would be for nothing. As it is we are taking prayer out of schools, talking about removing "In God We Trust" off of dollar bills and altering what we say at Christmas time. I understand that not everyone worships the same as we do but we are throwing up Kwanza and Chinese New Year like pennies. Then it comes Christmas time and oh no, Don't say it! I certainly don't like to speak politics but this is how I feel about our oppression that keeps seeping into our culture. So our military is fighting and risking our lives but if it keeps up, it will be a lost cause.

I did not come from a military family but my friends and family have relatives that have served our country. Ricky's grandfather fought the Japanese in World War 2. My best friend Sarah has her boyfriend in the navy, her brother who is serving right now, and her father who was in the past. My friend Beth got out of the navy 2 years ago. Ricky's cousin is in the air force. There are many more people that I probably could name. They all deserve the honor that this day is meant for. Some are still alive. Others have passed on. We hold them in our hearts and thank them for their time and sacrifice.

All of you who took your time away to keep our freedoms, we thank you. God bless you in everything you do.

This is interesting

I never thought I would start the blogging process. I thought it was strange that people would post their thoughts on line for the whole world to see. I still believe in writing a diary but I figure I could give this a try. This will be an experience I think.

My husband and I have been married for almost two years. We have been together for almost 5. We met at a karaoke bar. Its funny because we are not much on clubs and parties but it seems we were in the right place at the right time. The first night we met we spent hours talking and sharing deep secrets with each other. Within the few weeks we knew each other I knew we were meant to be.

I am 26 years old working at Sprint. I have been there for 2 years and 5 months. I put off school due to finances and stress. My interests are reading, cooking, traveling, and music. I am not much of a party person. I like to go karaoke but that's about it. (hence how I met Ricky!)

Ricky is 29 years old. He is not working right now due to health problems. He is a very bright individual. He has so much going for him. I know God will direct him and use Ricky for his gifts.

We are Christians and proud of it. We are witnesses by the way we live. We have not always been due to the mistakes we have made in our lives but I know that we will be forgiven of our sins. We attend a United Methodist church in Fort worth. We were raised differently but chose the church we attend because of the way we worship. We are conservative worshippers. Ricky likes to listen to traditional liturgy in a formal service. I like the praise and worship songs of the contemporary genre. Our church provides a service that fits both of our needs. By mentioning this, I am not trying to promote a denomination. I believe that different churches were created to accommodate the diverse population.

We are wanting to make a difference in the lives of others and witness the Good News to others in many ways. Ricky wants to create a ministry that will witness to the people who love to play role playing games. It may sound unconventional but we are told to go and make disciples. I want to go on a mission trip. I want to help with post Katrina clean up or assist the Methodist conference in southern Kentucky.

I will continue posting with updates of our journey. Good night!