Friendship

A little earlier today I had a very educational, interesting and telling experience with two individuals.  I had conversations with these two people virtually at the same time.  One has been a friend for some years and has expressed his support and love for me and my family.  The other is a person with whom I have the beginnings of a friendship.  I have also done business with both of them.

During a 15 minute span, one of the two expressed love and hope for myself and my family and did so with genuine concern and friendship.  His conversation built me up and made an average day much better. 

The other, based on a discussion he had with "some people" essentially called me a liar but indicated he would pray for me in spite of me.

The positive and genuine discussion was not with the friend of years from whom I would have expected it but from a man that I have only known for a short time and all in a business nature. 

The negative discussion which buried me for a few hours in anger and sadness came from the friend with whom I have had a strong even deep friendship.

Not sure there is a moral to the story, but it did not happen as I thought it would.  Turns out everyone has their own way of being and that no matter how deep a friendship or relationship, it can be buried in an instant.

Sorry this is a little long. Just food for thought.

Cabo Verde

I saw this video today thanks to a friend of mine.  I spent many months on these islands in 1997.  What great memories.  It reminded me of great times and the fact that good things happen everyday all around the world thanks to good people.

http://www.lds.org/pages/cape-verde-video?lang=eng&country=gb&cid=facebook-shared

I'm not very tech savy so I'm not sure if the link will work.  I just copied it here.  Good luck

Drunk bike riding

My sister in law made an astute comment yesterday about my writing here.  She thought it interesting and a bit humorous that my post about feeling drunk came so short after my post regarding my bike riding.  Perhaps she said riding the bike while drunk may not be the best idea. 
I fully concur.  To my credit I have been intelligent enough to ride my bike during the hours of the day when I feel the least drunk!
What I'm trying to say is that while I may not be very smart, I am doing my best to not be a drunk rider. Healthier that way.
Thanks Becky for looking out for me.

Drunk

As I increase the level of trileptal that I am taking I am now a walking drunk that may or may not have a seizure.  A pretty decent combination for comic relief.  From 8 am to noon and from 8 pm till bed time I am pretty shaky.  I am wondering if single malt scotch would give me the same benefits?  It would defiantly taste better.
Joking aside I am doing better but feeling like an alcoholic by 8 am is a bit of a struggle.

Mouth breathing

Sometimes when the bus is a bit full one is required to breath out of the mouth!
Should be a warning sign on the side of the bus.

Fat guy on a bike

Remember fat guy in a little coat? Funny. Ever seen a fat guy on a bike? also funny.
I can't see myself on my bike however I can imagine it is really funny.  I may not be Chris Farley but me playing fat guy in spandex on a bike is like a train wreck; just can't look away.
Do me a favor, laugh in your cars and don't honk, I'm likely to crash!

Understanding

No matter what God you believe in, there are times when it would be nice to have the ability to read God's mind.  There are moments when my frustrations over not understanding the whats and whys of life drive me to distraction.  Sometimes that distraction drives me to question the fundamental beliefs that have sustained me all my life.   I don't see this as an entirely bad thing. 
When was the last time you evaluated what you really believe about the purpose of this life?
When was the last time you questioned why you do what you do and live the way you live?
A worthwhile exercise!
As I attempt to read God's mind, I am finding that my limited understanding and vision of this existence hinders my ability to see what He sees.  Blind faith is not acceptable to me but waiting on understanding works. 
The waiting is the hard part.
Patience!