My thoughts and prayers go out to those without power tonight, including my family in Ohio. It’s a bit scary that an entire section of the U.S. can lose electricity like this. I hope everything is restored back to normal operation soon.
Back in Wisconsin, I’m working on a new web site that explains something I’ll be doing this fall in an effort to make a difference. More on that very soon!
At church tonight, we nearly had to do all the music “unplugged” because we couldn’t find a key for the sound cabinet. We managed to locate it about five minutes before the service, and we were able to get everything ready in time.
I enjoy playing the guitar, and I should really devote more of my spare time to practicing. I’ve been playing for over a year and a half, so I’m pretty competent, but there’s no way I’ll progress if I don’t practice some more challenging songs. So, feel free to check up on me and ask, “How much are you practicing your guitar?” the next time to see or talk to me. 🙂
Since today wasn’t all that eventful, I’ll take this opportunity to mention that I have several sites linked in the right-hand column, including the ever-popular site belonging to Holly and Andrew. 🙂
If you have a site you would like there to be a link to from this page, e-mail me, or just click the “Get on this list!” in the appropriate section. Good night!
If it’s a Monday evening and the weather is warm, chances are I’m playing tennis with some friends from church. Even though all of them are significantly older than me, I get a great workout. They’re all very good at hitting the lob shot, which means I have plenty of running to do! Getting some exercise on Monday is a great way to start the week. I guarantee it will help keep you energized.
In other news, I’ve added a “Local Weather” section to the right side of the blog. I couldn’t decide whether to put it above the links or not. You’re welcome to give me some feedback on that. Later!
Wow. What a weekend!
The picnic yesterday was quite a big event — so big that I didn’t get a chance to make a blog entry! We arrived at Franksville Park at about 10 a.m. Jenelle had to go to work at 2:30, but I stayed around past 9 p.m. Here’s a photo of most of us (taken after Jenelle left, but before Dan arrived).
Today was also very busy. At church, we extended a call to someone who could very well become our next pastor, but I won’t say any more about that until the candidate responds. I got a chance to go golfing in the afternoon with Dad, Todd, and Uncle Dan. I shot a 60, which isn’t too bad for my first time out in quite a while. Finally, there was a cookout at my parents’ house in the evening, which was another wonderful opportunity to spend time with family. I even got to play some pool.
So, the weekend is just about over, and it’s time for me to get ready for work and the events of the week that lies ahead. This time is always a bit of a downer — you spend hours upon hours having fun with relatives, and then we all have to go back to our daily routine. The last time I felt like this was the day after our wedding reception at Roma Lodge about four months ago. On that day, it was tough for me to say goodbye to my brother, and it was especially tough for Jenelle (and even me) to say goodbye to her parents.
It’s just God’s way of reminding us how precious each moment with loved ones can be, and to treasure them always.
Another exciting weekend is in progress! This afternoon, I participated in the first annual SCJ IS softball challenge (also known as FASCJISSC), and I had a great time playing softball with my co-workers in the Information Services department. Jenelle even got to play a few innings!
Most of tomorrow will be spent at Franksville Park for the big Isaacson Family reunion. Our family will be looking cool because of the amazing t-shirt design that Jenelle worked on. The shirts came out great, and we managed to get Ella’s name on them as well!
There’s a meeting on Sunday after church in which our congregation will vote on extending a call to a new pastor. As president, I get to chair the proceedings. There should be a lot of interesting discussion that will really show what is on the hearts and minds of the people of Our Savior’s. It won’t exactly be “fun”, but it will certainly be enlightening.
So, I’m thankful for another weekend in which I get to spend time with my work family, my “real” family, and my church family. It’s better than staying at home all day!
Remember how I said that Andrew and Holly were well-prepared for Ella? Well, Holly has managed to get pictures of her up already! Ella is adorable. Simply adorable.
Ella isn’t the only family member born in August. I have a cousin whose special day is today. Happy birthday, Eric!
Announcing the birth of my niece, Ella Joy Isaacson, on August 5. Eight pounds, twelve ounces, 22 inches long. A big congratulations to Andrew and Holly! As they adjust to the increased level of happiness and excitement in their lives, let’s continue to keep them in our prayers.
I’ve been listening to it for over a week, but I still enjoy the catchy rhythms of Los Flores, a newly released song by Bleeding Charity.
To give it a listen yourself, go here and click on “Music” on the top menu bar. The link to the Los Flores MP3 is near the top of the page.
