16 things

My wife did her own sixteen things that people would want to know about her. She encouraged me to do my own list. Since, I didn't do her other hundred things to do be for I die for purely morbid reasons. I think that I can do this list without any trouble. It is after all a new year, and I have been telling my wife that I want to live with more purpose this year.

1. I am quiet and thoughtful. I may not say a lot to the people around me, but don't take that as a sign that I don't care.

2. I am friendly to just about everyone, but there are very few people I consider true friends. I know that I am not the best person at letting my true friends know that I think their special to me, band for that I am sorry.

3. I love my job as a law enforcement officer, but I know that I cannot save the world. I can only hope to touch a few lives along the way.

4. I love my children each in the own special way. It is hard as a father of four to find time for each of them but I love them all even when they are not listening.

5. I take politics seriously, but I don't think that anyone change the world through government. Government is a reaction not a cure. It takes people acting with good in their heads, and God in their heart to change the world.

6. I worry about money but have no idea what I would do with it if had all money I needed. I cannot imagine life without sacrifice. God calls us to depend on him, and that cannot be done if we have all we need through money.

7. I have no pretense that I will die a good man, but not a famous man. I would rather that I have the love, respect, and devotion of my wife, children, and friends than fame.

8. I love to play. I know that I don't get out a lot to play my favorite sport paintball a lot. I wish there was more time in my schedule to do so. I also wish that there were a way to include my family so that it was not either or but we could all share in the enjoyment of my play.

This is the end of the list for now. I don't want it the be about everything that is on my mind right now in this second. I will come back on finish off on another day.

The Ghost of My Christmas

Here I am again. Checking in to make sure that I still exist. I am nearing the end of the FTI phase III, and I feel like a ghost. I didn't think that I would feel like a ghost after going through the FTI program. Many people have said it before that they felt like ghosts going through FTI. I don't really have anything to talk about FTI it is going well. I am more worried about getting off FTI. It is easy when you have someone riding with you, and you can consult about different calls. I am suddenly realizing that at the end of it I will be on my own. I knew that was coming but nothing gets my blood pressure up more than the thought that I am going to be on my own. It will take a little getting used to. But like everyone else says I may not be ready now, but I will be ready.

I need to stop giving so much blog space to my FTI and start talking about the rest of my life. I hosted my first men's ministry event at Faith Mountain last night. It was a father/child Wii bowling night. It was not a bad attendance, but God was gracious and three men showed up with their children. Pat was there with his daughter Jesse as well. That is more than I ever expected to come. I have to say that I am really glad that some men were willing to take time out of their week night to have fun with their children. I have a feeling that I may have hit on the secret for Faith Mountain's men's ministry. The father/child relationship is one of the most precious gifts that God gives a man. Many men have goofed that relationship up, and many more men are just not sure what to do as a father. Fatherhood is one of jobs that doesn't come with any instruction or prerequisites to qualify for the job. I will pray that we get some more interest from men in the church. I am encouraged for the coming year. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Quick Blurb

I just wanted to catch everyone up, and I wanted to get something down before my new week started.

Well, the carpet is in, and I am exhausted. I have not done that much moving and rearranging on the spot in a long time. I was pissed because the guys did not show up on time, and then they had to come back the next day to finish up the job. My back hurts, and I don't feel like I got any rest this weekend. But we got it in and it looks great. I am really loving what it does for the house. I was also able to get some other jobs done around the house. I feel great about all that I have accomplished.

On to my job, I got through phase II and now I am on the phase III. I will have to say that it does not get any easier to move on to a new trainer. I have not heard much about this guy, but I have heard that he is new and quiet. I don't know if that will be good or bad. I continue to trust in God, and I know that He has this all planned out. I continue to need a lot of support, and so keep me in your prayers. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. EL Wilson