Wife's Choice = "COW-A-SOCK-EE"

After almost 42 years of marriage, it would be wrong not to share my wife's choice in the decision making process. Her votes is for a Cow-a-sock-ee. I somehow doubt that the City of Arlington would allow me to park this "vehicle" at my home.

Still Time to Vote

It has been fun reading all the various responses that my friends and family have been making concerning the purchase of a motorcycle. THERE IS STILL TIME TO CAST YOUR VOTE OR SHARE YOUR WISDOM. The range of these responses is wider than the Grand Canyon. Some chose to simply respond by e-mail rather that post their comments. My friend James from Church did both. He made a very thoughtful and encouraging suggestion and he sent an e-mail with a link to the BMW website suggesting the following motorcycle as an addition to the list.

Cool bike!!!

Now some of you have been very concerned that I have lost my marbles or must be going through a mid-life crisis. For example, cousin Alena whose posted comment suggested that a motorcycle is better known in the medical community as a "donorcycle" suggested a much more classic approach. Her e-mail suggested a link to a catalog page for the following classic.

Alena's suggestion obviously would get great gas mileage but the commute to Dallas would take a very, very long time.

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The number one vote so far has been -- go Harley. In fact, my friend Ray Shannon who retired from Lake Arlington Baptist and is now pastoring a Church in Canada suggested that I regrow my hair long like in my undercover days. For most of you who know me now as the "bald one," let me assure you that there was a day when I actually had hair -- lots of it. Now, after you stop laughing look at the below picture taken from my undercover days in May 1985.

Yes, that is me.

Motorcycle Selection

I have appreciated the measure of enthusiasm that my friends and family have given. Some have chosen not to express their opinions on the blog but the range from envy to insanity. Above are pictures of two front runners so far: a Honda Goldwings and the every popular Harley. Please continue to register your vote. God Bless!!!

Help Me Choose A Motorcycle

I need your help. With the price of gasoline continuing to rise I am seriously considering the purchase of a motorcycle. I need your wisdom in this purchase. So far, I am considering the following brands:

• Harley
• Yamaha
• Suzuki
• Kawasaki
• Honda

My number one pick so far is a Harley, but I need your thoughts. If you would please vote by posting your opinions I would appreciate your insights. I would like to make a decision soon. Maybe, I will even give you a ride when I've made my purchase. ALSO, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU THINK BESTS FITS MY CHARMING PERSONALITY?

The LORD'S Light Show

What an amazing display of the LORD'S awesome power tonight as I drove to work. Several bolts of lightning struck uncomfortably close to the roadway as I traveled from Arlington to Dallas. The whole sky would be illuminated with the bright light from each bolt of electricity causing the blackest darkness to suddenly be like daylight. The LORD'S return will be like that according to Luke 17:24. Jesus said, "For the Son of Man in his day will be like the lightning, which flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other." Come, Lord Jesus!!!

WHY GOD?

Have you every asked that question either privately in your thoughts or out loud screaming into the heavens?. "WHY GOD?" If you love me, why this? If you're a good God, why have you allowed this? If you're a righteous and just God, why have you allow this injustice to fall on me? Too often we live life under the circumstances, and we protest saying things like -- "Poor me." "Life is not fair." "Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?" Our view of God is so shallow. God is sovereign. HE is still on HIS throne. God loves you!!! God loves me!!! No circumstance can change that fact. God's love for us has forever been declared at the Cross of Calvary. "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). That truth is not up for a debate or a vote. It is absolutely true. It is totally raw unconditional love.
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I want to invite you to watch some short videos (links below) of an amazing young man with an awesome attitude. His circumstances are challenging, but his faith and love for God is awesome. PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO WATCH THESE TWO VIDEOS, AND THEN IF YOU HAVE ANY COMMENTS, I WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO POST YOUR THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DxlJWJ_WfA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhl6T_rqbpg

B-1, Bald Eagle, Texas Ranger Baseball, Hot Dogs, Friends

Tuesday, April 8, 2008, was really a fun day. It was fun for several reasons. I had the privilege to spend the afternoon with three friends at the Ball Park in Arlington, Texas, watching the opening day game for the Texas Rangers Baseball Team. The game itself was a disappointment because the Rangers lost to the Baltimore Oriels, but there were several cool things. It was really cool to see the entire outfield covered with an American Flag while a Bald Eagle soared around the Ball Park during the singing of the National Anthem. Following the National Anthem, a B-1 bomber fly over the Ball Park at a very, very low altitude. As the B-1 flew passed the Ball Park the bomber's afterburners kicked in as the jet made a steep climb. It was awesome. Another, fun thing was of course was eating a hot dog at the Ball Park. But, if I had to choose the one highlight of the day, it would clearly be spending time with my three dear friends. I thank God for them.