Ahhhh Sunday...I love Sundays...This is my time to get up and go to Church...I really do look forward to going to church on Sunday Morning!! If you do not have a home church, you should come out to the Kirklin Assembly of God and listen to Pastor Jeremy Turner preach!! He does a great job and usually keeps your attention and to make things even better they have a great sound man that runs all of the sound for the church(that would be me!!). Also on Sundays we go to my in-laws for lunch(my mother-in-law is an awesome cook) and then it is usually an afternoon of football watching and napping!! Ahhhh I love Sundays!!
Ohhh how could I forget that today is also Fantasy Football Day!!! As most of the games are played on Sunday, this is when most of us FF players wait with great anticipation to see how we are doing....So far in my FF League I am undefeated but you never know when that will change!! For a football junkie like me this is the next best thing to actually playing...It is like coaching without all the practices...LOL....So anyways I checked my score tonight and I am losing but I still have some players that are playing and I will also have a player playing on Monday night...So we shall see!!
My kids were pretty good today!! Which is simply amazing to me!! usually on Sunday it is a big fight with them...They seem to like to pick on one another and to make life tough on mom and dad!!
Tonight was also Sunday Night Saturation at our church..The last Sunday of the month we have an evening service and usually it is a "free for all"...We sometimes just go in and have prayer and meditations for the evening...Sometimes Pastor will give a small sermon and sometimes it is just a time of worship and letting God's spirit move through-out the night(this is my favorite!! I love to hear the music and worship and see people praising God)!! Well tonight it was my favorite time...The only thing bad is that I don't usually get to worship the way I would like because I am in the sound booth...Last night was kind of tough because Heidi didn't have the music in any order and told me to just follow along!! After the first few songs I gave up!! LOL
What am I thankful for today?? I am thankful for having a loving Father in heaven who will always forgive of my sins and He knows that I am a sinner but He never gives up on me...I have been doing some deep soul searching about things and I am just going to have to trust that God knows what is best!! But again, I am thankful to have a Father who cared enough about me that He sent His only Son to die for you, me and everyone on this planet!!
Randy "Shrek" Weaver
Monday, September 27, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
9-25-2010
Well today was kind of a boring day to start out with...The family was tired and slept in this morning..My wife got up and got ready and went to buy groceries for the week and I stayed home with our children...After my wife got home my daughter and I walked up to the local gas station to get beef jerky for my daughter....Can you believe that a little girl LOVES beef jerky!! Well I was a good dad and not only did she get beef jerky but dad got her a slushy!! It was fun to just sit at the table and to have some father-daughter time together...She is a bull headed and very blunt little girl but she is daddy's baby and I wouldn't trade her for the world!!! Love you baby girl....When we got back from our beef jerky trip Addy and I decided that we would pick up some sticks in the yard. After we finished picking up sticks it was time for dad to go and push Sissy on the swings...As I said it was nice to have a little bit of father-daughter time..
Later Saturday evening after my wife finished her homework we went to Thorntown's Turning of the Leaves Festival...I would have imagined that it is a nice little Festival...My family left late and got there late so just about everything was closed down...So we decided to eat at the local restuarant(The Lost Frontier is what I believe it was called) and I must say the food was pretty good and I really liked the breaded tenderlion!! They were big and meaty and just melted in your mouth!! I would say if you are ever in Thorntown stop by and try the tenderlion..After dinner the family and I went and listened to the Flying Toasters( they were an awesome band) and then went and got a funnel cake for my wife and kids to share...Then we headed home...So as you can see it was kind of a boring but fun day....
As some of you know, I am coaching...I must say that I think coach has changed alot since my day in school!! When I played the coaches were all about respect and discipline and had no reservations about grabbing your face mask or about grabbing you by the shoulder pads and give you an attitude adjustment...I just want to take this time to say this...Coaching sports is just that...Football is a tough and rough game and if the child does not respect those around him he/she could get hurt...The coaches are there to coach your kids, we are not there to babysit them for you so you can have free time...If your child gets out of line then the coaches have every right to deal with the problem on the spot!! My parents would neve had dreamed to go and yell at Bud Wright or tell him not to yell at me...And on that note, if your kids always run home and tell mom and dad that coached yelled at them..Please support the coach and do not baby them!! The last thing I want to say is that parents and the children need to realize that once you hit the Jr. High program you may or may not play...That is the facts of life and the kids are no longer in little league...But just because your child does not play in a game it does not mean that they are not important to the team...The practice squad is the ones who make the starting squad a good team...The practice squad and the starting squad are a team and they both need each other in order to be a good team....
I am really frustrated with our Congress and our President...I am a conservative person but I will also be the first to admit that BOTH PARTIES have failed the American People but I also want to say that the AMERICAN PEOPLE have failed the American People...What do I mean by this...Here it is, we(the voters) are to blame because we have allowed the same people to be put into office year after year after year...People in Congress are lifers, they have never done anything but work in politics!! They have no idea what the average American goes through on a daily basis..They make false promises and we(the American People) buy into their lies and we put them right back into office...My thing is the President has terms limits...Why doesn't the Congress have term limits?? I think they should have limits and this way we always have new blood in office and new ideas...Just my opinion and if you don't agree....Really I don't care!!
So what am I thankful for this Saturday?? I am thankful for the time I spent with my daughter today!! I love her more than anything but in the same instant she can have dad really ticked off...But in the end God has blessed me with a beautiful daughter and I know that God will take her bold headiness and use it for His Glory!! Thank you Lord for my daughter!!
Randy "Shrek" Weaver
Later Saturday evening after my wife finished her homework we went to Thorntown's Turning of the Leaves Festival...I would have imagined that it is a nice little Festival...My family left late and got there late so just about everything was closed down...So we decided to eat at the local restuarant(The Lost Frontier is what I believe it was called) and I must say the food was pretty good and I really liked the breaded tenderlion!! They were big and meaty and just melted in your mouth!! I would say if you are ever in Thorntown stop by and try the tenderlion..After dinner the family and I went and listened to the Flying Toasters( they were an awesome band) and then went and got a funnel cake for my wife and kids to share...Then we headed home...So as you can see it was kind of a boring but fun day....
As some of you know, I am coaching...I must say that I think coach has changed alot since my day in school!! When I played the coaches were all about respect and discipline and had no reservations about grabbing your face mask or about grabbing you by the shoulder pads and give you an attitude adjustment...I just want to take this time to say this...Coaching sports is just that...Football is a tough and rough game and if the child does not respect those around him he/she could get hurt...The coaches are there to coach your kids, we are not there to babysit them for you so you can have free time...If your child gets out of line then the coaches have every right to deal with the problem on the spot!! My parents would neve had dreamed to go and yell at Bud Wright or tell him not to yell at me...And on that note, if your kids always run home and tell mom and dad that coached yelled at them..Please support the coach and do not baby them!! The last thing I want to say is that parents and the children need to realize that once you hit the Jr. High program you may or may not play...That is the facts of life and the kids are no longer in little league...But just because your child does not play in a game it does not mean that they are not important to the team...The practice squad is the ones who make the starting squad a good team...The practice squad and the starting squad are a team and they both need each other in order to be a good team....
I am really frustrated with our Congress and our President...I am a conservative person but I will also be the first to admit that BOTH PARTIES have failed the American People but I also want to say that the AMERICAN PEOPLE have failed the American People...What do I mean by this...Here it is, we(the voters) are to blame because we have allowed the same people to be put into office year after year after year...People in Congress are lifers, they have never done anything but work in politics!! They have no idea what the average American goes through on a daily basis..They make false promises and we(the American People) buy into their lies and we put them right back into office...My thing is the President has terms limits...Why doesn't the Congress have term limits?? I think they should have limits and this way we always have new blood in office and new ideas...Just my opinion and if you don't agree....Really I don't care!!
So what am I thankful for this Saturday?? I am thankful for the time I spent with my daughter today!! I love her more than anything but in the same instant she can have dad really ticked off...But in the end God has blessed me with a beautiful daughter and I know that God will take her bold headiness and use it for His Glory!! Thank you Lord for my daughter!!
Randy "Shrek" Weaver
Saturday, September 25, 2010
9-24-2010
Friday Night Lights...Went and watched Clinton Central play Tipton last night (a home game for CC). Well Clinton Central did not fair to well...Tipton pretty much controlled the game..Keep your heads up boys, you can only improve...It is tough when you have 2-3 freshman on the starting squad and most of the team is made up of under-classmen...But kuddos to the seniors for not giving up and giving 110% every Friday night...On a good note though Sheridan and Carmel both won their games...As most people know I graduated from Sheridan so I will always be a Blackhawk fan and support the boys of Sheridan...I follow Carmel because they are being coached by a Sheridan Blackhawk...And he is also the son of Sheridan Coach Bud Wright...So far Kevin Wright and the Greyhounds have not lost a game!! Great job guys!!
After the football game my wife and I went to Michigantown to help with 5th Quarter...5th Quarter is a Christian outreach for grades 6-12...They meet at the Michigantown Lions Club building and have games, food and live music for the kids to come and enjoy...Then they have a small devotional and prayer and then they are free to go home...It is really a great thing to see...Kids from all different walks of life showed up last night and enjoyed..Some of the non-christian kids though left during the devotional but you know what the fact that they were there and with other Christian kids and with Christian adults showing the love of Christ...It is a really great thing!! Kuddos to Nate Whistler and Karl Kercheval for your hard work and dedication to the kids of the Clinton Central Community!!
Ohhh yeah, I took some pictures last night at the football game...They announced the junior high football boys...So I got some pictures of my son and some of his friends and other kids on the team...I used my new camera...I need to get used to the camera and the settings...Some of the pictures turned out kind of dark and others look pretty good...That's ok, I will get used to it...The sad part is with today's technology all you have to do is point and shoot but I evidently still cannot get it right!! LOL
Well what am I thankful for....Well for today I am thankful for people like Nate Whistler and Karl Kercheval..It takes special people to love kids no matter what their background is and to show them the love of Christ...Nate and Karl work very hard with the youth of our Community to show them God and His love for them...Nate and Karl, Keep up the good works and do not ever give up bringing children to God's love!!
After the football game my wife and I went to Michigantown to help with 5th Quarter...5th Quarter is a Christian outreach for grades 6-12...They meet at the Michigantown Lions Club building and have games, food and live music for the kids to come and enjoy...Then they have a small devotional and prayer and then they are free to go home...It is really a great thing to see...Kids from all different walks of life showed up last night and enjoyed..Some of the non-christian kids though left during the devotional but you know what the fact that they were there and with other Christian kids and with Christian adults showing the love of Christ...It is a really great thing!! Kuddos to Nate Whistler and Karl Kercheval for your hard work and dedication to the kids of the Clinton Central Community!!
Ohhh yeah, I took some pictures last night at the football game...They announced the junior high football boys...So I got some pictures of my son and some of his friends and other kids on the team...I used my new camera...I need to get used to the camera and the settings...Some of the pictures turned out kind of dark and others look pretty good...That's ok, I will get used to it...The sad part is with today's technology all you have to do is point and shoot but I evidently still cannot get it right!! LOL
Well what am I thankful for....Well for today I am thankful for people like Nate Whistler and Karl Kercheval..It takes special people to love kids no matter what their background is and to show them the love of Christ...Nate and Karl work very hard with the youth of our Community to show them God and His love for them...Nate and Karl, Keep up the good works and do not ever give up bringing children to God's love!!
Friday, September 24, 2010
9-23-2010
Well I am gonna start off with saying that today was really my first day back on the football field and I was excited and nervous all at the same time...It has been a while since I have coached football and walking into a new program and learning the system will be a fun challenge for me...The offense and defensive game plan is a little different than what I was/am used to but I am sure I will catch on...But one thing stays the same..As a coach, I need to teach the kids the right techniques and fundamentals of the game of football but even more important than that is that I need to so these kids that they are important and that God loves them...And to do that one must teach the kids discipline and respect!! So today will be another practice and the kids will be announced at the varsity game tonight..Should be a fun night...On a side note, my son is a 7th grader and he tells me on the way home last night..WOW dad that is the first time I didn't see you yell at someone...LOL
The family is doing ok...I think Saturday we have some plans...I am really not sure sometimes dad is usually the last one to find out what is going on but that's okay it keeps me guessing and wondering...LOL...I am not always the greatest at telling people my plans either and I am terrible at not writing things down on the calendar so I know whats up!! It is a man thing....LOL
Kuddos to Nate Whistler for organizing the C U at the pole prayer gathering on Weds night...I think he had an awesome turn out for the first time...Nate is doing a great job bringing Christ to the kids and showing them God's love!! Keep up the great work Nate!!!
I must admit fall is my favorite time of the year..I love football, the cooler weather, sitting out around camp fires, the changing of the leaves and the cooler rides on the Harley....But I know that winter is right around the corner and I hate the snow, ice and freezing temperatures!! So here is hoping for an easy winter!!
I am not going to say much about politics today but I am going to say this...President BHO is one heck of a smooth talker but his leadership skills lack...I will admit President Bush did things that were not right but at least he did not back down and he stood his ground!! BHO talks from both ends and he has done nothing but ruin moral in this country..People say that Bush was out for the big companies?!?! Really, it looks like to me the only people BHO cares about are those who put money in his pocket!!!
So today I am thankful that God has given me the opportunity to coach again..I love working with kids and I love when my past ball players come back and see me and they still call me coach..It touches my heart to know that I can make a difference in a child's life...I will admit years ago before I knew Christ, it was all about me and making me feel good but now....It is not about me, it is about Christ and knowing that he has given me the ability to introduce Him to the kids...God is good!!
Randy "Shrek" Weaver
The family is doing ok...I think Saturday we have some plans...I am really not sure sometimes dad is usually the last one to find out what is going on but that's okay it keeps me guessing and wondering...LOL...I am not always the greatest at telling people my plans either and I am terrible at not writing things down on the calendar so I know whats up!! It is a man thing....LOL
Kuddos to Nate Whistler for organizing the C U at the pole prayer gathering on Weds night...I think he had an awesome turn out for the first time...Nate is doing a great job bringing Christ to the kids and showing them God's love!! Keep up the great work Nate!!!
I must admit fall is my favorite time of the year..I love football, the cooler weather, sitting out around camp fires, the changing of the leaves and the cooler rides on the Harley....But I know that winter is right around the corner and I hate the snow, ice and freezing temperatures!! So here is hoping for an easy winter!!
I am not going to say much about politics today but I am going to say this...President BHO is one heck of a smooth talker but his leadership skills lack...I will admit President Bush did things that were not right but at least he did not back down and he stood his ground!! BHO talks from both ends and he has done nothing but ruin moral in this country..People say that Bush was out for the big companies?!?! Really, it looks like to me the only people BHO cares about are those who put money in his pocket!!!
So today I am thankful that God has given me the opportunity to coach again..I love working with kids and I love when my past ball players come back and see me and they still call me coach..It touches my heart to know that I can make a difference in a child's life...I will admit years ago before I knew Christ, it was all about me and making me feel good but now....It is not about me, it is about Christ and knowing that he has given me the ability to introduce Him to the kids...God is good!!
Randy "Shrek" Weaver
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
9-22-2010
WOW what a day Tuesday...It was stinking hot outside was it not?? Well, anyways it was a beautiful day regardless.
Business is slow right now but I thank the Good Lord that we have work and we are able to make ends meet! I am sure that at some point the economy will turn around and business will pick up for all involved. Honestly though, I get tired of all the worries and other things that go along with trying to keep a business up and operating...It is tough!!
The family is doing ok...My son had his first math test today so I hope he does well...My daughter usually has some form of homework every night but she seems to enjoy school...My wife is back in school full time so it is kind of like living the single life again...She studies and studies and studies and studies....But I am sure it will all be worth it once she is done...And for me...Wait for it.....Wait for it.....Here it comes....I have an announcement to make....I AM GOING TO BE COACHING FOOTBALL AGAIN!!! How AWESOME is THAT??!!???? I was asked if I wanted to be an assistant for the Junior High Program at Clinton Central and of course I was like Heck yes!! LOL....This should be alot of fun...I am kind of coming on board late this year but I will always have next year to look forward to the start of football season!! I have been following Sheridan and Clinton Central in football this year...And I have to admit I think I enjoy high school football more than college or the pros...I really don't know why but I do....So anyways I am stoked about being able to coach again and work with the boys!!
Well what am I thankful for...I am thankful that God is going to allow me a chance to coach again...As I have said many times I am not a perfect Christian but I do try...And I try to be a good person and if I can just get one child to know that he or she is loved by God and to accept themselves for who they are...Then I have been a good coach!!
Well until next time!!
Randy "Shrek" Weaver
Business is slow right now but I thank the Good Lord that we have work and we are able to make ends meet! I am sure that at some point the economy will turn around and business will pick up for all involved. Honestly though, I get tired of all the worries and other things that go along with trying to keep a business up and operating...It is tough!!
The family is doing ok...My son had his first math test today so I hope he does well...My daughter usually has some form of homework every night but she seems to enjoy school...My wife is back in school full time so it is kind of like living the single life again...She studies and studies and studies and studies....But I am sure it will all be worth it once she is done...And for me...Wait for it.....Wait for it.....Here it comes....I have an announcement to make....I AM GOING TO BE COACHING FOOTBALL AGAIN!!! How AWESOME is THAT??!!???? I was asked if I wanted to be an assistant for the Junior High Program at Clinton Central and of course I was like Heck yes!! LOL....This should be alot of fun...I am kind of coming on board late this year but I will always have next year to look forward to the start of football season!! I have been following Sheridan and Clinton Central in football this year...And I have to admit I think I enjoy high school football more than college or the pros...I really don't know why but I do....So anyways I am stoked about being able to coach again and work with the boys!!
Well what am I thankful for...I am thankful that God is going to allow me a chance to coach again...As I have said many times I am not a perfect Christian but I do try...And I try to be a good person and if I can just get one child to know that he or she is loved by God and to accept themselves for who they are...Then I have been a good coach!!
Well until next time!!
Randy "Shrek" Weaver
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday 9/20/2010
Well I am just glad to see today over with it has been a long day....Ok so let me get started here...
Family
Well today my wife and kids were headed back to school today...My son was supposed to have a test today in Math but the teacher was absent so now his test is Tuesday...I am hoping he does well on it...My daughter is in second grade and she seems to be enjoying her teacher and the fact that she is now a second grader...My wife, I have no idea what she is studying...It is above my head and I think I will just stick with the machine shop and the engineering of food equipment....Talking about my business, it seems to be trying to pick up but the shop is still not as busy as I would like for it to be...
I have also been thinking about how short life can be..I had a friend pass away last week from cancer..He was 45 years old...WOW...that is just way to young!! I hate cancer and what it does to people and their families...Cancer stinks....RIP Kris Ogeden....
Politics
Well most of you know where I stand politically...To be honest I think BHO is the worst President we have ever had in the history of our country..He does not care about this country or the people in it...Our economy is going down hill and all he cares about are the Unions and the special interest groups that support him..He has slammed everything from bail-outs to health care down our throats...I am really looking forward to November...I am hoping that we get new people in Congress and hopefully people who know what the blue collar workers in this country have to deal with...Honestly, I have been thinking about running as a State Rep for my district but I think for now I will run for another 4 years as a Town Councilor and then go from there...Can you imagine Randy Weaver running for President?!?!? LOL
Fantasy Football
Ok, I decided to talk about fantasy Football because I am playin in a FF league...My first year in the league I won the championship but the last 2-3 years I have come in last place...This year I won my first game and will find out tonight if I win my second game...Let's hope so....FF is a blast to play!!
God
Well as much as I believe that God should always be a part of our lives I also believe that God gave each of us special talents...For some people that is singing, for others that is playing a musical instrument, for some it is playing sports and for some it is just being there...I honestly believe that God wants us to use those talents for His Glory...And to do that sometimes means you will miss church or youth groups...Just remember that when you are on those fields of play or in the band room or choir room....These "fields" are not battle fields but they are "mission" fields....Just remember to show God's love and try your best to live according to His word...And you just might bring those people on the "mission field" to Christ....After all God did say we are to be Fishers of men correct?!?!?
Closing
Well, that is enough for today...This has been a long day and I always dread Mondays...Keep your chin up and your eyes on the Lord and things will always work out...May God bless all of you with much love!!
Randy "Shrek" Weaver
Family
Well today my wife and kids were headed back to school today...My son was supposed to have a test today in Math but the teacher was absent so now his test is Tuesday...I am hoping he does well on it...My daughter is in second grade and she seems to be enjoying her teacher and the fact that she is now a second grader...My wife, I have no idea what she is studying...It is above my head and I think I will just stick with the machine shop and the engineering of food equipment....Talking about my business, it seems to be trying to pick up but the shop is still not as busy as I would like for it to be...
I have also been thinking about how short life can be..I had a friend pass away last week from cancer..He was 45 years old...WOW...that is just way to young!! I hate cancer and what it does to people and their families...Cancer stinks....RIP Kris Ogeden....
Politics
Well most of you know where I stand politically...To be honest I think BHO is the worst President we have ever had in the history of our country..He does not care about this country or the people in it...Our economy is going down hill and all he cares about are the Unions and the special interest groups that support him..He has slammed everything from bail-outs to health care down our throats...I am really looking forward to November...I am hoping that we get new people in Congress and hopefully people who know what the blue collar workers in this country have to deal with...Honestly, I have been thinking about running as a State Rep for my district but I think for now I will run for another 4 years as a Town Councilor and then go from there...Can you imagine Randy Weaver running for President?!?!? LOL
Fantasy Football
Ok, I decided to talk about fantasy Football because I am playin in a FF league...My first year in the league I won the championship but the last 2-3 years I have come in last place...This year I won my first game and will find out tonight if I win my second game...Let's hope so....FF is a blast to play!!
God
Well as much as I believe that God should always be a part of our lives I also believe that God gave each of us special talents...For some people that is singing, for others that is playing a musical instrument, for some it is playing sports and for some it is just being there...I honestly believe that God wants us to use those talents for His Glory...And to do that sometimes means you will miss church or youth groups...Just remember that when you are on those fields of play or in the band room or choir room....These "fields" are not battle fields but they are "mission" fields....Just remember to show God's love and try your best to live according to His word...And you just might bring those people on the "mission field" to Christ....After all God did say we are to be Fishers of men correct?!?!?
Closing
Well, that is enough for today...This has been a long day and I always dread Mondays...Keep your chin up and your eyes on the Lord and things will always work out...May God bless all of you with much love!!
Randy "Shrek" Weaver
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Saturday 9/18/2010
Well what a day it has been...My son had a football game this morning and guess what they won!!! GREAT JOB BULLDOGS!!! Son, I am very proud of you and I love you!!! So after the 7th grade game I decided to stick around and watch the 8th grade..Now the 8th grade is not having a very good year but they are giving it their all...Proud of you boys hang in there....Well later this afternoon the family and I went down to Warren Central to watch a friends daughter in the Bulldog Marching Band...They didn't when 1st place but they did a great job...So far the weekend has been awesome!! Sunday will be God's day as we go to church and worship and praise His name...I would like to say if you do not have a home church come visit us at Kirklin Assembly of God....We would love to have you there....Well, I am going to keep it short and sweet tonight...God Bless my friends and may you rest well tonight!!
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