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Round 1 is complete

Ray’s big KC adventure continued tonight. I was interviewed by four men for the position of interim pastor. I told them that I was just grateful for the opportunity. Initially, the position is just teaching on Sunday. It will eventually grow into … Continue reading

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Six more months

We signed a new lease this morning. We will be staying in this apartment for at least another six months. I will be commuting to Blue Springs when the new year rolls around. I just hope gas stays as low … Continue reading

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We are blessed!

I think Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It definitely is my favorite meal!!!!!! We finished our celebration this evening! I had been carrying the ball, telling stories and reminding everyone of the incredible things that happened this year. However, tonight … Continue reading

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How ya’ like the ol’ man now?

I accomplished a long held goal today and it was really satisfying. About 20 years ago, I told my wife that I wanted to be healthy enough and in good enough shape to wrestle my son when he is 18 … Continue reading

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I blew it!

After picking up my youngest daughter, Cakes, from work, I dropped off some bill payments at the Post Office and headed to the Apple store. I want to finish reviewing the past year so we could continue our celebration of … Continue reading

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Black Friday

If that isn’t an appropriately named day, I don’t know what is. I don’t like it…AT ALL! My youngest daughter had to work at the kennel. She also had to work on Thanksgiving! I didn’t like that either! As I … Continue reading

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The perfect set-up

I can’t fully tell this story without making a confession… On many nights, my wife and I sleep in separate rooms… not because my wife is mad at me! No! I am not in the doghouse. It is difficult for … Continue reading

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Are you ready for…?

Fill in the blank with the next fast approaching holiday and you have a common way to make small talk at this time of year. However, I am really asking…are you ready for Thanksgiving? Did you know that we are … Continue reading

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It is really good

I had to have one… I had just finished my appointment with a man at the Prayer Room. The Higher Grounds coffee shop was right next door! But I only had two $1 bills in my pocket and it cost $3.15! … Continue reading

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Know when to hold ’em

I went looking for a new place to live today… First, I toured a competing apartment complex nearby. The unit was very nice but the kitchen, which is probably the MOST important thing to my wife, was SO small. Then, … Continue reading

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