Keep a personal wellness journal on DailyStrength to track your health and communicate with friends. http://dailystrength.org/people/50721/journal Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:51:48 +0100 DailyStrength RSS 0.11.3.0.6833 (FeedCreator 1.7.2) http://dailystrength.org/images/comprofiler/avatar/50721/1213246976.jpg http://dailystrength.org/people/50721 http://dailystrength.org/people/50721/journal/1278025 Visited Josh yesterday at the county jail.  Last week he seemed to give the attitude that he didn't care if we showed or not but yesterday I told him we would be back Thursday and he nodded his head.  He was pretty talkative - I hope to speak to his P.O. today. Myself - tough nigh... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:52:28 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/50721/journal/1270346 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:59:05 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/50721/journal/1270344 It has been a while - life is good and I just finished a missions trip to Honduras.  What a life changing event.  We restored a local school, held a medical clinic, conducted children program through the day and went throughout the communicty sharing Christ's love, in the evening (when... Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:58:20 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/50721/journal/1032290 Met my first goal, now to make it to the 90 day mark.  I spoke to my wife about this and remarked that it will be the first time in years to go beyond this month mark.  The past few days I have had some strong temptations, it normally comes the beginning of the week, just after Sunday when... Tue, 06 May 2008 09:52:26 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/50721/journal/1032256 Today makes a month - PTL!  Tue, 06 May 2008 09:37:54 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/50721/journal/1026129 I finished reading Knights Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer and this stanza really moved me: 'Then it is wisdom, as it seems to me,To make virtue of necessity,Take in good part what we may not eschew,Especally whatever things are dueTo all of us; his is a foolish soulThat's rebel against Him wh... Sat, 03 May 2008 15:21:59 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/50721/journal/1023440 I am really having a hard time connecting today, alot of wierd dreams of past situations and relationships.  It is kind of unsettling, though I know they are dreams I am curious why my subconscience is all of a sudden going down this past.  At least they are dreams. I would rather ins... Fri, 02 May 2008 10:19:34 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/50721/journal/1020861 It is a start of a new day.  I am thankful for my faith, family and friends (especially those at D.S.).  I contacted a former school to see if I can enter back into my doctoral program.  Years ago I did it more for ego and just to have the degree, now I would like to get back into for... Thu, 01 May 2008 09:27:17 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/50721/journal/1016900 I faced 2 separate battles today and won.  First, I did not stop at the casino, which would have been so easy to do.  The temptation was there but I felt stronger empowerment not to.  Second, I confided in my closest friend, who also is a pastor about my gambling issues.  This wa... Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:01:50 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/50721/journal/1015462 These past 24 hours have been critical.  I noticed the temptations somewhat strong and today I head back into my unit to inquire about my army retirement, this always brings anxiety and of course I pass by the casinos.  I am thankful that I read my friends journals this morning - they were... Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:00:56 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/50721/journal/1011142 Arrived back from the retreat this afternoon - 27 of us joined together.  It was very inspirational and just a good rest as well.  At the end of the retreat I addressed the group concerning the gambling and strength I receive both from God and my support group.  Many came up afterward... Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:35:30 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/50721/journal/1006303 I realize how much weather plays into one's desires - rainy and overcast and then the thought to go play - this is just a trigger but I did not respond to it.  Another important factor in my atttitude has been getting back to exercise - I usually walk 5 times a week on the tredmill for 40 m... Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:37:36 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/50721/journal/1003410 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:39:24 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/50721/journal/997954 This is an important day - I take my son to the Challenge Academy Orientation.  This is a 6 month in residence program for at risk students who are having trouble in high school with truency or passing.  What is great, when they complete the program, which will start in July, they will rec... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:09:37 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/50721/journal/995583 Monday - it was good to connect with the D.S. community and approach another week with the goal of being GF.  I am thankful for such a good support group in my life.  I am thankful for the Inner Direction of the Spirit that calls me to live beyond just my emotions and feelings but to trust... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:40:58 +0100