Yikes Brad.  You better get a few more things to do.  No twiddling those
thumbs now.  LOL!  Praying God will direct your paths and bless each
endeavor, and he will because you're doing each through and for him.

Vicki


----- Original Message -----
From: "Brad D" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 3:29 PM
Subject: Re: [ECHURCH-USA] the turtle is coming out of her shell


> Things  will be winding down yes in a week or two. Summer plans? Oh no,
> nothing. Just cleaning, running electric, putting up some walls,
> installing a bathroom,  and otherwise finishing off my basement in our
> home, get my web project off and running for people to use, clean 80
> vending machines, do some body work on my truck that needs doing, put
> together a laundry bid for the laundry service here on campus, finish
> documenting the songs I wrote which were lost in my computer switch some
> months ago... hmmm, over a year ago now I guess, time flies, maintain
> vending service for camps and summer classes, get some camping time in,
> study Theophostic Prayer ministry, take a class or two for continuing ed
> for my business within BEP,  and likely begin to branch out with other
> vending locations on my own, and begin to strategically plan how to and
> where to begin mini-storage business. Me? Nope. Got nothing in the works,
> just bored out of me skull this summer lol.
>
> Brad
>
>
> on 10:47 PM 4/26/2005, Vicki and The Rors said:
> Brad Catching Up    Hey Brad,
>
> Looks like you did a great job at ketchup marathon.    LOL!  Thaks for the
> prayers.
>
> Hope that all is going well with your little stand on campus as the school
> year winds down?  Any summer plans yet?
>
> Vicki
>
> LOL!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brad D" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 10:35 AM
> Subject: Re: [ECHURCH-USA] the turtle is coming out of her shell
>
>
>  > OK. Once again, things are busy and haven't had time to respond and
> etc.
>  > so chancing another bulk responder in random order.
>  >
>  > Shelly. Good to have you back on list. Wasn't aware the leader dog
> didn't
>  > work out. Plans to try another one? You did however, successfully
> complete
>  > training and worked with one, to the capability he allowed, where you
> were
>  > told you could not. That does say something for your abilities and what
>  > you can do if you put your mind to, and of course with God's help.
>  >
>  > Vinnie. Welcome back to us Crazy Christians. Through the years if
> there's
>  > one thing that shows is your heart for people and willingness to pray,
>  > even through the midst of your own trials.
>  >
>  > Vicki. I do pray for those medical issues to be worked out, and quick
>  > smart. God has gifted us with life here on Earth, for us to live
>  > abundantly with joy and  worry on such things ought not be an issue.
> Hope
>  > the employment scene is sufficient for the time. Such things, left to
>  > their own growth, without weeding, can tend to disrupt peace and joy
> the
>  > longer they are a thorn. But such things will indeed be worked out by
> God
>  > for those who love and serve him, which you I know do. I know in my own
>  > case it isn't so much the issue at hand that is the real thorn in my
>  > spirit, but    facing that thorn leads me to a greater knowledge of
>  > something within which has need to be dealt with.
>  >
>  > Rhonda. I pray Ben's health issues level off and begin to improve.
> Perhaps
>  > now with BP meds, the bleeding will slow down too? I don't know medical
>  > stuff just thinking mechanically here. It is good he is eligible for
> the
>  > med help and etc. I pray for his strength and peace as he may well have
>  > questions in need of answers. Things always have a way of working out,
>  > perhaps not as we thought at the time, but we find peace in them
>  > nonetheless if we hold fast to God's word. Hoping you are staying awake
> in
>  > your philosophy class.
>  >
>  > Sharon. Now, the only thing you needed at that bonfire was a guitar and
> a
>  > few folks squeaking out some songs eh? You as well, are waiting for God
> to
>  > act on  your medical desire, perhaps there is a better method or right
>  > timing down the road.  Meanwhile keep enjoying that Hits 104.9 head
> banger
>  > station you get on your FM system *smile*. Laughing at issues where one
>  > can makes them go down a bit easier. So just how is it you are able to
>  > apply a musical term to a personality?
>  >
>  > Virgi.  You post replies to prayer requests and otherwise say little of
>  > your own needs. I trust all is well with you and nonetheless it speaks
> of
>  > your tender heart towards others.
>  >
>  > Gretchen. What can we say. A living testimony of answered prayer here
> and
>  > elsewhere I'm sure. What a blessing to have a warrior for a dad as you
> do.
>  > Someday perhaps God will lay it upon your heart to share that
> testimony.
>  >
>  > Julie. The resident songster. Glad you are on the mend and likely
> feeling
>  > well now. Praying you find where God would have you in church and
> blesses
>  > your music ministry for his effectiveness.
>  >
>  > Lelia. Oh? Lelia! Lelia? Hmmm. Where did she go? Must be still hooking
> up
>  > the computer. I hate moving.
>  >
>  > Ned. Hope all is going well for you, piano biz working out fine, your
>  > driver issue working out too? And hopefully the experience of your
> church
>  > fire has brought a new closeness and sense of mortality to folks and
> used
>  > for God's work even more.
>  >
>  >
>  > Marlene. . I pray your aunt is shaking the surgery affects and ailment
> and
>  > is on the rise medically, and your new grand baby... here in what two
> or
>  > three days if I remembered the date right? Praying that procedure is
>  > eventless and all turns out with smiles over a healthy mom and little
> one.
>  >
>  > Karen. Trusting God continues to meet your needs, your business, your
> band
>  > ministry and all you have on your plate. May he help you clean your
> plate.
>  >
>  >
>  > Phil. Still need to catch up with you more. I have not forgotten our
> talk.
>  > I pray god continues to bring the wounded to your door, phone, internet
> or
>  > whatever that he can continue to work through you. Thanks as well for
>  > being a liaison here for our concern and prayers for George and Vivian
>  > through the passing of Jennifer. Please let him know we are thinking
> and
>  > praying for them. I never did hear back from Willie George hahaha,
> guess I
>  > didn't really think I would. Why should he answer a half crazed
> Christian
>  > with such accusations and pleas, to a man of his spiritual stature
> anyway.
>  > After all, he is, the, Willie George. I thank God I am not in such a
>  > self-made untouchable position.
>  >
>  > Amy. Did you ever update how your night with your Christian and
>  > non-Christian friend went? Hopefully you two will serve as a testimony
>  > that Christians aren't boring fuddy-duds and she finds peace where
> peace
>  > can only be found.  Pray god's peace on your home front too.
>  >
>  > Kathy. Praying your drama script get in the right hands as if your
> value,
>  > principle, dedication, and heart to serve  in real life is shown in it,
> it
>  > will be a powerful tool. I pray  the home front situation   continues
> to
>  > not interrupt peace in your own life as well as Gregs. That doesn't
> mean
>  > we aren't concerned and etc. but the peace to conduct our lives
> joyfully
>  > and sleep nights ought continue despite other's decisions to conduct
> their
>  > life.
>  >
>  > Marvella. Did you ever wind up getting a new bird? And the employment
>  > situation? Am I remembering right that you are looking?
>  >
>  > Helen. Glad to have you back on list, even though you've been at bit
>  > quiet. You always got good stuff to say.
>  >
>  > Pat. Our resident squeezer. You've been quiet too. Going for the world
>  > record of Bookshare downloads? lol. Hope all is well medically,
> business
>  > wise and etc. Say "hi" to Vernon. Perhaps we'll have to jump in the car
>  > this summer and head out yonder again, this time we'll actually let you
>  > know we're coming lol.
>  >
>  > Paulette. Pray God's peace as you work out healthcare  stuff. Remember
> God
>  > did not give us a spirit of fear but of peace, joy and sound mind. All
>  > will work out and in the mean time enjoy the journey of life, meet it
>  > where it is at and enjoy it despite attempts to thwart that by the
> enemy
>  > and things of this life.
>  >
>  > Cecily? Hope  all is well  over yonder in Oregon.
>  >
>  > Meka. She's here. she's gone. She's here. She's gone. She's here? Hmmm?
>  > lol. Not to worry, she'll toss out one of those Meka Moments again down
>  > the road I'm sure. Praying you are doing well, and you know where you
> can
>  > come for prayer if needed.
>  >
>  > Mat. Hope you got your new computer worked out. Keep asking those
> thought
>  > provoking questions.
>  >
>  > To all I missed remembering what is new or ongoing with you, Carla,
> Keith,
>  > Michael, Grant, Don, and John, and whoever else I  may have missed.
>  > Praying for God's watchful hand upon your lives and that you find peace
>  > and joy where you are at.
>  >
>  > Brad
>  >
>