Civil War still real!

Currently my sixth-grade class is studying the Civil War. I find myself engulfed in it at times. It is extremely interesting to know what went on near where I live. Most people don't think of Kansas when they think of the Civil War when in fact it was the heart of how Americans were split during that time. Kansas was trying to become a state and the voters were to decide what it would be, slave or free. It wasn't just talk! People were hurt, buildings were destroyed, and some even lost their lives for their beliefs. Laws were hard to enforce and whoever had the majority or sometimes the gun would end up deciding things. Kansas became known as "Bloody Kansas". Some events still get me hot like a preacher, who happened to be against slavery, gunned down in his farm while milking a cow. They didn't care who he was but what he said he believed. Anyways, I could type a novel but I must leave it alone for now. Maybe a revisiting will be warranted later.

Wii are surprised!!!

It was out of reach. There was no way it was going to happen. A distant spot on the horizon was this idea. Of course I'm talking about the Wii video game console that I have wanted since it came out. Forget the fact that it is cheaper than any game system out there. Being a father I knew it would be family friendly. The kicker is that it is a physical workout as well. My lovely wife had the cover of a lifetime. She picked fake arguements with me because I knew she didn't want me to get one. If you know my wife at all you know she thinks video games are EVIL, yet she had four or five people looking for a Wii to buy before Christmas and they are more elusive than the jackolope. Finally, My wife's sister's boss's son had inside sources at Wal-mart and picked one up for me. Wow, am I loved or what. Now I can actually play video games without my butt planted on the couch. Everyone loves to play in our family; my 3 and 5 year old love playing bowling with Mommy and Daddy. I am blessed by those who care for me. This is my Christmas story! My surprise is evident in the photo above.

What's Up?

What happens when you enter a part of your life where you feel complacent? Well, I've felt this way for awhile. I need to do more for the kingdom. Being at a Christian school is great and means I can talk freely about the Lord. Sometimes I feel I am "preaching to the choir". Don't get me totally wrong because sixth graders still have a lot to learn about God's plan and I can help with that. I just feel sometimes as though they really don't turn that spiritual corner until high school or maybe as early as 8th grade. Granted there is always an exception. I can think of a student I had whose body was practically failing but never once complained about it and always, always, always had a smile. She had MS and failing organs but she still loved school. When was the last time I said, "I can't wait to get back to school." It has been awhile. Is this just a rambling that is going nowhere? Maybe! I am new to the blogging so I guess this is just like a journal of what I feel at the moment. It is a bit theraputic and who knows who will read this if anyone. Do I sound crazy? Verbenslapinstein!