tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301010522011-04-21T14:40:31.773-04:00These are simply my observations. Maybe you can relate, maybe you have experienced some of the same things. My prayer is that somewhere along the way, these musings will have helped, comforted, encouraged, or otherwise uplifted someone somewhere, and that you may see Christ in me.Aaron Hernandezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00271437961250033646noreply@blogger.comBlogger331100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30101052.post-1459708762193749742007-02-22T16:57:00.000-05:002007-02-22T17:01:17.196-05:00

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The only Thing worth holding on to is holding on to me...

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Well, I've been away for quite some time now, but I hope to rekindle the blogging fires now. Let's see....where was I....So, I have been at the new job for almost two months now, and everything is going great. It is definitely alot of new stuff to learn and try to understand! And the travel! I think I've put close to 4000 miles on the company car (aka "Al") since mid-September! If anyone is

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Huge congratulations go out to Bevin and Corey on the birth this afternoon of Cooper Thomaston! He was born around 1pm and weighed in at about 6.5 lbs. The first descriptions I received pointed out his blonde hair, fair skin (what, no summer tan?), and cute, pouty lips. Everyone is doing great and should be able to go home by Friday. Congratulations!!

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The healing of Jairus' daughter is a miracle that touches the heart of any and all parents. I can only imagine how horrible it must be to have to watch your child suffer and even die. I have seen children near death, fighting and clinging to life. The seventh floor of Kosair Children's hospital is filled with children of all ages, some desperately ill with little or no chance to live. But to

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Well, it looks as though I have the job! There are still some minor details to work out, but I should start August 28th. Thanks to everyone for the prayers, words of encouragement, and understanding. It means more than I could ever express in words.

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My interview Friday went well and it looks as though everything is set for a job offer. Unfortunately, the Regional Manager had to discuss everything with the District Manager, which is supposed to take place today. So, hopefully, I should have a job offer by this afternoon! But, with these people, even that could take a few days! Thanks for all the prayers and support.

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Well, I have reached the end of the road. Tomorrow (Friday) I will have the final interview, and, God willing, should leave with a job offer. So, I ask that you please pray that all will go well - for my sake and for Britton's! The good thing is that I will again be back in the Promised Land, if just for a day. I can't wait to breathe some of that fresh Chicago smog. Giordano's here I come!

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Jesus left there and went along the Sea of Galilee. Then he went up on a mountainside and sat down. Great crowds came to him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute and many others, and laid them at his feet; and he healed them. The people were amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled made well, the lame walking and the blind seeing. And they praised the God of Israel.

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Well, it seems as though the end to the job hunt process is nearly over. I have one more interview this Friday in Naperville, IL, and, God willing, I will leave with a job offer. So, what began in mid-May seems like it will finally end in mid-August. Crazy.On a funny note, as part of the last steps of this process, I had to take a Psychological profile test (i.e. an Oxicon Test). It is

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My brother told me a funny story about his wife's brother. Apparently, he is quite the bicycle enthusiast, and he especially likes mountain bikes. Well, he was entered into a certain mountain bike race somewhere out West, and just before the start of the race, when all the mass of riders were poised and ready at the starting line, one rider made his way through the crowd next to my brother's

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I've changed my settings so that all users can leave comments, instead of just registered users. Just a little FYI.

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I read this post by my good friend and quasi-philosopher, Brian Trapp, and just had to post it here. I'm not sure if there is an easier way to reference this, so the post in its entirety is below. Socrates told us that the unexamined life is not worth living, but the problem with the examined life is that it is lived under a terrible shadow. The shadow is the knowledge of our own finitude, our

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Well, Britton had her 18 week appointment today, which included her first ultrasound. And, they tell us that clearly it is a boy! Now we just have to try and decide on a name! Any suggestions?

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The other night, I was trying to remember the title of a hymn that was sung in church. Now, I am not a big fan of singing hymns, but I do appreciate the words and the message of some hymns. So, I asked my wife if she could help me, and we started thinking of all the hymns we knew. My wife then began to sing all of those hymns that we both had sung 4,378,988 times, culminating in a harmonic

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I love those police stories about how some witty officers managed to capture wanted criminals by luring them into a waiting "sting" by calling these criminals and informing them that they were the grand prize winner of some sweepstakes. Just as these lawbreakers arrive to claim their "prize," the officers spring from behind the door to escort them away to jail. Well, that is exactly how I would

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Here are two pictures of my young nephew, Cooper Thomaston. I definitely think he looks like Bevin, although he does have Corey's orange glow!

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I thought that I would take this opportunity to make a few comments about the blog so far. When I began my postings, I had in mind that I would be writing commentaries on issues and problems from a scholastic Christian point of view. However, as the days and postings continued, I found that I am really not all that interested in debates. I barely keep abreast of the local news, let alone

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Just a quick update on the job hunt. (And I thoroughly understand now why they call it a hunt - I feel as though I should take my shotgun to the next interview!) I met with the Knoxville District Manager on Friday, only to learn that the Knoxville position was no longer open. But the silver lining to this cloud is that there is an opening in the Bowling Green/North Tennessee area. So, it looks

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Unfortunately, this post was censored by my wife, Red Britton. So much for free speech. ;) The following story is completely true. It is from a good friend of mine who is a physician, and chronicles the adventure that was the last patient of her day. This story is evidence that life truly is a comedy; I crack up every time I read it. [The story would have gone here.]

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There is a scene in one of the Harry Potter movies where Harry discovers a magic mirror. What is magic about this mirror is explained by Dumbledore: "What this mirror shows is nothing less than the deepest, strongest desire of a person's heart." In my life, I know that such a mirror would have shown many scenes. When I was younger, maybe a picture of my dad playing with me and letting me know

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I'm not a philosopher. I am a real person. You may now be wondering, what is the difference? Are philosophers real people? No, they are not. Oh, there have been a few real persons who have infiltrated the ranks of such phil-aliens, but at most they were only imposters. Now, I can hear it now: questions of ultimate reality and existence, of the nature of being and knowledge, of presence or

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Not "ha-ha" funny, but a joke nonetheless. Click Here

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As humans, I believe it is our natural inclination to take things for granted. I have several glaring examples in mind as I type this, the most recent involving a weeklong bout with Strep Throat. Let's face it: you just forget how wonderful it is to swallow without pain. The first time I can remember taking something for granted was when I was a freshman in High School. While playing soccer (

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For anyone trying to overcome an addiction, break a bad habit, solve a problem, or accomplish a goal, the phrase "Baby Steps" is one that is often heard. And rightly so. Too often, I find myself trying to do too much too quickly, which leads to disappointment and discouragement. I have to remind myself that I need to slow down and take "baby steps."Recently, however, I have learned the true

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Here are a few offerings to make you smile...DISORDER IN THE AMERICAN COURTSThese are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts, and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters who had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place. __________________________________________________ATTORNEY: What

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This weekend marks the four year anniversary of our move to Louisville. It is actually hard to believe that four years could go by so quickly and bring about so much change. In fact, looking back at our lives and the experiences we have collected, it seems as though it really has been twice as long. We have gone through the proverbial dark valleys and seen the mountain tops. We've been dirt

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No one likes to wait. I hate waiting. I recently took my daughter to the doctor, and we had to wait for over an hour. Apparently, she hates to wait too. I hate slow drivers. I hate slow computers. I hate waiting in lines. I hate waiting for the mail. I want answers now. I want to know what is going to happen tomorrow now. I want an Oompa-Lumpa now. I want all of those character traits

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A blonde decides to try horseback riding, even though she has had no lessons or prior experience. She mounts the horse unassisted and it immediately springs into motion. It gallops along at a steady and rhythmic pace, but the blonde begins to slip from the saddle. In terror, she grabs for the horse's mane, but cannot seem to get a firm grip.She tries to throw her arms around the horse's neck, but

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This past Sunday marked the last weekend of service at Southeast Christian Church for Senior Minister Bob Russell. After 40 years of service, Bob Russell's last sermon, his last words of admonition to the staff and members of Southeast were simple: "Preach the Word." This message was taken from 2 Timothy 3 and 4, where Paul instructed his young apprentice in his duties as a pastor. Paul wrote

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I love soccer. I've played soccer, coached soccer, and am a soccer referee. I love the World Cup. I love the fact that, theoretically, every country in the world has a chance to win it all. I love how four years of training, qualifying, sweating, bleeding, hurting, and dreaming comes down to one month, one group, one game, one champion. This is the best soccer the world has to offer. Well,

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Life in the world draws us into an existence of division and alienation, alienation from our true inner self and, in turn, the world around us. All of this is part of the human condition, a predisposition to chaos and disarray, an undoing of the order and beauty instilled in creation. Thomas Merton, in examining this phenomenon, writes that “the world itself is no problem, but we are a problem

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MY LORD GOD, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will

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