Good point...

Who we are in the dark IS who we are...

—from a comment on angie's blog....

PRAYER REQUEST...

...as a form of introduction...

As few (if any) of you know, I have 3 half-brothers from my step-dad's side...(there's also 3 half-sisters, too)...step dad was quite prolific--not with the same woman--

Anyway....

the oldest half bro is named neal. about 12 years ago, he was living in florida, managing the parts dept. of a large ford dealer in ocala. as he was on the freeway, he apparently was driving at quite a good clip, and was head-on'ed by another car. he wasn't wearing his seat belt, so was ejected from the truck, landing on his head. as the story goes, he left about 10% of his brain on the pavement before he was airlifted to the hospital where he was not expected to survive. miraculously, he did. the ensuing few years were relatively normal. however, the last few have not been good. he's had seizures, blood clots, requiring lots of HEAVY doses of blood thinners, and times of 'passing out', etc.

fast forward to friday, he was going to a burger joint with some friends, and had one of the afformentioned 'pass out' episodes. prior to hitting the ground, apparently he hit his head on a stucco wall. not good for someone with a history of serious brain injury, or someone on blood thinners. even worse for someone experiencing both. currently (last i heard), he wasnt doing well--was in an induced coma to lessen the possibility of further issues, etc. once he comes out of the coma, we'll know more...doesnt look good right now., so please toss one up if you think about it...thanks.


UPDATE.....

He's doing alot better...

thank you God.

"Liberals are often just fundamentalists with a different set of beliefs."
—Brian McLaren

quotes from G-man

"Lighthouses are more helpful than churches."
— Benjamin Franklin

thanks, derek!

thanks, Derek, for all your encouragement, both with getting this 'blogger' going, and in general
thanks, also for the help with the links...You da man!

P.S. editor won't let me change the post name, so I couldn't capitalize your name there.

great one from Austin's signature...

Live like you were dying

another survey...yee haw!

1. First Name: dirk

2. Were you named after anyone? grandfather who later changed his name...

3. Do you wish on stars?no

4. Which finger is your favorite finger? "The double-deuce!" - Strongbad.

5. When did you last cry? during a video in church last weekend, i think

6. Do you like your handwriting? good enuf for TV

7. What is your favorite lunchmeat? Honey Baked Ham

8. Any bad habits? Surveys

9. The most embarrassing CD on the shelf? windows ME

10. If you were another person, would you be friends with YOU? No, because that other person would be a jerk.

11. Are you a daredevil? I only wish....

12. Have you ever told a secret you swore not to tell? Heh..

13. Do looks matter? Of course!

14. Have you ever misused a word and it sounded absolutely stupid? If I say something that sounds intelligent..that would be noteworthy...

15. Do you think there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? not if the pot calls the kettle black,. otherwise, yes.

16. Do fish have feelings? I'm not well schooled enough to know.

17. Are you trendy? Ummm, no!

18. How do you release anger? throw tantrums--then catch crap.

19. Where are your second homes? Church, home, wherever i can jump on someone's WL internet

20. Do you trust others easily? sometimes

21. What was your favorite toy as a child? tonka trucks

22. What do you think is the most unnecessary class? most of them

23. Do you have a journal? a blog thingy? yeah.

24. Do you use sarcasm? Only with people who won't get it.

25. Have you ever been in a mosh pit? Yeah, right...

27. What are your nicknames? not repeatable

28. Would you ever bungee jump? no

29. Do you untie your shoes before taking them off? no

30. Do you think that you are strong? no

31. What's your favorite ice cream flavor? any

32. What's your favorite color? Blue, no Yellow, no, green! I'm John Kerry, and I approve of this message.

33. What is your least favorite food? tomatoes, pickles, mushrooms, broccoli...

34. How many wisdom teeth do you have? all of 'em.

35. Are you in love with anyone? not right now...

36. How many people have a crush on you right now? ???????

37. What sports do you play? Dwarf tossing, cow tipping, human pinball.

38. Do you want everyone you send this to, to send it back? Ahhhh, sure.

39. What color pants are you wearing? Blue Jeans.

40. What are you listening to right now? the hum of the G4 fan.

41. What are the last 4 digits of your home phone number? 5043

42. What was the last thing you ate? Crackers and ranch

43. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? red

44. How is the weather right now? Dark and cold..just cleared up after a big storm :-( I love rain.

45. Who is the last person you talked to on the phone? Dan the sound guy

46. First thing you notice about the opposite sex? YES!

47. Do you like the person who sent this? Jeff? he's a mac guy. any questions?

48. How are you today? Tired

49. Favorite Drink? mountain dew pitch black, fresh brewed a&w root beer (with that frosty-mug taste

50. Favorite alcoholic drink? none

51. Favorite Sport? Dwarf tossing, cow tipping, human pinball.

52. Eye color? grn

53. Contacts? no

54. Hair color? black

56. Favorite month? none in particular

57. What is your favorite food? Beef. It's what's for dinner...also hot & sour soup from Hong Kong Chef in Downey California.

58. Favorite show you watch? TV?

59. Favorite day of the year? the one when i can sleep in..

60. Are you too shy to ask someone out? yes

61. Scary movies or happy ending? Happy Ending.

62. Summer or winter? winter

63. Hug or kiss? either

64. Relationships or one-night stands? relationships..already have one night stand..right next to the bed.

65. Want your friends to write back? Most of them.

66. Who is most likely to respond? who knows?

67. Who is least likely to respond? see above

69. Books you like to read? practical theo...hybels, sweet, mc laren, mc manus

life lessons

I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just jack
asses.

I've learned that whatever hits the fan will not be evenly
distributed.

I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others - they are
more screwed up than you think.

I've learned that depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.

I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I rather enjoy it.

I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, unless we are
celebrities.

I've learned that artificial intelligence is no match for natural
stupidity.

I've learned that there is a fine line between genius and insanity.


rerun of an earlier one...

Random thoughts From Patrick Vol.......?!

"Cheese isn't a fruit, it's a state of mind."

RANDOM THOUGHTS FROM PATRICK VOL. ...?

dirkb: now 57.3% more obnoxious than before.
Crappulalives: *according to survey of 200 undecided american voters"

Gotta love the St. Francis quotes!

Above all the grace and the gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self.

For it is in giving that we receive.

I have been all things unholy. If God can work through me, he can work through anyone.

If a superior give any order to one who is under him which is against that man's conscience, although he do not obey it yet he shall not be dismissed.

If God can work through me, he can work through anyone.

If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men.

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.

It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching.

It is not fitting, when one is in God's service, to have a gloomy face or a chilling look.

Lord, grant that I might not so much seek to be loved as to love.

No one is to be called an enemy, all are your benefactors, and no one does you harm. You have no enemy except yourselves.

Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.

Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

Where there is injury let me sow pardon.

While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart.

more xanga stuff...

Unfortunately, it looks like Lance Armstrong is going to have his 6th win at the Tour De France`revoked, because of his use of banned substances.

apparently his motel room was searched before his departure and they found the following items which are illegal to own or use under French law,

the items found were,




Soap, Toothpaste and Underarm Deodorant.
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

First rule of life:

Don't take yourself too seriously

Second Rule of life:

If you do take yourself too seriously, see the first rule
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $


RANDOM THOUGHTS FROM PATRICK...VOL. 6

Barracade pushing: cow tipping without the redneck.
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Instant Human: Just add coffee
Humility isn't saying "..it's not about me..." to all who will listen,
but living "It's not about me" to all who see.

--unknown
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $


Birds of a feather...flock together. Think that one through.
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $


" We must never be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure...humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented."

Elie Wiesel
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

"Some places are called a church, some people ARE the Church."

---unknown
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Hong Kong Chef
10311 1/2 Lakewood Blvd,
Downey, CA 90241


Best Hot & Sour Soup I've ever had!
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

some more xanga stuff

Will somebody please explain why they have braille on the DRIVE UP ATM machines? Does that scare anyone else besides me?
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't let your mind wander, it's far too small to be out by itself.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Forget about World Peace. Visualize using your turn signal.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RANDOM THOUHGTS FROM PATRICK VOL...WHO KNOWS Rev. 1...

I have decided that the way in which the world turns is directly responsible for my bad hygiene.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RANDOM THOUGHTS FROM PATRICK...VOL. WHO KNOWS


"shooting polliwogs in a tub is far more entertaining than its cliche counterpart"
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, September 01, 2004


God don't make mistakes. That's how come he got to be God.

- Archie Bunker
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Be yourself—warts, worries, doubts, and all. That's how God made you.

-Mike Yaconelli
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As I've Matured...


I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just jack
asses.

I've learned that whatever hits the fan will not be evenly
distributed.

I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others - they are
more screwed up than you think.

I've learned that depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.

I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I rather enjoy it.

I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, unless we are
celebrities.

I've learned that artificial intelligence is no match for natural
stupidity.

I've learned that there is a fine line between genius and insanity.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

from xanga....

"The person who memorizes one line of scripture and applies it is more mature than the one that memorizes the entire Bible and applies none of it."
--Tom Hughes
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"I long to accomplish great and noble tasks, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble."

-- Helen Keller
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"The preaching that this world needs most is the sermons in shoes that are walking with Jesus Christ."

--D.L. Moody
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Profound words are nice, a Profound LIFE speaks alot louder...and is far easier to believe.
Talk is cheap. Show me with your life.
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Ever notice that churches who hire a CEO, instead of a shepherd, get congregations of consumers, instead of Christ-followers?
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APZ co (1:53:30 AM): and this concluedes the conscious portion of tonights ramlings
dbolle316 (1:53:41 AM): hahaha
dbolle316 (1:54:04 AM): tune in next time for...?
APZ co (1:54:17 AM): a pointless sh*t fest?
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How about some random acts of responsibility and senseless acts of self-control?
(thanks, ruth)
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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. 

~Dr. Seuss
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Living our purpose doesn't always mean being in front...sometimes it's just simply following...listening instead of talking....sometimes for a season...sometimes for a lifetime...WHO we're following...could that be our purpose?
Does it have to be about us? Do WE get in the way of our purpose? Will our purpose only show itself when we stop looking for it?
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If Vegetarians eat vegetables, what do humanitarians eat?

OK, that's just wrong...
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Ever notice most people spend their time

doubting their beliefs...
and
believing their doubts?
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A different world cannot be built by indifferent people.
--Peter Marshall
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