Birthday Buds

Zak reached Jack Bauer status (24) and Lydia reached #1. Zak, being 24 now is getting a wife while Lyd got her first taste of chocolate. It was beautiful weather and a day where loved ones got together to celebrate. These celebrations have recently really made me start to think how lucky I am to be surrounded by loved ones. At my age the view looks better and better.
Life goes by so fast. Always take the time to enjoy life. Work will always be there , but don't let the little things in life go by without noticing them.
I got baptized last week and my life seems to be finally in some order and control. I plan to live life with meaning and purpose now that I have given God the reins of my journey.
I hope you guys had a good birthday , because I sure enjoyed it.

Blessings
Dad/Grandpa Steg

Grandkids

Having kids brightened our lives. Raising them helped enrich our lives. Letting them go out in the world on their own makes us proud. We feel that our job is done as parents. We're always available for advise. We feel that it will always be our responsibility to lead by example not only for our kids , but also for the grandchildren. Adults sometimes tend to forget that the little ones look to us 24/7 and model after us. Grandkids are so innocent and follow their elders' actions with no questions asked. Why do we as adults find it so hard to follow God with no questions asked. With doors being closed in my life, other doors are starting to open. I have decided to rededicate my life to God and make a real effort to lead the life I was meant to. No more excuses. Life is good. Jobs come and go, but family is forever.

Blessings,
Steg

March 17 , 2009 /Lay Off

I was layed off by my company that I worked for the past 24 years. WOW!
I was confused and irritated when it happened. I never really knew what a door being slammed in my face felt like. Now I know how God feels when I turn my back on him and sin. Its just a terrible feeling that is hard to describe. Lonliness, abandonment,and embarassment are a few words that come to mind. I was let go obviously due to the grim financial market that continues to plague the nation , and in my case the construction industry.
I finally finished a resume for myself. Until now, I never had to shop for a job. Having been blessed over the years with only 2 employers, I think I took my employment for granted. I never let down and in my opinion went out on top of my game. I loved what I did and was good at performing under pressure. I miss the game terribly and find myself somewhat lost every morning without a job. I'm putting out resumes and deal with the unemployment people regularly. I'm just trying to keep my head up and get back in the game.
Sometimes we all turn our backs on God and recklessly drift through life without meaning. Life is hard during these times, but you know what, maybe its time for all of us to get back in the game with God, regardless if we have jobs or not.
Remember Philippians 4:6 "Don't worry about anything, instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done."
Have a good day.


Blessings
Steg