4-16-16 Sat. Taxes are done

The day after tax day! Aren't you glad it's over? I had some excitement on Thursday. I received a call on Wednesday afternoon from my grandson Joseph. He'll be 18 this summer and just got his permit. So I told him that I would take him out for some driving instruction. I've taught all my kids to drive and Hilda to drive that's Joseph's mom. Since school was in session, I couldn't go to one of his large parking lots and let Joseph practice getting the feel of turning, breaking and accelerating. I took Joseph to East county, out to Blossom Valley. It's been a long time since I've been there and it's gotten busier in the last 20 years.

So we were doing pretty good practicing driving and then I received a call from Hilda. She had dropped Samuel off at school in Kearny Mesa and stopped in to do some shopping at Target. A young gal 26 years old had back into her Jeep. She claimed she did not have her license with her and insurance. I instructed Hilda on what to do.

Over the course of the next 15 minutes I received 2 more phone calls. The young lady was refusing to give Hilda her driver's license. Finally I talked to her on the telephone and told her that this is part of the law that you're supposed to exchange information. She kept telling me that she is leaving the country in one month. I told her it doesn't make any difference, you're supposed to exchange information.

What happened, I end up having to drive from East county to Kearny Mesa and give Hilda some backup. By the time I got there which is a good half an hour drive, she'd come up with her insurance which was her parents not hers and also had given Hilda her driver's license. I had instructed Hilda to take a picture of her driver's license and to take a picture of her car and make sure the car's license plate is visible.

Well, the damage was almost insignificant. It did not make contact with the car proper only with the bumper and you almost have to pointed out to somebody to see what happened so it really was not a big deal. That was the excitement for the week.

My good friends Tom and Teresa surprised me on Sunday and gave me 2 cans of "Throwback Mountain Dew". I took a picture of the can. It made me smile when I saw the picture of the little guy on the can, because it's been a long time since they've changed that logo. It was fun to see in the course Mountain Dew, is so good for you!

I found a picture and I'm not sure if I posted this picture before. I scanned it and I'm including at the very bottom. Little Timothy and little Joseph are sitting on our laps. This picture was probably taken approximately 15 or 16 years ago.

I hope you have a great weekend.

Maranatha,
Frank

4-9-16 Sat

I got caught up in doing all the activities around the house that Harriet used to do. It's surprising guys, all the things that our wives do for us and for our household each week. I just got finished putting the laundry away.

This last week went pretty well. We did get some rain here in California which is much-needed. I received a really nice package from Sarah and her family. It had a whole bunch of bacon accessories, like a bacon calendar (everybody needs one of these) and other bacon accessories.

We were studying the Book of Revelation chapter 19 last night in Bible class. It is the high watermark when Jesus Christ returns to the planet Earth and establishes his authority and rule from Jerusalem. It's going to be great!

Daniel is doing good he's working hard. I don't have a whole lot of updates for you concerning Daniel.

Tomorrow morning's message will be concerning "The Lord's Prayer". I hope that you will take the time to attend your church and to thank God for all he's done for you.

Maranatha,
Frank

4-2-16 Sat. Daniel's place

It's almost 4 AM here. I wanted to get the blog posted early this morning because I'm heading down to the beach for the Dawn Patrol. It's time to start surfing again. After Harriet died I was not taking iron pills and I seem to be anemic, having a low iron content causes a person's body to feel cold all the time. That's not good when you go surfing real early in the morning and 60° water. Even though I have a good wetsuit, it's hard to get out there when you're starting out cold when you get out of bed.

Last Saturday I went over to Daniel's house and took some pictures. I'm going to include them in this blog because I know a lot of people have helped him to get his start. Daniel has a one bedroom apartment in East county San Diego.

                                        Living Room

                                          Living Room

Bedroom

This is also taken in the bedroom, looking towards the foot of the bed, his command module.

 Kitchen

Daniel's apartment is very nice, clean and perfect for starting out. I want to thank everyone who helped him to get his fresh start.

Tomorrow morning I will be preaching about: Why did God give man free will?. I hope you can make it to church and take time to thank God for all he's done for you.

Maranatha,
Frank

3-26-16 Good Sat.

Well, why can't there be a good Saturday if there's a Good Friday? We had our Good Friday service yesterday evening at church along with communion and a candlelight service at the end. It was very nice.

Tomorrow of courses one of the most important days in Christendom. The resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I hope that you will make the time to go to church on Easter Sunday morning.

I came up with the picture that I don't think I've shown before. It's of Harriet, Hilda and the boys at In-N-Out hamburgers.

The picture is dated January 27, 2013. Which means Matthew is missing from the picture because he had not been born yet. Don't those hamburgers look good? I guess you know where I'm going for lunch.

I hope that you have a really great weekend, Maranatha,
Frank

3-19-16 Palm Saturday

Good morning everybody! I was talking to Steve and Linda last night and telling them I would try and find some more pictures that I've not posted yet. Most of you are aware that when I was teaching Bible class on Saturday evenings at church, Harriet would cook dinner for the entire class.

The Bible class would run about 50 people each week. She would start her preparation on Thursday and she had an amazing talent that she was able to cook everything and get it to the church and serve it hot. We purchased 3 or 4 of those heating trays, so that when we got to church everything was kept warm. As you look at the pictures you will find a lot of familiar faces. Harriet cooked these meals every Saturday for over 3 years.

I'm sure that many of the people came the Bible class came for her good cooking. I sure miss Harriet and I miss her good cooking to. She did so much and she was so organized it was amazing.

Tomorrow we celebrate Palm Sunday. The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem by Jesus Christ riding a donkey. I hope that you will take the time to go to the church of your choice and remember all that Jesus did for each one of us.

Maranatha,
Frank
                                  Hawaii 2010 at Dole Plantation

                                     Harriet and Kathleen 2008

                    The rest of the pics are from Thanksgiving 2008

3-12-16 We get rain

We had some wind and rain yesterday afternoon. It was really nice because of course we need that rain so badly.

We have been working on the children's church this past week and making a new room available for the toddlers. That would be children that are pre-kindergarten. It's coming along nicely and hopefully this Sunday it will work well.

I found a couple of pictures that I've not posted on the blog. The 1st one is of Harriet and me at our favorite restaurant in Hawaii, Duke's. The 2nd one is at a lookout in Hawaii. It's at the top of a ridge of mountains separating the north from the south side of the island. It's really incredible how windy it is up there. The picture is taken looking toward the north side of the island.

These pictures are dated November 1, 2007. Lots of fond memories.

Tomorrow I will be teaching about why we use the King James Bible instead of newer translations. I am not a person that says "King James only". But, you need to look at the history and which manuscripts are used to translate the Bible your reading. I hope you can make it. It will definitely be a learning experience for everyone.

Have a great weekend, Maranatha,

Frank

3-5-16 Bustin Bible Ignorance

Good morning everybody! I have something new to tell you. My good friend Lois has started a blog. I would encourage you all to go to her blog and mark it. She's a long time Christian friend of mine and she has some great insights. I think that you will be blessed and challenged. Here is her blog address:
http://www.bustingbibleignorance.com/index.html

People ask how Daniel is doing and I wanted you to know that he is working hard. He's got a full-time job and a part-time job working for a friend of mine doing spreadsheet work on his laptop. He's finished his 6 month transitional housing and is moving into his 1st apartment in about a week. Quite a few people have donated certain articles of furniture and things that he will need to start his new life. Very thankful for all the good friends who have stepped up to the plate at this time.

I'm meeting with our son Joe and his wife Hilda along with the boys for breakfast this morning. It's always fun to be with them. The kids are so full of life and energy. If I can remember I will take some pictures and put them on the blog next week.

This Sunday I will give a message about one of the most important people in the New Testament church, the apostle Paul. But, before he was the apostle Paul, he was Saul of Tarsus. He persecuted the new religious cult that called themselves Christians. It will make an interesting study of his life. If you can make it all see you at church at 8:45 AM sharp.

I hope you have a wonderful week, Maranatha,
Frank
                                      Joseph and Harriet

                          Harriet  and her brother John