Thanksgiving

I really enjoy this time of year. I would have to say it is my favorite time of the year. This year has a different meaning and I'm sure it was the same as the years before but I just didn't get it. Kind of like trying to get TV cable out in the sticks.
Two weekends ago we moved into our new home. On that Saturday, 5 men from the church helped my family and I move all of our big stuff into the house. I feel so blessed to have a church family like that. I would like to thank Bobby, Brian, Brad, DJ, and John for the help that day. I would also like to thank my family for having the patience to put up with me. It was definitely a blessing to see our beds, dressers and furniture get move in by 2pm. Thanks again, guys.
About 2 weeks ago my 12 year old came down sick and went through a series of different stages of illnesses. Right now he is in the hospital recovering from an infection that was in his hip. His white blood count was real high, he had a fever and his right leg hurt real bad. He is doing better now and update as time goes on.
I have had a lot of people praying for him and I want to take time to thank each and every one of you. I know he has been on several different prayer list and I can see God's healing hand at work.
I hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving tomorrow and remember to thank our heavenly Father.

The Death of Common Sense

My parents told me about Mr. Common Sense early in my life and told me I would do well to call on him when making decisions. It seems he was always around in my early years but less and less as time passed by. Today I read his obituary. Please join me in a moment of silence in remembrance, for Common Sense had served us all so well for so many generations.

Obituary
Common Sense


Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, life isn't always fair, and maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not children are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they themselves failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Aspirin, sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student, but could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar can sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by three stepbrothers; I Know my Rights, Someone Else is to Blame, and I'm a Victim.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

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