Lakers 126 Washington 120

Nothing wrong with a grown man and some face painting on his head?.........right?....guys?...right?

Hang time with Ed...
Richie, Tony and me at the Staples Center...
Roscoes Chicken and Waffles....if you are on a diet this is perfect for you...........whatever
"What?......you want to face paint on my head?" I didn't expect that, but she did a good job.

3-30-08

Today was Aldo and Ed's birfday. Aldo could not make it but Ed, Richie and my bro in-law Tony went down to see the Laker game over at Staples Center. The game went into OT but we pulled out a victory! Here are some pictures from that night. We finished the night with some good eatin' over at Roscoes Chicken and Waffles down in Long Beach. I'm still full from all the food we ate. Diet? uhhhh.....what diet? I better work out tomorrow.

Long Beach Rescue Mission..

Lifegroup in action! For those of you who don't know about the Long Beach Rescue Mission, please contact Paula Chism or Cheryl Harrington, this is a great opportunity to give of your time and be a part of reaching the homeless communities of Long Beach. Our lifegroup has performed two Chapel services and we've assisted in food preparations for Easter dinner. One wednesday evening Dennis Crawford and I helped cut up almost 500lbs of ham while Mindi, Dillon, Paula, and Rhonda helped out in the stock room preparing dinner that same night! The staff really appreciated our help and the homeless who eat this food appreciate it as well.

I've got to say I was pretty nervous the first time we went because I didn't know what to expect. I was very out of my comfort zone. I mean what can I tell someone who has nothing left, to have...hope? I can't compare myself to their situation in many ways, they could see right through me, I'm not going to pretend to know what they are going through. So I wondered what should I say?

After our first Chapel service we had an opporunity to hang out and, I noticed a guy walking away and shaking, I followed him and asked if he was alright? He turned to face me but wouldn't look at me, I lifted my arms to call him over and he just started to hug me, then he started crying. He was crying saying thank you, thank you and he wouldn't let go. He just wanted to be held. That's it. Wow, it hit me, I didn't have to say anything, at least nothing dramatic or amazing, just being there.....said everything. Just being there, showing up and tangibly showing God's love for us, through us. We looked at each other and we had tears running down our cheeks and then we both started laughing. He gave me another hug, said thank you brother, it's been a long time, thank you.

Isn't God amazing.....I could go on forever, but now it's your turn....

INDIA

India team 2008 waterwell dedication

Having fun in a village...these people were getting a waterwell for the first time. Over 200 villagers will benefit from this waterwell. The women no longer have to walk miles just to gather water for their village. We were so blessed just to be a part of there celebration...