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Sometimes I take myself too seriously...which is a joke in itself (if I could put a smiley face emoticon here now, I would). I can't do anything without making a joke about it, even if I keep it in my head. A few years ago when I was dying from Leukemia and a stroke, I was crackin' 'em up in the intensive care unit. I guess I represent the Christian brothers who found Jesus but never lost their sense of humor. Jesus and jokes are not a bad combination, they both have incredible healing power... which my complete recovery proves. While I don't always take myself seriously, what I seriously take seriously (seriously!)) is my devotion to fatherhood, mentoring, and just being there when the churin (my grandmother's word) need someone. I have happily and proudly served as a Father Figure to a few thousand kids. While each of them is unique, there are some concepts that have helped me be successful working with them... and in my own life. Here's a sample: * Each one should reach one, so teach one, or preach to one. Those who can't teach, motivate. Those who can`t motivate, relate. Sometimes that's all our children need... a friendly ear. * In the eyes of the law, a 24-year-old male is an adult. But in the eyes of his 85-year-old grandfather, he's just a baby. You're never too old to need the wise counsel of elders, so when you know something good, pass it on (...and if you don't know you'd better ask somebody!). * Children should be respected like adults, and adults should be cuddled like children. Affection and appreciation are not contingent on age. ...a trinity of nuggets of wisdom from the mind of the Daddy-man!, America's #1 consumer of "Utopia Malt Liquer" (i.e. I'm high on life!). The rest will come out in my book... once I sit down long enough to write it. This next one is not mine, but It's the standard I try to live up to
As for who I am, I love life, I love to laugh, and I love to love. I also love to share these loves with those whom I come in contact. Of course I love my family... especially my wife, three sons, baby daughter, three brothers, and two nieces. I also love Breyer's Vanilla Ice Cream, pizza, movies, long walks, moonlight, blah... blah... blah... you know, the basics. I guess I'm just a little 5'8", 133 lb. bundle of love. xoxoxox Although I'm a retired "rebel without a clue" I still believe that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere, but life has taught me that only God can be everywhere... so I stick to the battles that are in my own front yard. In a perfect world, I would leave every life I encounter better off than I found it. The world isn't perfect, but I'm still gonna try. For safety reasons (protection of my eternal soul) I always walk with God, and I'm so happy with the journey that it doesn't bother me that I'm a little lost at times. If you actrually read all of this, your medal is in the mail. As you depart, take this with you: *****A set-back is just a set-up for a come-back. Tough times don't last... tough people do. ***** Take care, much love |
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