I realize that my inactivity here has been great, but I'm back. Yes, it's been almost a year and a lot has happened. I know that I could have eliminated this blog and started fresh, but since we are still "Aces in KY", I felt it proper to continue here. Courtney and I have found our church home at Crossing Church here in Louisville. It is a Sojourn church plant with the SBC. We have found a place not only to connect to believers, but to be active in ministry and service as well. This happened just at the end of last summer, and it has been incredible to be active in a body of believers once again.
Last fall had it's share of ups and downs, but the year was capped with a great visit to Orlando to see family, and of course, Jacob's first birthday!!!
In January of this year I was able to go with a group to New Orleans to assist a church plant there with house-gutting, prayer-walking, Guitar Hero'ing (see photos) and the opening of their worship space. It was very eye-opening to see how much disrepair there still is in NO. Almost 2 years later and there are a lot of wards without power, and homes that have not been touched. I believe I will be going back this summer to continue work there.
Seminary education has come to a screeching halt as God has dealt with Courtney and I about our finances. We do not desire to be people who rely on credit, and therefore we are aggressively perusing freedom from our current debts. So this has meant a tightening of the belts and taking on extra work to create relief. Hasn't been an easy road, but the rewards will be worth the sacrifice. We are not trying to 'get rich quick' but rather our goal is to end the slavery to credit card companies. Pray for us in this. I hope to be eligible for scholarships to move forward in my degree program, but refuse to put my education on plastic.
That pretty much brings us up to the current state of affairs as the Aces continue to dwell in the Bluegrass State. Jacob is getting bigger and bigger each day. He says "Hi Dada" now, and actually likes to spend time with me! Courtney is doing part time work at the local YMCA, and Jacob get's to go there and spend time with other kids. The weather is finally warming up, which makes KY a lot easier to deal with. Continue to check back now that I am back in the game on this blog thing!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Sunday, April 23, 2006
News
Well, we have just recently completed a move to a rental house a bit closer to school. At our apartment we were 22 miles to my job and about the same to school, and now we are about 4 miles to each. Its kinda nice! Only about 3 weeks left in the spring semester. Got like 3 papers and two finals to go! I also got promoted at work, which will help in the endless struggle to stay afloat financially.
Weather has been good. A little rainy during the week, then nice on the weekends.
There are some new pictures up of Jacob on his website. He has started grabbing things now and he makes sure that whatever he grabs goes directly into his mouth. Quite a blast.
We will be in Florida again the weekend of June 3rd for Kyle's wedding. I know we got to see some folks on our last trip. Hope we can make the rounds again this time!
Weather has been good. A little rainy during the week, then nice on the weekends.
There are some new pictures up of Jacob on his website. He has started grabbing things now and he makes sure that whatever he grabs goes directly into his mouth. Quite a blast.
We will be in Florida again the weekend of June 3rd for Kyle's wedding. I know we got to see some folks on our last trip. Hope we can make the rounds again this time!
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Time for Some Brain Food
Ok, so I usually dont post like this, but since it is something that was recently brought up in school, I have to address it.
"Cruficied, laid behind the stone
Live to die, rejected and alone
Like a rose trampled on the ground
You took the fall and though of me above all"
This is truly a great chorus, up until the last line. I realize that this song was not composed by Michael W. Smith, but he is responsible for popularizing it. Christ was, indeed crucified, bearing the weight of God's wrath on the sin that entered the world through the fall. After his death, he was buried behind in a tomb, sealed with a large capstone. At the end of His life, Jesus endured incredible rejection by those who just days earlier had cheered him. Much like a rose, stomped to the ground by schoolchildren who know no better;
"...he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we
are healed." Isaiah 53:5
But this is where it gets interesting. Yes, Christ bore the weight of sin on his shoulders for all of mankind, past, present, and future. However, on the forefront of his mind was not me, nor you, nor any other person (as the song suggests). God's greatest pleasure is the magnification of His own glory. His desire to bring his only son to death by a Roman cross was not because he was thinking of you and I, but rather He knew before time that this single act in history would be necessary to further HIS OWN GLORY.
The main point of this is not to rant (well, at least not too much), but rather to make sure that when you set foot in a worship service, and beging to sing praise, that you not be overly critical of what you sing, but also do not be apathetic. Make note of things you don't understand or have questions about, and address those questions in study. Singing something like "you thought of me above all" is not only unscriptural, but borerline heretical in nature. Just because it makes you "feel good" and get warm fuzzies does not mean that what you are singing is biblically sound. Don't be afraid to question what happens around you. It will give you a better theological base on which to stand down the road.
"Cruficied, laid behind the stone
Live to die, rejected and alone
Like a rose trampled on the ground
You took the fall and though of me above all"
This is truly a great chorus, up until the last line. I realize that this song was not composed by Michael W. Smith, but he is responsible for popularizing it. Christ was, indeed crucified, bearing the weight of God's wrath on the sin that entered the world through the fall. After his death, he was buried behind in a tomb, sealed with a large capstone. At the end of His life, Jesus endured incredible rejection by those who just days earlier had cheered him. Much like a rose, stomped to the ground by schoolchildren who know no better;
"...he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we
are healed." Isaiah 53:5
But this is where it gets interesting. Yes, Christ bore the weight of sin on his shoulders for all of mankind, past, present, and future. However, on the forefront of his mind was not me, nor you, nor any other person (as the song suggests). God's greatest pleasure is the magnification of His own glory. His desire to bring his only son to death by a Roman cross was not because he was thinking of you and I, but rather He knew before time that this single act in history would be necessary to further HIS OWN GLORY.
The main point of this is not to rant (well, at least not too much), but rather to make sure that when you set foot in a worship service, and beging to sing praise, that you not be overly critical of what you sing, but also do not be apathetic. Make note of things you don't understand or have questions about, and address those questions in study. Singing something like "you thought of me above all" is not only unscriptural, but borerline heretical in nature. Just because it makes you "feel good" and get warm fuzzies does not mean that what you are singing is biblically sound. Don't be afraid to question what happens around you. It will give you a better theological base on which to stand down the road.
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Tag of Fours
My sister had this on her blog and has sent it to me to post, so here it goes...
Four jobs you have had in your life:
1. Subway Subs
2. Warehouse laborer for Sears
3. Valet at Lexus (bling!)
4. Landscaper
Four movies you would watch over and over:
1. Rush Hour
2. Rush Hour 2
3. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (older one)
4. Elektra
Four places you have lived:
1. New Joisey
2. Kentucky
3. Orlando
4. Chuluota
Four TV shows you love to watch:
1. Xtreme 4x4
2. Trucks!
3. CSI
4. Commander in Chief (Gina Davis could run this country any day!)
Four places you have been on vacation:
1. West Virginia
2. Las Vegas
3. Chicago
4. Panama City Beach
Four websites I visit daily:
1. Coloradok5.com
2. 502streetscene.net
3. pirate4x4.com
4. slickdeals.net
Four of my favorite foods:
1. bunny tracks ice cream
2. Courtney's Chili
3. Arroz con Gondules
4. Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Four places I would rather be right now:
1. Wheelin
2. Florida
3. Wheelin in Florida
4. Lazyboy Recliner
Four jobs you have had in your life:
1. Subway Subs
2. Warehouse laborer for Sears
3. Valet at Lexus (bling!)
4. Landscaper
Four movies you would watch over and over:
1. Rush Hour
2. Rush Hour 2
3. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (older one)
4. Elektra
Four places you have lived:
1. New Joisey
2. Kentucky
3. Orlando
4. Chuluota
Four TV shows you love to watch:
1. Xtreme 4x4
2. Trucks!
3. CSI
4. Commander in Chief (Gina Davis could run this country any day!)
Four places you have been on vacation:
1. West Virginia
2. Las Vegas
3. Chicago
4. Panama City Beach
Four websites I visit daily:
1. Coloradok5.com
2. 502streetscene.net
3. pirate4x4.com
4. slickdeals.net
Four of my favorite foods:
1. bunny tracks ice cream
2. Courtney's Chili
3. Arroz con Gondules
4. Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Four places I would rather be right now:
1. Wheelin
2. Florida
3. Wheelin in Florida
4. Lazyboy Recliner
Saturday, January 14, 2006
A New Year
Wow, I cant believe we made it. Little Jacob Alexander was born on December 8th, 2005. He weighed in at 6lbs 7oz, and was 19 inches long. We ended up having to schedule a Cesarian section, because he was turned so that his feet would have been delivered first. We had taken birthing classes through the Bradley Method, which is a very informative class promoting natural child birth. But since the little guy flipped over, we had to drag him out by his bottom!! You can see a few pictures of him here, and I am always adding more pics to that so check back often!
Courtney has been doing a stupendously incredible job as a new momma. She was determined to breast feed, and by golly she did it. It is good cause we will save money on formula and such, but on the downside she is the only one that can feed him (no manory gland here Focker!) so she has to get up with him at night and stuff. It's been interesting adjusting to life with a 3rd member of the family, but it has been amazing at the same time. Getting up for work, washing dishes, making dinners, grocery shopping, and all that is well worth it when Jacob smiles at me.
Speaking of work, I got a new job at Thompson Associates, Inc. They broker and manage insurance and benefits for businesses. I actually got the job thru my old manager at Lexus, who is friends with the HR lady that hired me. I am a true believer that networking is the only way to get a job. So, I basically just do the filing and clerical work for the Customer Service Dept. I also relieve the receptionist for breaks and stuff. Not a bad gig, and I will finally have insurance.
Life is starting to get back to normal here. We are going to continue the church search now that things are settling down. That is a big priority for the next few weeks. It is no fun not having a church home here. It feels worse than not having a job. So be in prayer for us as we search, and try to see God's leading in that. We also want to buy a house now that I have better income, and seeing as we will be here a while since I am taking night classes now. If anyone has some money laying around we could use for a down payment, send it on!
Thats all for now. Be sure to check out the new links on the right!
PEACE!
Monday, November 28, 2005
The Winds of Change
Well, sorry for such a long pause since my last blog. November has had its share of interesting events. Since my last post, the weather has taken a turn for the COLD!! This Thanksgiving weekend we had mid 30's for the high temp. Yesterday we saw a mostly cloudy day but today brought a day of rain, and now the cold winds have started blowing again. I think we are expecting mid 40's for most of the week.
The Greatest Place on Earth!
Bass Pro Shops of Clarksville, IN has offically opened its doors for business, and you better believe it has gotten my business! Courtney and I took a sunday stroll through the GIANORMOUS 2-story outdoor heaven that includes a Tracker Dealership, Theater, archery range, indoor driving range, 18-hole putt-putt, Resturant, Starbucks, and a stream that runs from one end of the store to the other! I have no more words to describe this magnificent landmark.
The next most recent event has been a farewell to the car washing and retrieval position I held at Lexus of Louisville. To make a long story short: Managment does not communicate well and therefore my benefits were screwed up, meaning I would have to wait until Feb to have benefits. This was not going to work for me, so I decided to pursue something that could offer me better pay, and a better benefits package for my family. I know that I will now have to work full-time to achieve these goals, but I have decided that family comes first, and school will get done at a little slower pace than expected. God has already provided some opportunities and interviews, so this process should go quickly.
Courtney is officially ready to pop. She can't get much bigger. Little Acevedo has dropped, in my opinion, and we should have an arrival in the next 10 days. But i'm no doctor, so who knows. Thank you all for your prayers this far in her pregnancy, and continue to pray please for a short, safe delivery.
Along with the winds of change will be a retirement of "The Great Move" as the current blog. With such a big change in our family, I will be starting a new title on the Acevedo blogspot, so be on the lookout for that in the coming weeks.
I miss 72 degree weather and all the friends and family that have gone with Thanksgiving the past 18 years. Kyle, I hope you still had band thanksgiving. Momma, I really can't wait for some rice and beans when you get here! JP, (read with a Strongbad voice) I tink you need to come visit me, and uhhh, u should bring da wife and da kid too! Dat would be suhweeet!
The Greatest Place on Earth!
Bass Pro Shops of Clarksville, IN has offically opened its doors for business, and you better believe it has gotten my business! Courtney and I took a sunday stroll through the GIANORMOUS 2-story outdoor heaven that includes a Tracker Dealership, Theater, archery range, indoor driving range, 18-hole putt-putt, Resturant, Starbucks, and a stream that runs from one end of the store to the other! I have no more words to describe this magnificent landmark.
The next most recent event has been a farewell to the car washing and retrieval position I held at Lexus of Louisville. To make a long story short: Managment does not communicate well and therefore my benefits were screwed up, meaning I would have to wait until Feb to have benefits. This was not going to work for me, so I decided to pursue something that could offer me better pay, and a better benefits package for my family. I know that I will now have to work full-time to achieve these goals, but I have decided that family comes first, and school will get done at a little slower pace than expected. God has already provided some opportunities and interviews, so this process should go quickly.
Courtney is officially ready to pop. She can't get much bigger. Little Acevedo has dropped, in my opinion, and we should have an arrival in the next 10 days. But i'm no doctor, so who knows. Thank you all for your prayers this far in her pregnancy, and continue to pray please for a short, safe delivery.
Along with the winds of change will be a retirement of "The Great Move" as the current blog. With such a big change in our family, I will be starting a new title on the Acevedo blogspot, so be on the lookout for that in the coming weeks.
I miss 72 degree weather and all the friends and family that have gone with Thanksgiving the past 18 years. Kyle, I hope you still had band thanksgiving. Momma, I really can't wait for some rice and beans when you get here! JP, (read with a Strongbad voice) I tink you need to come visit me, and uhhh, u should bring da wife and da kid too! Dat would be suhweeet!
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Keep on keeping on
Well, we are drawing close to the time warp I will refer to as the rest of November and December. There are only 2 weeks of classes left in this first semester here at Seminary. Thanksgiving is approaching, which means vegging out in Georgetown next to the furnace in the Mud Room. Can't wait for that!!! And not to soon around the corner is going to be the birth of my son. God has granted me some peace about the whole labor and delivery process. I have finally met Courtney's doctor, and she is very nice. That and a pleasant hospital tour have probably contributed to feeling more comfortable about the whole thing.
I have been able to do some work on the Ole K5. Got the rear springs in, and added the remote starter solenoid. That will allow me to start the truck after its warmed up, which it didnt want to do previously. Next I plan on rewelding the rear spring perches (with the help of a tech at my job who can weld) and replacing the driver front outer axleshaft. Once that stuff is completed, Project K5 should be ready for an inagural run to the trail. I am hoping to get that in before little Acevedo gets here. Oh, and hoping to have that all ready for when Chad decides to come visit!
More blogging to come soon!
I have been able to do some work on the Ole K5. Got the rear springs in, and added the remote starter solenoid. That will allow me to start the truck after its warmed up, which it didnt want to do previously. Next I plan on rewelding the rear spring perches (with the help of a tech at my job who can weld) and replacing the driver front outer axleshaft. Once that stuff is completed, Project K5 should be ready for an inagural run to the trail. I am hoping to get that in before little Acevedo gets here. Oh, and hoping to have that all ready for when Chad decides to come visit!
More blogging to come soon!
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Project K5
Well, I was hesitant to post about this, but since I hinted about it in a past post, I suppose I will elaboate some. Project K5 is the recent old car project I have started, with a Blue 1973 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. This is a full-size pickup with a fully removable top, 350 V-8, All-Time 4 Wheel Drive, 6" suspension lift and 33" Super Swamper tires. It is what you could call a rednecks dream. It has some rust, and needs a little TLC, but overall the truck is worth the investment, in my opinion. It won't be a daily driver, but if it ever had to be, I would just need to prepare myself for 8mpg!
I have set myself a reasonable budget with some of the money I made selling my Honda motorcycle. After calculating everything the vehicle needs to be dependable on the road, or off the road, I have come up with the following mods.
- New rear springs and spring perches.
- Engine TLC (oil change, valve cover gaskets, new air filter, general clean up.
- Passenger floorpan, and general interior cleanup.
- Remote starter soleniod modification.
- Rear window handle.
It may need some other areas of attention along the way like brake lines, brake pads, differential fluid changes, and other maintenance stuff that has been neglected over the years. The truck runs pretty good, and it has been on the road recently to get a vehicle inspection (stupid kentucky laws) without a problem. Like I said, it seems to just have been neglected over the years, and taken off road a bit. The picture is the most recent I have, and isnt that good cause it was taken with my phone.
In other news, Courtney is doing just fine in the last few weeks of her pregnancy. We can't believe it has gone this fast. I am hoping to get most of the big work done to the Blazer in the next week or 2 before finals and the arrival of my son. Shouldnt be a problem since I can use the shop where I work to do whatever I need to, within the timeframe of a saturday. The weather here has taken a turn for the COLD!!! Tonight the low is 40. It didnt get any warmer than 52 today. Add rain to that mix and you have a recipe for COLD!!!! Enough said. Still miss everyone! Dont miss the threat of hurricanes though. My prayers are with you.
Alex
Monday, October 10, 2005
Peace
Well, thank you all for the words of encouragement in your comments to the last post. God has granted me peace as of now, and revealed to me that I am a Christian first, a Husband second, and soon to be a father third. Everything else will come after that. I have been wrestling with some other decisions regarding how to line those priorities up correctly in my life. So when you pray, if you could ask God to be glorified in how He leads me, that would be awesome! My seminary journey so far has done leaps and bounds for my bible intake and prayer disciplines. I think this has been a big contribution to the peace I have been granted. Thanks for prayin!
In other news... The holidays are quickly approaching, and that means I will get to see family soon! Dad comes in November, and Mom, Tony, Elijah, and Melanie are coming Mid-December. I am very excited. This has technically been the furthest I have been away from my family for an extended period of time. So it will be good to see them! We will also get to spend time in the country with Courtney's mom during thanksgiving and christmas. MMMM..... Warm Fires and Hot Chocolate.... mmmmm......
Courtney is doing very good. We only have 3 more Bradley classes left, and those have been great! We have learned so much about the birthing process, that I think we will be prepared for whatever decisions that come our way during labor and delivery. Little Acevedo likes to sit on mommy's right side, and he is in perfect position. Courtney has just passed the 8 month mark, so that is exciting as well. Check out her belly!
That about wraps it up for now... Our little puppy Toby had a recent vet visit, and weighed in at 84.3 lbs. Its costing me more to feed him than myself, but he's SOOOO cute! Oh, I sold my motorcycle for personal safety concerns once I become a father, and have taken on a new hobby (like I will have time after december... HAHA!) I am looking to buy a 1973 Chevy K5 Blazer, to play in the mud with! Fun Fun Fun! More to come soon.
In other news... The holidays are quickly approaching, and that means I will get to see family soon! Dad comes in November, and Mom, Tony, Elijah, and Melanie are coming Mid-December. I am very excited. This has technically been the furthest I have been away from my family for an extended period of time. So it will be good to see them! We will also get to spend time in the country with Courtney's mom during thanksgiving and christmas. MMMM..... Warm Fires and Hot Chocolate.... mmmmm......
Courtney is doing very good. We only have 3 more Bradley classes left, and those have been great! We have learned so much about the birthing process, that I think we will be prepared for whatever decisions that come our way during labor and delivery. Little Acevedo likes to sit on mommy's right side, and he is in perfect position. Courtney has just passed the 8 month mark, so that is exciting as well. Check out her belly!
That about wraps it up for now... Our little puppy Toby had a recent vet visit, and weighed in at 84.3 lbs. Its costing me more to feed him than myself, but he's SOOOO cute! Oh, I sold my motorcycle for personal safety concerns once I become a father, and have taken on a new hobby (like I will have time after december... HAHA!) I am looking to buy a 1973 Chevy K5 Blazer, to play in the mud with! Fun Fun Fun! More to come soon.
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Calling
So what is it? No, not in general.... WHAT IS MINE????
This question is starting to plague me. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I am supposed to be here in Seminary, now. But what happens when I'm done? What will $13,000 of education be used for? Perhaps I need to evaluate this question seriously. Was God calling Courtney and I to move from Orlando to clear our debts, and our schedules, for a divine purpose? I believe he did. However, as much as I am learning and growing and enjoying seminary, will this be what I do for the next 4 years? Or, what will I do when I am finished?
Sometimes I need to get my thoughts out onto a peice of virtual-paper. One of the hardest things to leave behind in Orlando besides friends and family was worship. I haven't been apart of leading worship since we left. After tonight's David Crowder Concert, the longing to minister to people through music has become enough to make me explode. No, I don't want to be David Crowder. Yes, I want to have the impact on my generation that he is having. I don't know what all that entails, but I know where I have come from, and it is a bit frustrating to not see where the road is leading.
God's plans are perfect. Mine are not. Perhaps it is time to die to my plans so that I might live out His. What is tough about that is knowing when He has laid out the plans before you or when you have concated a playbook by yourself and called it 'inspired'.
This question is starting to plague me. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I am supposed to be here in Seminary, now. But what happens when I'm done? What will $13,000 of education be used for? Perhaps I need to evaluate this question seriously. Was God calling Courtney and I to move from Orlando to clear our debts, and our schedules, for a divine purpose? I believe he did. However, as much as I am learning and growing and enjoying seminary, will this be what I do for the next 4 years? Or, what will I do when I am finished?
Sometimes I need to get my thoughts out onto a peice of virtual-paper. One of the hardest things to leave behind in Orlando besides friends and family was worship. I haven't been apart of leading worship since we left. After tonight's David Crowder Concert, the longing to minister to people through music has become enough to make me explode. No, I don't want to be David Crowder. Yes, I want to have the impact on my generation that he is having. I don't know what all that entails, but I know where I have come from, and it is a bit frustrating to not see where the road is leading.
God's plans are perfect. Mine are not. Perhaps it is time to die to my plans so that I might live out His. What is tough about that is knowing when He has laid out the plans before you or when you have concated a playbook by yourself and called it 'inspired'.
Friday, September 23, 2005
Ahh... Friends
Well, first of all, thank you to all those who have contributed thier links to thier blogs! I will make sure and get them all updated soon. I only wish there was more time in the day to read what all is happening with everyone who I have links for! Seminary reading can be a bear, not to mention 10 hours of washing and parking cars 3 times a week, child-birthing classes with Courtney, and ping-pong at the Rec Center!
Speaking of which, MAN IT WAS GOOD TO SEE YOU AARON! Tonight Matt, Aaron and I hung out at the Rec Center on campus at the seminary playing ping-pong and pool, just kinda wasting the time away. It was a good reminder of how much I miss my peeps back in O-town. But since Aaron will be up here for school next August, I guess I won't have to miss him that much longer! (Wink, wink) But it was neat to have a friend 'visit' me (but he was really visting his sister) in our new location. So, ARON, glad you got to come up here, hope you enjoyed Dr. P's class, and tell all my peeps who dont read this back in O-Town that I said WHAZZZUP!!
Con Mucho Amor!
Alex
Speaking of which, MAN IT WAS GOOD TO SEE YOU AARON! Tonight Matt, Aaron and I hung out at the Rec Center on campus at the seminary playing ping-pong and pool, just kinda wasting the time away. It was a good reminder of how much I miss my peeps back in O-town. But since Aaron will be up here for school next August, I guess I won't have to miss him that much longer! (Wink, wink) But it was neat to have a friend 'visit' me (but he was really visting his sister) in our new location. So, ARON, glad you got to come up here, hope you enjoyed Dr. P's class, and tell all my peeps who dont read this back in O-Town that I said WHAZZZUP!!
Con Mucho Amor!
Alex
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Blogger Friends
Well, I have learned in the past 12 hours that many of my friends have joined the world of internet journaling, more commonly know as blogging! Very cool indeed. This will make the evening trip through cyberspace more interesting, indeed. So check out the links to friends (yes, Al Mohler is my friend!) blogs. More to come soon.... The Great Move may be laid to rest as a new chapter in the life of the Acevedo's is about to begin in December. More on that soon too!!!
Peace, love, and Soul Grease!
A
Peace, love, and Soul Grease!
A
Sunday, September 11, 2005
And the beat goes on....
Life... Never does it seem normal... but at least we are getting into a routine. But that will all change when little baby Acevedo gets here. Today, for some reason, I have become frightenly aware of how much our lives are about to change in December. Take this for example... on Saturday afternoon, Courtney and I were able to get in a little siesta. That will SOOO not happen with a baby in the apartment. I mean... even getting the chance to sit here and blog might become a rare event... (not that I am all that great with keeping it up). Anyway, just some things I have been considering as parenthood peers around the corner.
Not much else happening up here. I might be headed to the Gulf Coast late this month to help with hurricae relief as we have a week off of school. I can't stand not helping. Plus, God blessed me with a chainsaw and a generator and a trailer to load up with supplies. Can't let that stuff just sit around, ya know!
A
Not much else happening up here. I might be headed to the Gulf Coast late this month to help with hurricae relief as we have a week off of school. I can't stand not helping. Plus, God blessed me with a chainsaw and a generator and a trailer to load up with supplies. Can't let that stuff just sit around, ya know!
A
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Recent Events
Hello to all. Courtney has made it home safe from her trip to Florida to help her brother and sister move into thier new college apartments. Momma is getting big, so that might have been her last trip before our little boy gets here.
Louisville life is not too bad. We had the windy rain associated with Katrina on Tuesday, and today was nice. I am actually upset cause I made a post last night about my thoughts as to what all is happening in our country, and it didn't load for some reason. I will give you the jist of it...
Basically I was upset tuesday morning because my feet were soaked from parking cars at Lexus in the rain. Later that day, a man on the labor crew that is installing tile into our shop had a seizure, and that made me realize how selfish I was to be upset at a wet pair of shoes. This was topped off by coming home and reading about the utter devistation of the Louisana and Mississippi shore from Katrina.
I encourage you all to pray not "if" you should help the victims of this event, but instead pray "how" can I help! I recently read that the city of New Orleans will be shut down for 2-3 months. We thought we had it bad when Hurrican Charley came around and we lost power for 3 days. Some have lost everything, including loved ones. I also beg you before you complain about how much it hurts to put $3/gallon gas in your car, to know that there are people who would pay dearly to have 5 gallons of gas at that price simply to get out of the devistated area.
"You are not making a sacrifice if it does not cost you something to give" - Unknown
Alex
Louisville life is not too bad. We had the windy rain associated with Katrina on Tuesday, and today was nice. I am actually upset cause I made a post last night about my thoughts as to what all is happening in our country, and it didn't load for some reason. I will give you the jist of it...
Basically I was upset tuesday morning because my feet were soaked from parking cars at Lexus in the rain. Later that day, a man on the labor crew that is installing tile into our shop had a seizure, and that made me realize how selfish I was to be upset at a wet pair of shoes. This was topped off by coming home and reading about the utter devistation of the Louisana and Mississippi shore from Katrina.
I encourage you all to pray not "if" you should help the victims of this event, but instead pray "how" can I help! I recently read that the city of New Orleans will be shut down for 2-3 months. We thought we had it bad when Hurrican Charley came around and we lost power for 3 days. Some have lost everything, including loved ones. I also beg you before you complain about how much it hurts to put $3/gallon gas in your car, to know that there are people who would pay dearly to have 5 gallons of gas at that price simply to get out of the devistated area.
"You are not making a sacrifice if it does not cost you something to give" - Unknown
Alex
Friday, August 19, 2005
La Escuela Theologica
And they're off!!! Class has finally begun at THE Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. I have enrolled in 'Into to Church History, Intro to Christian Philosophy, and 'Personal Spiritual Disciplines.' And somehow, as amazing as these classes have been this first week of school, I find myself in another class as well. My wife has enrolled us in a 'Bradley Method' class that meets for the next 12 weeks on Sunday afternoons. We are very interested in a drug-free birth, God willing. Also, the class will teach us (mostly me) more about the birthing process, and what will be expected of me. I am somewhat uneducated about this whole thing, and I think this class will be great for us (mostly me). Courtney is going to learn relaxation techniques, and some of them we learned this past week helped her sleep better this week. So praise for that!
What is amazing about seminary classes is that each class starts with prayer and scripture reading. Now, to the graduate of a regular ole' university like me, this is wierd the first time, but extremely refreshing as each class begins. I am also faced with the fact that I sit under men who are spiritual monsters, and I am going to be reading books by men who are spiritual giants! That is somewhat intimidating, but still really exciting. I have a long way to go the next 4 (or 5) years, but the journey our family will have will be exciting, for sure.
As cool and fun and exciting as being here is, we still have a void in our hearts from leaving friends and family behind. This weblog may become more weekly than daily, due to the expectations of wife, school, work, and so on. But I would like everyone to keep in touch! We miss you dearly.
The Aces
What is amazing about seminary classes is that each class starts with prayer and scripture reading. Now, to the graduate of a regular ole' university like me, this is wierd the first time, but extremely refreshing as each class begins. I am also faced with the fact that I sit under men who are spiritual monsters, and I am going to be reading books by men who are spiritual giants! That is somewhat intimidating, but still really exciting. I have a long way to go the next 4 (or 5) years, but the journey our family will have will be exciting, for sure.
As cool and fun and exciting as being here is, we still have a void in our hearts from leaving friends and family behind. This weblog may become more weekly than daily, due to the expectations of wife, school, work, and so on. But I would like everyone to keep in touch! We miss you dearly.
The Aces
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Street Rod Nationals
I have to say, even though we just became apart of the Louisville population, this town has sure proved that there is plenty going on. This weekend is the Street Rod Nationals, which is held at the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center. This joker is like a HUGE event, estimated to bring in some $15 million in revenue to the city. So Courtney and I paid our dues, and went to see some pretty neat street rods. The coolest by far was the working fire engine, which was for sale... For only $6500... No... I cant... But....
Posted above are some other pictures of oldies. It was a neat thing to see, and even if we had spent the whole day there we would have not seen it all. I mean, come on... how can someone see 12000 street rods in one day?
A
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
The Latest
Well, who would of thought that washing luxury vehicles all day would make you sore? Not too sore, but sore enough to know that I am sore. Hahaha! I started my job as a valet at Lexus of Louisville monday. It's a pretty cool job. I basically drive cars around the lot once a customer brings it in for service, and help the guys at the wash when its busy. Wonder what it will be like in the winter?
I also registered for school. I will be taking 3 classes, and the guys at Lexus are going to work me around my school schedule, which is great.
Courtney and I went to a drive-in movie last saturday. Yes, I said drive-in movie. We saw Stealth, with Jamie Foxx. It was pretty good, but I am a sucker for military jets anyway. I also tried a 'fried oreo.' What an experience that was. It was pretty good, and I had no idea you could serve an oreo like that. Courtney had to pee like 4 times, so she was in and out for the whole movie. We are gonna go back this weekend for the opening of 'The Dukes of Hazzard.' We were a bit unprepared, because most people bring lawn chairs, coolers, even mattresses to make thier experience more comfortable. It was still a lot of fun though.
Thats all for now. Gotta go wash some more cars today. Thursdays are my day off, so I look forward to that. PEACE
A
I also registered for school. I will be taking 3 classes, and the guys at Lexus are going to work me around my school schedule, which is great.
Courtney and I went to a drive-in movie last saturday. Yes, I said drive-in movie. We saw Stealth, with Jamie Foxx. It was pretty good, but I am a sucker for military jets anyway. I also tried a 'fried oreo.' What an experience that was. It was pretty good, and I had no idea you could serve an oreo like that. Courtney had to pee like 4 times, so she was in and out for the whole movie. We are gonna go back this weekend for the opening of 'The Dukes of Hazzard.' We were a bit unprepared, because most people bring lawn chairs, coolers, even mattresses to make thier experience more comfortable. It was still a lot of fun though.
Thats all for now. Gotta go wash some more cars today. Thursdays are my day off, so I look forward to that. PEACE
A
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
baby acevedo
Its gonna be a BOY!!! How exciting is that. And the little bugga wasn't afraid to show his manhood off for the camera today. The ultrasound today keeps the due date for Dec 5th. And little baby Acevedo is just about 1 lb. He's got a long way to catch his daddy! Everything looked good, according to the RN. A big sigh of relief came as well, cause we had a chance that there would be twins in there.
Momma is doing great. She is not sick anymore. We are getting settled in the apartment here, and I will start work next week at Sam Swope Lexus/BMW. I get to park da cars! Its not much, but it will pay the bills and give me insurance. School will start Aug 15, and I will get to register for classes on the 1st. Thats all for now. More to come soon
Alex
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Almost there
Well, I sit here at my desk.. PC all setup in the new apt... Mac on my desk as well... and no internet still.. I am still using my phone as of today to connect to the internet, and hopefully tomorrow I will be up and running in the high speed world again. Post more then...
Alex
Alex
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