July 24, 2005

  • Well, I'm off to Canada until the 29th.  I'll be a jr. leader for the jr. high group's summer camp from our church.  It's on a remote island that we have all to ourselves and is accessible only by boat.   Prayer for wisdom for what to say and do would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.  I already know for sure that at least 25 of the 105 kids there will be coming from backgrounds of molestation and/or rape, but I personally don't know which ones they are.  I do know though that a lot of walls will probably come down while they are talking to us up there, so we need to be prepared.  Thank you for your prayer support.


    Oh, and an update on Braum will come after I'm back.  I just don't have time right now.  I will say that He did make through the crucible though.


    Okay, I've got to go now.  Talk to all when I get back.
    Jonathan

July 14, 2005

  • Hey guys, Braum really needs your prayers right now - if Mrs. Schofield and I understand the dates correctly, Braum is going through part of the hardest part of his training at this very moment.  This phase, called the "crucible" (misspelled?), is essentially a 45 mile obstacle course (to put it mildly) while in full gear, except for their flak jacket (altogether, about sixty pounds).  It is suppose to take about 72 hours to complete, during which they will be basically running the entire time.  On top of that, they will have essentially no sleep, only about two hours a night, and are allotted only three frozen meals to last the duration of the course.  At the very end, when they are completely spent, exhausted, and about to collapse, the final step is to climb (if I understand correctly) a nearly vertical cliff.  This part of his training started on Monday, so right now he is likely having to face that cliff at this very moment.


    The importance this course is that it is one of the main factors used to determine of if the recruits graduate (again, if I understand correctly).  Many recruits don't make it because the are injured during this part of their training.  There is one tower in particular that the team has to help each other over, but many often fall and break something which then delays their graduation, and if I understand correctly, can get them assigned to a new company (I'm not sure of the implications of that, or if "company" is the right word, but I do know that it is not at all good.)  So, all that is to say, Braum is going through the hardest part of his training right now and is in desperate need of your prayers.  Pray that God would give him the skill, strength of mind and body, and endurance needed to make it through this and that he wouldn't be injured.  And write him, he definitely needs the encouragement.


    Jonathan


    Btw, please go over and leave comments about this post on his site--this is the same post that is on his site too.  I know he'll appreciate them.  Thanks.

July 10, 2005

  • How do you guys like the new look?  It still needs a little tweaking.  I probably won't leave it up for long since the fourth of July is already gone, but I had fun changing it anyways.  The background picture is actually one I took while at the Done's house.

July 4, 2005

  • Hey guys, most of you know that I am running Braum's site while he is at bookcamp.  I know it may seem pointless to leave comments on his site when he can't respond, but please, leave them anyway.  It will mean a lot to him to be able to come back home after bookcamp and be able to read everyone's feedback to his everyday happenings while he was away rather than returning to find every post empty.  For those of you who don't have it, here is his site's URL again.  http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=Viper_USMC


    Jonathan

  • "If you know you're right, be gracious.
    If you think you're right, be humble.
    If you're wrong, apologize."
    ~Dad


    "If you always do your job and someone else's, you'll always have a job."
    ~Grandpa Payne


    To all of you who were in the musical production Footloose, you did an excellent job.  Keith Barrack, Zach Bennett, Kira, Kristopher, Kyle, and Taryn Clark, Rachel and Rebekah Land, Bethy Lange, Michael Matlock, and John and Meghan McDevitt--you guys were absolutely wonderful.  Megan, I didn't reliaze until today that you started the Garage Theatre.  It has really grown since your first production of Peter Pan for your neighbors.    Job well done girlie.    I would encourage you to find a way to keep this group alive.  Don't let it stop simply because you are out of highschool.  That was an unbelievable musical you all put on (and anyone who took pictures there, I would love it if you would burn me be a CD of all the photos you took).  And Bethy, you did a great job with your lead role.  You are a very talented actress and singer.

    Does anyone know if anybody is creating a DVD of the production to sell?  I saw people with video cameras there.  I would love to get a copy if anyone is making one.

June 22, 2005








  • Your birthdate adds a tone of selflessness and humanitarianism to your life path.
    Certainly, you are one who can work very well with people, but at the same time you need a good bit of time to be by yourself to rest.
    There is a very humanistic and philanthropic approach in most of things that you do.

    This birthday helps you be generous and very cooperative.
    You are the type of person who uses persuasion rather than force to achieve your ends, but you aren't afraid to use force if the situation requires it.
    You tend to be very sensitive to others' needs and feelings, and you able to give much in the way of friendship without expecting a lot in return.

     















    Your Dominant Thinking Style:

    Modifying

    Super logical and rational, you consider every fact available to you.
    You don't make rash decisions and are rarely moved by emotion.

    You prefer what's known and proven - to the new and untested.
    You tend to ground those around you and add stability.

    Your Secondary Thinking Style:

    Visioning

    You are very insightful and tend to make decisions based on your insights.
    You focus on how things should be - even if you haven't worked out the details.

    An idealist, thinking of the future helps you guide your path.
    You tend to give others long-term direction and momentum.


    Interesting how results one and two of the thinking style quiz are nearly complete opposites of each other...
    If you're wondering, the first result is definitely more accurate than the second one.

June 20, 2005

























  • Your #1 Match: ESTJ

    The Guardian

    You're a natural leader and quick, logical decision maker.
    Goals are important in your life, and you take many steps to acheive them.
    You enjoy interacting with others, mostly through work related activities.
    Your high energy level means you are great at getting things done!

    You would make a great teacher, judge, or police detective.

    Your #2 Match: ISTJ

    The Duty Fulfiller

    You are responsible, reliable, and hardworking - you get the job done.
    You prefer productive hobbies, like woodworking or knittings.
    Quiet and serious, you are well prepared for whatever life hands you.
    Conservative and down-to-earth, you hardly ever do anything crazy.

    You would make a great business executive, accountant, or lawyer.

    Your #3 Match: ESFJ

    The Caregiver

    You are sympathetic and caring, putting friends and family first.
    A creature of habit, you prefer routines and have trouble with change.
    You love being in groups - whether you're helping people or working on a project.
    You are good at listening, laughing, and bringing out the best in people.

    You would make a great nurse, social worker, or teacher.

    Your #4 Match: ISFJ

    The Nurturer

    You have a strong need to belong, and you are very loyal.
    A good listener, you excell at helping others in practical ways.
    In your spare time, you enjoy engaging your senses through art, cooking, and music.
    You find it easy to be devoted to one person, who you do special things for.

    You would make a good interior designer, chef, or child psychologist.

    Your #5 Match: ENTJ

    The Executive

    You are a natural leader - with confidence and strength that inspires others.
    Driven to succeed, you are always looking for ways to gain, power, knowledge, and expertise.
    Sometimes you aren't the most considerate person, especially to those who are a bit slow.
    You are not easily intimidated - and you have a commanding, awe-inspiring presence.

    You would make a great CEO, entrepreneur, or consultant.

June 18, 2005

  • I love 24.  I just finished watching the first four hours from season one. 


    Can anyone explain to me why my site entirely disappeared earlier today?  I got the message about finding a bug--the page I'm trying to access doesn't appear to exist--yada yada yada.  My site came back several hours later, but my feedback log has been missing ever since.  Does anyone know what I can do to get it back or who to contact with Xanga about this?

June 16, 2005

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    Your Expression Number is 4
    Practical and down to earth - everything in your life is organized.
    You are a great writer and teacher. You never forget a detail.
    Very patient, you have the ability to cultivate talents in difficult fields.

    You also tend to have an artistic side. You'd make a great architect or classical musician.
    You face your responsibilities with a positive attitude - and you always get things done.
    You are serious, sincere, honest, and faithful.

    Sometimes your strong sense of responsibility leads to frustration.
    You also tend to develop strong likes and dislikes, which border on dogmatism.
    At you're worst, you can be a dominant disciplinarian.


     








    You Know You're From California When...
    The fastest part of your commute is down your driveway.

    You were born somewhere else.

    You know how to eat an artichoke.

    The primary bugs that you worry about are electronic.

    Your car has bullet-proof windows.

    Left is right and right is wrong.

    Your monthly house payments exceed your annual income.

    You can't find your other earring because your son is wearing it.

    You drive to your neighborhood block party.

    You see 25 lawyers chasing an ambulance.

    You go to a tanning salon before going to the beach.

    More money is spent on facelifts than on diapers.

    Smoking in your office is not optional.

    You pack shorts and a T-shirt for skiing in the snow, and a sweater and a wetsuit for the beach.

    Your children learn to walk in Birkenstocks.

    Rainstorms or thunder are the lead story for the local news.

    You'll reluctantly miss yoga class to wait for the hot tub repairman.

    All highways into the state say: "no fruits."

    All highways out of the state say: "Go back."

    The Terminator is your governor

    It's barely sprinkling rain and there's a report on every news station: "STORM WATCH"

    You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from California.

     




     








    You Know You're From San Diego When...
    You'd driven from East County San Diego to a mall somewhere in North County because of one particular store you like.

    You have a 12 month pass to the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, and Sea World.

    You're enjoying 80ยบ weather at the end of February while those up north complain about 12 inches of snow.

    The people at the local smoothie bar know you by name.

    Your birth certificate indicates that you were born in Kaiser Hospital off of Zion Ave.

    You can't leave the Del Mar Fair each summer without a plateful of Australian battered potatoes, a funnel cake, and other junk food.

    Your tan lines never go away.

    You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from San Diego.


     



     

     






    You Know You're From Washington When...
    You know the state flower (Mildew)

    You feel guilty when you don't recycle.

    You use the phrase "sun break" and know what it means.

    You know more than 10 ways to order coffee.

    You know more people who own boats than air conditioners.

    You feel overdressed wearing a suit to a nice restaurant.

    You've stood on a deserted corner in the rain waiting for the "Walk" Signal.

    You understand that if it has no snow or has not erupted, it is not a real mountain.

    You can taste the difference between Starbuck's, Seattle's Best, Veneto's, Peet's, and Tully's.

    You know the difference between Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye salmon.

    You consider swimming an indoor sport.

    You are well versed in the difference between Japanese, Chinese and Thai food.

    In winter, you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark -- while only working eight-hour days.

    You never go camping without waterproof matches and a poncho. You are not fazed by "Today's forecast: showers followed by rain," and "Tomorrow's forecast: rain followed by showers."

    You have no concept of humidity without precipitation.

    You can point to at least two volcanoes, even if you cannot see through the cloud cover.

    You notice "the mountain is out" when it is a pretty day and you can actually see it.

    You put on your shorts when the temperature gets above 50, but still wear your hiking boots and parka.

    You switch to your sandals when it gets about 60, but keep the socks on.

    You've actually used your mountain bike on a mountain.

    You think people who use umbrellas are either wimps or tourists.

    You knew immediately that the view out of Frasier's window was fake.

    You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from Washington.




     

     







    You Know You're From Seattle When...
    You have a very strong opinion about where your coffee beans are grown, and you can taste the difference between Sumatran and Ethiopian

    You feel guilty throwing an aluminum can in the trash.

    You use the words "sun break" and know what it means.

    You know more than 10 words to describe a cup of coffee.

    You know what a dry cappachino is.

    You obey all traffic laws EXCEPT "keep right except to pass."

    You know at least eight people who work for either Microsoft or Boeing.

    You invite twice as many people as you really want to a party since only half will actually show up.

    You know what Lutefiske is.

    You personally know someone from Alaska.

    You consider floating bridges a pain in the tail, not an engineering marvel.

    You know how to pronounce "Sequim", "Puyallup" and "Issaquah."

    You have roots in Oregon, Idaho or Montana, but wanted a high paying job.

    You've tried to get a job in Alaska, especially a summer job only.

    You think skiing always means being covered from head to toe, on snow or water.

    You know at least three Microsoft burnouts, of which two are millionaires.

    You use more than 5 words to order a cup of coffee. "I want to order an unleaded, double, short, skinny, wet cappuccino with a shot of Amaretto please."

    A "designer" wardrobe comes from REI, Eddie Bauer, Lands End, and Birkenstock.

    You consider it a sunny day if the sun is visible at some point of the day.

    You've been "snow" skiing in the RAIN more than in the snow.

    When you're discussing rainforests and volcanoes, you're NOT talking about Hawaii.

    You Remember the Kingdome

    You have tried to forget about WTO

    You know how BLUE the skies are here compared to Eastern Washington

    Your car insurance costs more because your neighbors don't have any!

    Your Burger World drive thru order taker was a computer millionaire last week.

    You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from Seattle.





     

June 13, 2005







  • Your Dominant Intelligence is Logical-Mathematical Intelligence


    You are great at finding patterns and relationships between things.
    Always curious about how things work, you love to set up experiments.
    You need for the world to make sense - and are good at making sense of it.
    You have a head for numbers and math ... and you can solve almost any logic puzzle.

    You would make a great scientist, engineer, computer programmer, researcher, accountant, or mathematician.

     


    Hmmm...can't say that I'm surprised.  I've always loved math, and am seriously considering a major in engineering.


    By the way, can someone let me know if the results of the quiz above are visible?  I just copied and pasted into a post.  Am I the only one that can see it, or can you guys see it too?