God is at work in this world.

So I'm sitting here at midnight typing on the computer. I have wanted to post something for a long time. God has blessed me with a wonderful wife who called to me and pulled me when I was becoming lost. Life just got so busy and I got lost in the swirls of busy. Right now Lynne has passed out on the couch watching Jeopardy, Isaac is asleep. Sweet little Isaac waved to me as I shut the door to his room. It is only by the grace of God that our child is so well behaved. I fear my parenting skills are lacking, but Lynne continues to build me up.

So do you want to know the reason for the title?

What has always defined me? What am I constantly talking about? What would you love to take a 5 minute break from?

WORK

Since junior high I have been talking about my "work". I lived at the fire station. Once I met Lynne I kicked back a little bit, but those who knew me know. I was still all about the latest fire, the latest high speed event. I was "on fire". It's one of the things that Lynne was attracted to, Work Ethic. It's funny how that work ethic was so powerful at work, but lacking in chores. I remember my dad getting mad because I would not pull weeds in the backyard. So after the fire department there was emergency dispatching. I loved to tell stories about my phone calls and radio bloopers. After dispatching, it got worse, POLICE. Yep, that's right, the great State Of Texas trusted me with a gun. Now that was fun. I was offered the chance to enter the Jersey Village Fire Marshal's Office just as it was getting off the ground. It was a rewarding experience. But in the end, it was one I was not ready for. There I was given freedom and duties. I learned a lot. My boss was one of the greatest men I know. He is truly a man of God and one I trust without a second thought. If ever given the chance to work for a Christian man, I suggest you take it. That alone out weighs any other benefit.

So after a year at that job I switched patrolman for the Jersey Village Police Department. Without going into a lot of detail, those were the most trying and most rewarding 6 months of my life. I learned many life lessons, many the hard way. God worked in so many ways while I was there. Sadly, I ignored most of the Holy Spirit's leading. Then on Nov. 17th, for many personal reasons, I gave two weeks notice. It was not due to any one event, or any wrong doing by the officers of that department. I left on good terms and with a good recommendation to other departments. I just felt it was time for me to make a significant change in my life. It was time to return to the basics of God and family. I felt very at peace with the decision and trust God will provide for me and my family.

Ironically, three days later I attended Dane's graduation as a civilian. I felt naked without a gun.

(sonic commercials are stupidly funny.)

I'm currently applying to Harris County Pct 1 & 5 Constable's offices, Bellaire PD, and the Harris County Sheriff's Office. I have gone back to being a 911 dispatcher part-time to pay bills and at least have a job.

Well, I am suddenly tired. I never got to talk about what I thought I wanted to talk about. God is working, that is obvious. Time to go to sleep. Recently I have been told that Melissa and I share this same trait. I can be up, happy, and ready for laps, and then suddenly I wanted to be in bed 30 minutes ago. Melissa does that with food. She'll be fine, filled, and content, and then suddenly hungry. I don't blame her, I like food too. But like my beautifully trim wife, they both keep a slim figure.

Last minute thought, When is the latest time you took an hour for just you and your spouse?