Well, school was out on Friday and Memorial Day Weekend came and is almost gone. We had a blast with the grandkids on Saturday. We got to see Amiya's dance recital on Friday night, had a cookout on Sunday, and did some painting on Monday. Ah, went for a drive for my driving instructor certification on Saturday, I knew there was something I forgot.
Anyway, next week will be a bit of a challenge. This is the last week at Zarrow which has proved to be challenging on a daily basis. Monday I will be cleaning out my room and moving stuff from my current room to another room. Of course, I will also 'check out' which will be fun. I am certain I will have forgotten something!
Of course, we got to see Star Trek! It was great and Paul and I loved the chance to see the Premier together again. This makes 10 out of the 11 films that we have seen on premier night! I had the chance to see it again the following day, last Saturday, with my cousin Bill McGrew and son Michael. After that viewing, we met at Christina and Pat's for a cookout. It was a fantastic chance to see most of the family together again.
Today, Michael and I are off to see Star Trek again! Yeah, it was a good movie!
Monday, May 25
Friday, May 15
Kadence Dances
Kadence was such a cutie at Alec's Birthday party. Some might say that she was close to stealing the show!
Alec's Birthday Party
We went bowling for Alec's Birthday. I have a couple of videos of the birthday party which I will post. Enjoy!
McGrew Cousins get together in Tulsa
It is so nice when we cousins can get together, even if Terrie was not there. Bill, Christina, myself with Pat and Linda were able to have a fun evening at Christina and Pat's this past weekend.
Before the cookout, Michael, Bill and I went to see Star Trek (yes, Again!) - It was still as much fun the second time around!
Tuesday, May 12
Friday, May 8
Star Trek - The Tradition Continues!
Well, tonight is the premier of the 11th Star Trek Movie! Paul and I began this tradition of seeing the premiers together on December 7th, 1979. Paul was going to OU and we saw the premier in a little theater in Norman, Oklahoma. Two years or so later, we saw the Wrath of Khan and the tradition began. We missed out on seeing Star Trek III together but picked right back up with IV. Since that first premier, we have had kids, divorced and remarried, now grandkids. Wow! We are just shy of 30 years since this tradition began!
Wednesday, May 6
Once again, behind the times!
I know, it has been almost a month since my last item!
Since then, I have visited Jose', he is doing pretty good, at least as well as to be expected. I will not be returning to Zarrow next year so I am on the job march again. I interviewed for a company named School Wires for a sales position. I will not know for certain until July 1st, however. I will know if I made the final cut by June 1st, then, hopefully, will have a third interview. If I get the job, I will go to PA for 6 weeks of training.
This job will use my contacts in K-12 in Oklahoma and, also, my experience as a teacher. The pay would definitely put my teacher pay to shame! Keeping fingers crossed and praying profusely!
I am training to be a driving instructor. I have done the classroom stuff and will be observing two drives this week. I should be behind the wheel next week then take some tests to be certified by the end of the month. It will help out with bills.
Brody was in the hospital this past weekend with some kind of sinus infection. Not exactly sure, maybe a type of flu though not the H1N1, thank God. He seems to be doing better. In the meantime, we had Rainee, Chloe and Alec over the weekend through Tuesday.
This Friday is the premier of Star Trek! Paul and I are planning our traditional premier night movie trip! We are excited, this will be the 10th trip for us on premier night (we missed Star Trek III).
Sunday is Mother's Day, this will be the second missing my own Mother. We pray for her soul and she is in my thoughts. I don't know what will be in store for Linda but I will make certain that she has a good day.
A friend of mine, Dave Mettey, lost his father a couple of week's ago, he, too, is in our prayers.
Well, school is about to start, gotta run! God Bless you all
Since then, I have visited Jose', he is doing pretty good, at least as well as to be expected. I will not be returning to Zarrow next year so I am on the job march again. I interviewed for a company named School Wires for a sales position. I will not know for certain until July 1st, however. I will know if I made the final cut by June 1st, then, hopefully, will have a third interview. If I get the job, I will go to PA for 6 weeks of training.
This job will use my contacts in K-12 in Oklahoma and, also, my experience as a teacher. The pay would definitely put my teacher pay to shame! Keeping fingers crossed and praying profusely!
I am training to be a driving instructor. I have done the classroom stuff and will be observing two drives this week. I should be behind the wheel next week then take some tests to be certified by the end of the month. It will help out with bills.
Brody was in the hospital this past weekend with some kind of sinus infection. Not exactly sure, maybe a type of flu though not the H1N1, thank God. He seems to be doing better. In the meantime, we had Rainee, Chloe and Alec over the weekend through Tuesday.
This Friday is the premier of Star Trek! Paul and I are planning our traditional premier night movie trip! We are excited, this will be the 10th trip for us on premier night (we missed Star Trek III).
Sunday is Mother's Day, this will be the second missing my own Mother. We pray for her soul and she is in my thoughts. I don't know what will be in store for Linda but I will make certain that she has a good day.
A friend of mine, Dave Mettey, lost his father a couple of week's ago, he, too, is in our prayers.
Well, school is about to start, gotta run! God Bless you all
Tuesday, April 14
A Few Thoughts
Well, I thought I would take a few minutes and jot down some of my thoughts. I saw a Catholic News Article about removing the "Conscience Clause" for the medical profession. It brought to mind some basic rights that we have 'guaranteed' by the Bill Of Rights in our Constitution. It seems to me that, by removing the clause allowing medical providers to refuse to violate their religious beliefs, specifically those regarding taking lives through Abortion, then the government runs the risk of violating their Freedom of Religion.
Sadly, we are at the point where we are faced with people being jailed for their beliefs in this country. It is not a case of someone's beliefs possibly causing harm to another, no, it is a case where the medical professional is actually being compelled by law to cause harm to another human being!
Our Catholic Faith teaches that this action is murder, a fundamental taking of an innocent life. It is not the same as Capital Punishment, those lives are not innocent, it is not the same as an Unjust or Just War. Again, those lives are not innocent in the same manner as a child in the womb of his or her mother.
Sadly, we are at the point where we are faced with people being jailed for their beliefs in this country. It is not a case of someone's beliefs possibly causing harm to another, no, it is a case where the medical professional is actually being compelled by law to cause harm to another human being!
Our Catholic Faith teaches that this action is murder, a fundamental taking of an innocent life. It is not the same as Capital Punishment, those lives are not innocent, it is not the same as an Unjust or Just War. Again, those lives are not innocent in the same manner as a child in the womb of his or her mother.
Sunday, April 5
Ready for Easter
Rainee, Chloe, and Alec are all dressed for Easter. Awesome dresses and a handsome young man ready to hunt for Easter Eggs
Visit from the Easter Bunny
Visit from the Easter Bunny at the Knights of Columbus Council 4721 Easter Party. A Good Time was Had by All!
Easter Egg Hunt, and a good time was had by all...
I will embed the videos I took as well, but, in the meantime, here are a couple of the pics from the Easter Egg Hunt at the Knights of Columbus Hall (Council 4721). A good time was had by all, including our grandchildren, Rainee, Chloe, and Alec Million!
Friday, April 3
Matthew Arroyo, EMT
This is my son, Matthew Dale Arroyo, EMT. He graduated from the EMSA Academy on Friday, April 3rd, 2009. It is an indiscribable experience to see a young man get his badge, wearing a uniform, and knowing that he is your son. He begins a career saving lives in Tulsa today!
Monday, March 30
Been awhile
My Friends and Family;
It has been awhile since I last updated this BLOG, I am sorry for the delay. Well, there have been ups and downs in our family since I last updated things.
Jose' has his destiny set for awhile and will need your continued prayers and, if interested, would appreciate a letter or so.
It has been awhile since I last updated this BLOG, I am sorry for the delay. Well, there have been ups and downs in our family since I last updated things.
Matthew Arroyo has begun working for Tulsa's Ambulance service, EMSA! Matthew has some great plans for himself and his family and Linda and I are very proud of him.
Michael joined me giving blood a couple of weeks ago! This was his first time giving blood and I was quite proud of him!
Jose' has his destiny set for awhile and will need your continued prayers and, if interested, would appreciate a letter or so.
Sunday, March 8
Quality Time with the Grandkids
I am putting up a couple of videos from time with Kadence, Rainee, Alec, and Chloe. The first is some great time with Kadence. She was captured doing some pretending in the bathroom, playing and having a blast.
The second video is a visit to Chandler park. Enjoy as they play!
The second video is a visit to Chandler park. Enjoy as they play!
Wednesday, March 4
Wow! In like a Lamb or Lion?
March is here and Spring is not far behind. I never could remember what the groundhog (or Mother) did on Ground Hogs Day so I am never remembering what it is supposed to be like!
Well, Linda and I have been married 11 years a week from this Saturday! I just hope she feels the same way but I adore her more today than ever before! Our Anniversary is March 14th, (1998). I pray that God will continue to bless us and our children and grandchildren!
It did not go as well as we hoped for Jose' but it did go much better than we imagined. I hope that makes sense. He could have, and probably should have, received a much worse situation but ended up with better. We will not see him for awhile, at least a year and as long as 3 or 4 years. I know this is cryptic but, for those of you that know the circumstances, this should make pretty good sense. Keep Jose' and his children, Chandler, Chasity, Cayden and Destiny in prayers.
Let's see, I think that we 'spring forward' this weekend. The following weekend, that of the 14th, begins Spring Break for Tulsa Public Schools! Boy, am I ever ready!
I have a nifty video which I will upload to YouTube and embed, hopefully, tonight. It is of Kadence when she spent the night with us a couple of week's ago. She is very imaginative and had a blast. I almost forgot, Chandler and Chasity spent the night last weekend. We all survived! We had a great time!
Well, Linda and I have been married 11 years a week from this Saturday! I just hope she feels the same way but I adore her more today than ever before! Our Anniversary is March 14th, (1998). I pray that God will continue to bless us and our children and grandchildren!
It did not go as well as we hoped for Jose' but it did go much better than we imagined. I hope that makes sense. He could have, and probably should have, received a much worse situation but ended up with better. We will not see him for awhile, at least a year and as long as 3 or 4 years. I know this is cryptic but, for those of you that know the circumstances, this should make pretty good sense. Keep Jose' and his children, Chandler, Chasity, Cayden and Destiny in prayers.
Let's see, I think that we 'spring forward' this weekend. The following weekend, that of the 14th, begins Spring Break for Tulsa Public Schools! Boy, am I ever ready!
I have a nifty video which I will upload to YouTube and embed, hopefully, tonight. It is of Kadence when she spent the night with us a couple of week's ago. She is very imaginative and had a blast. I almost forgot, Chandler and Chasity spent the night last weekend. We all survived! We had a great time!
Thursday, February 19
Memory Lane with Rainee
Here is Rainee when she was 2 with Uncle Michael
Rainee and Uncle Michael carved some Pumpkins for Halloween in 2003
Also in 2003, Grandpa and Rainee began a tradition which continues today of baking Peanut Butter Cookies together. When this was taken, Grandpa did most of the work and Rainee did the "Crisscross". When we did this a couple of weeks ago, Rainee did ALL of the cookies except for putting them in and taking them out of the oven!
Our 8th Anniversary of Being Grandparents!
This is our Princess, Rainee Million. She is 8 today, Feb 19th, 2009.
Here is our Princess in the snow. Rainee has been a wonderful light to Linda and I. On Feb. 19th, 2001, I held this precious Princess for the first time and can't begin to say how that changed my life forever.
Tuesday, February 10
A Day at the Park with some of the Grandkids
Sunday, we had a blast at Lafortune with Landon, Kayla, Kadence, Rainee, Chloe, and Alec. Alec is having fun being spun around here by his Uncle Landon.
Chloe is getting a hug from her cousin, Kadence as Landon looks on.
Kadence running in the park!
The Morris', Kayla holding Kadence, and daddy, Landon. News of note, Kayla is EXPECTING our 13th grandchild!
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