Dictionary.com says the definition of Czar is an autocratic ruler or leader or any person exercising great authority or power in a particular field.

With that in mind, does anyone else have a problem with an elected official appointing czars for what seems to be everything under the sun? It appears to me that what is being done is that an elected official is circumventing the process of allowing the American people to have their say in elections by appointing these people to these powerful positions.

My heart tells me that this is wrong and I believe that if the American people do not start standing up for what they believe in their heart that we are headed for a major problem is this country! I believe that the majority of the American people are Christians and if that is true then we need to start listening to the Holy Spirit that is within us telling us what is right and wrong.

As you can tell from my last post, Barack Obama was not my choice for President. But, as I also said, my duty is to support him and pray for him. So, that’s what I will do.

The reason I wasn’t for Obama was because I am a conservative and I don’t believe that Obama has a single conservative thought. I do believe that he will try to stay near the center on most things for a while. But, I also believe that after a couple of years in office his true colors will come out.

Because I am a conservative, I listen to conservative talk radio when I can. I generally like Rush Limbaugh, and I like Bill O’Reilly because I think he is a straight shooter. I believe in most of the things that Sean Hannity believes in as well. But, I absolutely cannot stand the way Hannity humiliates anyone who disagrees with him. I also do not like his transparent hatred of anyone that has a liberal thought or leaning. There are many times that you would catch me screaming at the radio while he continues to not let someone finish a sentence.

In my opinion, Sean Hannity does more to hurt the cause of conservatism than he does to help it. He, in my opinion, alienates so many people that he does more to damage conservatism that he ever could help it. I would be more than happy to discuss that with him if I thought he would sit still and listen to me. And while I am venting about Hannity, I must say that it drives me crazy to hear someone call and call him a great American and then he instantly calls them a great American just because they called him one. What the heck? If Osama Bin Laden called him a great American he would say it turn before realizing what he had even said.

That’s all for now.

It is currently 10 minutes before the polls close here in my home state and I must admit that I am a bit concerned that John McCain will not be victorious tonight.

You might wonder why I am concerned. Below are just a few of the reasons why.

• If Obama is elected, he WILL raise taxes regardless of what he has said.
• If Obama is elected, he along with the congress will move the country dangerously close to socialism.
• If Obama is elected, he will probably have the opportunity to appoint at least one Supreme Court justice.

So, here’s just three reasons that I am concerned. But, regardless of who wins the Bible commands me to give the President respect even if I don’t agree with his policies.

More later….

Ok, I know it has been a very long time since I have posted here. Please forgive me, I’ve had a few things going on.

On July 23rd, Jill gave birth to a wonderful baby girl, Daisy Grace. She has truly added much joy to our lives.

Then, in August, the company I work for held the 2nd Quilt Show of the year in Nashville, Tennessee.

In the first part of October, my company held our 3rd Quilt Show of the year in Des Moines, Iowa. Next was my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. It was really cool to see friends and family. One of the best parts was that my parents were able to have their picture taken with the pastor that married them 50 years ago!

Then, just this past weekend, my oldest son got married in Collierville, Tennessee. I really didn’t anticipate that it would be an emotional time for me, but it really was. He is very lucky to have married such a great young lady. I wish them all the best and know that they have many great times ahead.

It is now the end of October and maybe, just maybe, I can breathe just a little bit. So, now for a very little while, we can take a second and reflect and thank God for his wonderful blessings. We truly are very blessed.

Maybe it won’t be over a year before I post again.

My oldest son sent an email to me the other day inviting me to join a new site that kept up with family trees. Well, you know me, I just had to get on there and at least check it out.

After a little peeking, I decided that I would at least join. Let me tell you, this thing is very addicting! I have a small, good-natured contest going with my daughter as to who can enter the most names. Admittedly, she is winning right now so I am going to have to break out the big guns, I guess.

I’m hoping to soon add comments and facts about family members along with adding birth, death, and marriage dates to the ones that I can find. It is really interesting to find out things about relatives from the past. Did you know that one of my great grandfathers died after being hit by a train walking home from work? And it occured within 5 miles of where I currently live? Wow!

It is really a great site to graphically keep up with your family and it is free. You can start your own by going to www.geni.com and just follow the directions to start your own.

If you would like to access my family tree and add information or view information, just email me at terryguill@gmail.com and I will send you an invitation. Since June 4, 2007 there have been 647 people entered into the tree!

Well that’s all for now, more to come…

Today I have entered into a new realm of life here on Earth. I am officially on Facebook! WooHoo!!

Yes, I actually have a facebook page and there are folks out there that are willing to admit publicly that they are my friends! I feels so accepted, so in!

Facebook really is a wonderful concept. I just wish that I had thought of it. It just goes to show you that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. I hope that I am able to connect with some folks that I haven’t seen or heard from in several years.

I guess now I am going to have to post more often here so that things will be a little fresher. I will also write occasionally about some of the old friends that I have reconnected with and new friends that I have made.

Until then….

CYL

Ok, here I am in my mid to upper __’s and you would think that I would have enough experience under my belt to be able to manage my time wisely.

Well don’t believe it for a second! I’ve always heard the saying that time moves faster the older you get. Now I understand. The reason, at least for me, that time moves faster is because of all the things that I have going on at once. One of my friends tells me that I just have to say no to some things. That leads me to this question. Who do I say no to?

Should it be to God? “Well Lord, I love you and all and just because you gave me some talent in some areas doesn’t mean I’ve got time to use them for you.

Should it be to my family? NO! I’ve learned the hard way that family is the most important thing anyone has got. I don’t spend near enough time with all my family as I want to as it is.
Should it be to my job? Hey! A man’s got to eat and provide for his family, right?

So, I’ve not reached any conclusions. There are no answers.

Anyway, I’ve got it off my chest and maybe I’ll be able to slow down a little in about 20 years!

Last night, my 6th grade son participated in the finals of a recreational basketball league end of season tournament. Unfortunately, they lost. However, the point I want to make about this team is that win or lose, they play as a team.

You see, there are only 5 boys on the team. No reserves on the bench, no one to play if someone is sick or injured. There has actually been more than one occasion when the team had to finish a game with only four players on the court.

When you only have 5 players, you have to be smart in what you do. I am no basketball genius, but what I do know is that these 5 boys were the hardest working, most selfless boys I have ever seen. They listen to their coach, buy into what he preaches, and execute the plays. They actually like each other! I don’t remember a time in the whole season where one of the boys tried to be the ’star’.

As I said, they were the runner-up last night, but in my mind they are the champions!

I look forward to seeing these boys play together for years to come. Maybe they will be able to add a few bodies to the team and teach by example the selflessness they showed all year.

GO HOUNDS!!

Well, it has been quite a long time since anything was posted by me. It’s January 17th and I honestly can’t tell you where the first 16 days of 2007 have gone. My life seems to be going incredibly fast these days. Between basketball games and practices and church related events, it seems there is little time for anything else except, of course, for work.
I’ve often heard folks say that the older they get, the faster time goes by. I believe it!

I really intend to be a little more consistent about my posts in the future. In fact, I have a new post bouncing around in my head as we speak!

Until then……

Yesterday was supposed to have been a great day in the life of my oldest son. He is in the process of purchasing his first home. Problem is, the seller wants to manipulate the system in order to save himself some money. The seller is not concerned in the least bit what effect this could have on my son.

I guess what frustrates me the most about this is that after doing everything he was told to do, following all directions, paying all monies appropriately, my son today is still not sure whether he will get to own this house. And here I am in another state not able to do anything to help besides give moral support and advice over the telephone.

I know and believe that God is in control of everything because he owns everything (I Chronicles 29:11-13) and all I can do right now is trust Him and pray that things get worked out, that somehow this seller will do the right thing. If it doesn’t work out, then I have to believe that God knows best and hope that my son can trust God for that as well.

UPDATE 12/1

My son called me last night and said that he finally had the keys in his hand and the house was in his possesion. It seems as though that the seller was unable to do what he wanted to do and had to end up doing it the proper way. Strange how things work out, huh? So it was an almost 3 day extensive education in patience and perserverance. The wisdom and knowledge my son has gained through the experience will last him his lifetime.

New house….. $xxxxxx.xx, New furniture for the new house…… $xxxx.xx, wisdom gained from the process….PRICELESS!