Finally, after all the drama over the last year or so, I am starting over clean, financially, and I must say - it is good for the soul. I thank God for second chances. I still am dealing with my physical problems, and while I know that God may or may not heal them, He is taking care of me and my family. I have recently been approved for disability from the Department of Veterans Affairs, finally. It is nice to know that I am able to now provide the majority of income for my family. God has truly...

I think that now is a time of growth, maturity, and refocus both in the United States as a whole and in the lives of my family and myself as well. I would say that while I feel that this country is refocusing, it is not in the right area. My family and I will probably be leaving our home and moving into an apartment with my in-laws. I know that most of my secular family feel that this is not wise - a step backwards even, however it is also not wise to count on this world to ensure that my family...

I have a close friend who lives at my home and has become in essence a member (along with his kids) of my family. His daughter Jesika was murdered on new years day - she and her brother Steven who killed her were at my home for the holidays the day this happend. This was so unexpected and shocking that it has really impacted me and my family and a personal way. Since being off work for the last few months, dealing with the prospects of future employment, the possibility of permanant disability and...

I was talking to my mother about her political beliefs - she is an avid obama supporter, and have come to the conclusion that we do agree on most things, like the economy. I have come to realize that as Christians we believe that we are held to a higher standard, and because we have the truth, we are required to do all we can (voteing) to forward the kingdom of God. Where we differ is who or what we feel we are accountable to. She is not a Christian and does not feel that we are accountable to God...

My mother and step father voted for Obama, They are both college professors and quite left wing. I have found that while I stand firmly to the far right of Obama, it doesnt mean that I cannot look past differences and still have close friends and family that support him and his policies. It is pretty frusterating to see the country that I fought for personally go to what seems like "hell in a hand basket", but as Kathe put it, we are called to pray and trust that God knows what He is doing.