If you have followed my blog at all, you know I have reason for discouragement. When I get discouraged, I know to turn to the Lord. I am turning to the Lord- because I want Him to direct my path. I have posted this Psalm before I am sure- but it means so much to me.
When I was a kid, my family would sing this Psalm, from the Psalter. So, here it is:
Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the person who does not follow the advice of wicked people, take the path of sinners, or join (sit) in the company of mockers.
2 Rather he delights in the teachings of the LORD, and reflects on his teachings day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted beside the streams-
a tree that produces fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither.
He succeeds in everything he does.
4 Wicked people are not like that.
Instead, they are like husks that the wind blows away.
5 That is why wicked people will not be able to stand in the judgment
and sinners will not be able to stand where righteous people gather.
6 The LORD knows the way of righteous people,
but the way of the wicked people will end.
This is how I know everything will be alright. I am nervous about going to school again. But I know I can be excited- because God will take care of me. I worry, yes, but I have my Master and my Friend- the Lord Jesus to comfort me, and to encourage me along the path that I believe God has set for me. If it is God’s will- He will make a path. I believe it is His will. Know doubt. A burning desire to finish school burns within me. I have learned a lot during my hiatus. I have learned to lean on Him. Always. God bless you, and thank you for reading my blog.
I decided to include Psalm 1 here, from the Psalms Project. It is very good. Enjoy!!
This is Veteran’s Day weekend. I am waking up tomorrow, at about 6 AM to celebrate Veteran’s Day With my friend Jack Pena. The first stop: IHOP. I have not seen Jack Pena in sometime.
That is Jack Pena, at the Sweet Center (Now the Veterans Assistance Office). Last time I saw Jack, was just before I went up to Washington State. I want to discuss with him my plans for going back to school. I also want to catch up with him, and we are planning to eat all three meals together.
These losers will be the ones affected by Trump’s Term Limits amendment! See how long These people have been in office, and what have they achieved? Nothing, but to fatten there own pockets. Never again!!! Bye, bye Nancy!!!!! These people go to Congress, spend there entire lives there, and end up millionaires on a salary that doesn’t pay that much. Its time to Drain the Swamp!!!! Trump is also going to move some of the Federal positions out of Washington D.C..
Congress isn’t the only area causing trouble. According to Trump, Governor Newscum from California has been draining all that fresh water from the North, into the ocean!
See how insane that is. Read it again!! What was that about a water shortage in California? Gavin did it to his own state! Along with calling out the corrupt Governor of California on his wasteful use of California’s water resources, Trump wants to demand the use of Voter ID! It seems funny to me, you have to use an ID to buy smokes, alcohol, use the bank, drive, and so many other things. Yet- for some reason no voter ID is required? Where do these people get off! Well, they won’t any longer.
Today I visited my Mom. We watched Andy Griffith but part way through my Mom fell a sleep. The episode was when Gomer Pyle stole Barney’s girl. Gomer ends up almost marrying her, after some advice from Andy. Barney wanted to fight Gomer. It was to hilarious.
Because my Mom was a sleep, I left soon after the episode. I ended up while I was driving home, I had this idea to write. But I did not know whether to write about my most recent book I finished. Or if I wanted to write about Trump, and the political back and forth going on. Or, maybe I wanted to reflect on some of the songs I have been listening to me. So, I decided to just start writing and see where I go. Thats usually how I write anyways.
Before I began writing, I went and took out the trash, and the recycle. I did this so that I could write with a clear mind. It was a minor task that needed to be done, and I did it. So, now I can write.
The neighbors put up a Trump flag. Thats a good sign. I always respect like minded people. Its clear, they understand what is at stake with this current election. Right now, in the early voting Trump is up. Just before I left Mom’s house I got a call asking me to support Trump, but I already supported Trump this last week, and the week before. I will donate again right before the general election, on 5 November 2024.
The Storm is coming! This meme I found on Facebook. I included it. Its now October 30, 2024, and the Storm indeed is here! I really like this image, with Trump at the forefront, and the lions in the background. The lions represent MAGA, Trump’s supporters, the voters. Trump- well he represents himself. Trump represents the ideas of MAGA! Even in places as far away as Japan, and Africa, people support Trump.
We ended up not having an October surprise- because we had a July Surprise. Kamala Harris was selected as the Democratic Nominee for President- there was no primary, she was selected by President Biden. Endorsed by the Clintons and Obamas. This means Trump has had an uphill fight. Anyone who voted for Obama, will no doubt vote for Harris. Currently, the polls show Trump far ahead of Harris, but this is early voting. The Trump base is a little more mobilized, clearly. But the tiddle wave for Kamala Harris is coming, I suspect, on November 5. She will catchup, and I think it will be a close election with numerous recounts. But w3hat matters most is not who wins- what matters most, is who do we support? The one hosting the positive campaign to rebuild America- or the one labeling there opponent as “Hitler”, and deriding his supporters as “garbage”.
Today I talked with my Psychiatrist with the VA. She told me, she did not think I should come off my medicine, but she did say we could lower the dosage. well, I either want to be on my medicine or not on it. So, I will keep taking the medication for now.
I still enjoy listening to 90.9 KCBI. But I have started listening to other stations as well. I listen to a little bit of politics on AM, and then some music on 102.1 FM, which is actually iHeart radio. They play music from the 80s,90s, and today. They even played a Ted Cruz ad. I can support that. But I am sure they could play a Colvin Alredge ad as well.
I went and started writing my book. I am going to write a book about my time in Japan and 5th and 7th Fleets. I really think it will be a positive experience, as I delve over my memories, of my service, the fun I had, some of the computer games I played. The places I went, some of the people I met. I really am excited to write about it. I just need to make sure, and sit down, and write. Thats partly what inspired me to write, now. So I can get these thoughts out to. That is I feel, the purpose of my blog.
I saw Scott the last couple of days. My Dad and me have been trying to convince Scott to vote, and to vote for Trump. To vote Republican. But he is not very obliging in that regard. He claims he wants to stay out of politics. Also, Scott has been working a lot of hours.
I made coffee for the first time in forever. I have a little milk instead of creamer in it. My Dad is watching Netflix. Everything is going alright. I am using the milk in my coffee, so that my Dad’s milk does not go to waste. He bought a gallon of milk, so better use it.
I voted myself, on Friday. I actually got a sticker. I took a picture of it, but its not in my Google Photos. I voted for Trump Vance. Being that I am in Tarrant County, a triple checked my ballot, before submitting it. People have reported voting in Tarrant County, for Trump/Vance, but the result came out for Harris/Walz. I went and triple checked it, and Trump/Vance remained my choice. I voted at the Kennedale, Library.
I still keep meaning to write about my time in Washington State. I hope to be able to write about that, because It was very fun. I felt God took care of me, that entire eight months. Other people stepped in and helped, to, and because of this combination I managed to make it on my own in Washington State for eight months! I was so sad to have to come back home, but I ran out of money. I was homesick. But most of all, I accomplished what I set out to do, and made it on my own in Washington State.
Currently, I am working for Ranger Guard as a security guard. I just got my license to be a Security Guard in the state of Texas, it took three months. The effort inspired me to seek to get my concealed carry again. But in Texas it is not concealed carry, it is a license to carry.
Well, anyways that’s what has been going on. I have been continuing to follow the persecution of the church throughout the globe, by following Voice of the Martyrs. There is a young man in Pakistan, who is set to lose his life because of his Christian beliefs. Please pray for this man. I know of him, because the ACLJ is working hard to free this man from persecution by his own government, for false charges alleging blasphemy against the creeds of Islam.
Well, thank you for reading this. I hope you have a nice day, and I will try and update my blog more frequently.
I just wanted to pop on and briefly update my blog. I work tonight. It is going to be hot out. I cannot describe for you how hot it is. It will probably be this way till November.
I tried to call Billy. I was using his work number, but I found out that he thinks I am associated with his family. Like, I haven’t talked to anyone from the Robinson clan in years. I tried calling Billy but he had his phone off. Maybe he doesn’t ant to talk right ow, and I might be forcing things. He doesn’t trust me. I sure miss the Robinsons but have not heard from them in years, as I said. I just texted Billy, and told him how I have been thinking of him all this time. Billy used to live in Virginia, but now he lives back in Michigan. Here is a link to Billy’s webpage. Here is a picture of Billy:
Billy works at Second Story Counseling in Grand Rapids. He did a lot of school for this. I always thought Billy would make a great counselor. Now he is doing his calling I believe.
Not much else going on. Other than working, and tonight is the night I start working the weekend. I am glad. I will be earning money. Its hot. Even though it is hot, I still gotta go. The Bible tells me, this suffering is for a reason. I don’t understand the reason, but I will trust God. Hopefully on Monday I can get the Rodeo dropped off to checkout the AC.
Roe vs. Wade was overturned this morning. Finally. Now, instead of the Federal Government shoving this horrendous practice down our throats, we can actually tell our states whether we want the practice legal or not. Supposedly, there will be riots. I guess the fuse is lit. In my own opinion, abortion is modern day slavery. They got rid of slavery, and replaced it with abortion.
I was on EntertheStars, and there was a post about Roe Vs. Wade being overturned. I credited Trump with this. I got this reply: “so your thanking a Jesuit Apollo worshipping luciferian. Got cha. You have zero clue sir. Drumph is his real name. Did you know that ? If not you have ALOT to unlearn fast. Turn off your tel lie vision and do some damn research I’ve had it with y’all blind and deaf fake believers” I lol’d. The shills are coming out of the wood works, ready to strike now that there favorite law has been overturned. So, I lol’d the post. I mean, to call him Drumph? Lets make fun of your name, and see how you like it. Obviously, a shill or troll. Here is where you can see the post. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1767810223231042/posts/5616132821732077/?comment_id=5616155285063164&reply_comment_id=5616437158368310¬if_id=1656104294759294¬if_t=group_comment_mention
Yesterday, on Wednesday, I stopped at Captain D’s. A local sea food restaurant. Like Long John Silver’s. But this one is different. Scott started working there. Scott invited me to come eat, so I decided to go ahead and try it out. It was very good sea food. It had my favorite sea food menu item: fried cod. With Freedom fries. Yum. Thank you Scott.
This is a picture of Scott. His twin brother, Steve appeared to be working at Captain Ds as well.
Anyways, Bob, on Facebook was interested in seeing my blog. So, I am going to post this so I can share the link to Facebook. Then, I can share it with Bob on my phone. So, Have a good day. It would be so good to hear from you.
I went in to work the other day. My pants exploded. Gross. I was not sure what caused that, so I went home and changed but decided to not go to work because I might have become sick. I had just eaten. I blame the heat.
Today though I made it to work just fine. In fact, I would say today was one of my most productive days. I moved lots of carts, did some go-backs, returns, and went and cleaned the mens restroom. Right now I am listening to Kevin Zadai – Relentless pursuit on YouTube. I really am enjoying it. I feel fine, now. Still grossed out a little. Other than that, I’m just sitting here, listening. Sometimes Kevin discusses fascinating stuff. He is actually a pilot. I did not know that till tonight. He said it himself.
I shared it here so you can watch it if you want to. Pretty encouraging.
I start out low, and end up with a high as I listen. I wonder, is that God? Jesus? The Holy Spirit? Well, anyways. I am still listening.
In a Yahoo News article, titled Veterans Struggle With Issues That Are Often Invisible To Others, Several veterans and even some spouses were interviewed about there experiences. This article comes up, of course, as we finish withdrawing from Afghanistan. No mention of President Biden and his withdrawal anywhere in the article. I felt like the article was insensitive to those who served. It cast them either as pandering for attention, or as “hapless victims” that “did it to themselves”. Like, yeah the person writing the article was clearly not a part of the economy in the early 2000s. If they were, they would understand why people were joining the military.
But the reason they were joining, was despite a good economy, we had to fight for freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. I don’t believe we should have gone in. But once we did we should have finished what we started. One interviewee talks about bringing the war home. Well, that is because we did not finish what we set out to do. The war, it continues because we have work left undone, sister. Not only that, but what work we did do fell into enemy hands. The article was written by Jennifer Steinhauer.
Burn pits were said to contribute to the brain cancer that Beau Biden, the President’s son, contracted. In fact there were 3.5 million servicemembers who encountered the so called toxic burn pits, according to the article. Sounds like a class action lawsuit, against whoever was running the burn pits. I remember some of those in Kandahar. They were called “poo-ponds”. Why weren’t we wearing masks then, I wonder. The article is from the New York Times.
Meanwhile, in a video it is claimed, by ABC that the Taliban has claimed to have taken control of all of Afghanistan. It was done over night. The Taliban swept to power like that, it was so shocking to see. The vacuum left by America did not take long to fill. The Afghan army surrendered without a fight, it was said.
For those Americans left behind, Secretary of State Antony Blinken assures us that they are not hostages. Just like we were assured Afghanistan’s army was ready to fight the Taliban. Chartered flights from Mazar-e-Sharif in Afghanistan were grounded by the Taliban. Because some of the passengers did not have valid travel documents. There were 600 people chartered for the flights from Mazar-e-Sharif. You can read the article, and watch the video here.
Well, anyways I am just continuing to listen to the radio. I find good encouragement listening to KCBI. I like the music they play, plus they play a good list of sermons. I don’t know if you like to listen to a sermon or not. Whether you would like just the music or the sermons too, I recommend it. I will share the link here: https://www.kcbi.org/. Now, you can get some of the encouragement as well.
My medicine gives me trouble sleeping. So, I am up writing. It is 23:06 on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Each day that goes by, I find something new to write about. I like including articles in my posts. This helps me tremendously, because you just never know what someone might learn from them. I am all about teaching others. Especially about God. How good He is. About His precious Son Jesus Christ. God ties all these things in together. You can find truth in articles, but without Jesus Christ, there is no truth. Consider John 17:17 “Use the truth to make them holy. Your words are truth”.
I am listening to Studio 10 Broadcasting once more. I enjoy listening while I write. This is obvious by now. I get inspiration sometimes by listening to- something. But Studio 10 Broadcasting is unique because the broadcaster, Michael Anthony, is uplifting, in the face of discouraging news. Right now, they were talking about Rush Limbaugh. How Rush believed in America, just like Trump does. Trump wanted us to withdraw from Afghanistan in a much different manner. This withdrawal from Afghanistan, I believe, is the beginning of the end for those who hate America. This is because, it is now obvious to everyone that they are going to no doubt plunge us into a different war. One driven by greed.
Well, anyways, I need to prepare for work. Max is following me around. Sometimes, I am not sure what he wants. All I know is, that he is my best buddy.
Now I already want some more coffee. I’m up early, because I wanted a cigarette. Today I meet with Vicki Walls again. I bought a notebook as she requested.
So, democrats don’t believe in walls- security- protection. They believe we need open borders. Its ok if you don’t have a fence. Meanwhile, in the Capitol they want a fence. Here is a photo of it:
The article blames the police. But notice this quote from the article:
Though no specific measures have been announced, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hinted during her weekly press conference Wednesday at extra safety precautions for the Sept. 18 rally by saying: “We intend to have the integrity of the Capitol be intact.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
The police continue to track intelligence indicating far right extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are planning to attend next week’s rally. What rally? Trump is not planning a rally. This is something independent of Trump. The rally is planned for September 18, 2021. Over one week from now. There were some pipe-bomb fears. Apparently, two pipe-bombs were found in the Capitol the night before the Jan. 6 riots.
The headline, Police planning to reinstall Capitol fence ahead of rally, makes it sound as though no fencing is installed. Yet as I read the article, I noticed a confusing line:
The fence had been a stark symbol of the fear many in the Capitol felt after the mob pushed its way past overwhelmed police officers, broke through windows and doors and ransacked the Capitol as Congress was voting to certify Joe Biden’s electoral win.
AP News
This paragraph linked to another AP News article. This article, dated 10 April, 2021 is old. But nevertheless, it gives some of the drama that occurred in the capitol, including the calling of the National Guard. It was believed other state capitals were also facing violent riots. Guess who the democrats called? The police. The Army. General Milley is quoted as saying “We must establish order”. Mike Pence sought to gain control of the situation. Meanwhile, Senator Chuck Schumer said, “We need help”. The article mocks Trump as unwilling to step down as President. Which makes no sense. Trump has not been instigating riots. The Trump rally is planned at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry on September 25, 2021.
So, the original article I shared implies that it is a rally. It tries to link the rally to Trump, but Trump is not holding a rally at the Capitol. Trump is actually holding his Georgia Rally to support his preferred candidates for 2022. He promised to hold a rally in Georgia again after his rally there eighteen months ago.
Trump headed to one of his rallies. Credit: TNS
So, to summarize the articles. There is going to be a rally at the U.S. Capitol on September 18. They want to reinstall a fence to protect the capital. There was a lot of confusion during the Jan. 6 riots. Meanwhile, Trump is holding his own rally on September 25, in Georgia. For the democrats, it is clear, the gloves are about to come off.
I had to go to the VA about my medicine. Apparently, my prescription shipped on 7 September, 2021. I was informed not to be getting my medicine from the VA. But instead to order it over the phone or online. While I was there, I asked about employment. But I was given a number to call and when I called it, a lady told me to search USAJOBS.GOV which I already did but found nothing. Arlington Presbyterian or Arlington Redeemer, on Pioneer is offering Adult Sunday School. It will go on for about six weeks.
Fire Engine 14
I was on my way to get carts again. When I saw this fire truck stopped in the parking lot. I decided to take a picture of it. Now, I am sharing the photo here. Natalie just messaged me. Well, I hope this post finds you well. I hope you learned something from reading it. Each day we need to be grateful to God for what He has given us.
I am uploading a photo of a new coffee cup. I bought it from Warrior Notes with Dr. Kevin Zadai.
Warrior Notes Mug
I shared the photo because I was excited to receive my coffee cup. I rarely order online. So, when I do it is exciting for me. I don’t have much money so, I really have to budget. But it was an honor to purchase this cup. Praise God!
I wanted to include a passage of scripture in my writing. This is from a discussion on Mark 16:9-20 being excluded from Mark in TWO manuscripts discovered. Whereas, it is stated 99% of manuscripts include Mark 16:9-20. This is from the God’s Word translation. I will include the whole passage.
Jesus Comes Back to Life
Mark 16:1 When the day of worship was over, Mary from Magdala, Mary (the mother of James), and Salome bought spices to go to anoint Jesus.
2 On Sunday they were going to the tomb very early when the sun had just come up. 3 They said to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” It was a very large stone. 5 As they went into the tomb, they saw a young man. He was dressed in a white robe and sat on the right side. They were panic-stricken.
6 The young man said to them, “Don’t panic! You’re looking for Jesus from Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been brought back to life. He’s not here. Look at the place where they laid him. 7 Go and tell his disciples and Peter that he’s going ahead of them to Galilee. There they will see him, just as he told them.”
8 They went out of the tomb and ran away. Shock and trembling had overwhelmed them. They didn’t say anything to anyone because they were afraid.
9 After Jesus came back to life early on Sunday, he appeared first to Mary from Magdala, from whom he had forced out seven demons.
10 She went and told his friends, who were grieving and crying.
11 They didn’t believe her when they heard he was alive and that she had seen him.
12 Later Jesus appeared to two disciples as they were walking to their home in the country. He did not look as he usually did. 13 They went back and told the others, who did not believe them either.
14 Still later Jesus appeared to to the eleven apostles while they were eating. He put them to shame for their unbelief and because they were to stubborn to believe those who had seen him alive.
15 Then Jesus said to them, “So wherever you go in the world, tell everyone the Good News. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
17 “These are miraculous signs that will accompany believers: They will use the power and authority of my name to force demons out of people. They will speak new languages. 18 They will pick up snakes, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them. They will place their hands on the sick and cure them.
19 After talking with the apostles, the Lord was taken into heaven where God gave him the highest position.
20 The disciples spread the Good News everywhere. The Lord worked with them. He confirmed his word by the miraculous signs that accompanied it.
Please enjoy the scripture. It may not always be here.
I just got a call from my admissions counselor at UTA. I need to schedule an advising appointment, with an advisor. So, it sounds like I will need to e-mail Miss Nancy Gandre. She is the history advisor at the College of Liberal Arts. University of Texas at Arlington. that is where I am pursing my Bachelor’s degree. Right as I was writing out the passage from Mark is when I received the call. Incredible. I should go back to school. I want to go back to school. But I am working. I re-applied to change my minor from English to Geography.
Speaking of work. I work tomorrow at 10:15 AM. So, I need to start getting ready. Wash my shirts and my mask. So that they are all nice and clean.
Ben Shapiro video on Afghanistan
I wanted to include this video. Everyone needs to be informed on what is going on in Afghanistan. The Taliban shot into a crowd of people just for carrying the old Afghanistan flag.
In October 2001, we invaded Afghanistan to remove the Taliban, and Al Qaeda. This was a month after the tragic attacks on September 11, 2001. Then, after we invaded, in 2002, this flag above was adopted by Afghanistan as its national flag. Now, it has been hauled down by the Taliban. But people were carrying it, and the Taliban shot them. I was in Afghanistan. I really like sharing media on my blog. It makes my blog more interesting. I remember seeing the Afghanistan flag where I was. After twenty years of being there what did we accomplish. Who knows, we gave them twenty years of freedom. Now, will they succumb to the Taliban, or fight for the freedom.
Here is a crud map of Afghanistan surrounded by the nations it borders:
The red line is known as the Durand Line, according to Wikipedia. It was established on 12 November, 1883. Almost one hundred years before I was born. It is the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. You can click on the map, to go to the Wikipedia page.
But notice all the countries that surround Afghanistan. It includes China. Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.
Just think, all those computers I helped make went to the Taliban, so did all the cabling. Now the government is trying to compare U.S. citizens to the Taliban, deflecting from the real threat to the United States poised by allowing the Taliban to take over- once again. Afghanistan borders China, Pakistan, and Iran. It had strategic value as well as that we provided freedom to them. The Taliban was unable to break through he American lines until we allowed them through. But yet, the Afghanistan military surrendered without a shot being fired. It is difficult to understand Afghanistan politics. They do not view themselves as a country the way we do. Afghanistan is another country which needs Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ! Jesus Christ, America’s one true ally. Friend. Saviour. When we say Jesus Christ we mean “Friend”. It’s time to go eat.
I still am listening to Answers In Genesis. This video talks about the Mayans and where they went. Somebody was there before the Mayans. They just asked, “Who did they wipe out”? Somebody was there before the Mayans got there.
Yahoo News! blames racism for Lt Governor Dan Patrick’s remarks on why COVID-19 is spreading in Texas. According to the article, The lt. Gov. blamed unvaccinated African Americans. Of course, this is just another article that seeks to target the Republican block in Texas. The article is here. Here is the alleged quote by LT. Gov. Dan Patrick
“African Americans who have not been vaccinated”
Lt Gov. Dan Patrick
Now, I promise I am not making my blog political. I just want to get in one article per day to show how the media is targeting Republicans and anything they say. According to YouTube the Lt. Gov. drew lots of criticism. Meanwhile, the article confirms that Gov. Abbott has COVID. This article was really about the fact that the Governor came down with the virus. It is mentioned not once, not twice, but three times throughout the article, written by Julian Mark. As you are probably aware, comments on YAHOO news articles have been turned off. So, that is why I am commenting here- on my blog. We need to hold these news outlets accountable through citizen journalism. Every week I catch Yahoo dissing on the Republicans, but turning a blind eye to the terrible crisis in Afghanistan. Perpetuated by the democrats. This is why I mention Afghanistan at the beginning of my article.
Meanwhile, David Knowles wrote an article, about how the capitol police officer was exonerated in the shooting of “pro-Trump” protestor Ashli Babbitt.
An Air Force veteran, Babbitt was an ardent supporter of then-President Donald Trump and a follower of QAnon conspiracy theories
From the article
See how Babbitt fits a stereotype of those who question the narrative. She is a veteran, she supported Trump, oh, and she was a follower of “conspiracy theories”. QAnon to be specific. So, this is the sort of person who goes and riots at the Capitol is what I think the article is trying to imply. Meanwhile, you have me a veteran who has never been anywhere near the capitol. Except for one time when I went and saw Billy.
“If this happened to the ‘other side,’ there would be riots all over America, and yet there are far more people represented by Ashli, who truly loved America, than there are on the other side.”
President Trump
I was talking to my dad today. He told me we need to be happy with what God has given us, as in America. We have so much wealth, and freedom. But it is because of those who went and sacrificed themselves. In The Bible it says, “Greater love has no man, than that He lay down His life for His friends”.
*Sigh*. Why am I worrying about politics. I just let Max in. I made sure he had water. He had a taco earlier, and some dog food. As I was smoking, I realized, I wanted to say some things about myself. I am more worried about how things are going with the VA. Especially my medicine and my co-pay. Also, I have anxiety and depression. I think I get paranoid too. I go ahead and write about the politics because I would rather delve into others suffering rather than my own. I was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome(Autism Spectrum Disorder according to the DSM-5, but I call it Aspergers Syndrome) while in San Diego, in 2014. Also, possible psychosis. I’m running out of money. I smoke like a chimney. Every other thing, but this I have been able to rein in. This smoking habit will require God’s help. Of course, I enjoy tobacco so until He helps, I will just keep smoking I guess. Thats the other thing, I have tried to stop so many times. Once, I quit for four months. Another time, I quit for three weeks, cold turkey, as they say, each time. Smoking costs so much now. Well, that is all for now.
Thats what somebody said to me at my work the other day. I think I will use that for my next blog. I sure enjoy writing blog posts. Today, I heard that there were 32,000 arrests. That GITMO is busy again. But this time with a different clientele. It sounds like a lot is going on. In another story I heard the Suez Canal is backed up. But the speaker clarified that it is actually the ports themselves which are backed up. After saying this, another person explained the railroads are laying people off. Not allowing over time. https://www.yahoo.com/news/theres-not-enough-work-for-us-to-do-aid-workers-at-us-army-base-wait-for-afghan-refugees-to-arrive-185919636.html at Yahoo News talks about the withdrawal from Afghanistan. The article was about how they are trying to evacuate Afghanistan Refugees. At Fort Lee, they rushed in staff from resettlement agencies. Hopefully, they are not resettling the Taliban, which has regained control of the country. The Taliban declared Afghanistan to be the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
According to the United States State Department the evacuations had already begun, for those who will be resettled. The first group of Afghan refugees arrived on July 30, 2021. They are called, “Special Immigrant Applicants”.
Two non-governmental organizations are participating in the resettlement: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, The International Rescue Committee, and a group from Washington State, World Relief Spokane.
From the Yahoo news Article
According to the article, the Taliban has already gained control of the Capitol, Kabul. This is what is going on now, as Afghanistan collapses.
Above is a video from Sky News about Afghanistan. It is from Sky News.
Not much on COVID-19. A Bible Prophecy Teacher, named Jimmy DeYoung died of COVID. He was hospitalized on August 7. He is being mocked in the news for daring the ask if the vaccine is “a form of government control”. The only ones willing to question the government are the Christians, it seems like. He died on August 15, 2021. Imagine if it was one of there actors that died- oh, we all have to bow down, and pretend we cared. But a pastor dies and they make sure to mock the Christians anyway possible. It just seems Christians are questioning the narrative. Like Jesus, the Christians are a threat to control.
Now, I am just listening to Dr. Tony Evans on KCBI. He just said, “Sometimes- God is weird”. He meant no disrespect he said. But he claimed that we have dumbed down the Word, rather than letting the Bible be the Word of God.
Speaking of God. The Word. I read this verse in a meme the other day. It gave me such encouragement. It is from 1 Thessalonians. 1 Thes. 5:18 Whatever happens give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this. I like that verse. It means a lot to me to be able to include it in my very first blog post.
My life is about giving thanks. I always have to remember to give thanks. God has been good to me. He always has been. I know he always will be. I just do not understand God sometimes. So, I guess this verse goes well with what Dr. Tony Evans had to say.
I work at Albertsons. I am a Courtesy Clerk. I am going into my second year. The job is so fast passed. The time just flies. By the time I realize it is time for a break, it is already time to go soon.
Anyways. That is all I have to write. I hope you are doing well. I am all out of coffee. Time for a cigarette.
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