Ups and downs for November

Well, the month of November is nearly over, and Christmas is almost upon us. There have been some ups and downs since my last post, for sure.
On the up side, not too long after that post, Denver Rassi started repenting while I was hangin' at the Shaker one night (as I am tonight). I had been wondering how he could sit through and participate in the after supper bibles studies each week, and that particular night the conviction was fairly obvious. I don't think I will ever tire of the nervous butterfly feeling as we pray for a friend on the brink of letting Jesus into their heart. There seems to be a marriage mania going on, even among my relatively small circle of friends/acquaintances. I think Kenton started it. So, congrats to Tyler Scott (I believe his engagement was actually some time ago), Jon Ringger, Sasha and Carissa, Jake and Meika, and Andrew Gerber. God bless and keep you all.
On the downside, I was not able to get Saturday off from work, and so I could not go to Minnesota with the fam for Thanksgiving. This was a major downer, since it was quite unexpected. I was doing fairly well though, until my Aunt Lila (Mom's youngest sister, and has Down's Syndrome) left me a phone message. I could hear the smile on her face and the excitement in her voice as she repeated what Mom was saying in the background, like she misses me, she loves me, and wishes me a happy Thanksgiving. That made it a little rough for a while. I was able to spend Thanksgiving day with Heath and his family in Chilicothe, and then Saturday evening with the Knapp/Knobloch/Dietrich/Roth/etc. clan, so the holiday was far from a total loss.
On the lighter side, I am currently in a state of total body aches/pains. Apparently, my body thinks I am too old for nearly 2 hours of football after church on Sunday in Morton, but my brain didn't believe it (either that, or my brain won't believe that my body is woefully out of shape for such activities). I can tell you which one won the argument, but also that it will probably be a recurring one.
Well, I suppose that's about it for November, and I hope I don't lose the few faithful readers I may have left:)

Oops, I forgot

So maybe that last post got my writing juices flowing or something. I completely forgot about some things I wanted to blog. Last weekend I made a last-minute decision to got to Indy. One Mr. Wales gave me a call Thursday night to ask what I was doing for the weekend. Mangold's was closed that Saturday, so I had no plans (except to try and get a haircut). I was up till 2:30 Friday morning doping laundry and packing for the weekend. I left from Champaign after enjoying a delicious but rushed meal at an authentic Mexican restaurant called Dos Reales (It was ruhed because I was reminded of the time change 5 mins after ordering). The main reason for my going to Indy was that the Kellenberger's (Kent, Ryan, Scott, and Ned) were staying at Jonathan's for the Outreach, and thay needed a sixth man for Rook (Best card game ever). So I drove to Indy, played Rook (Ryan and I won, Friday AND Saturday nights), and decided to got to the Outreach while I was there. The weekend was a blessing, as I was able to meet new people and renew old ties.
I stayed in Champaign Sunday and Monday at the Shaker, and was introduced to a not wholly unfamiliar way of college life. Good times were had by all.

I would be remiss if I were not to mention the passing of a dear brother and former member of the BTR. Goodbye, and we'll miss you, Kenton.
Seriously now, God bless the two of you in your new lives as one in Christ, Amen.

-Ashcrash

P.S. - Please do not assume this flurry of posting to be indicative of the future of this blog. I am sure you would be sorely disappointed if you did so.

Random musings

Well, I am not sure how to start this post as it has been almost 11 months since the last one. What the hey, I'm just hangin' at the Shaker at U of I and decided to give it a whirl. I am a little disappointed, however. It just happens that on one of those rare occasions that I am able to be in Champaign for church that most of the yg is taking tests, studying for a test, or went to Cissna for church. Bummer. It was very slim tonight. No problem, though, as good times can always be found at the Shaker (How could they not with 10 crazy guys in one house?). Sorry I don't have much to say, but that's what happens when you leas a life of such glamour and excitement as I.

'Till next time (who knows?),

Ashcrash