The Snow Day

We got our first real snow of the season today. It was nice to look out the window this morning and see the snow blanketing our yard. Our kids were more excited when they heard they didn't have school today (two days out and counting).

The snow happened to fall on Wednesday. It put me in a precarious situation about whether to have church or to cancel the service. After discussions with a fellow pastor in Portland and a few church folks, it was unanimous... we canceled church along with others in the community. We came to the decision to err on the side of caution than to put someone in jeopardy on an icy road. With the roads wet and temperatures in the teens and low 20's with possible freezing on the less traveled roads in Portland, we made the right decision. It's never easy to dismiss church, but it was for the right reason... we want to keep our people safe.

I went into the office for several hours today and then back home for an evening with the wife and kiddos. It has been a great evening. I always cherish the opportunities I have with my family. I'll admit it... I'm a family man and proud of it. Maybe the kids will get one more snow day out of the deal. We can only dream!

18 Kids... Wow!

Have you every watched the show on TLC... 17 Kids and Counting... The Duggar Family! They just had a new kid this past December... #18. I guess they have to change their name already. This family is unreal but interesting to watch. I could not imagine the patience these parents must have with that many children. I wish them all the best!

The Kids

There's nothing like sitting back and watching your kids play. Their different personalities, temperaments, and energy levels are interesting to say the least. As I write they have blindfolded Rylie and she is following her sister's voice through the house. It's just a matter of time before she cracks her nose on the wall.

They are fully entertaining. It's never boring around the Morris home!

I Have A Dream

Martin Luther King Jr...

"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.' "

Happy MLK Day!

Time

Time goes by quickly. January is half over and the year has soundly begun. What will you do with your life? Will this be the year you make new steps toward God or will you remain where you are? God waits on you.

2009 is Here!

I would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! 2009 is going to be a great year. May God richly bless you and your family this coming year.