"Fair Winds And Following Seas"

"Fair Winds And Following Seas" is a traditional way of wishing a sailor well as he sets sail on his voyage and returns back to port safely.

 "Fair Winds And Following Seas" dad....

 

"Mom's In Florida"

We are so blessed to have mom with us in Florida !

The weekend of May 18th we took mom by train from Pittsburgh, PA to Orlando, FL and then drove to Tampa where she will be living with us.  

From Pittsburgh to Philadelphia we had a nice ride with comfortable seats and a great view of the scenery. Unfortunately the nice ride ended in Philadelphia. The station and subsequent trip was reminiscent of a 1940's 'Dr. Who' episode (it still looked like it did back in the 40's) and a 'Twilight Zone' episode from the 1960's (the ride was herky jerky back and forth, numerous 'thunks, and going so fast we through we were going to derail) and no one seemed to notice but us ! Mom did exceptionally well and managed to sleep the night through on the train while Val & I struggled to get a couple hours in.

Jessica (Val's daughter) picked us up in Orlando and had flowers for my mom which was simply awesome !

Mom's been adjusting pretty well. Continue to pray for us in our 'adjustment period' and as we get mom hooked up with a good doctor here, get her insurance taken care of, take care of her house, etc. 

Very special thanks to my beautiful, drop dead gorgeous wife Valerie as she has welcomed mom with open arms and loves on her like I do. You are more beautiful every day !

"Strength"

Our family is going down a road that we have never been before. It will require a extra measure of God's strength, His perfect love, and His always available grace. I could not think of a more perfect song than "Strength" by Dallas Holm (see below)

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13

I will post more in the coming days but wanted to thank you all so much for your prayers in advance !

 "Strength" by Dallas Holm

"Sometimes this life can get confusing;

Sometimes the days can seem so long.

I'm trying to win, but feel I'm losing;

I'm doing right, but feeling wrong.

I need a power that is greater;

I need a faith to keep me strong.

I need a love to give me courage;

I need a Savior who can guide me through the storm.

I need strength

To hold on to you, I need strength

To know what to do, I need strength

Just to make it through the day.

I need strength

Just to hold your hand, I need strength

Just to make a stand, I need a strength

Just to know Your plan for me.

Dallas Holm Strength lyrics found on http://www.lyricsoncall.com/lyrics/dallas-holm/strength-lyrics.html

I want You in my life completely;

All that I need you give by grace.

When life is hard You come so sweetly;

And give me strength to run the race.

I need strength

Just to feel Your grace, I need strength

Just to keep Your pace, I need strength

Just to run the race for You.

I need strength

Just to stand the test, I need strength

Just to do my best, I need strength

Just to find my rest in You.

In my weakness Your strength is made perfect in me.

When I feel I can't go on

Your power, Your power is all I need."

'Alive Again' !



Several told me I’d have a long and difficult road ahead of me when I got divorced and that my life would never be as good as it was. The ‘picture’ of ‘doom and gloom’ that was painted (yes even from scripture) seemed overwhelming. But like Job, through all the circumstances I never stopped praying, reading God’s word, or believing that God would answer my heartfelt prayers. The days turned into weeks and into months and into years. The answer I kept getting from God was that a job and a relationship would go hand in hand. Dozens of dates with some nice woman that lead nowhere. Hundreds of resumes with a few interviews and no job. All of that changed on January 27, 2011 when I met Valerie. Fifteen days later we became husband and wife. God out did what I was asking for x 1,000,000! Perfect in every way for me from our perfect God. And four months latter a job was literally laid in my lap which I was not looking for that has turned out to be the best job I have ever had with the best manager and co-workers I have ever been with. And yes life does have its ups and downs but every day with Valerie does get better.

The key I have found out to a successful marriage is really quite simple – “Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her” Ephesians 5:252 NIV. The only way this can be done is to rely on Christ’s strength on a daily basis and seek his throne in humble prayer. So, like Job, God has restored and blessed me like never before. I can’t thank God enough for what he has done in my life. I am truly ‘Alive Again’!

‘Alive Again’ by Matt Maher

Verse 1

I woke up in darkness

surrounded by silence

oh where, where have I gone? 

I woke to reality

losing its grip on me

oh where, where have I gone? 

Cause I can see the light

before I see the sunrise 

Chorus

You called and you shouted

broke through my deafness

now I’m breathing in

and breathing out

I’m alive again!
 

You shattered my darkness

washed away my blindness

now I’m breathing in

and breathing out

I’m alive again! 

Verse 2

Late have I loved you

you waited for me,

I searched for you…

what took me so long? 

I was looking outside

as if love would ever want to hide

I’m finding I was wrong 

Cause I can feel the wind

before it hits my skin 

Bridge

Cause I want you!

Yes, I want you,

I need you

And I’ll do what ever I have to

Just to get through

cause I love you

Yeah, I love you!

New Year's Prayer For Everyone

“When you were born, God said “yes.” Yes to all you are and to all that you can be by His grace, His mercy, and His love. He loved you at that very moment without condition or reservation.

There is nothing you can do to earn that love, and nothing you fail to do will lessen that love. The coming year is a new opportunity for you to discover more of the height, the breadth, the length, and the depth of that incredible love”

From ‘Courageous’ Daily Devotional December 29

Prayers for a blessed, safe, happy & healthy 2012

William F. Horosz Sr.

William F. Horosz Sr. November 20, 1921 - November 20, 2007  "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants." Psalm 116:5

We love you and miss you Pops ! Your loving wife Ethel, your three awesome grandchildren Will, Victoria, Peter and your blessed son Bill and his beautiful wife Val (who you would love) ♥

"Take Down"

While coming home after running a errand tonight (and in a great mood) Val and I were having some great back and forth banter when I told her "I can take you down with one kiss ♥"......which she loved !