Now You Know...

Ready to start posting about all of my fun activities that I'm blessed to be able to participate in.  Looking forward to sharing some of those.

P.S.-I've started using the GoPro as a camera...videos?

Chris

Everybody needs to watch this at least once!  So ready to see this guy back on the track!!!  Go TC41!

My wife’s family tonight at our CHRISTmas get together decided we would start a new tradition where you told who you were and your story of salvation. I didn’t get picked to share mine, so I thought I would.

My two stories kinda go hand and hand.

Who am I?

I am a story of adoptions. My mother was adopted by my grandparents when she was a young girl. She met my father and in 1981 I was born/adopted by my parents. I wasn’t officially adopted by my parents, but that will be explained later.

Many years later in 2006, I was adopted into my wife’s family as well as her into mine. I always grew up in the church, but was never saved or baptized. My wife was a little further in her walk with Christ and we started going to church at Holland Chapel Baptist Church after trying out several churches.

My Salvation?

I had a heavy heart and God had been tugging at my heartstrings to give my life to Him. During the invitation on December 9, 2007 I looked at my wife and told her that it was time.

On December 16, 2007 I was adopted again by my Heavenly Father!!! When He died on that cross I was Adopted By Blood! When I was raised from those waters I was cleansed from my sins because of His sacrifice. Nothing in my life has been the same since then.

I’m adopted by those on this Earth because ultimately I’m His.

I can’t wait for that day that I am adopted one last time…into His Heavenly family.

So. Um. Yeah.

I am back...again.

I wrote a post at the beginning of the year and just wanted to update on how my 2012 Bucket List (not New Year's Resolution) went.

1. I would really like to read through my Bible this year. I have said that many times, but I have this urge to really do it.  RESULTS:Didn't read through the bible, but I did do 3 or 4 reading plans.

2. I would like to race my R/C car at a couple of races this year. I have a lot of fun driving this thing and think it would be fun to race. I by no means am a super competitive person. At least not to the point where I beat myself up about losing anyways. So I think it would be a blast to see where I stand.   RESULTS:Still haven't done a race this year.  Did move from a nitro car to an electric car...which in my opinion is the way to go!

3. Same as above but on a dirt bike. Now I just have to get me a dirt bike. Or… Find somebody to sponsor somebody with only one days experience on a track. What?!? It could happen.   RESULTS:Got me a dirt scooter...2002 Honda CR125...and have raced 4 races now.  It is a ton of fun!  Most importantly it is something that I can enjoy doing with my boys.  We even started a race team named Team R4H, with other riders joining on.  FYI...my best finish is a 3rd in the 2-Stroke Open class.

4. I would really like to run in a marathon. Here is the key…without passing out!   RESULTS:Not gonna happen.  But I did get me a mountain bike to ride!!!

Overall I think I did okay on my 2012 Bucket List...but the year's not over yet!

We just finished our last Thanksgiving meal and it got me to thinking about the things that I am thankful for. So here is my top ten..(not in any particular order)

Family - not to be biased but I have the greatest family in the world.

My Heavenly Father - he continues to show me each day that he does love me more.

Friends - I have a great core of true friends.

Freedom - the freedom to do the things I do and worship the God that I do.

Kids - I have two wonderful kids who are truly amazing and show me what it means to love.

Wife - I don't think another woman could put up with my crazy ideas and hobbies. I love her more every day.

Parents - I have loving parents who have been there for me through the good times and the bad times.

Those not with us... - I have had some pretty special people in my life to teach me different things that I will carry with me forever.

My Church Family - they encourage me to want to be more like Christ.

My brother and sister - I know that no matter how many times I fail at something, they are always there to tell me that it is ok and that they love me no matter what.

Those are just a few things that I am thankful for. You should make a list to re-evaluate the things that are truly important in your life.