So, I am doing pretty well. As some of you know I am contemplating what to do in the next stage of my life. This chapter, school, is coming to an end. Several others are opening quickly, i.e. a new member of the Stockdale household. You know it is kinda cool how God uses things to draw us closer. It is not like he is some kind of bizarre God who likes to see his children suffer. He is however, willing to use anything to see us come to him. In our selfishness think how dare he cause this trial. We easily forget that the best thing in our lives is for us to be close to him. There is nothing like his love.

Jesus draw me closer. Thankyou for your love.

So I have a class that is on the computers and I usually get here about 15 minutes early. I have decided to use that time to update people on how I am doing. I know that xanga has become uncool in light of the mightier and shinier face book and myspace but because I am a traditionalist I will hold fast till the end, or what ever. So I am good. I am learning to not be anxious. It is hard. I read in 1st or 2nd Peter about casting our anxiety on God because he cares for us. That is huge, the almighty God of the universe cares for me. He thinks about me in his spare time. He is concerned about me. That's big.

well class is starting

So, I have a few minutes so I guess I'll update this thing. So for all of you who do not know because we did not sucseed in getting more stockdale siblings to move to columbia the only other option we had was to have our own. Therefor my lovely, amazing, beautiful wife is with child. AAAAAAAAAAAAAA I can't believe I am going to be a dad. Dad are just like every one else but they are old and have a lot of responsibility. It is just one more step towards grey hair and a mid life crisis. I mean what about when the start to walk, or drive, or graduate,  and what about when they come home with someone they want to marry and.. and ... Whew now that I am done being immature and over reacting. yeah It is really exciting, and by really exciting I mean i feel deeply blessed by God to be given this responsibility and privilege. it still is a little scary but God is Good. by the way just kidding about the whole getting stockdales to  move. So, God is really good. He has been faithful. So yeah that is about it. -Trust in the Lord with all your heart lean not on your own understanding in all of your ways acknowledge him and he will make your path straight.-

I am gone like Frank Sinatra, and Elvis and his Mom.  

God is good. You can get a lot more things done if you discipline your self. That is what i have been learning. It is kinda hard but it is also really good. This week has been stressful but God is getting me through. I am also realizing the importance of getting your identity from God. I am so tempted to try to get my worth from other people. I know that is so high school but it is me. It is just that I have realized that what God thinks of me is so much more valuable than anything else. Also the temporary pleasure that we get from the attention from others is so fleeting and out side of Gods plan. 1 Peter 2.9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

That is awesome.

So yeah, I guess it is about time that I write no my xanga sight. I have just been busy with getting married and every thing. By the way marriage is awesome. My wife is awesome. God has truly blessed me. It was also cool to see my family. I got some good hang out time with them. But over all I am satisfied God is truly good.