NO RECORD OF OUR SINS**********
THE PSALMIST CRIES TO GOD. HIS PROBLEM SURFACES: TERRIBLE GUILT FOR THINGS DONE AND UNDONE IN THE PAST. IN PSALMS 130:1 "IF YOU,LORD, SHOULD MARK INIQUITIES, O LORD, WHO COULD STAND?"
BUT THANKFULLY, GOD FORGIVES. HE DOES NOT KEEP AN ACCOUNT OF PAST SINS, NO MATTER HOW MANY OR HOW GRIEVOUS THEY HAVE BEEN. "THERE IS THEREFORE NOW NO CONDEMNATION TO THOSE WHO ARE IN CHRIST JESUS" (ROM. 8:1).
GOD'S FORGIVENESS THEN LEADS US TO FEAR HIM. WE WORSHIP AND ADORE GOD, FOR GRACE AND FORGIVENESS CAUSE US TO LOVE HIM ALL THE MORE.
BUT WHAT HAPPENS IF WE SLIDE BACK INO OLD SINS? WHAT IF SIN LINGERS? WE ARE TO REPENT AND "WAIT FOR THE LORD" AND BE PATIENT WHILE GOD WORKS. WE ARE NOT HOPELESS CASES. WE CAN "HOPE" IN THE ONE WHO WILL DELIVER US IN HIS TIME, AND FORGIVE BACKSLIDERS. (PSALMS 130:5)
WE NOW HAVE THESE TWO ASSURANCES: GOD'S UNFAILING LOVE-HE WILL NEVER LEAVE US NOR FORSAKE US (HEB. 13:5). AND GOD'S PROMISE OF FULL REDEMPTION IN DUE TIME-HE WILL REDEEM US FROM ALL OUR INIQUITIES AND PRESENT US BFORE HIS GLORIOUS PRESENCE WITHOUT FAULT AND WITH GREAT JOY. WE'RE FORGIVEN! WE ARE FREE! WITH THE PSALMIST, LET'S WORSHIP THE LORD AS WE AWAIT HIS COMING.
HOW BLEST IS HE WHOSE TRESPASS
HAS FREELY BEEN FORGIVEN,
WHOSE SIN IS WHOLLY COVERED
BEFORE THE SIGHT OF HEAVEN.
WHEN WE'RE FORGIVEN, NO RECORD IS KEPT OF OUR FAILURES. IS'NT THAT WONDERFUL? GOD LOVES US SO MUCH AND SO DO I. HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT TIME.
HAVE A HAPPY, BLESSED DAY*********
BIBLICAL INFORMATION MINISTRIES-BIMS
Friday, August 31, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Old Photos and New Family!
Below are two vintage family photographs. The top photo is of Santiago Madrid De La O (third from left) with his unit. I am not 100% positive and am currently working to prove this. The second photograph (again I need to confirm this) is of my grandfather Santiago (man on the left) and his brother Manuel. I have been in possession of these photos since my father passed away in 1981. They were in his old Army trunk along with a lot of other photos and information.
The good news is that I am no longer working alone. Thanks to the internet and Genealogy.com I have met two relatives. I have met both Juanita De La O Gordon, from New Mexico, and Carol Herrington, from La Mirada, California, who have been doing research of their own on the De La O family history.
Juanita's Grandfather is Manuel De La O. Manuel is the older brother of my grandfather Santiago. One of Manuel's sons is Juan. Juan is the first cousin of my father Andrew. He is also Juanita's father. Juanita and I are second cousins. Carol was married to John Garza (now deceased), John's mother was Emma De La O, and her father was Manuel De La O. John and I would be second cousins as well. We all share the same great grandparents, Rafael and Margarita (Madrid) De la O. There are no words to describe how happy I am to have met both Juanita and Carol, not just because they may or may not have information, but because they are family, and after God, there is nothing more important to me than family. Click on either photo for a larger view.
The good news is that I am no longer working alone. Thanks to the internet and Genealogy.com I have met two relatives. I have met both Juanita De La O Gordon, from New Mexico, and Carol Herrington, from La Mirada, California, who have been doing research of their own on the De La O family history.
Juanita's Grandfather is Manuel De La O. Manuel is the older brother of my grandfather Santiago. One of Manuel's sons is Juan. Juan is the first cousin of my father Andrew. He is also Juanita's father. Juanita and I are second cousins. Carol was married to John Garza (now deceased), John's mother was Emma De La O, and her father was Manuel De La O. John and I would be second cousins as well. We all share the same great grandparents, Rafael and Margarita (Madrid) De la O. There are no words to describe how happy I am to have met both Juanita and Carol, not just because they may or may not have information, but because they are family, and after God, there is nothing more important to me than family. Click on either photo for a larger view.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Grandma Mary
If a picture is worth a thousand words than this picture has to be worth a million. God blessed her beautiful heart. There was no one like Grandma Mary. She's been gone over twenty one years and she still holds a special place in my heart. She loved to cook for me and then watch me eat, and I enjoyed every thing she cooked. She was strong in her faith and I know she is with the Lord. I hope you enjoy this beautiful photo.
Magical Hands
This is an awesome video. It was sent to me by my cousin LISA VELASQUEZ and I thought it was worth sharing. Make sure your speakers are on.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
MARGIES BIMS
A BAD DREAM********
ALL OF US HAVE HAD BAD DREAMS. PERHAPS WE WERE FALLING FROM A HIGH BUILDING, FLEEING FROM A HIDEOUS CREATURE OR STANDING BEFORE AN AUDIENCE AND FORGETTING OUR SPEECH.
A CHRISTIAN LADY HAD A NIGHTMARE RECENTLY. SHE DREAMED SHE WAS IN A SMALL ROOM WHEN TWO MEN APPEARED OUT OF THE MIST. FEAR OVERWHELMED HER. JUST AS THE MEN WERE ABOUT TO GRAB HER, SHE SAID, "LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT JESUS." IMMEDIATELY SHE WAS AWAKENED BY THE SOUND OF HER OWN VOICE. THE NAME JESUS HAD FREED HER FROM FEAR.
WE READ IN JOHN 6 THAT JESUS' DISCIPLES WERE AFRAID WHEN IN THE DIMNESS OF NIGHTFALL THEY SAW A STRANGE FIGURE WALKING ON THE STORMY SEA OF GAILILEE. BUT THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURE WAS NOT PART OF A BAD DREAM-HE WAS REAL. MATTHEW REPORTS THAT THEY "CRIED OUT FOR FEAR. THEN THE DISCIPLES HEARD A FAMILIAR VOICE: "IT IS I; DO NOT BE AFRAID"( JOHN 6:20). IT WAS JESUS. THEIR FEARS WERE CALMED, AS WELL AS THE SEA.
THE SAVIOR SPEAKS THE SAME ASSURANCE TO US TODAY AMID THE MANY FEARS ALONG OUR CHRISTIAN JOURNEY. SOLOMON SAID, "THE NAME OF THE LORD IS A STRONG TOWER; THE RIGHTEOUS RUN TO IT AND ARE SAFE" (PROV. 18:10)
FEARS WILL COME, BUT WE ARE SSSURED THAT JESUS IS ALWAYS A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS.
HOW OFT IN THE CONFLICT, WHEN PRESSED BY THE FOE,
I HAVE FLED TO MY REFUGE AND BREATHED OUT MY WOE;
HOW OFTEN, WHEN TRIALS LIKE SEA BILLOWS ROLL,
HAVE I HIDDEN IN THEE, O THOU ROCK OF MY SOUL.
YOU NEED NOT FEAR THE DARKNESS IF YOU ARE WALKING WITH THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. GOD BLESS YOU AND FORGET ABOUT THE FEAR. THINK OF JESUS. HOPE I SEE YOU NEXT TIME.
HAVE A HAPPY,BLESSED DAY *************
BIBLICAL INFORMATION MINISTRIES-BIMS
ALL OF US HAVE HAD BAD DREAMS. PERHAPS WE WERE FALLING FROM A HIGH BUILDING, FLEEING FROM A HIDEOUS CREATURE OR STANDING BEFORE AN AUDIENCE AND FORGETTING OUR SPEECH.
A CHRISTIAN LADY HAD A NIGHTMARE RECENTLY. SHE DREAMED SHE WAS IN A SMALL ROOM WHEN TWO MEN APPEARED OUT OF THE MIST. FEAR OVERWHELMED HER. JUST AS THE MEN WERE ABOUT TO GRAB HER, SHE SAID, "LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT JESUS." IMMEDIATELY SHE WAS AWAKENED BY THE SOUND OF HER OWN VOICE. THE NAME JESUS HAD FREED HER FROM FEAR.
WE READ IN JOHN 6 THAT JESUS' DISCIPLES WERE AFRAID WHEN IN THE DIMNESS OF NIGHTFALL THEY SAW A STRANGE FIGURE WALKING ON THE STORMY SEA OF GAILILEE. BUT THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURE WAS NOT PART OF A BAD DREAM-HE WAS REAL. MATTHEW REPORTS THAT THEY "CRIED OUT FOR FEAR. THEN THE DISCIPLES HEARD A FAMILIAR VOICE: "IT IS I; DO NOT BE AFRAID"( JOHN 6:20). IT WAS JESUS. THEIR FEARS WERE CALMED, AS WELL AS THE SEA.
THE SAVIOR SPEAKS THE SAME ASSURANCE TO US TODAY AMID THE MANY FEARS ALONG OUR CHRISTIAN JOURNEY. SOLOMON SAID, "THE NAME OF THE LORD IS A STRONG TOWER; THE RIGHTEOUS RUN TO IT AND ARE SAFE" (PROV. 18:10)
FEARS WILL COME, BUT WE ARE SSSURED THAT JESUS IS ALWAYS A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS.
HOW OFT IN THE CONFLICT, WHEN PRESSED BY THE FOE,
I HAVE FLED TO MY REFUGE AND BREATHED OUT MY WOE;
HOW OFTEN, WHEN TRIALS LIKE SEA BILLOWS ROLL,
HAVE I HIDDEN IN THEE, O THOU ROCK OF MY SOUL.
YOU NEED NOT FEAR THE DARKNESS IF YOU ARE WALKING WITH THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. GOD BLESS YOU AND FORGET ABOUT THE FEAR. THINK OF JESUS. HOPE I SEE YOU NEXT TIME.
HAVE A HAPPY,BLESSED DAY *************
BIBLICAL INFORMATION MINISTRIES-BIMS
Sunday, August 26, 2007
More Jokes
WELFARE JOKE
A guy walks into the local welfare office, marches
straight up to the counter and says, "Hi... You know,
I just HATE drawing welfare checks. I'd really rather
have a job."
The social worker behind the counter says, "Your
timing is excellent. We just got a job opening from a
very wealthy old man who wants a chauffeur and
bodyguard for his beautiful daughter.
You'll have to drive around in his Mercedes, but he'll
supply all of your clothes. Because of the long hours,
meals will be provided.
You'll be expected to escort the daughter on her
overseas holiday trips. You will be expected to wine
and dine her with an unlimited budget.
You'll be provided a two-bedroom apartment above the
garage. The starting salary is $90,000 a year."
The guy, wide-eyed, says, "You're Bullshittin' me!"
The Social Worker says, "Yeah, well... You started
it."
Irish Bingo
A young girl from Donegal leaves home to find work in the bright lights of
London. She comes home 6 months later and steps out of a taxi wearing a
full-length mink coat.
Begorrah, Colleen," says her mother. "Tis a lovely soft coat yer wearin'an'
it looks so expensive. Where did ye get that?" Colleen replies, "Sure now, I
won it at the bingo. Don't they have wonderful prizes in London?"
When the weekend's over, Colleen returns to the bright lights, but she's
back to visit her mom a few months later. This time, when she steps out of the
taxi, she's wearing a beautiful gold wristwatch and a large diamond ring. Same
exchange with Mom...same "Won it at bingo!"
Colleen returns to the bright lights again. A few months later, she's back.
This time she's sporting a beautiful emerald and diamond necklace with
matching bracelet and earrings. She hands her mother 1,000 pounds and explains
that
she won it all in bingo. Then she asks Mom to run her a bath as she needs to
freshen up.
When Colleen gets to the washroom, there's only a quarter inch of hot water
in the bathtub.
Colleen, a wee bit peeved at her Mom being so cheap with the hot water after
being handed 1,000 pounds, calls downstairs, "Mom! Sure now, didn't I ask
you to run me a bath? There's only a quarter inch of water in the tub!"
"Indade there is, me darlin," replies her Mom. "But we don't want ye gettin'
yer bingo card wet now, do we?"
You can never fool Mom.
A guy walks into the local welfare office, marches
straight up to the counter and says, "Hi... You know,
I just HATE drawing welfare checks. I'd really rather
have a job."
The social worker behind the counter says, "Your
timing is excellent. We just got a job opening from a
very wealthy old man who wants a chauffeur and
bodyguard for his beautiful daughter.
You'll have to drive around in his Mercedes, but he'll
supply all of your clothes. Because of the long hours,
meals will be provided.
You'll be expected to escort the daughter on her
overseas holiday trips. You will be expected to wine
and dine her with an unlimited budget.
You'll be provided a two-bedroom apartment above the
garage. The starting salary is $90,000 a year."
The guy, wide-eyed, says, "You're Bullshittin' me!"
The Social Worker says, "Yeah, well... You started
it."
Irish Bingo
A young girl from Donegal leaves home to find work in the bright lights of
London. She comes home 6 months later and steps out of a taxi wearing a
full-length mink coat.
Begorrah, Colleen," says her mother. "Tis a lovely soft coat yer wearin'an'
it looks so expensive. Where did ye get that?" Colleen replies, "Sure now, I
won it at the bingo. Don't they have wonderful prizes in London?"
When the weekend's over, Colleen returns to the bright lights, but she's
back to visit her mom a few months later. This time, when she steps out of the
taxi, she's wearing a beautiful gold wristwatch and a large diamond ring. Same
exchange with Mom...same "Won it at bingo!"
Colleen returns to the bright lights again. A few months later, she's back.
This time she's sporting a beautiful emerald and diamond necklace with
matching bracelet and earrings. She hands her mother 1,000 pounds and explains
that
she won it all in bingo. Then she asks Mom to run her a bath as she needs to
freshen up.
When Colleen gets to the washroom, there's only a quarter inch of hot water
in the bathtub.
Colleen, a wee bit peeved at her Mom being so cheap with the hot water after
being handed 1,000 pounds, calls downstairs, "Mom! Sure now, didn't I ask
you to run me a bath? There's only a quarter inch of water in the tub!"
"Indade there is, me darlin," replies her Mom. "But we don't want ye gettin'
yer bingo card wet now, do we?"
You can never fool Mom.
MARRIED FOR A NIGHT
A man and a woman, who have never met before, but are both married to other people, found themselves assigned to the same sleeping room on a transcontinental train. Though initially embarrassed and uneasy over sharing a room, they were both very tired and fell asleep quickly... he in the upper bunk and she in the lower.
At 1:00 AM, the man leaned over and gently woke the woman saying, "Excuse me miss, I'm sorry to bother your, but would you be willing to reach into the closet to get me a second blanket? I am awfully cold."
"I have a better idea," she replied. "Just for tonight, let's pretend that we're married." "Wow! That is a great idea!" he exclaimed.
"Good," she replied. "Get your own damn blanket!"
After a moment of silence, he farted.
"Good," she replied. "Get your own damn blanket!"
After a moment of silence, he farted.
The Perfect Dress (gotta love this lady)
BAD MOTHER BAD MOTHER HEHEHE
Jennifer's wedding day was fast approaching. Nothing could dampen her excitement-- not even her parent's nasty divorce.
Her mother had found the PERFECT dress to wear and would be the best-dressed mother-of-the-bride ever!
A week later, Jennifer was horrified to learn that her father's new young wife had bought the exact same dress! Jennifer asked her to exchange it, but she refused. "Absolutely not. I look like a million bucks in this dress, and I'm wearing it," she replied.
Jennifer told her mother who graciously said, "Never mind sweetheart. I'll get another dress. After all, it's your special day."
A few days later, they went shopping and did find another gorgeous dress. When they stopped for lunch, Jennifer asked her mother, "Aren't you going to return the other dress? You really don't have another occasion where you could wear it."
Her mother just smiled and replied, "Of course I do, dear. I'm wearing it to the rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding!"
NOW I ASK YOU -- IS THERE A WOMAN OUT THERE, ANYWHERE, WHO WOULDN'T ENJOY THIS STORY?
Jennifer's wedding day was fast approaching. Nothing could dampen her excitement-- not even her parent's nasty divorce.
Her mother had found the PERFECT dress to wear and would be the best-dressed mother-of-the-bride ever!
A week later, Jennifer was horrified to learn that her father's new young wife had bought the exact same dress! Jennifer asked her to exchange it, but she refused. "Absolutely not. I look like a million bucks in this dress, and I'm wearing it," she replied.
Jennifer told her mother who graciously said, "Never mind sweetheart. I'll get another dress. After all, it's your special day."
A few days later, they went shopping and did find another gorgeous dress. When they stopped for lunch, Jennifer asked her mother, "Aren't you going to return the other dress? You really don't have another occasion where you could wear it."
Her mother just smiled and replied, "Of course I do, dear. I'm wearing it to the rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding!"
NOW I ASK YOU -- IS THERE A WOMAN OUT THERE, ANYWHERE, WHO WOULDN'T ENJOY THIS STORY?
The Blind Man and the Blonde
A blind man wanders into an all girls biker bar by
mistake. He finds his way to a bar stool and orders
some coffee. After sitting there for a while, he yells
to the waiter, "Hey, you wanna hear a blonde joke?"
The bar immediately falls absolutely silent.
In a very deep, husky voice, the woman next to him
says, "Before you tell that joke, sir, I think it is
only fair -- given that you are blind, that you should
know five things:
1. The bartender is a blonde girl with a baseball bat.
2. The bouncer is a blonde girl.
3. I'm a 6 foot tall, 175 lb. blonde woman with a black belt in karate.
4. The woman sitting next to me is blonde and a professional weight lifter.
5. The lady to your right is blonde and a professional wrestler.
Now, think about it seriously, Mister. "Do you still wanna tell that joke?"
The blind man thinks for a second, shakes his head, and mutters, "Nope, not if I'm gonna have to explain it five times."
USCGC Midgett (WHEC 726) arriving in Seattle.
These are photos of the USCGC Midgett (WHEC 726) returning to port in Seattle earlier this year. You can see Andrew in the last two photos. You can click onto any photo to see a larger view.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Great Grandparents: Atanacio & Victoria Espinoza
To the best of my knowledge this is the only existing photo of my great grandparents, Atanacio and Victoria ( nee Salas) Espinoza. If someone has another photo, I would love to see it. They are my Grandma Mary's parent's. Mary was married to Augustine Osuna, my grandfather. They are my mother Anita De La O's ( nee Osuna) parents. It looks to be sometime in the late 50's or early 60's. It was taken at their home on Pecan Street in Boyle Heights, an East Los Angeles neighborhood. It's somewhat faded.
Photos of Andrew
I know that some of you have not seen our son Andrew in quite a few years. Here are a few pics to bring you up to date. One of them includes his girlfriend Anaphon, and another, his friend Julian. The picture of Andrew on the ship is, I believe, in the Persian Gulf, the photo of him with a white tee shirt is Andrew coming back from the Mid-East. The photos of Andrew posing with the Roman Soldier, and with him sitting at the outside cafe are in Rome.
Friday, August 24, 2007
MARGIES BIMS
GOD WEEPS WITH US*********
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF PSALM 116:15, "PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS"? GOD CERTAINLY DOESN'T VALUE OR FIND ENJOYMENT IN THE DEATH OF HIS CHILDREN! IF HE DID, WHY WOULD THE PSALMIST PRAISE GOD FOR DELIVERING HIM FROM DEATH? AND WHY DID JESUS GROAN AND WEEP AS HE SAW THE GRIEF AT LAZARUS' TOMB?
IN THIS WORLD, UNLESS YOU ARE A CELEBRITY, YOUR PASSING WILL SOON BE FORGOTTEN BY ALL BUT A SMALL CIRCLE OF RELATIVES AND FRIENDS. BUT JESUS SHOWED US THAT GOD SHARES THE SORROW AND PAIN OF THE BEREAVED AND THAT THE DEATH OF THE HUMBLEST BELIEVER CAUSES HIS HEART GREAT PAIN.
THIS THOUGHT CAME TO ME RECENTLY AT THE MEMORIAL OF MY NEPHEW RONNIE. HIS FAMILY AD PASTORS EXTOLLED HIS COMPASSION, KINDNESS, SPIRIT, AND GENEROSITY. AFTERWARD, PEOPLE WHO KNEW HIM AS A GRAT PASTOR SPOKE WELL OF HIM.
THOUGH HIS NAME WAS JUST ONE OF MANY, HIS DEATH WAS A MATTER OF GREAT LOSS TO US WHO KNEW AND LOVED HIM. AND IT IS COMFORTING TO KNOW THAT GOD DID NOT TAKE HIS PASSING WITHOUT FEELING OUR PAIN. IN FACT, I BELIEVE HE WEPT WITH US.
WHEN WE ARE HAPPY OR WHEN WE ARE BLUE,
GOD IS AWARE OF WHATEVER WE DO;
ALL OF OUR SORROWS HE TAKES AS HIS OWN,
AND HE WILL NEVER LEAVE US ALONE.
GOD SHARES HIS SORROW. LET'S SHARE OUR BLESSINGS AND LOVE WITH HIM. HOPE I WILL SEE YOU NEXT TIME.
HAVE A HAPPY, BLESSED DAY********
BIBLICAL INFORMATION MINISTRIES
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF PSALM 116:15, "PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS"? GOD CERTAINLY DOESN'T VALUE OR FIND ENJOYMENT IN THE DEATH OF HIS CHILDREN! IF HE DID, WHY WOULD THE PSALMIST PRAISE GOD FOR DELIVERING HIM FROM DEATH? AND WHY DID JESUS GROAN AND WEEP AS HE SAW THE GRIEF AT LAZARUS' TOMB?
IN THIS WORLD, UNLESS YOU ARE A CELEBRITY, YOUR PASSING WILL SOON BE FORGOTTEN BY ALL BUT A SMALL CIRCLE OF RELATIVES AND FRIENDS. BUT JESUS SHOWED US THAT GOD SHARES THE SORROW AND PAIN OF THE BEREAVED AND THAT THE DEATH OF THE HUMBLEST BELIEVER CAUSES HIS HEART GREAT PAIN.
THIS THOUGHT CAME TO ME RECENTLY AT THE MEMORIAL OF MY NEPHEW RONNIE. HIS FAMILY AD PASTORS EXTOLLED HIS COMPASSION, KINDNESS, SPIRIT, AND GENEROSITY. AFTERWARD, PEOPLE WHO KNEW HIM AS A GRAT PASTOR SPOKE WELL OF HIM.
THOUGH HIS NAME WAS JUST ONE OF MANY, HIS DEATH WAS A MATTER OF GREAT LOSS TO US WHO KNEW AND LOVED HIM. AND IT IS COMFORTING TO KNOW THAT GOD DID NOT TAKE HIS PASSING WITHOUT FEELING OUR PAIN. IN FACT, I BELIEVE HE WEPT WITH US.
WHEN WE ARE HAPPY OR WHEN WE ARE BLUE,
GOD IS AWARE OF WHATEVER WE DO;
ALL OF OUR SORROWS HE TAKES AS HIS OWN,
AND HE WILL NEVER LEAVE US ALONE.
GOD SHARES HIS SORROW. LET'S SHARE OUR BLESSINGS AND LOVE WITH HIM. HOPE I WILL SEE YOU NEXT TIME.
HAVE A HAPPY, BLESSED DAY********
BIBLICAL INFORMATION MINISTRIES
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Blast From the Past!
Two photos of cousins from the mid to late 1950's
L to R : David Robles, Randy De La O (me) and Rosemary Delgado
Top Row, L to R: Evelyn De La O, Ray Robles, David Moreno, David Robles
Bottom row, L to R : Tury Espinosa, Kathy Moreno, Randy De La O
L to R : David Robles, Randy De La O (me) and Rosemary Delgado
Top Row, L to R: Evelyn De La O, Ray Robles, David Moreno, David RoblesBottom row, L to R : Tury Espinosa, Kathy Moreno, Randy De La O
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
11 Rules that you don't learn in school.
11 Rules that you don't learn in school.
From the book "Dumbing Down our Kids" by Charles Sykes
This is mistakenly attributed to Bill Gates, as a Speech he supposedly gave at Mt. Whitney High School in Visalia, California.
It is actually from the book "Dumbing Down our Kids" by Charles J. Sykes, 1995, and is directed at high school and college graduates.
Rule 1:
Life is not fair - get used to it
Rule 2:
The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself
Rule 3:
You will NOT make $40,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both
Rule 4:
If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss
Rule 5:
Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a different word for burger flipping - they called it opportunity
Rule 6:
If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them
Rule 7:
Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you are. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parents' generation, try delousing the closet in your own room
Rule 8:
Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life has not. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life
Rule 9:
Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you find yourself. Do that on your own time!
Rule 10:
Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs
Rule 11:
Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one
Borrowed from Wowzone.com
From the book "Dumbing Down our Kids" by Charles Sykes
This is mistakenly attributed to Bill Gates, as a Speech he supposedly gave at Mt. Whitney High School in Visalia, California.
It is actually from the book "Dumbing Down our Kids" by Charles J. Sykes, 1995, and is directed at high school and college graduates.
Rule 1:
Life is not fair - get used to it
Rule 2:
The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself
Rule 3:
You will NOT make $40,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both
Rule 4:
If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss
Rule 5:
Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a different word for burger flipping - they called it opportunity
Rule 6:
If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them
Rule 7:
Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you are. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parents' generation, try delousing the closet in your own room
Rule 8:
Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life has not. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life
Rule 9:
Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you find yourself. Do that on your own time!
Rule 10:
Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs
Rule 11:
Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one
Borrowed from Wowzone.com
Joshua 24:15
Joshua 24:15
But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD."
But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD."
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Biblical Informations Ministries
Biblical Informations Ministries will be a regular part of our website. It is written by Margaret Moreno (my Aunt). You can comment on any of her posts by clicking the comment link just below the post. Welcome aboard Auntie Margaret!
COMMUNION ON THE MOON
HI; MY NAME IS MARGARET MORENO. MY NEPHEW RANDYMAN INVITED ME TO USE HIS BLOGGER. MY ADDRESS IS
MARGIESBIMS@MSN.COM
I WILL BE POSTING SPIRITUAL THINGS. MY MINISTRIES NAME IS "BLIBLICAL INFORMATION MINISTRIES-BIMS- FOR SHORT. I WILL BE POSTING ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. THE BIMS ARE ALL INSPIRED BY GOD. I HOPE YOU WILL BE JOINING ME SO YOU CAN HAVE A SPIRITUAL DAY. THIS IS MY FIRST BIM. I HOPE YOU LIKE THEM. YOU CAN EMAIL ME WHENEVER GOD GIVES YOU THE FEELING OF BLESS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH GOOD HEALTH & SPIRITS.
APOLLO 11 LANDED ON THE SURFACE OF THE MOON ON SUNDAY, JULY 20, 1969. MOST OF US ARE FAMILIAR WITH ARMSTRONG'S HISTORIC STATEMENT AS HE STEPPED ONTO THE MOON'S SURFACE:
"THAT'S ONE SMALL STEP FOR A MAN; ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND." BUT FEW KNOW ABOUT THE FIRST MEAL EATEN THERE.
BUZZ ALDRIN HAD BROUGHT ABOARD THE SPACECRAFT A TINY COMMUNION KIT PROVIDED BY HIS CHURCH. ALDRIN SENT A RADIO BROADCAST TO EARTH ASKING LISTENERS TO CONTEMPLATE THE EVENTS OF THAT DAY AND TO GIVE THANKS.
THEN, IN A RADIO BLACKOUT FOR PRIVACY, ALDRIN POURED WINE INTO A SILVER CHALICE. HE READ, "I AM THE VINE, YOU ARE THE BRANCHES. HE WHO ABIDES IN ME, AND I IN HIM, BEARS MUCH FRUIT" (JOHN 15:5). SILENTLY, HE GAVE THANKS AND PARTOOK OF THE BREAD AND CUP.
GOD IS EVERYWHERE, AND OUR WORSHIP SHOULD REFLECT THIS REALITY. IN PSALM 139 WE ARE TOLD THAT WHEREVER WE GO, GOD IS INTMATELY PRESENT WITH US. BUZZ ALDRIN CELEBRATED THAT EXERIENCE ON THE SURFACE OF THE MOON. THOUSANDS OF MILES FROM EARTH, HE TOOK TIME TO COMMUNE WITH THE ONE WHO CREATED, REDEEMED, AND FELLOWSHIPED WITH HIM.
ARE YOU FAR FROM HOME? DO YOU FEEL AS IF YOU'RE ON A MOUNTAINTOP OR IN A DARK VALLEY? NO MATTER WHAT YOUR SITUATION, GOD'S FELLOWSHIP IS ONLY A PRAYER AWAY.
JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE,
GRANT IT, JESUS, IS MY PLEA
DAILY WALKING CLOSE TO THEE,
LET IT BE, DEAR LORD, LET IT BE.
GOD'S PRESENCE WITH US IS ONE OF HIS GREATEST PRESENTS TO US. GOD LOVES US SO MUCH AND SO DO I. HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT TIME.
HAVE A BLESSED DAY**************
BIBLICAL INFORMATION MINISTRIES-BIMS-
MARGIESBIMS@MSN.COM
I WILL BE POSTING SPIRITUAL THINGS. MY MINISTRIES NAME IS "BLIBLICAL INFORMATION MINISTRIES-BIMS- FOR SHORT. I WILL BE POSTING ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. THE BIMS ARE ALL INSPIRED BY GOD. I HOPE YOU WILL BE JOINING ME SO YOU CAN HAVE A SPIRITUAL DAY. THIS IS MY FIRST BIM. I HOPE YOU LIKE THEM. YOU CAN EMAIL ME WHENEVER GOD GIVES YOU THE FEELING OF BLESS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH GOOD HEALTH & SPIRITS.
APOLLO 11 LANDED ON THE SURFACE OF THE MOON ON SUNDAY, JULY 20, 1969. MOST OF US ARE FAMILIAR WITH ARMSTRONG'S HISTORIC STATEMENT AS HE STEPPED ONTO THE MOON'S SURFACE:
"THAT'S ONE SMALL STEP FOR A MAN; ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND." BUT FEW KNOW ABOUT THE FIRST MEAL EATEN THERE.
BUZZ ALDRIN HAD BROUGHT ABOARD THE SPACECRAFT A TINY COMMUNION KIT PROVIDED BY HIS CHURCH. ALDRIN SENT A RADIO BROADCAST TO EARTH ASKING LISTENERS TO CONTEMPLATE THE EVENTS OF THAT DAY AND TO GIVE THANKS.
THEN, IN A RADIO BLACKOUT FOR PRIVACY, ALDRIN POURED WINE INTO A SILVER CHALICE. HE READ, "I AM THE VINE, YOU ARE THE BRANCHES. HE WHO ABIDES IN ME, AND I IN HIM, BEARS MUCH FRUIT" (JOHN 15:5). SILENTLY, HE GAVE THANKS AND PARTOOK OF THE BREAD AND CUP.
GOD IS EVERYWHERE, AND OUR WORSHIP SHOULD REFLECT THIS REALITY. IN PSALM 139 WE ARE TOLD THAT WHEREVER WE GO, GOD IS INTMATELY PRESENT WITH US. BUZZ ALDRIN CELEBRATED THAT EXERIENCE ON THE SURFACE OF THE MOON. THOUSANDS OF MILES FROM EARTH, HE TOOK TIME TO COMMUNE WITH THE ONE WHO CREATED, REDEEMED, AND FELLOWSHIPED WITH HIM.
ARE YOU FAR FROM HOME? DO YOU FEEL AS IF YOU'RE ON A MOUNTAINTOP OR IN A DARK VALLEY? NO MATTER WHAT YOUR SITUATION, GOD'S FELLOWSHIP IS ONLY A PRAYER AWAY.
JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE,
GRANT IT, JESUS, IS MY PLEA
DAILY WALKING CLOSE TO THEE,
LET IT BE, DEAR LORD, LET IT BE.
GOD'S PRESENCE WITH US IS ONE OF HIS GREATEST PRESENTS TO US. GOD LOVES US SO MUCH AND SO DO I. HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT TIME.
HAVE A BLESSED DAY**************
BIBLICAL INFORMATION MINISTRIES-BIMS-
Monday, August 20, 2007
Happy Birthday Mariah!
Happy Birthday Sweetheart from Nana and Pop Pop. We had a great day with you yesterday at Soak City! Eight years old today, Wow! We love you so much! Have a great day Kiddo!
Saturday, August 18, 2007
The Lord Giveth and the Lord Taketh
I am happy to report (belatedly)on the birth of the newest member of our family, Frankie Blue Lozano. Her parents are Frank Lozano and Genvieve Robles, daughter of David and Dolores Robles. Frankie was born on June 3, 2007 at 9:29 PM (prematurely)and weighed 3lbs 4.6 oz, and is a beautiful, healthy baby girl! As soon as a photo of her is made available to me I will post it.
On a very, very sad note, I am sad to announce the passing of our cousin Pastor Ronnie Vargas. Pastor Ronnie was the son of my mother's younger sister Rachel (Osuna). Ronnie was the Pastor of HOSEA Christian Center in East Los Angeles. His passing was announced, unexpectedly, during a fund raiser for Pastor Ronnie at the church, located at 5260 E. Pomona Blvd., Los Angeles.
His memorial service was held Thursday, August 16, 2007 at HOSEA Chapel, 220 S. 5th Street, Alhambra, California. It was one of the finest memorial service I have ever attended. His life was celebrated, honored and remembered by his wife Delfina and their children, including both of his sons who spoke about their father. Several attending Pastors all spoke of their relationship with Pastor Ronnie, including friendships that preceded his coming to the Lord and becoming a dedicated man of God.
The memorial service gave me, and I am sure, other family members as well, a chance to see Pastor Ronnie in a whole new light. I am proud to know that such a rare, amazing man was in our family, and both embarrassed and ashamed to say that I did not know him as well as I should have. I can honestly say that I did not have a clue to the depth of the man, or of his commitment to God, his family and his friends. It is my loss.
While I was not one of those fortunate individuals that was touched by Pastor Ronnie during his life; his death and his dedicated life have caused me to reevaluate my own life and my relationship with God, which at times has been somewhat fiery, but for the most part has been lukewarm, at best.
Pastor Ronnie Vargas was born April 30, 1960 in Los Angeles (Boyle Heights), California. He came from humble beginnings, a life of hardship that included gangs, drugs and prison, and (in large part due to his wife Delfina) turned his life around to become a man of God, a dedicated Christian, a family man and an American success story. A success not measured by wealth, material possessions and false, fleeting fame, but a success measured by his legacy that includes the love of his family, his congregation, his many, many true friends and most importantly his place in Heaven. Pastor Ronnie went to the Lord on Sunday, August 12, 2007. He was, and is, a man to be admired and emulated. Rest in Peace Primo!
On a very, very sad note, I am sad to announce the passing of our cousin Pastor Ronnie Vargas. Pastor Ronnie was the son of my mother's younger sister Rachel (Osuna). Ronnie was the Pastor of HOSEA Christian Center in East Los Angeles. His passing was announced, unexpectedly, during a fund raiser for Pastor Ronnie at the church, located at 5260 E. Pomona Blvd., Los Angeles. His memorial service was held Thursday, August 16, 2007 at HOSEA Chapel, 220 S. 5th Street, Alhambra, California. It was one of the finest memorial service I have ever attended. His life was celebrated, honored and remembered by his wife Delfina and their children, including both of his sons who spoke about their father. Several attending Pastors all spoke of their relationship with Pastor Ronnie, including friendships that preceded his coming to the Lord and becoming a dedicated man of God.
The memorial service gave me, and I am sure, other family members as well, a chance to see Pastor Ronnie in a whole new light. I am proud to know that such a rare, amazing man was in our family, and both embarrassed and ashamed to say that I did not know him as well as I should have. I can honestly say that I did not have a clue to the depth of the man, or of his commitment to God, his family and his friends. It is my loss.
While I was not one of those fortunate individuals that was touched by Pastor Ronnie during his life; his death and his dedicated life have caused me to reevaluate my own life and my relationship with God, which at times has been somewhat fiery, but for the most part has been lukewarm, at best.
Pastor Ronnie Vargas was born April 30, 1960 in Los Angeles (Boyle Heights), California. He came from humble beginnings, a life of hardship that included gangs, drugs and prison, and (in large part due to his wife Delfina) turned his life around to become a man of God, a dedicated Christian, a family man and an American success story. A success not measured by wealth, material possessions and false, fleeting fame, but a success measured by his legacy that includes the love of his family, his congregation, his many, many true friends and most importantly his place in Heaven. Pastor Ronnie went to the Lord on Sunday, August 12, 2007. He was, and is, a man to be admired and emulated. Rest in Peace Primo!
Cafe De La O
When I first started Cafe De La O, I wanted it to be a place for the family to keep in contact, (both in California and New Mexico) share news, recipes, good places to eat, genealogy research and events of interest, and because I am still a rock and roller at heart, a place to share music videos that I like, as well as upcoming movie trailers. I'm not sure if I have actually strayed away from that concept but I am attempting stay within those boundaries, though there will always be a few exceptions to the rule.
Since this is a family based website, any family member that wants to write a commentary or write regular postings can contact me and they will be given full privileges.
Since this is a family based website, any family member that wants to write a commentary or write regular postings can contact me and they will be given full privileges.
2007 Uptown Whittier Car Show
Here is a link to photos of the Uptown Whittier Car Show today. Below is a list of upcoming events for the year. Just click on to the ad or go to The Uptown Whittier Homepage.
More funny videos at www.funnyside.co.uk. A funny parody of The Bourne Ultimatum from the Jimmy Kimmel Show.
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