Hello all, here is a "Prayer Request"...
This is information concerning my daughter-in-law's nephew, Andrew Benavides, who received a spinal cord injury in a football game he way playing in last Saturday, October 24, 2009.
http://isubengals.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102809aaa.html
I sent this to nearly everyone I know, and some that I don't know, to ask for help.
Your prayers will be appreciated.
Please invite your friends and family to join in prayer for Andrew's successful healing.
Thank you.
GRAMPS
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
THE SKY IS FALLING !!
Unless you have been in a sensory deprivation tank for the last year or two, you have heard at least something about the “end of times prophecy,” allegedly attributed to the Maya and their calendar…
Depending upon what website you select, either December 12, 2012, or, December 21, 2012, will be the end of earth, as we know it.
Why? That is the supposed end of the Mayan calendar…
Here is some basic information: http://www.december212012.com/
This site has an excellent explanation of various theories: http://www.greatdreams.com/2012.htm
This is very good informational about the Mayan Calendar, including a countdown clock to 12/21/2012: http://mayancalendar2012.org/
This is a very good, comprehensive, explanation about the Maya people, their calendar, etc., in an easier–to–read dissertation.
http://www.adishakti.org/mayan_end_times_prophecy_12-21-2012.htm
There is a possible bottom line to all of this: Make your peace with your God now, so that no matter when your time comes to transition to the great beyond, or whatever will be awaiting you, that you will be at peace and ready for what ever happens next.
From my point of view, I believe that December 21, 2012 is the end of a Mayan cycle, and the next day, will be the start of the new cycle.
The truly interesting thing about the Mayans, was their ability to make an extremely accurate calendar well into the past, AND, well into the future. How did they do that? The truth is, today, no one knows for sure. These were somewhat primitive people, especially compared to today’s civilizations; yet, they had very advanced knowledge of the stars and planets.
Depending upon what website you select, either December 12, 2012, or, December 21, 2012, will be the end of earth, as we know it.
Why? That is the supposed end of the Mayan calendar…
Here is some basic information: http://www.december212012.com/
This site has an excellent explanation of various theories: http://www.greatdreams.com/2012.htm
This is very good informational about the Mayan Calendar, including a countdown clock to 12/21/2012: http://mayancalendar2012.org/
This is a very good, comprehensive, explanation about the Maya people, their calendar, etc., in an easier–to–read dissertation.
http://www.adishakti.org/mayan_end_times_prophecy_12-21-2012.htm
There is a possible bottom line to all of this: Make your peace with your God now, so that no matter when your time comes to transition to the great beyond, or whatever will be awaiting you, that you will be at peace and ready for what ever happens next.
From my point of view, I believe that December 21, 2012 is the end of a Mayan cycle, and the next day, will be the start of the new cycle.
The truly interesting thing about the Mayans, was their ability to make an extremely accurate calendar well into the past, AND, well into the future. How did they do that? The truth is, today, no one knows for sure. These were somewhat primitive people, especially compared to today’s civilizations; yet, they had very advanced knowledge of the stars and planets.
What if the Mayans ended their calendar on a particular date, well into the future, in the belief and hopes that the future civilizations would be able to continue their predictions? After all, the Maya laid the groundwork; and, they might have believed that anyone with a lick of sense would be able to understand their work.
There are some theories that the Maya people received visitors from outer space. It is very interesting to see "knowledgeable people" critique certain Mayan art carvings believed to depict space travel. Again, no one knows for sure.
So, as December 21, 2012 draws closer, please be mindful that lots of folks are going to be acting just a tad crazy, as in The Sky Is Falling, The Sky Is Falling!!
Don't foget to fasten your seat belt!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
CHRISTMAS IN JULY?
Hello all,
For the 2009 Christmas Season, I again did my best to avoid any visual contact with Christmas related items for as long as possible. In fact, I believe that I saw the first noticeable Christmas display on the “Ides of September,” and that would have been on September 13, 2009.
I was at the local Fred Meyer store, when I noticed a display of Christmas lights. This year, I decided to wait about a month before mentioning anything about this.
However, seeing any type of Christmas display in September still is waaay tooo early for my liking.
Aggressive marketing is one thing, but earlier and earlier Christmas displays just seems so out
of place, almost disrespectful to the meaning of Christmas. I mean, we have not even seen a candy display for Halloween yet, or had any Thanksgiving turkey and fixings, yet there they were, the advertising for and display of Christmas lights.
When I was growing up, there was a saying, "Yeah, when Christmas comes in July." People would say that in response to something said or promised by another person, to indicate that whatever had been said or promised was nearly unbelievable.
However, it is starting to look like some retailers might just start Christmas marketing in July.
For the 2009 Christmas Season, I again did my best to avoid any visual contact with Christmas related items for as long as possible. In fact, I believe that I saw the first noticeable Christmas display on the “Ides of September,” and that would have been on September 13, 2009.
I was at the local Fred Meyer store, when I noticed a display of Christmas lights. This year, I decided to wait about a month before mentioning anything about this.
However, seeing any type of Christmas display in September still is waaay tooo early for my liking.
Aggressive marketing is one thing, but earlier and earlier Christmas displays just seems so out
of place, almost disrespectful to the meaning of Christmas. I mean, we have not even seen a candy display for Halloween yet, or had any Thanksgiving turkey and fixings, yet there they were, the advertising for and display of Christmas lights.
When I was growing up, there was a saying, "Yeah, when Christmas comes in July." People would say that in response to something said or promised by another person, to indicate that whatever had been said or promised was nearly unbelievable.
However, it is starting to look like some retailers might just start Christmas marketing in July.
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