Positive Post Tuesday
Well, today is Tuesday and as most of you know it’s also voting day. Quite honestly I’m about ready to be done hearing about the election but I am interested in what’s going to happen. I have a feeling I know what is going to happen, but I’m curious to see how this election plays out. Now, here’s the thing. I don’t really have a ton of “personal passion” behind this election, but I do realize it’s historical affect on our country. Not because of what each particular President will do but because of who they are. Today America will be electing either it’s first African-American President, or electing it’s oldest President in history and first woman Vice President. History will be made today, and I will have no part of it.
Now, I have to be honest with myself and all of you and tell you that I really have to try hard to be interested in this election. I have forced myself to pay attention, forced myself to care. See, I’m just not that political. To me it’s like arguing over music taste. You will never get the other person to see your side, and even if you can, pride will step in the way and no one will admit they were wrong. Maybe it’s apathetic, maybe it’s me being a bad American, but I’ve had a hard time caring.
Now, with all that being said, I will say this. I understand the great freedom that we have. I understand that we live in the best country in the world and I don’t take that for granted at all. I realize my freedom to do what I want for a living, believe what I want to believe, say what I want to say and I love that. I love the ability to vote or not vote, I love the fact that I can turn on the news in my own home on a TV that I am able to afford. There are a million things that I love about the freedom of this country, but it’s hard for me to be political. History will be made today and regardless of the outcome we, as Christians, know the end of the story. We know who’s in control and we know who has our best interests in mind… American or not.
Welcome to Tuesday. You know what to do. Write something nice then come back here and fill out the box below. Ready? Go.
My Friend Randy Miller
Most of you know that about a year ago I was on tour with Phil and David Crowder. Well, the band that opened for the tour, and the band that I shared a bus with for 2 months was a band called The Myriad. It was a short tour, but in that time I got to know the guys really well and they became good friends. Randy, their drummer, was no exception. He’s an amazing guy and quite possibly one of the nicest people I have ever met. I wrote it then and I will say it again. One of the things that stuck out to me the most about Randy was his passion for his family. He was constantly talking about how much he was in love with his kids and wife. They even came out to the tour for a while and he was completely wrapped up in them.
Well yesterday I received some of the saddest news I have ever heard in a long time. I got this email from Steven, their guitar player and I am urging anyone who can help to do so.
Friends and family,
As some of you may have heard, our band mate Randy Miller had a tumor removed from his upper torso near his shoulder on Friday. Initial analysis has come back that the tumor is cancerous. The specific type is still being determined and we will keep you all informed as we know more. We ask for your support and prayers for Randy, his wife Kristyn, and children Connor and Gillian during this time.
There are immediate and ongoing financial needs for the Miller family. For this reason, a fund has been set up through The Stirring, a non-profit organization in Redding, CA. There are a few different ways you can send tax deductible donations to the family. One is online at www.thestirring.org . Located to the bottom right of the main page you will see “ONLINE GIVING”. If you click on this link you will be directed to a secure page where you can set up an onlinegiving account. Once the account is set up you will see the “RANDY MILLER FUND” and be able to send secure, tax deductible donations to the family through this organization. Tax deductible donations can also be sent in the form of a check to:
The Stirring
RE: Randy Miller
3468 Bechelli Lane Suite E
Redding, CA 96002Please specify “Randy Miller Fund” in the check memo. Any financial support you can give in order to help the Miller’s through this difficult time is appreciated.
Now, I know for a fact that musicians are not covered with the greatest medical insurance in the world and I know that’s something that needs to be dealt with. Now I know there are plenty of people on here that are able to help, and I encourage you to take some time to think about if there is anything you can do to help. If nothing else, your prayers would be greatly appreciated.
Congratulations Are In Order
Congratulations to Phil and Mallory. They were married on Saturday. Sorry ladies, he’s taken… and by someone who’s perfect for him.
Stats Suck Sunday – In Bullet Points
- Today was another late morning day. On Sundays we have to wait until folks get out of church to move in and rearrange their sanctuary, so we have made “brunch at Cracker Barrel” a weekly tradition. Luckily weigh in day is on Fridays.
- We are in Hagerstown, Maryland today. I looks like a pretty cool little town, but I have no idea. I just stumbled off the bus, so all I’ve really seen is the parking lot of a church.
- My Fantasy Football team is projected to loose by about forty points today. Not looking good there.
- I seriously could eat pineapple every day.
- Kristin sent me an email this morning and I can’t stop thinking about it and laughing. She may be using it for her blog but I wanted to seal it. This is what it said.
When we got home from Blue’s basketball practice last night Aiden went inside first. When we got in there, we couldn’t find him anywhere. I called and called, and finally he popped up from behind the chair with a candy bar, and said, “I accidentally ate this treat…on accident….”
- I’ve been trying to watch Iron Man this entire run. Bart brought it out, but I haven’t had time.
- We did go bowling until after three in the morning last night, so maybe that’s why I haven’t had time to watch Iron Man.
- I’m no good at bowling. The first game I got a 94 and the second game I got a 119. I don’t think I beat many people.
- One more night and I will be home for a few days. Can’t wait to see Kristin and the boys.
Welcome to Stats Suck Sunday. If you are just joining us this is the day where no one really reads anything, so it’s a day to post random thoughts or even Michael Bolton videos. These are a few things floating around in my brain today… in case you were wondering. See how I did that? Pulled in the title of this here blog. This post does nothing more than prove that I need more sleep.
What’s on your mind today?
