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Guess where I will be today with at least 90 thousand others? Can't wait until kickoff time which will start the year. Pat and I went to the Manatee - Bayshore game last night. Manatee won big, 45 - 0, seems as though they may have what it takes this year. It was a fun family thing to do as Darenda, Tyler, Luke and Tyler's buddy Michael Galvano were also with us. Take care and have a Blessed day and be a Blessing to someone. Today's verse is “Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”- Matthew 28:18-20

I am sorry that I did not Blog yesterday. I was pretty busy most of the day and just did not get to it. Today I will share with you a letter that I wrote to the Bradenton Herald. I guess they will print, I'm not sure. We have been having some comments and emails from people who think we may be missing the boat. This is all based on the comments that our Police Chief stated he wants more cops regardless of cost. So here is my explanation dealing with how I think. Before reading this I wish you a Blessed day and want to share today's verse with you. “ What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.”- 2 Timothy 1:13-14 I would like to respond to the budget dilemma that exists in the City Of Bradenton. I do not want to try and dazzle anyone with numbers or graphs with predetermined ratios. Everyone knows the budget restrain...

Today was our budget meeting and it went very smooth, with the exception of what was in the news paper that our Police Chief was quoted. The council was very upset in the way he handled the media. I have been there and done that so” whatever”? Tonight is our Gator Club meeting and we will learn what we made at our Fundraiser. I already know that it was $6,300.00 which is a far cry from what we normally make. But considering the economy such as it is. My Daughter Sandy in Georgia is still looking for a job. She has some hopeful feelers out that we PRAY will work out for her. She gave up a great job with her company to be able to move. Her husband who is in upper management was transferred but her job was not. (They both worked for US Food) I’m hoping and praying for her, she has worked her entire life and I know that she is going stir crazy. Well take care and have a Blessed day and be a Blessing to someone today. Today’s verse is “The earth is filled with your love, O LORD; teach me y...

Well its looks like we are going to get a real storm today. I have not seen the weather report but looking out of my office window it looks bad. I guess we cannot complain about rain as it has been too dry this summer. My Daughter Sandy who lives in Newnan, Georgia tells me they are having a good bit of rain also. I see that we have another storm brewing out in the Gulf. I hope that Hurricanes sty rather dormant and peaceful this year. With the exception of the Manatee Hurricane football team! I had a talk with the Police Chief today, he is asking for more Police officers. I told him that putting police officers on the road will not solve our problems. It is going to take more education at home about drugs and the enforcement in the judicial system. Training at home brings to mind our verse for today! Take care and have a great day….and be a Blessing to someone today and be Blessed. Today’s verse is.. “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it....

I am not feeling all that well today so I am not doing too much. Saturday morning I woke up with a runny eye and nose I figured it was nothing but allergy. That night I started to feel bad with some aches and chills. Sunday I skipped church and took a 3 hr nap. Sunday night I had a little fever and some more chills but I think the worst is gone. (I hope) Saturday night was our Gator Fundraiser which helps us with our scholarships. I am not sure how well we did but we will find out Wednesday night. Pat worked most of the night and I played, what’s new? We had a nice crowd and gave away some nice prizes. Today when I was on my way to Lowes a car in front of me ran the red light at 21st ave and 14th street. I caught up with it at the next red light so being in a hurry did not help them get too far down the road. Lord and behold they pulled into Lowes and parked in a handicap spot. I walked by them and they had no permit to do so, wow had I been a cop!!! Twice they got away with doing ...