Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Happy New Year!



Sorry its been so long since I've posted. Its been a busy but good break. Classes are started up again and its gonna be a real busy semester. I guess I'm gonna have to be extra disciplined with my time. That likely means few postings on here. We'll see.
Anyways Christmas was really good as I got to see my bro Tyler, visit my parents out in Wyoming and hang with my sister and her fiance. Yes she got engaged on Christmas eve. Don't ask for details about a wedding because at this time there really aren't any. So it was a great time with the family. My dad kills me. I had some good laughs at his expense like he spilled a half a jug of O.J. on his lap and it looked like he had an accident(pic to be posted later) and one of the times we played racquetball I hit him in the head twice!! It was so painfully funny! It was a coincidence that I had been hit twice the day before...it wasn't revenge. I had tears flowing and was in pain because I was laughing so hard after we got done playing.
I came back to Hays and my grandpa had put two new tires on my car. Merry Christmas. He also put these awesome hubcaps(see pic) that I'm sure he stole off of some HUGE '72 Olds cruiser and thought they would look nice on my car. To put it mildly they have gotten some attention. I mean they had a photo shoot with Porfirio as you can see so they're famous. He clown too much. Grandpa has out done himself again. Its funny stuff.
New Years was good. The cops showed up at Micah's house because the guys across the street were shooting off fireworks and Micah got his out as the cops showed up. So naturally Micah standing in the street with a roman candle in his hand held high above his head caught their attention. All of his fireworks were confiscated. Thankfully the cops showed up before I could get mine out of my car or I would have been in the same boat and I would have been mad because as some of you know I am a 4th of July savage.
Jan 2-6th we went to LifeImpact in OKC, OK. It was really good. Its awesome rub shoulders and talk with some awesome and incredible people who are seeking God in all they do. We took 45 from FHSU and had a great time.
We had a Christian Challenge leadership retreat this last weekend in Salina at WCC. A lot of stuff in less than 48 hours but we had a blast and I was able to connect with some people I maybe didn't know so well. This semester I am only going to be leading a small group. We're gonna go through the book "When I Don't Desire God: How to Fight for Joy" by John Piper. I am excited about it and it should be good and a great chance to grow a little closer to a few guys.
This weekend I will be going to Kansas City to help move the new pastor of our church to Hays. Micah, P, myself and two other guys from our church are gonna be the moving crew and tackle it all on Friday. I know theres gonna be a great way to help out and I'm sure it will be fun too.
FHSU basketball update: Men are 15-1 and ranked #8 in the latest Div.II polls. The women are 13-2 and playing better and better each week. It shouldn't be too long before they get some attention.
KU basketball update: Its sad times right now as a Jayhawk fan as KU has dropped two straight and to the two worst teams they could, Mizzou in overtime and K-State by 4(You happy Heather?). Things are really looking doubtful for an NCAA Tourney bid setting with a record of 10-6.
And yes its true I am planning on graduating this spring with a degree in Organizational Leadership. This is my last semester taking undergraduate courses here at FHSU. So there will be a huge celebration of grand proportions to mark my perserverence. Ok so maybe not but I will be done this spring.
Happy New Year to you all!
Until Dukey drops again.......Much Love...

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Luke! It has been a long 44 days since your last post.. I check everyday. (sniff sniff...) I am so glad you're back! It sounds as if you had a great time over Christmas and New Years... and
Congrats to Amanda! That is exciting!
I wish you the best this semester as you are working towards the "Big G" in the spring. ;)

PS. Kat is pondering the idea of attending Hays next Fall. Any tips, ideas, or warnings?

Heather said...

Yes I'm Happy about the game but maybe not your comment refering to KSU as the "worst team" but I confess it's kind of true that we stink at b-ball.

The pictures of P made me laugh hard! Maybe you can submit them to a "Thug" Calendar.

The Piper book you mentioned is good. I read it in the Fall. I learned some good things. Enjoy!

Anonymous said...

Luke!!!

It's been a long time! I was bored at home (normal occurrence) and decided to check out your site. I see you are headed to KC this weekend, wave at me when you go by! I'd ask you to stop, but I know you'll be busy. You should get a 'myspace', all the cool kids are doing it! At least I am anyway. :) Have a safe trip!

-Melissa Ross