I am a disabled, divorced man. Originally from a small town, in Michigan City, Indiana. After high school and one year of college, I joined the U. S. Air Force and served seven years. Having been married to a girl from Columbus, Ohio, I moved my family there upon discharge and I fell in love with The Ohio State football tradition, and being a 'Buckeye'. History has brought me present day to Durham, North Carolina, where I live alone, but my computer is truly my main company. I never discovered its use until my illness when I was forced to retire. I was bed bound for over eight months. To make a long story short, I never thought I'd ever walk again, but thanks be to God, I'm able to facilitate myself on a walker. Been married twice, not too successful in love, but at least I can say I've been touched by it a couple times. I have four wonderful children who make me proud, and help remind me that I 'HAVE' done something right. In fact, one of my sons got me into this MySpace thing. He set me up from where he lives in Ohio. He thought it would be a good thing for me, a good extention to my computer experience. Also, because I attempt to write a little poetry and enjoy sending messages of encouragements, he felt this would be a great way in sharing some of my writings. I'm not quite sure how good any of my short poems are, but writing really became a way of reaching out. I believe giving my mind over to God to use has helped me heal, and made me to feel somewhat productive, instead of spending my time depressed. As you can see by my Chicago Bear design, I truly love 'Da Bears'. Having grown up near Chicago, I love all sports teams from the Windy City. But my 'GREATEST' love is my love for Jesus Christ. Without Him in my life, to me nothing else makes sense. I'll stand for Him, even if I have to stand alone. I love gospel music, especially gospel quartet. I used to love playing chess, though haven't done so in some time. But in brief, this is my story!
"The Meaning of MySpace"I never thought much about obtaining a MySpace page. Actually, I really didn't know much about it, except for the publicity it receives over our news media outlets, most of it negative, or intrusive to someone.My son in Ohio had been telling me he felt it would be a good idea for me to have one, to share my poetry and things that God gave me to write. Still, I couldn't see no use for it because I'm shy, and I just couldn't see myself talking to a complete stranger, and then in doing so, having a relationship develope whereby I wake up each morning just to see what kind of messages, or comments I might have.So far, this thing has truly opened up for me an outlet, and a source. And, I'm lovin' it.Its become an outlet for my expressions of thought, that periodically comes, which has to be God inspired because I'm 'NOT' articulate.I'm not a preacher. I couldn't preach a message if you paid me. I'm not a public speaker. I don't think I could hold an audience of five folk for five minutes.But I can try to live a life where God can use me.I can tell someone else of His goodness to me.Now that, I 'CAN' do!And if anybody will hear, then let him/her hear.I'm thankful now for this experience, because I'm not mobile where I get out my house very much. My computer is my company.MySpace is providing a source for new found friends, never possible until I gave into my son's demands.And now, I'm "so" very glad that I did!GOOD MORNING EARL, I WANTED TO STOP BY YOUR PAGE AND BLESS YOU WITH MY PRESENCE. I WANTED TO STOP BY AND SAY THANK YOU FOR JUST BEING YOU. THANK YOU FOR YOUR WISDOM, THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP. I WOKE UP THIS MORNING AND I THANKED THE LORD FOR MY BLESSINGS, AND I THANKED THE LORD FOR YOU. EVERYTIME I TURN AROUND HE KEEPS ON BLESSING ME. I KNOW YOUR GETTING A LITTLE WEARY, SO I WANTED TO SEND YOU THE SUN, A LITTLE OF MY SUNSHINE TO BRING YOU ENERGY. A PERSON CAN'T GIVE SUNSHINE "UNLESS" THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED THE RAIN, AND I TRY TO COME BY OFTEN AND BE UNIQUE AS "LOVELYB", AND SO TODAY I WANTED TO SAY THANKS, AND SEND YOU THIS LITTLE VIDEO. KEEP ON MINISTERING, KEEP ON BEING A BLESSING, BUT EARL, TAKE "EARL" TIME. AND I LEAVE YOU WITH THIS, {IT'S EASY TO GET OVER COMMITTED, BURNED OUT, WORN OUT, AND STRESSED OUT WITH TOO MANY COMMITMENTS} BEING WEARY AS YOU SAY, WILL FRUSTRATE YOU. (AS YOU SAY) KEEP ON DOING WHAT YOU DO MY FRIEND, JUST KEEP BALANCED. TAKE "EARL" TIME {LOVE YA.....LOVELYB}
