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Twas the Night Before Jesus Came

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'Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the house
Not a creature was praying, not one in the house.
Their Bibles were lain on the shelf without care
In hopes that Jesus would not come there.

The children were dressing to crawl into bed,
Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head.
And Mom in her rocker with baby on her lap
Was watching the Late Show while I took a nap.

When out of the East there arose such a clatter,
I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash!

When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But angels proclaiming that Jesus was here.
With a light like the sun sending forth a bright ray
I knew in a moment this must be The Day!

The light of His face made me cover my head
It was Jesus! returning just like He had said.
And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth
I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself.

In the Book of Life which He held in His hand
Was written the name of every saved man.
He spoke not a word as He searched for my name;
When He said "It's not here" my head hung in shame.

The people whose names had been written with love
He gathered to take to His Father above.
With those who were ready He rose without a sound
While all the rest were left standing around.

I fell to my knees, but it was too late;
I had waited too long and this sealed my fate.
I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight;
Oh, if only I had been ready tonight.

In the words of this poem the meaning is clear;
The coming of Jesus is drawing near.
There's only one life and when comes the last call
We'll find that the Bible was true after all!

copyright © 1993 Bethany Farms, Carrollton, IL

Fireworks were in the air this past weekend as we attempted to learn to Barefoot Water Ski.
As you can tell, my boy, MATT WARD, busted a few times!!! hahaha
Me, Brent Warren, Ryan Davis, Matt Ward, and Darren Davis got together over the weekend at Lake Claiborne and celebrated the good ole days. We have an annual trip each year. Great times.

HPC Father's Day Classic!!!
Last Friday, I teamed up with my main MEN Tommy Bonaventure, Pastor Dino, and Pastor Jay Miller at the HPC golf Classic.
We came in with a steller -10 under par, took 4th place.
Maybe better luck next year...watch out for those mulligan's guys....i like to play with gilligan's hahahaha.
check out the pics.....
1. me and my home-boy the Dr. of Tweeze.
2. Tommy B dreaming of that hole-n-one he wanted to make sooo badly
3. Me on the phone takin care of some business
4. Lil ric and Tommy B. - hole number 18 - par 5 - on in 2 - birdie!!

Just created by the wonderful and most talented Melissa Landry in our office!!!
My new add for the Southeast News. Be looking for it!! What'cha think?
O, and is anyone looking for a free gift card?
Call me! hahaha

The ICSC "International Council of Shopping Centers" Convention begins this Sunday.
I, along with the rest of the crew at THR Real Estate will be there. Over 100,000 real estate brokers, agents, venders, developers, retailers, etc. will be there too!
I plan to shake many hands, pass out tons of business cards, eat some slammin food and hopefully put together a few deals.
Hear from you next week. Until then, it's Vegas time!!!!

Mother's Day Weekend! Enjoy the Pics!!!

Pictures from Top to Bottom:
1. Calvary Baptist Baseball won the 1A State Championship Saturday Night.
2. Meet "Mike and Ike" - Mother's Day Gift to my Mom and my Grandma. We bought them because my grandmother's dog "Jasmine" died last week.
3. Mom on the boat
4. Mom, Holly, Gwen, Stephanie, and Wendy
5. me and my bride
6. and 7. - Need I say more?? "Maddogg" any girls looking for a date!
8. When things blow out on the Interstate
9. and 10. - Barefoot 190 MasterCraft - Get You Some!
11. "Big Mable"
12. "The Gear"