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"So what is it going to be?" The moment of truth finally came with my wife, AmoScribo.
"Scratch" That's what came into my head, out of nowhere (really, I’m
one of those believe in the supernatural wor(l)d of God people, so I’m
sure He put it there). I dared to hope she'd like it. I really want to
please this wife on mine who is in the process of launching me into the
blogosphere -- I have a problem with idol worship. "That's cool".
Humph, well I passed the first test. I wanted something sort of cool
and a little edgy, something that wasn't too defining, something useful
for injecting God into the world and getting some meaningful dialog
going.
"I'm
not going to post anything tonight" (another 11:11 pm with another
Monday of pushing through the piles so that I can try to do some
science with half a brain was looming in my mind"
"Well, you can write something after you do your Bible study at work" She suggests.
Fat chance. "I don't see me doing that. I'm pretty much egging to get
something, anything, accomplished at that point" (note for future blog
- responding to vs. directing my day).
So here it is Monday
morning and I'm doing it. I really, really want to please her. I also
want, need some Christian, homeschool Dad dialog. That’s what finally
drove me to this pastime; two words I can’t remember that I repeated in
my mind all yesterday to remind me of the need that God had shown me
time and again, so that I could get to the point of actually signing
up. I have been a very reluctant inductee to blogging. My days are
loaded enough! AmiScirbo was beside me, patiently making sure it
happened. It means a lot to her to be able to share with ‘Big Daddy’
what has been ground shaking for her.
This morning, Proverbs 7
reminded me seek understanding and wisdom; rule 1 - watch out for the
harlot and the arrow in the liver that brings death even to the strong.
Understanding and wisdom, it's out there screaming at the city gates,
the table set for the taking. God open my ears, give me a memory. I did
write some down, I’ll have to do more – my penmanship is getting
atrocious again anyway.
So why Scratch. There is chicken scratch, which might be what my thoughts are worth sometimes.
Then there is scratching the surface, which is at least what I'd like to do on a variety of subjects.
How about scratch my back (literally) – a very important thing for me, but not an invitation to you.
God gave me a pile of scratch the other day, but I'm not sure if it's
mine yet. He is so wonderful. I had just been thinking about what he
would do to deal with the post-vacation need for food, hay, gas, etc.
As usual, I had already found a fine penny and a dime on the ground.
Funny, I rarely find it hard to be thankful for them. Then He let loose
the gate!
Let's not forget scratching with a pen to put something down and scratch me out, which is what I must do now, because:
I have to be diligent to know the state of my flocks and attend to the herd (Pr27:23).
See ya!
8:57 AM - Aug. 7, 2006 -
That's Wonderful!
I had a wonderful time reading my sweet husband's brain. :-) I sound kind of pushy...I have faith that you wouldn't have started a blog unless you want(ed) to.
I really like all the things you wrote about 'Scratch'.
I'm going to point to you from my blog!! Thanks for the link in your post.
Oh, can you bring me home some more Hershey's Dark?
Thank you, hunkie.
:-)
Oh, boy, this could be fun...
Allison C.
AmoScribo - 4:25 PM - Aug. 7, 2006
Scratch on, brother!
Hey! It's great to see you here, Scott! I'm adding you to my blogroll... now give me something to read!
Somerschool - 4:57 PM - Aug. 7, 2006
Hi
Welcome to the blogs. I will add you to my friends list.
Al - 8:19 PM - Aug. 7, 2006
Congratulations!
Welcome to blog world. I hope you have a fun time with your blog.
Hawk
Hawk - 8:42 PM - Aug. 7, 2006
My 11 cents...
So glad there are others too. I'd love to participate in the dialogue. There aren't many homeschool dads around us here in Chicago, but I am grateful that technology will make fellowship possible.
p.s. my son found a dime and a penny today and they're in my pocket now...
Ebenim - 11:52 PM - Aug. 11, 2006
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