This morning was, as I would say and not what I had anticipated, an extremely difficult morning. And although I can remember nothing of my past, today I could actually remember how I used to handle it when things went wrong: I used to evaluate what happened, determine what to do differently and try again. However, that NEVER works now that I am handicapped.
So, did I eat breakfast? Yes.
Am I a mess? Yes.
Is God still my God after all that happened? That was never a question for me, of course He is. I have to take each and every time as it comes, deal with whatever it brings to me, stay in communication with my Savior and NEVER LOSE FAITH!
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Monday, June 25, 2007
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Some new and seemingly not so good stuff is going on and honestly, I’ve turned it all over to God. It’s just (I swear) bigger than me, and it seems to get worse by the second. I honestly don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but I know who does and I’ve turned it over to Him. In closing, I ask you to pray.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Some new and seemingly not so good stuff is going on and honestly, I’ve turned it all over to God. It’s just (I swear) bigger than me, and it seems to get worse by the second. I honestly don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but I know who does and I’ve turned it over to Him. In closing, I ask you to pray.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
June 22, 2007 STEPS OF FAITH!
Today, as usual, I went to Therapy. And, as I’ve said, I only get physical now. Well today, I walked with my walker, which is the first time in a long time, to see if the Lite Gait has made a difference, and it has!
Now, I’m not going to say that I was supposed to be doing this because I wasn’t. With a walker, you go: step, step, push the walker & repeat. But for some reason (unbeknownst to me) the walker and I were just walking!
I know that was wrong, but I have to say that it actually felt easier than it ever has. PRAISE GOD!!
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Today, as usual, I went to Therapy. And, as I’ve said, I only get physical now. Well today, I walked with my walker, which is the first time in a long time, to see if the Lite Gait has made a difference, and it has!
Now, I’m not going to say that I was supposed to be doing this because I wasn’t. With a walker, you go: step, step, push the walker & repeat. But for some reason (unbeknownst to me) the walker and I were just walking!
I know that was wrong, but I have to say that it actually felt easier than it ever has. PRAISE GOD!!
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Thursday, June 21, 2007 Major Oops!
This morning I went into the bathroom to brush my teeth and use mouthwash, and I thought everything would be just fine, but boy was I in for a MAJOR surprise!
First, I put my toothpaste on my toothbrush, like a pro, and then I surprised myself when my hand went crazy and I rubbed the toothbrush and toothpaste all over my face and even my glasses! Instead of freaking out, I started reciting the following scripture in my mind:
Prov 3:5-7
5 Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart;
don't try to figure out everything on your own.
6 Listen for GOD's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
he's the one who will keep you on track.
7 Don't assume that you know it all.
Run to GOD! Run from evil!
So, I brushed my teeth fine, but there was still more. While I was using my mouthwash, I actually swallowed some and while I was choking, my hand went wild again and I spilled some of the mouthwash from the bottle!
Whew, those were some major oops!
But in the end, the Lord was with me and I’m ok.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
This morning I went into the bathroom to brush my teeth and use mouthwash, and I thought everything would be just fine, but boy was I in for a MAJOR surprise!
First, I put my toothpaste on my toothbrush, like a pro, and then I surprised myself when my hand went crazy and I rubbed the toothbrush and toothpaste all over my face and even my glasses! Instead of freaking out, I started reciting the following scripture in my mind:
Prov 3:5-7
5 Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart;
don't try to figure out everything on your own.
6 Listen for GOD's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
he's the one who will keep you on track.
7 Don't assume that you know it all.
Run to GOD! Run from evil!
So, I brushed my teeth fine, but there was still more. While I was using my mouthwash, I actually swallowed some and while I was choking, my hand went wild again and I spilled some of the mouthwash from the bottle!
Whew, those were some major oops!
But in the end, the Lord was with me and I’m ok.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
June 20, 2007 There is a work for me…
Lately, God has been talking to my heart (really!) and teaching some things. I’m more than a little surprised about what I’ve learned, but it’s ok because it’s from God. How do I know it’s from God?
Good question.
I know because He has taken me places that I could not, didn’t want to go and did not go on my own. I really don’t want to say yet what it’s all about, but trust me God knows all about it.
Some people think that I am just stupid. But, please pray.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Lately, God has been talking to my heart (really!) and teaching some things. I’m more than a little surprised about what I’ve learned, but it’s ok because it’s from God. How do I know it’s from God?
Good question.
I know because He has taken me places that I could not, didn’t want to go and did not go on my own. I really don’t want to say yet what it’s all about, but trust me God knows all about it.
Some people think that I am just stupid. But, please pray.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Friday, June 15, 2007
Paul put it straight! There ARE difficult times ahead and I’m experiencing them right now! Maybe you are too, so just remember that they can’t come from God, so just remember, thank and honor God for everything and your salvation.
2 Tim 3:1
Don't be naive. There are difficult times ahead.
And please pray for Mark because I’m seeing him tomorrow.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Paul put it straight! There ARE difficult times ahead and I’m experiencing them right now! Maybe you are too, so just remember that they can’t come from God, so just remember, thank and honor God for everything and your salvation.
2 Tim 3:1
Don't be naive. There are difficult times ahead.
And please pray for Mark because I’m seeing him tomorrow.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Thursday, June 14, 2007 Woops!
OK, I tried to do something that I couldn’t. I had bought a deck of cards and today I tried to play them. Well, I’m sure that you have already realized that it requires both hands, but I didn’t at first, but after picking them up off of the floor multiple times, I decided to go back to the computer and put them away.
EASIER SAID THAN DONE!
I got them back in the box fine, but closing the lid was a whole NEW challenge!
So I tried and prayed, and although I’ll never do it again, at least I’m done with the Lord’s helping hand.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
OK, I tried to do something that I couldn’t. I had bought a deck of cards and today I tried to play them. Well, I’m sure that you have already realized that it requires both hands, but I didn’t at first, but after picking them up off of the floor multiple times, I decided to go back to the computer and put them away.
EASIER SAID THAN DONE!
I got them back in the box fine, but closing the lid was a whole NEW challenge!
So I tried and prayed, and although I’ll never do it again, at least I’m done with the Lord’s helping hand.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
June 13, 2007 LOTS of Blessings
Yesterday was just (like always) a total blessing from God. I always see His hand at work, but some days He is just sweeter than usual. Like yesterday, my youngest son called ME in the morning and I have to say that it made my day.
Then, last night a brother came by and took me and two other brothers to the movies.
What a wonderful day from start to finish and God was totally there so of course I’m very thankful.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Yesterday was just (like always) a total blessing from God. I always see His hand at work, but some days He is just sweeter than usual. Like yesterday, my youngest son called ME in the morning and I have to say that it made my day.
Then, last night a brother came by and took me and two other brothers to the movies.
What a wonderful day from start to finish and God was totally there so of course I’m very thankful.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
June 4, 2007 Last Place Servanthood
Yesterday the message very good, but it suddenly stuck me like a brick. It was based on the following message:
Mark 9:35
35 He sat down and summoned the Twelve. "So you want first place? Then take the last place. Be the servant of all."
I realized that many times I worry about myself and NOT other’s. Now, that’s not going to be easy as a human, but Jesus will help.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Yesterday the message very good, but it suddenly stuck me like a brick. It was based on the following message:
Mark 9:35
35 He sat down and summoned the Twelve. "So you want first place? Then take the last place. Be the servant of all."
I realized that many times I worry about myself and NOT other’s. Now, that’s not going to be easy as a human, but Jesus will help.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Sunday, June 3, 2007 I cooked!
A woman from my Sunday school class took me to their home today and I cooked a casserole for class next week. I bought all of the ingredients myself and took them with me today. Honestly, I don’t eat or care for mushrooms, but this is an Italian dish, so they seemed appropriate. It will be warmed and served next week. The recipe is as follows:
Sundried Tomato & Basil Pasta
Ingredients
Bow Tie Pasta
1 bag of grilled frozen chicken
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 can of minestrone soup
4 TBSP. of Basil
2 TBSP. of Worcestershire Sauce
1 pkg. of Italian cheeses
1 can of mushrooms
1 container of Sundried Tomatoes
1 can of skim milk
1 box of Sundried Tomato & Basil Wheat Thins
Directions
Cook Bow Tie Pasta per directions on package, drain completely and add to mixture below.
While the pasta is cooking, get out a large bowl. Warm up chicken in microwave. When warm, cut into bite sized pieces and put in bowl. Add soup. Drain & add mushrooms. Add Basil and Worcestershire sauce. Add cheeses. Add 1 soup can of skim milk. Warm Sun Dried Tomatoes in microwave, cut them into bite sized pieces and add to the mixture. Stir well. Open box and crush bag of Wheat Thins and add to the mixture. Stir well.
When pasta is done, drain thoroughly and add to mixture. Stir well, taste & serve.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
A woman from my Sunday school class took me to their home today and I cooked a casserole for class next week. I bought all of the ingredients myself and took them with me today. Honestly, I don’t eat or care for mushrooms, but this is an Italian dish, so they seemed appropriate. It will be warmed and served next week. The recipe is as follows:
Sundried Tomato & Basil Pasta
Ingredients
Bow Tie Pasta
1 bag of grilled frozen chicken
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 can of minestrone soup
4 TBSP. of Basil
2 TBSP. of Worcestershire Sauce
1 pkg. of Italian cheeses
1 can of mushrooms
1 container of Sundried Tomatoes
1 can of skim milk
1 box of Sundried Tomato & Basil Wheat Thins
Directions
Cook Bow Tie Pasta per directions on package, drain completely and add to mixture below.
While the pasta is cooking, get out a large bowl. Warm up chicken in microwave. When warm, cut into bite sized pieces and put in bowl. Add soup. Drain & add mushrooms. Add Basil and Worcestershire sauce. Add cheeses. Add 1 soup can of skim milk. Warm Sun Dried Tomatoes in microwave, cut them into bite sized pieces and add to the mixture. Stir well. Open box and crush bag of Wheat Thins and add to the mixture. Stir well.
When pasta is done, drain thoroughly and add to mixture. Stir well, taste & serve.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Friday, June 1, 2007 They seemed BIG!
OK, a couple of VERY BIG things went wrong for me today. And at first it was really hard for me to deal with.
First, my computer is still screwed up and it can’t connect to the network here, so I have dial up everything and NO Internet.
Next, I called to make reservations for the bus, and no one would answer the phone…
Next, the bus to take me to Therapy was late and the driver said that I would make it there (at best) over 30 minutes PAST my appointment time; so I didn’t go.
Then, I found out that I was not going to the school that I thought because I don’t have enough money.
So all my dreams were crashed today. Unrecoverable. All of them. So, at first I was angry. Then I thought, how could this be happening to ME, a child of God? The one who can do all things through Christ who strengthens me??? And then I remembered this:
Prov 3:5-7
5 Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart;
don't try to figure out everything on your own.
6 Listen for GOD's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
he's the one who will keep you on track.
7 Don't assume that you know it all.
Run to GOD! Run from evil!
And I thought have I turned to God?
Is it possible that here is something here for God that evil would like to take my mind off of? And I thought: YES! I’M GOING TO SEE MARK TOMORROW!
And it all made sense and I could let the bad go and focus on the good.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
OK, a couple of VERY BIG things went wrong for me today. And at first it was really hard for me to deal with.
First, my computer is still screwed up and it can’t connect to the network here, so I have dial up everything and NO Internet.
Next, I called to make reservations for the bus, and no one would answer the phone…
Next, the bus to take me to Therapy was late and the driver said that I would make it there (at best) over 30 minutes PAST my appointment time; so I didn’t go.
Then, I found out that I was not going to the school that I thought because I don’t have enough money.
So all my dreams were crashed today. Unrecoverable. All of them. So, at first I was angry. Then I thought, how could this be happening to ME, a child of God? The one who can do all things through Christ who strengthens me??? And then I remembered this:
Prov 3:5-7
5 Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart;
don't try to figure out everything on your own.
6 Listen for GOD's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
he's the one who will keep you on track.
7 Don't assume that you know it all.
Run to GOD! Run from evil!
And I thought have I turned to God?
Is it possible that here is something here for God that evil would like to take my mind off of? And I thought: YES! I’M GOING TO SEE MARK TOMORROW!
And it all made sense and I could let the bad go and focus on the good.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Thursday, May 31, 2007 The Prodigal Son
I know that I’ve probably talked about this before, but it is so totally meaningful to me that I just have to repeat it. I have a poster on my wall that is a poster of Jesus story of the return of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). When I look at that poster I always first relate to returning prodigal son (because THAT WAS ME), then I love the father because of what Jesus referred to when He told the story (and I know that I’m accepted and welcomed back), and it reminds me of how I should treat my boys, and the disapproving brother and questioning others remind me of who not to be.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
I know that I’ve probably talked about this before, but it is so totally meaningful to me that I just have to repeat it. I have a poster on my wall that is a poster of Jesus story of the return of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). When I look at that poster I always first relate to returning prodigal son (because THAT WAS ME), then I love the father because of what Jesus referred to when He told the story (and I know that I’m accepted and welcomed back), and it reminds me of how I should treat my boys, and the disapproving brother and questioning others remind me of who not to be.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Wednesday, May 2, 2007 I need some fellowship
Today, as usual, I went to Therapy, but it was not “the usual” day that I had planned or expected!
In Physical Therapy I was told that I could no longer come 3 times a week. I was cut down to twice a week and told that they would look at it again at the end of May and I might be discharged. I also got the strong impression that I would never receive my walker for home.
In Occupational Therapy, I was also cut back to twice a week, and told for sure that I would be discharged at the end of May.
So, of course I didn’t feel good and I left Therapy for my ride home. But as usual they weren’t there yet so I went outside. Out there, I decided to take this wheelchair ramp in the parking lot down to the lot. Then! Unbeknownst to me, I was actually not right by the ramp, so I drove right off the curb (which scared me) and into a parking space (no car there, Thank God) and actually fell out of my chair. Some very nice adults helped me to get my chair beside me, to sit up, then to stand up and get back into my chair. Once I got in my chair I realized that my right arm was badly scraped up, so it had to be cleaned and bandaged.
Whew! What a day! What I believe I really need from you is some real good old fashioned Christian fellowship from you all, maybe through email or phone calls, but I just need to get beyond this day.
Today, as usual, I went to Therapy, but it was not “the usual” day that I had planned or expected!
In Physical Therapy I was told that I could no longer come 3 times a week. I was cut down to twice a week and told that they would look at it again at the end of May and I might be discharged. I also got the strong impression that I would never receive my walker for home.
In Occupational Therapy, I was also cut back to twice a week, and told for sure that I would be discharged at the end of May.
So, of course I didn’t feel good and I left Therapy for my ride home. But as usual they weren’t there yet so I went outside. Out there, I decided to take this wheelchair ramp in the parking lot down to the lot. Then! Unbeknownst to me, I was actually not right by the ramp, so I drove right off the curb (which scared me) and into a parking space (no car there, Thank God) and actually fell out of my chair. Some very nice adults helped me to get my chair beside me, to sit up, then to stand up and get back into my chair. Once I got in my chair I realized that my right arm was badly scraped up, so it had to be cleaned and bandaged.
Whew! What a day! What I believe I really need from you is some real good old fashioned Christian fellowship from you all, maybe through email or phone calls, but I just need to get beyond this day.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Saturday, April 14, 2007
I went to visit Mark again today, the same man that I messaged you about last Saturday, and when I first got here he was visiting with someone else in his room. I apologized and immediately left and prayed. But when I went out front (for what I thought was going to be a long time ALONE) there he was and HE APOLOGIZED and I realized Boy The Lord Is Good! So I pulled my chair up next to his and immediately began to think about what I had prepared for him, said another prayer and I read to him the following verses:
(this was to give him a much more firm foundation with Gods word)
1 Thess 4:8
8 If you disregard this advice, you're not offending your neighbors; you're rejecting God, who is making you a gift of his Holy Spirit.
(and this one was to give him a firm foundation as to why it’s critical to follow God’s will)
Heb 10:26-31
26 If we give up and turn our backs on all we've learned, all we've been given, all the truth we now know, we repudiate Christ's sacrifice 27 and are left on our own to face the Judgment — and a mighty fierce judgment it will be! 28 If the penalty for breaking the law of Moses is physical death, 29 what do you think will happen if you turn on God's Son, spit on the sacrifice that made you whole, and insult this most gracious Spirit? 30 This is no light matter. God has warned us that he'll hold us to account and make us pay. He was quite explicit: "Vengeance is mine, and I won't overlook a thing," and, "God will judge his people." 31 Nobody's getting by with anything, believe me.
And I told him that I had looked up REPUDIATE in my dictionary and it meant to cast something off or to refuse to have anything to do with something or to refuse to acknowledge something. So that if he failed to acknowledge this, the he would repudiate.
I told him that I wanted to know him forever in Heaven. That it is a real place, and then I asked him if he was OK with us praying together, and he said “yes”, so I led us in an involved prayer.
Then we sat silently for about 2 hours and he went back into the facility before my bus came, which was OK, I would just like to ask you to pray for him and for me.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
I went to visit Mark again today, the same man that I messaged you about last Saturday, and when I first got here he was visiting with someone else in his room. I apologized and immediately left and prayed. But when I went out front (for what I thought was going to be a long time ALONE) there he was and HE APOLOGIZED and I realized Boy The Lord Is Good! So I pulled my chair up next to his and immediately began to think about what I had prepared for him, said another prayer and I read to him the following verses:
(this was to give him a much more firm foundation with Gods word)
1 Thess 4:8
8 If you disregard this advice, you're not offending your neighbors; you're rejecting God, who is making you a gift of his Holy Spirit.
(and this one was to give him a firm foundation as to why it’s critical to follow God’s will)
Heb 10:26-31
26 If we give up and turn our backs on all we've learned, all we've been given, all the truth we now know, we repudiate Christ's sacrifice 27 and are left on our own to face the Judgment — and a mighty fierce judgment it will be! 28 If the penalty for breaking the law of Moses is physical death, 29 what do you think will happen if you turn on God's Son, spit on the sacrifice that made you whole, and insult this most gracious Spirit? 30 This is no light matter. God has warned us that he'll hold us to account and make us pay. He was quite explicit: "Vengeance is mine, and I won't overlook a thing," and, "God will judge his people." 31 Nobody's getting by with anything, believe me.
And I told him that I had looked up REPUDIATE in my dictionary and it meant to cast something off or to refuse to have anything to do with something or to refuse to acknowledge something. So that if he failed to acknowledge this, the he would repudiate.
I told him that I wanted to know him forever in Heaven. That it is a real place, and then I asked him if he was OK with us praying together, and he said “yes”, so I led us in an involved prayer.
Then we sat silently for about 2 hours and he went back into the facility before my bus came, which was OK, I would just like to ask you to pray for him and for me.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
April 11, 2007 God IS Awesome I went to Therapy today, and yes everything went well, but as I was walking around using the regular walker with the forearm supports, suddenly it fully came to me that I have come as far as I have because God is Awesome and He’s my God. Nothing more and nothing less.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
There are going to be some people in Heaven that Jesus has put there, but I would not have. Jesus didn't just save perfect people, He came here and died to save us and give His blood as the sacrifice once for all. That's why we have been taught to love each other. It doesn't just end in this life and on this earth, it continues in Heaven. I firmly believe that some people will have faith in Jesus but their behavior may not meet my standards, but so what! My job is to love them.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Saturday, April 7, 2007 Request…I don’t know whether this is the right time to ask you this, but I have a very good friend named Mark, that is 55, and suffered a much more severe brain injury than mine. He is in a convalescent hospital where he believes he’ll be until he dies, and an effect of his brain injury is anger (which he feels A LOT, and he feels towards the surgeon that made an error which caused his brain injury, etc.). He was raised as a Catholic, but now feels that is incorrect. Unfortunately there are others (Muslim, etc.) that he feels are right. So, effectively he believes that there is one God, but many religions. So my word to him was that he should pray to God and tell Him about his confusion and ask Him to clarify it for him. I told him not to expect to be healed on this earth, but with faith, he could expect a new body in Heaven. I will continue to visit him every Saturday, but he needs our support in prayer.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
April 5, 2007 God is sweet to me.
Yesterday, I went to Therapy and without a doubt God was very sweet to me. When I woke up, God had been with me while I was sleeping and was still there. When I went to Therapy, He brought the bus early and I went straight there. Once there, I wrote a letter, and then I had Physical Therapy. We did something new. I switched from the ARJO walker to a more regular walker that is normal, but it has holders for arm rests attached to the top. So, not only did I just stand up, I balanced on my feet, and then I took ahold of the walker and step by step walked.
Then it was time for Occupational Therapy where I cooked the following recipe that God had given me:
Bow Tie Pasta
1 bag of Bow Tie uncooked pasta
1 bag of frozen boned & cooked chicken meat
1 can on cream of chicken soup
1 can on cream of cheese soup
1 cup of skim or nonfat milk
2 Tbsp. of Worcestershire Sauce
3 Tbsp. of Basil
1 pkg. of McCormick 4 cheese pasta sauce
1 can of Corn
1 can of Cut Green Beans
1 tbsp. of Garlic Salt
1 bag of Grated Jack Cheese
Directions:
In a large pan cook pasta al-dente per package instructions. While the pasta is cooking, defrost the chicken in the microwave and when it’s done, make sure it’s cut into small pieces. Then get a large bowl and start by adding the defrosted and cut up chicken. Next add the milk. Then add
Worcestershire sauce. Add Basil & Garlic Salt. Add 4 cheese pasta sauce (dry). Stir the mixture well. Open and drain the Corn and the Green Beans and add them to the mixture. When the pasta is done, thoroughly drain it and add it back to the pan. Add mixture from the bowl to the pan
Heat to warm it all up and thoroughly stir in the grated jack cheese.
Once the cheese melts, serve.
Let me know how you like it if you try it.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Yesterday, I went to Therapy and without a doubt God was very sweet to me. When I woke up, God had been with me while I was sleeping and was still there. When I went to Therapy, He brought the bus early and I went straight there. Once there, I wrote a letter, and then I had Physical Therapy. We did something new. I switched from the ARJO walker to a more regular walker that is normal, but it has holders for arm rests attached to the top. So, not only did I just stand up, I balanced on my feet, and then I took ahold of the walker and step by step walked.
Then it was time for Occupational Therapy where I cooked the following recipe that God had given me:
Bow Tie Pasta
1 bag of Bow Tie uncooked pasta
1 bag of frozen boned & cooked chicken meat
1 can on cream of chicken soup
1 can on cream of cheese soup
1 cup of skim or nonfat milk
2 Tbsp. of Worcestershire Sauce
3 Tbsp. of Basil
1 pkg. of McCormick 4 cheese pasta sauce
1 can of Corn
1 can of Cut Green Beans
1 tbsp. of Garlic Salt
1 bag of Grated Jack Cheese
Directions:
In a large pan cook pasta al-dente per package instructions. While the pasta is cooking, defrost the chicken in the microwave and when it’s done, make sure it’s cut into small pieces. Then get a large bowl and start by adding the defrosted and cut up chicken. Next add the milk. Then add
Worcestershire sauce. Add Basil & Garlic Salt. Add 4 cheese pasta sauce (dry). Stir the mixture well. Open and drain the Corn and the Green Beans and add them to the mixture. When the pasta is done, thoroughly drain it and add it back to the pan. Add mixture from the bowl to the pan
Heat to warm it all up and thoroughly stir in the grated jack cheese.
Once the cheese melts, serve.
Let me know how you like it if you try it.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
April 1, 2007 Unexpectedly Sweet!
Today I went to Church and I worked at Church, and everything went well, but after class, something really SWEET happened.
This young man named Scott and his Mom(?) have been coming to class and Scott uses a walker. Well, today his Mom asked me if I had ever used a walker and I said yes and described the technical big one that I use in Therapy, and she told me that she was in Physical Therapy and asked me if I was willing to try her son’s. I, of course, said YES! And we went into the hallway and I stood up and I successfully walked the entire hallway IN FRONT OF MY CLASS! This was definitely a blessing from God, and it was SWEET!
You know, when Scott started coming to class, I thought that possibly I could be a positive blessing to him, but who knew that God had something totally different planned? God did. Thank you God.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Today I went to Church and I worked at Church, and everything went well, but after class, something really SWEET happened.
This young man named Scott and his Mom(?) have been coming to class and Scott uses a walker. Well, today his Mom asked me if I had ever used a walker and I said yes and described the technical big one that I use in Therapy, and she told me that she was in Physical Therapy and asked me if I was willing to try her son’s. I, of course, said YES! And we went into the hallway and I stood up and I successfully walked the entire hallway IN FRONT OF MY CLASS! This was definitely a blessing from God, and it was SWEET!
You know, when Scott started coming to class, I thought that possibly I could be a positive blessing to him, but who knew that God had something totally different planned? God did. Thank you God.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Thursday, March 29, 2007 Very Sweet!
Things didn’t start out sweet yesterday, but I went to Therapy yesterday at around noon here and things began to get sweeter! First, (even though I’m not supposed to) I made Chocolate Chip cookies for a friend that I visit every Saturday. I mixed then up, put them on a cookie sheet, put them in the oven, STOOD UP AND WASHED DISHES WITH BOTH HANDS and then I sat down and dried my hands and went on to Physical Therapy. I went to the parallel bars and stood up without touching the bars! Then, I touched my Therapists hand very gently with my right hand and my left, then I sat down. While I was waiting for my Therapist and the ARJO walker, I became very relaxed! Then we walked for awhile and I remained feeling relaxed and I was told that I walked well.
There is something that happened last Sunday night that I need to tell you. After nearly 7 years (so you know that this was God) in the shower I began to notice that I had feeling on the bottom of my feet! Before that, I never had ANY feeling.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Things didn’t start out sweet yesterday, but I went to Therapy yesterday at around noon here and things began to get sweeter! First, (even though I’m not supposed to) I made Chocolate Chip cookies for a friend that I visit every Saturday. I mixed then up, put them on a cookie sheet, put them in the oven, STOOD UP AND WASHED DISHES WITH BOTH HANDS and then I sat down and dried my hands and went on to Physical Therapy. I went to the parallel bars and stood up without touching the bars! Then, I touched my Therapists hand very gently with my right hand and my left, then I sat down. While I was waiting for my Therapist and the ARJO walker, I became very relaxed! Then we walked for awhile and I remained feeling relaxed and I was told that I walked well.
There is something that happened last Sunday night that I need to tell you. After nearly 7 years (so you know that this was God) in the shower I began to notice that I had feeling on the bottom of my feet! Before that, I never had ANY feeling.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Friday, March 23, 2007 SWEET as usual
Today Jesus and I went to Therapy and as usual, it was sweet! He gave me many good times apart from Therapy, but for right now, I’ll just stick to Therapy.
At first, I had Occupational Therapy and I asked to be weighed. They did and as it turned out, I weighed 183 as compared to 190 last month which means I’ve lost an additional 7 pounds! Then, I stood by myself at a table for 30 minutes! So then Physical Therapy started and the ARJO walker, Jesus and I walked again. I’m told that I’m doing better, but it SURE is hard to do. I don’t get tired, it’s just figuring out the steps that’s hard.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Today Jesus and I went to Therapy and as usual, it was sweet! He gave me many good times apart from Therapy, but for right now, I’ll just stick to Therapy.
At first, I had Occupational Therapy and I asked to be weighed. They did and as it turned out, I weighed 183 as compared to 190 last month which means I’ve lost an additional 7 pounds! Then, I stood by myself at a table for 30 minutes! So then Physical Therapy started and the ARJO walker, Jesus and I walked again. I’m told that I’m doing better, but it SURE is hard to do. I don’t get tired, it’s just figuring out the steps that’s hard.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Monday, March 19, 2007 God is Sweet!
Today, being Monday, it was just like any other day for me. God (who had been with me while I was sleeping) was always beside me! Yes, I went to Therapy, and YES it was sweet and I totally believe it was because of God, not me, but after Therapy when the bus came (right on time), God showed me something a little, actually a lot, different.
When I boarded the bus there were only two ladies, but before long, the bus was full of handicapped people, and I watched them closely, their behaviors and the effects on their appearances. Before long at all I fell into prayer, for them and then into praise because I couldn’t help but realize how much the Lord has done for me! He has, for His reason, allowed me to take my place within a community of people in desperate need! This is definitely an awesome role, designed by God and I expect to be fully used by Him to do whatever He wants to do! I’m obviously here for another reason because my handicap could, but doesn’t equal theirs. And I'm alive! I’m excited while I am just writing about it!
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Today, being Monday, it was just like any other day for me. God (who had been with me while I was sleeping) was always beside me! Yes, I went to Therapy, and YES it was sweet and I totally believe it was because of God, not me, but after Therapy when the bus came (right on time), God showed me something a little, actually a lot, different.
When I boarded the bus there were only two ladies, but before long, the bus was full of handicapped people, and I watched them closely, their behaviors and the effects on their appearances. Before long at all I fell into prayer, for them and then into praise because I couldn’t help but realize how much the Lord has done for me! He has, for His reason, allowed me to take my place within a community of people in desperate need! This is definitely an awesome role, designed by God and I expect to be fully used by Him to do whatever He wants to do! I’m obviously here for another reason because my handicap could, but doesn’t equal theirs. And I'm alive! I’m excited while I am just writing about it!
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Friday, March 16, 2007 Life’s So Sweet!
First of all, the whole house had Basketti tonight and it was sooo good. The Lord brought another beautiful day today so I had a perfect setting for song and prayer as I sat outside in my power chair and waited for the bus. I even handwrote a letter to a dear friend. Then the bus came and I went to Therapy. Today, I had my favorite Therapist and at first we walked with the ARJO and with me doing all of the directing for walking, obstacle avoidance and turning. And what blew me personally away is that my Therapist told me that she had never seen me walk so well and so relaxed! Now, that didn’t come from just me, it has to have come from the Lord! And when we were done, I had covered 1,000 feet! Then the next thing we did was that I sat on a mat (all by myself) and gently directed a balloon from me to the Therapist using one hand and then the other. Then the same thing with a ball and my feet.
I like Therapy because it’s the one place where I can ask questions, do new things, succeed, grow and etc. just as I am. (I can feel the argument that’s coming) Hmm, sounds a lot like coming to Jesus…
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
First of all, the whole house had Basketti tonight and it was sooo good. The Lord brought another beautiful day today so I had a perfect setting for song and prayer as I sat outside in my power chair and waited for the bus. I even handwrote a letter to a dear friend. Then the bus came and I went to Therapy. Today, I had my favorite Therapist and at first we walked with the ARJO and with me doing all of the directing for walking, obstacle avoidance and turning. And what blew me personally away is that my Therapist told me that she had never seen me walk so well and so relaxed! Now, that didn’t come from just me, it has to have come from the Lord! And when we were done, I had covered 1,000 feet! Then the next thing we did was that I sat on a mat (all by myself) and gently directed a balloon from me to the Therapist using one hand and then the other. Then the same thing with a ball and my feet.
I like Therapy because it’s the one place where I can ask questions, do new things, succeed, grow and etc. just as I am. (I can feel the argument that’s coming) Hmm, sounds a lot like coming to Jesus…
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Loving God Means Loving People
All throughout the Bible there are many stories about many different things and many different people, but you’ll repeatedly see that the topic is love.
God’s love created this world and everything in and around it. Regardless of the translation you use, love is easy to find and you could choose from a number of verses to see the point of love, but after reading a number of them in my translation, THE MESSAGE, I have chosen one:
1 John 4:21
21 The command we have from Christ is blunt: Loving God includes loving people. You've got to love both.
This verse means something bold and simple. Bold is that to demonstrate our love for God, we must also demonstrate our love for other people. Now, think about this: God made all kinds, colors, nationalities and shapes of people and He clearly loves all of them. And Jesus clearly said If you’ve seen me, you’ve seen my Father. Aren’t Christians supposed to be like Jesus? In every place He went on this earth, who did He spend His time with? Mostly the ill and the handicapped. So we should do the same without question. And when we do so, we’re obviously are like Jesus, a.k.a. the Father.
Now, I guess because we have heard of diseases, we may know their cause, we understand the treatments and the cures, our ability to care for people with an illness has never been compromised. However, most all people have not ever cared for to any extent, handicapped people, so what this verse says is that clearly if you don’t demonstrate love for them, then you don’t love God.
Now the simple part is that to love God, you have to love other people too. Now, as I’ve already stated, That’s easy to do when we’re talking about ill/normal people, but when we begin to discuss handicapped people, that’s a completely different story.
So now my point may not what you’d expect, but it’s fairly simple and it coincides with that verse that I read to you: Do you love God? If so, then prove it by ministering to handicapped people!
That’s the group that has been missed!
All throughout the Bible there are many stories about many different things and many different people, but you’ll repeatedly see that the topic is love.
God’s love created this world and everything in and around it. Regardless of the translation you use, love is easy to find and you could choose from a number of verses to see the point of love, but after reading a number of them in my translation, THE MESSAGE, I have chosen one:
1 John 4:21
21 The command we have from Christ is blunt: Loving God includes loving people. You've got to love both.
This verse means something bold and simple. Bold is that to demonstrate our love for God, we must also demonstrate our love for other people. Now, think about this: God made all kinds, colors, nationalities and shapes of people and He clearly loves all of them. And Jesus clearly said If you’ve seen me, you’ve seen my Father. Aren’t Christians supposed to be like Jesus? In every place He went on this earth, who did He spend His time with? Mostly the ill and the handicapped. So we should do the same without question. And when we do so, we’re obviously are like Jesus, a.k.a. the Father.
Now, I guess because we have heard of diseases, we may know their cause, we understand the treatments and the cures, our ability to care for people with an illness has never been compromised. However, most all people have not ever cared for to any extent, handicapped people, so what this verse says is that clearly if you don’t demonstrate love for them, then you don’t love God.
Now the simple part is that to love God, you have to love other people too. Now, as I’ve already stated, That’s easy to do when we’re talking about ill/normal people, but when we begin to discuss handicapped people, that’s a completely different story.
So now my point may not what you’d expect, but it’s fairly simple and it coincides with that verse that I read to you: Do you love God? If so, then prove it by ministering to handicapped people!
That’s the group that has been missed!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 Never Again
Today was as beautiful as any other day-God was with me. I knew it and appreciated from the moment I woke up. What a wonderful way to start the day!
At around 11:30, I went to therapy and that, of course, was another series of blessings from God. I first had Occupational Therapy and I made Basketti and we (including me) had it for dinner at home, but in Therapy she told me that I could never cook again. So here’s the recipe:
Basketti
1 large jar of Prego with meat
2 cans of Tomato sauce
4 small cans of Tomato paste
1 lb of very lean hamburger
1 container of extremely thin pasta (Vermicelli)
Pepper
Garlic salt
Oregano
Sweet basil
In a large pan, pour in Prego sauce and add Tomato sauce and paste. Add some salt and pepper to taste. Add 1 tbsp. of crushed Oregano and 2 tsps. of crushed Basil and taste; if necessary add more Oregano and more Basil 1 tsp. at a time until it tastes Italian. Set pan to warm and cook the ingredients; cover if necessary.
In another pan cook the hamburger into very small bits until it is done. When it is done, thoroughly drain it, if necessary, and add it to the pasta sauce.
To cook the pasta, bring water (per instructions on the container) to a boil and add the pasta and cook until Al-dente. When complete, thoroughly drain and set aside.
To serve, put cooked Pasta onto plate. Put pasta sauce on top. Enjoy!
Remember this! Tasting the sauce is the key to your success. Taste it at each stage and you will serve a
successful dish. The recipe is very helpful, but it cannot possibly accommodate all tastes.
I’m not kidding, this was good beyond my wildest dreams, and to think that I remembered I used to make this years ago and my now 22 year old son used to call it Basketti.
Anyways, then I went on to Physical Therapy and my day just got better so all I could (or want to) do is praise God!
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Today was as beautiful as any other day-God was with me. I knew it and appreciated from the moment I woke up. What a wonderful way to start the day!
At around 11:30, I went to therapy and that, of course, was another series of blessings from God. I first had Occupational Therapy and I made Basketti and we (including me) had it for dinner at home, but in Therapy she told me that I could never cook again. So here’s the recipe:
Basketti
1 large jar of Prego with meat
2 cans of Tomato sauce
4 small cans of Tomato paste
1 lb of very lean hamburger
1 container of extremely thin pasta (Vermicelli)
Pepper
Garlic salt
Oregano
Sweet basil
In a large pan, pour in Prego sauce and add Tomato sauce and paste. Add some salt and pepper to taste. Add 1 tbsp. of crushed Oregano and 2 tsps. of crushed Basil and taste; if necessary add more Oregano and more Basil 1 tsp. at a time until it tastes Italian. Set pan to warm and cook the ingredients; cover if necessary.
In another pan cook the hamburger into very small bits until it is done. When it is done, thoroughly drain it, if necessary, and add it to the pasta sauce.
To cook the pasta, bring water (per instructions on the container) to a boil and add the pasta and cook until Al-dente. When complete, thoroughly drain and set aside.
To serve, put cooked Pasta onto plate. Put pasta sauce on top. Enjoy!
Remember this! Tasting the sauce is the key to your success. Taste it at each stage and you will serve a
successful dish. The recipe is very helpful, but it cannot possibly accommodate all tastes.
I’m not kidding, this was good beyond my wildest dreams, and to think that I remembered I used to make this years ago and my now 22 year old son used to call it Basketti.
Anyways, then I went on to Physical Therapy and my day just got better so all I could (or want to) do is praise God!
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
March 11, 2007 I’m Very Blessed!
You know? I was just sitting here and thinking: “When is all of this good stuff going to end?” Then I thought: “When God decides. It could be any moment, next year or in 10 years or never! It’s His call and I’m happy.” Whatever He chooses is good for me. I feel that He’s done exceptionally well.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
You know? I was just sitting here and thinking: “When is all of this good stuff going to end?” Then I thought: “When God decides. It could be any moment, next year or in 10 years or never! It’s His call and I’m happy.” Whatever He chooses is good for me. I feel that He’s done exceptionally well.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Sunday, March 11, 2007 Delayed
I’m sorry, but I haven’t told you the latest in a while. It seems like so much has been going on and the source of it ALL undoubtedly has been Jesus. I used to wear weights on my wrists and ankles each time that I went to Therapy, but now (at the request of Physical Therapy) I don’t wear my weights any longer. Plus, my Physical Therapist used to guide my ARJO walker, moving it forward and turning, but now I am 100% responsible for moving and turning the ARJO myself! Again, it’s not always smooth and pretty, BUT IT HAPPENS! There’s no question that I could not do this myself.
Then yesterday I was a speaker at a national conference (I have attached a copy of my topic and my PowerPoint) and I must tell you that people could understand me fine, they cried, were moved and I was repeatedly asked: “Were you an accomplished or trained Public Speaker before your accident?” My answer was always: No. Now, that too was because of the Lord.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
I’m sorry, but I haven’t told you the latest in a while. It seems like so much has been going on and the source of it ALL undoubtedly has been Jesus. I used to wear weights on my wrists and ankles each time that I went to Therapy, but now (at the request of Physical Therapy) I don’t wear my weights any longer. Plus, my Physical Therapist used to guide my ARJO walker, moving it forward and turning, but now I am 100% responsible for moving and turning the ARJO myself! Again, it’s not always smooth and pretty, BUT IT HAPPENS! There’s no question that I could not do this myself.
Then yesterday I was a speaker at a national conference (I have attached a copy of my topic and my PowerPoint) and I must tell you that people could understand me fine, they cried, were moved and I was repeatedly asked: “Were you an accomplished or trained Public Speaker before your accident?” My answer was always: No. Now, that too was because of the Lord.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Thursday, March 8, 2007 Addendum
I thought that it might be helpful if I further explained what it means to walk with the ARJO. To start, I have to grab ahold of the bars for my hands in the front and stand up properly with good posture. It is totally my responsibility to do this, but God helps me, I know it. Then some straps go between my legs and get hooked to the sides, all the while I have perfect posture. Then I begin to walk. I often just stall out and stop moving, but I have to use my arms and push forward. I also, at times, have to correct my footsteps or posture, and me & God do it. To turn corners, I press with my arms and move my feet in the directions I’m moving. And now during the whole time I am actually directing the ARJO! So that’s how God and I walk.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
I thought that it might be helpful if I further explained what it means to walk with the ARJO. To start, I have to grab ahold of the bars for my hands in the front and stand up properly with good posture. It is totally my responsibility to do this, but God helps me, I know it. Then some straps go between my legs and get hooked to the sides, all the while I have perfect posture. Then I begin to walk. I often just stall out and stop moving, but I have to use my arms and push forward. I also, at times, have to correct my footsteps or posture, and me & God do it. To turn corners, I press with my arms and move my feet in the directions I’m moving. And now during the whole time I am actually directing the ARJO! So that’s how God and I walk.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Wednesday, March 7, 2007 SWEET!
You want to talk about sweet? I’ll tell you about sweet. Sweet is every day when God has control of your life. Now, today was Therapy day and as I was outside and waiting for he bus, a thought came to me and I wrote it down:
A lot of times people don’t realize/recognize what God does for them every day. That is a shame because even though they don’t, God keeps doing it.
Then, the bus came (early) and God and I went to Therapy. Once there, Physical Therapy was first and we did many things, but the one that SHOCKED ME the most was that me, God, the ARJO and my Therapist (with me leading, turning, directing and moving) walked about 500 feet! Then, in Occupational Therapy I baked some cookies that I had gotten from the Internet and that was fine.
Then, the bus came about 30 minutes early and I got home in time for dinner with everyone and altogether-it was just plain SWEET!
And the very best part is that it didn’t just end there, in Matthew 28:20 it says:
“…and surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age”. So I know that I’m NEVER ALONE. Sweet!
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
You want to talk about sweet? I’ll tell you about sweet. Sweet is every day when God has control of your life. Now, today was Therapy day and as I was outside and waiting for he bus, a thought came to me and I wrote it down:
A lot of times people don’t realize/recognize what God does for them every day. That is a shame because even though they don’t, God keeps doing it.
Then, the bus came (early) and God and I went to Therapy. Once there, Physical Therapy was first and we did many things, but the one that SHOCKED ME the most was that me, God, the ARJO and my Therapist (with me leading, turning, directing and moving) walked about 500 feet! Then, in Occupational Therapy I baked some cookies that I had gotten from the Internet and that was fine.
Then, the bus came about 30 minutes early and I got home in time for dinner with everyone and altogether-it was just plain SWEET!
And the very best part is that it didn’t just end there, in Matthew 28:20 it says:
“…and surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age”. So I know that I’m NEVER ALONE. Sweet!
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
The following are notes from a presentation given by Toby Hoff at the National Association of Christians in Special Education conference, 2007.
Topic:
Christianity and Adults with Disabilities
I was a usual human being until 6 years ago. I could be angry, but actually, now, I’m very happy. You see, now I have the opportunity to look backwards and when I do I see that I had a very fulfilled life on earth, but I had no room for God. Sure I was wealthy and successful as a human on this earth, but as a member of God’s family, I was not active at all.
But God gave me another chance and He brought me back to life to do His will. I knew this while I was in my coma. Now everyone hasn’t had this experience, but you can and must believe that God has them where they are for His good reason. They are not there by accident. There are no accidents. Even Satan has to ask God for approval (remember the story of Job?). So they’re where they are for a good reason; for God’s purpose and knowledge. The HUGE thing is now whether or not YOU’RE going to be able to see and appreciate that!
So now, I’m very different, right? No! I’m just the same person on the inside, it’s just the outside that has changed.
That pretty much sums up understanding disability from a Christian perspective.
Now, how can you best support an adult with a disability? Well, first of all you must listen to them and talk with them FROM THEIR PERSPECTIVE. What do they want and what do they need? Just understand them and treat them like you do other people. I see this all the time in Sunday School, and those with even severe handicaps do appreciate it and do respond.
If at Church, just find out, if possible, ahead of time what they may need. Now, understand that they may not know, so this is YOUR CHANCE to try and think ahead for them. Might they need to go to the restroom at some point? Can they go alone? Do they need your help at all? If so, how?
Now, when they are away from Church, it is NOT GOOD FOR THEM TO BE ALONE ALL THE TIME, so be sure to ask them if they can they receive visitors? Can you help to find someone to visit them? Above all, DO NOT MAKE THEM FEEL THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE TIME FOR THEM! Remember that they are different, so you be different too. One thing that doesn’t work at all is if you are being negative about things, because it seems to them as if you are yelling at them and criticizing them for doing something wrong or if they’re always alone, they feel that they aren’t worth your time.
It probably seems like a lot, but God will help you.
Now I’m not saying that I’m a genius or anything like that, but using the Bible as my guidebook, and seeing that Jesus spent a HUGE amount of His time here on earth with handicapped people, so with the example He gave to us, it’s clear that we should do the same!
Now, AGAPE means even more! The issue of good Christianity goes much farther than we originally realized. I’m sure that many would argue with me, but I think that handicapped adults exist to communicate to humans how much God really loves us.
Topic:
Christianity and Adults with Disabilities
I was a usual human being until 6 years ago. I could be angry, but actually, now, I’m very happy. You see, now I have the opportunity to look backwards and when I do I see that I had a very fulfilled life on earth, but I had no room for God. Sure I was wealthy and successful as a human on this earth, but as a member of God’s family, I was not active at all.
But God gave me another chance and He brought me back to life to do His will. I knew this while I was in my coma. Now everyone hasn’t had this experience, but you can and must believe that God has them where they are for His good reason. They are not there by accident. There are no accidents. Even Satan has to ask God for approval (remember the story of Job?). So they’re where they are for a good reason; for God’s purpose and knowledge. The HUGE thing is now whether or not YOU’RE going to be able to see and appreciate that!
So now, I’m very different, right? No! I’m just the same person on the inside, it’s just the outside that has changed.
That pretty much sums up understanding disability from a Christian perspective.
Now, how can you best support an adult with a disability? Well, first of all you must listen to them and talk with them FROM THEIR PERSPECTIVE. What do they want and what do they need? Just understand them and treat them like you do other people. I see this all the time in Sunday School, and those with even severe handicaps do appreciate it and do respond.
If at Church, just find out, if possible, ahead of time what they may need. Now, understand that they may not know, so this is YOUR CHANCE to try and think ahead for them. Might they need to go to the restroom at some point? Can they go alone? Do they need your help at all? If so, how?
Now, when they are away from Church, it is NOT GOOD FOR THEM TO BE ALONE ALL THE TIME, so be sure to ask them if they can they receive visitors? Can you help to find someone to visit them? Above all, DO NOT MAKE THEM FEEL THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE TIME FOR THEM! Remember that they are different, so you be different too. One thing that doesn’t work at all is if you are being negative about things, because it seems to them as if you are yelling at them and criticizing them for doing something wrong or if they’re always alone, they feel that they aren’t worth your time.
It probably seems like a lot, but God will help you.
Now I’m not saying that I’m a genius or anything like that, but using the Bible as my guidebook, and seeing that Jesus spent a HUGE amount of His time here on earth with handicapped people, so with the example He gave to us, it’s clear that we should do the same!
Now, AGAPE means even more! The issue of good Christianity goes much farther than we originally realized. I’m sure that many would argue with me, but I think that handicapped adults exist to communicate to humans how much God really loves us.
Saturday, March 3, 2007 Tasty Pasta
OK, everyone here just had me and God’s pasta casserole for lunch and man was it good! I even had 2 servings. The recipe is as follows:
2 packets of pasta sauce (I used 4 cheese)
2 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1 bag of uncooked pasta (any kind)
2 Starkist tuna creations (Hickory Smoked)
1 Package of precooked chicken
2 cloves of garlic
1 can of Cream of Chicken Soup
1 can of Peas
1 can of Corn
1 can of whole green beans
1 package of Grated cheddar cheese
1 small package of Goldfish crackers
1 small bottle good olive oil
Peel garlic, wash and cut into small pieces, put on a paper towel.
Crush Goldfish crackers and add to shredded cheese.
Set oven to 350. Boil water per instructions on package of pasta. When boiling, add pasta. Cook until al-dente, and drain pasta when cooked then add it back into the pan. In a small skillet, coat with olive oil and stir fry garlic until soft (approximately 2 minutes) and put cooked garlic on a paper towel to dry. Add soup directly from the can to the pasta. Stir. Set pan to warm. If necessary, cut up pre-cooked chicken into small pieces and add to pasta. Add dry sauce directly from package into pasta mixture. Add Garlic to pasta mixture. Break tuna into small pieces and add to the pasta mixture. Add 2 tsp. of Worcestershire sauce to the mixture. Stir. Open cans of Peas and Corn and green beans. Drain each and add to the pasta mixture. Stir and taste. Add any additional spices if necessary. Put pasta mixture into greased baking pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove pasta from the oven and cover with cheese & Goldfish mix, then return to the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, serve, enjoy!
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
OK, everyone here just had me and God’s pasta casserole for lunch and man was it good! I even had 2 servings. The recipe is as follows:
2 packets of pasta sauce (I used 4 cheese)
2 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1 bag of uncooked pasta (any kind)
2 Starkist tuna creations (Hickory Smoked)
1 Package of precooked chicken
2 cloves of garlic
1 can of Cream of Chicken Soup
1 can of Peas
1 can of Corn
1 can of whole green beans
1 package of Grated cheddar cheese
1 small package of Goldfish crackers
1 small bottle good olive oil
Peel garlic, wash and cut into small pieces, put on a paper towel.
Crush Goldfish crackers and add to shredded cheese.
Set oven to 350. Boil water per instructions on package of pasta. When boiling, add pasta. Cook until al-dente, and drain pasta when cooked then add it back into the pan. In a small skillet, coat with olive oil and stir fry garlic until soft (approximately 2 minutes) and put cooked garlic on a paper towel to dry. Add soup directly from the can to the pasta. Stir. Set pan to warm. If necessary, cut up pre-cooked chicken into small pieces and add to pasta. Add dry sauce directly from package into pasta mixture. Add Garlic to pasta mixture. Break tuna into small pieces and add to the pasta mixture. Add 2 tsp. of Worcestershire sauce to the mixture. Stir. Open cans of Peas and Corn and green beans. Drain each and add to the pasta mixture. Stir and taste. Add any additional spices if necessary. Put pasta mixture into greased baking pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove pasta from the oven and cover with cheese & Goldfish mix, then return to the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, serve, enjoy!
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Friday, March 2, 2007 Awesome!
Today (as always), there was absolutely NO question that God was with me. Take last night, I was so upset and bothered that I went to bed early (6:30 P.M.) and I woke up several times during the night, but I quickly went back to sleep. Then in the morning, even though a lot happened last night, I just felt normal, like nothing had happened at all!
Then I went to Therapy and things got better and better! At first I had Physical Therapy with the best Therapist and, for the very first time, I walked (with my ARJO walker) with my Therapist in front of me. Not guiding me because it was my responsibility to make it move and turn. It wasn’t pretty, because it was hard, but I did it!
Occupational Therapy was next and (I won’t know until it bakes) I made and brought home an incredibly involved casserole!
Now I’m writing to you! And I kept being reminded that every day is this good with God.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Today (as always), there was absolutely NO question that God was with me. Take last night, I was so upset and bothered that I went to bed early (6:30 P.M.) and I woke up several times during the night, but I quickly went back to sleep. Then in the morning, even though a lot happened last night, I just felt normal, like nothing had happened at all!
Then I went to Therapy and things got better and better! At first I had Physical Therapy with the best Therapist and, for the very first time, I walked (with my ARJO walker) with my Therapist in front of me. Not guiding me because it was my responsibility to make it move and turn. It wasn’t pretty, because it was hard, but I did it!
Occupational Therapy was next and (I won’t know until it bakes) I made and brought home an incredibly involved casserole!
Now I’m writing to you! And I kept being reminded that every day is this good with God.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Thursday, March 1, 2007 Sweet!
Yesterday was sweet. The first thing that I did in Therapy was get weighed. Last month I weighed 196 pounds, so I was sure that this month I’d go over 200 pounds. But I actually weighed 190 which means I’ve lost 6 pounds!
With my brains, and being, I am constantly thinking, and when I’m not by my computer, I have designed and printed out (both sides) some paper that I keep with me and I write down everything I think of!
There’s absolutely no question that my life is a trumpet for God.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Yesterday was sweet. The first thing that I did in Therapy was get weighed. Last month I weighed 196 pounds, so I was sure that this month I’d go over 200 pounds. But I actually weighed 190 which means I’ve lost 6 pounds!
With my brains, and being, I am constantly thinking, and when I’m not by my computer, I have designed and printed out (both sides) some paper that I keep with me and I write down everything I think of!
There’s absolutely no question that my life is a trumpet for God.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Saturday, February 24, 2007 Totally Sweet!
It’s true, I don’t know how to say it yet, but in the old verbiage I would have said that something was totally cool, but now I don’t know how to say it now. Anyways, yesterday was sweet from the time I got up until the time I went to bed. I mean that I realized that the Lord Jesus was with me in all things. Now, I’m not saying that He isn’t always with me, because I know that He is, but yesterday He encouraged me to do more than ever before. When I went to Therapy, many things had already happened, but once I got there I walked (with my special walker) 1200 to 1300 feet! Then I mixed up and baked some cookies from scratch, put them in the oven and then washed some dishes using both hands! There’s no question in my mind whether or not the Lord is with me, He is. But sometimes He does more of the things I’m proud of because I’m human.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
It’s true, I don’t know how to say it yet, but in the old verbiage I would have said that something was totally cool, but now I don’t know how to say it now. Anyways, yesterday was sweet from the time I got up until the time I went to bed. I mean that I realized that the Lord Jesus was with me in all things. Now, I’m not saying that He isn’t always with me, because I know that He is, but yesterday He encouraged me to do more than ever before. When I went to Therapy, many things had already happened, but once I got there I walked (with my special walker) 1200 to 1300 feet! Then I mixed up and baked some cookies from scratch, put them in the oven and then washed some dishes using both hands! There’s no question in my mind whether or not the Lord is with me, He is. But sometimes He does more of the things I’m proud of because I’m human.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Tuesday, February 20, 2007 Sweet again!
Today Jesus and I went to Therapy again and it was sooo sweet! Yes, sweet! First, I rode an exercise bike, well, for 20 minutes, then I walked, well, about 600 feet! Then, I sat on a ball to learn to improve my balance. Then, I mixed up some cookies, put them on the baking pans, put them in the oven, washed some dishes, checked the cookies and watched them come out of the oven, cool off and go into a bag on that I could take them home.
And what did Jesus teach me today? He taught me that I love to go there because they all treat me like a normal person and each thing that I do is a step towards tomorrow and I’m thankful for that.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Today Jesus and I went to Therapy again and it was sooo sweet! Yes, sweet! First, I rode an exercise bike, well, for 20 minutes, then I walked, well, about 600 feet! Then, I sat on a ball to learn to improve my balance. Then, I mixed up some cookies, put them on the baking pans, put them in the oven, washed some dishes, checked the cookies and watched them come out of the oven, cool off and go into a bag on that I could take them home.
And what did Jesus teach me today? He taught me that I love to go there because they all treat me like a normal person and each thing that I do is a step towards tomorrow and I’m thankful for that.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
OK, I'll just apologize right now because I'm sure that this is not thekind of thing that you want to hear from me, but it WAS A MAJORACCOMPLISHMENT for me. I tried 3 times to go to the bathroom yesterday,and while I knew that I had to go, I couldn't. Then, during dinner I hadthe feeling strongly again, so I went. And go I did. Then I got a verystrong feeling to try things myself; there was no fear there at allbecause I felt very strongly that the Lord was right there with me. SOI WIPED MYSELF without problems and called the old woman to tell her thatI was done and I thought we would celebrate my accomplishment. But allshe said was that I had put too much tissue in the toilet and itwouldn't flush; but the Lord and I had quite a discussion.A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Toby
I got this from riding the Access bus.A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Exceptional is defined by Merriam Webster as uncommon or rare which is a perfect definition for handicapped people. We are ALL exceptional in many ways. A common “normal” child is raised somewhat by their parents, but in many cases (more than we know) the time spent “rearing” a child is done by the child themselves. They can look around at others and decide for themselves what is common, and many times they do it and adults are proud of them.
Well, exceptional people are in many ways no different. The big difference is that exceptional people don’t see things in the same way as many do. Hence a further correspondence with the definition of exceptional which gets to the point of this document: why not totally change the definition from Handicapped to Exceptional? Handicapped just sounds extremely negative like a handicapped person is missing something, when in fact they are just uncommon or rare and if you can spend any time with them, you may find that although they may be different from what you’re used to, they’re beautiful people and worth your time.
Exceptional people have had (in many cases) to make use of a different part of their brain than most people do which further defines them as uncommon and rare. Now it may be not what you’re used to, but NOW who’s uncommon or rare?
Toby
Exceptional is defined by Merriam Webster as uncommon or rare which is a perfect definition for handicapped people. We are ALL exceptional in many ways. A common “normal” child is raised somewhat by their parents, but in many cases (more than we know) the time spent “rearing” a child is done by the child themselves. They can look around at others and decide for themselves what is common, and many times they do it and adults are proud of them.
Well, exceptional people are in many ways no different. The big difference is that exceptional people don’t see things in the same way as many do. Hence a further correspondence with the definition of exceptional which gets to the point of this document: why not totally change the definition from Handicapped to Exceptional? Handicapped just sounds extremely negative like a handicapped person is missing something, when in fact they are just uncommon or rare and if you can spend any time with them, you may find that although they may be different from what you’re used to, they’re beautiful people and worth your time.
Exceptional people have had (in many cases) to make use of a different part of their brain than most people do which further defines them as uncommon and rare. Now it may be not what you’re used to, but NOW who’s uncommon or rare?
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Sweet!
I went to Therapy yesterday and I asked what the word “sweet” meant and I was told that instead of saying “cool”, you now say “sweet”, and sweet it was. With my special walker, I actually walked over 900 feet! Sweet! I walked all over the hospital inside and outside and when I was done, I was tired but not exhausted. It just felt good and I did well.
Then, going home on the bus, the Lord revealed to me something to write about, so after dinner I did.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
I went to Therapy yesterday and I asked what the word “sweet” meant and I was told that instead of saying “cool”, you now say “sweet”, and sweet it was. With my special walker, I actually walked over 900 feet! Sweet! I walked all over the hospital inside and outside and when I was done, I was tired but not exhausted. It just felt good and I did well.
Then, going home on the bus, the Lord revealed to me something to write about, so after dinner I did.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
I read this today and thought of you and that meeting you have coming up. Maybe this would help you, it certainly did me.
Eph 5:1-2
Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. 2 Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Eph 5:1-2
Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. 2 Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Saturday, February 10, 2007 Therapy!
Yesterday, I had Therapy and boy did I learn a lot. Even before I went I knew that God was going to teach me something special, and as you read on, you’ll see that He did!
I took all of the ingredients to make a beef & broccoli stir fry, so that’s what I made. While that was cooking, I, for the very first time, stood up straight and sure on a regular walker! I even took a few steps! I don’t know how long I stood up for, but at least I did it! So I brought the beef & broccoli home and we’ll try it today.
When my bus got there, it was empty so I thought I was going straight home, but little did I know that God had something to show me. To make a very long story short (because it took until 7:00P.M.) we went through all kinds of hard times to pick up two handicapped adults who were very kind and needed the ride. So I learned that there are many people out there that need the help of a service like that, but MOST importantly WE NEED TO BE SURE THAT THEY KNOW JESUS!
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Yesterday, I had Therapy and boy did I learn a lot. Even before I went I knew that God was going to teach me something special, and as you read on, you’ll see that He did!
I took all of the ingredients to make a beef & broccoli stir fry, so that’s what I made. While that was cooking, I, for the very first time, stood up straight and sure on a regular walker! I even took a few steps! I don’t know how long I stood up for, but at least I did it! So I brought the beef & broccoli home and we’ll try it today.
When my bus got there, it was empty so I thought I was going straight home, but little did I know that God had something to show me. To make a very long story short (because it took until 7:00P.M.) we went through all kinds of hard times to pick up two handicapped adults who were very kind and needed the ride. So I learned that there are many people out there that need the help of a service like that, but MOST importantly WE NEED TO BE SURE THAT THEY KNOW JESUS!
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Thursday, February 8, 2007 I’m baaack!
WOW! I just can’t believe it sometimes, but I think I’m finally actually back. I realize that I’m handicapped now, but it’s not that I feel that I’m missing anything-I’ve actually gained so much! My relationship with the Godhead! But sometimes I do things without even thinking, like today, for example. I was supposed to get a shower, and while I was getting ready for it I crossed both of my arms, grabbed ahold of my shirt and pulled it off (now, that may seem like nothing to you, but I hadn’t done that for at least 6 years and it was absolutely smooth). Then, during my shower, I was standing up holding two bars and the man that was showering me couldn’t get to my right side or under my arm so I just held up my right arm so he could finish washing me!
By the time I got out I was both shocked and scared because I wasn’t sure what I‘d do next. But I know one thing for sure:
I’m back!
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
WOW! I just can’t believe it sometimes, but I think I’m finally actually back. I realize that I’m handicapped now, but it’s not that I feel that I’m missing anything-I’ve actually gained so much! My relationship with the Godhead! But sometimes I do things without even thinking, like today, for example. I was supposed to get a shower, and while I was getting ready for it I crossed both of my arms, grabbed ahold of my shirt and pulled it off (now, that may seem like nothing to you, but I hadn’t done that for at least 6 years and it was absolutely smooth). Then, during my shower, I was standing up holding two bars and the man that was showering me couldn’t get to my right side or under my arm so I just held up my right arm so he could finish washing me!
By the time I got out I was both shocked and scared because I wasn’t sure what I‘d do next. But I know one thing for sure:
I’m back!
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Thursday, February 8, 2007 Therapy!
Yesterday was extremely exciting but it didn’t all evolve around Therapy. What else happened? Funny you should ask, because I was about to tell you. Yesterday was a very beautiful day. So beautiful that I opened my door and my eyes took in all the glory of God, and my nose smelled all of the wonder of His nature. I knew that I was blessed.
Then, when I was waiting for the bus, it came and I was loaded on. Then, I got the strong feeling to ask if I could sit in a seat, and she said yes so I actually rode in a seat on the bus! It went fine, there was just some sitting up when the bus turned to get used to, but I did. I did the same thing on the way home. So today’s the first time I remember riding on a bus!
Then, Therapy! As if that was last. First, I stood up with no hands holding on in the parallel bars, then, with my special walker, I walked another 600 feet! The only problem (and it’s a huge problem) is that I keep pushing my hip out to the right and my legs follow so my body isn’t straight. Oh well, there’s something to work on. What would Therapy be for without something like that?
It just reminds me that I’m human and miracles aren’t.
Servant for Christ,
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Yesterday was extremely exciting but it didn’t all evolve around Therapy. What else happened? Funny you should ask, because I was about to tell you. Yesterday was a very beautiful day. So beautiful that I opened my door and my eyes took in all the glory of God, and my nose smelled all of the wonder of His nature. I knew that I was blessed.
Then, when I was waiting for the bus, it came and I was loaded on. Then, I got the strong feeling to ask if I could sit in a seat, and she said yes so I actually rode in a seat on the bus! It went fine, there was just some sitting up when the bus turned to get used to, but I did. I did the same thing on the way home. So today’s the first time I remember riding on a bus!
Then, Therapy! As if that was last. First, I stood up with no hands holding on in the parallel bars, then, with my special walker, I walked another 600 feet! The only problem (and it’s a huge problem) is that I keep pushing my hip out to the right and my legs follow so my body isn’t straight. Oh well, there’s something to work on. What would Therapy be for without something like that?
It just reminds me that I’m human and miracles aren’t.
Servant for Christ,
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 HUGE stuff!
Yesterday I went to therapy, but before all of that started, first, I remembered the ingredients to a recipe that I used to make and I wrote it down! Then, I worked out another recipe for use and groceries and I wrote it down too! Now, I said that I wrote it down, but I never said that it was neat and pretty, because it wasn’t, but at least I did it!
Then in Physical Therapy, first I rode a bike with various degrees of resistance flawlessly for 20 minutes, then (with a special walker) I walked 600 feet and then in the parallel bars I actually stood up on my own!
Then in Occupational Therapy we reviewed and found that I had met all of my previous goals, so we word on new ones.
The thing that I mostly noticed, and so should you, is that I’m NEVER alone.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Yesterday I went to therapy, but before all of that started, first, I remembered the ingredients to a recipe that I used to make and I wrote it down! Then, I worked out another recipe for use and groceries and I wrote it down too! Now, I said that I wrote it down, but I never said that it was neat and pretty, because it wasn’t, but at least I did it!
Then in Physical Therapy, first I rode a bike with various degrees of resistance flawlessly for 20 minutes, then (with a special walker) I walked 600 feet and then in the parallel bars I actually stood up on my own!
Then in Occupational Therapy we reviewed and found that I had met all of my previous goals, so we word on new ones.
The thing that I mostly noticed, and so should you, is that I’m NEVER alone.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Saturday, February 3, 2007 Addition
God is the center
Like an open book, you watched me
grow from conception to birth; all the
stages of my life were spread out
before you.
Psalm 139:16
No child is just a child. Each is a creature in whom God intends to do something serious and great. No one is only a product of the genes contributed by the parents. Who we are and will be is compounded with who God is and what He does…
Our lives are not puzzles to be figured out. Rather, we come to God, who knows us and reveals to us the truth of our lives. The fundamental mistake is to begin with ourselves and not with God. God is the center from which all life develops.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
God is the center
Like an open book, you watched me
grow from conception to birth; all the
stages of my life were spread out
before you.
Psalm 139:16
No child is just a child. Each is a creature in whom God intends to do something serious and great. No one is only a product of the genes contributed by the parents. Who we are and will be is compounded with who God is and what He does…
Our lives are not puzzles to be figured out. Rather, we come to God, who knows us and reveals to us the truth of our lives. The fundamental mistake is to begin with ourselves and not with God. God is the center from which all life develops.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
I thought about this all day yesterday and finally understood what to say.
Being handicapped does have a huge amount to do with it because:
Being handicapped does have a huge amount to do with it because:
1) Handicapped people are broke all of the time.
2) Handicapped people have
to rely on Federal or State funds for survival.
3) Regular jobs, schools and
Churches don't accept them for employment or education.
4) Many of them
can't think well enough to determine how to impact others.
I hope this helps. There's more to this than you realize, I feel
that I can help
them. I believe that's why I'm here.
A Servant for
Christ,
Toby
Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Therapy!
Yesterday I went to Therapy again and again I had much success. Firstly, in Occupational, I mixed, from scratch, some Reeses Peanut Butter cookies (peanut butter cookies with chocolate chips) by combining two recipes into one, and made 2 batches. Then in Physical, I walked 600 feet again and then stood in the parallel bars to test my balance. Ballard is such a wonderful place to go, because they believe in me and try things that I could never do anywhere else, and believe me, I don’t try anything there that I don’t feel good about.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Yesterday I went to Therapy again and again I had much success. Firstly, in Occupational, I mixed, from scratch, some Reeses Peanut Butter cookies (peanut butter cookies with chocolate chips) by combining two recipes into one, and made 2 batches. Then in Physical, I walked 600 feet again and then stood in the parallel bars to test my balance. Ballard is such a wonderful place to go, because they believe in me and try things that I could never do anywhere else, and believe me, I don’t try anything there that I don’t feel good about.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Monday, January 29, 2007 Addendum
Yesterday in worship, we sang the GREATEST SONG, and I wanted to share it with you, so I sent for and received the words:
I am free
Through You the blind will see
Through You the mute will sing
Through You the dead will rise
Through You all hearts will praise
Through You the darkness flees
Through You my heart screams I am free
Chorus:
I am free to run
I am free to dance
I am free to live for You
I am free
I am free
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Yesterday in worship, we sang the GREATEST SONG, and I wanted to share it with you, so I sent for and received the words:
I am free
Through You the blind will see
Through You the mute will sing
Through You the dead will rise
Through You all hearts will praise
Through You the darkness flees
Through You my heart screams I am free
Chorus:
I am free to run
I am free to dance
I am free to live for You
I am free
I am free
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
you know, I've been thinking. Everyone (Churches, musicians, schools, etc.) have the idea that the "goal" of the gospel is numbers in attendance and dollars when it's really in souls. So if there's a handicap or not really makes no difference to God. But what we're going to do with it does.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Saturday, January 27, 2007 Addendum
I wanted to tell you this last night when I got home from Therapy, but it was just too late. Anyways, firstly I’m pleased with where I am because God is such a huge part of my life now, and He wasn’t before. And “go” we did…
At first, we baked some cookies. Now, that may sound easy to you, but au contraire! It meant sitting straight and using BOTH hands! Then putting then in and taking them out of the oven.
Then we walked with the walker 600 feet and well!
I never know what I’m going to do, but I always know that God is with me.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
I wanted to tell you this last night when I got home from Therapy, but it was just too late. Anyways, firstly I’m pleased with where I am because God is such a huge part of my life now, and He wasn’t before. And “go” we did…
At first, we baked some cookies. Now, that may sound easy to you, but au contraire! It meant sitting straight and using BOTH hands! Then putting then in and taking them out of the oven.
Then we walked with the walker 600 feet and well!
I never know what I’m going to do, but I always know that God is with me.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Tuesday, January 23, 2007 Addendum
Yesterday God and I went to Therapy, and I knew that I wasn’t alone! I repeatedly did things (without trying to) to the extreme! In Occupational Therapy, along with everything else I did, I stood up at a table and used some pegs to make a picture on a board. Then at Physical Therapy, first I walked (with a walker) 500 feet, then I stood in the parallel bars and let go with both of my hands! PRAISE GOD! I guess that I still don’t know, but I’m not sure that I’ll ever walk again, but God knows and that’s all that matters.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Yesterday God and I went to Therapy, and I knew that I wasn’t alone! I repeatedly did things (without trying to) to the extreme! In Occupational Therapy, along with everything else I did, I stood up at a table and used some pegs to make a picture on a board. Then at Physical Therapy, first I walked (with a walker) 500 feet, then I stood in the parallel bars and let go with both of my hands! PRAISE GOD! I guess that I still don’t know, but I’m not sure that I’ll ever walk again, but God knows and that’s all that matters.
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Monday, January 22, 2007 Addendum
I am sure that some of you are going to be angry and some will feel that I’m crazy and others will just blow it off and delete this, but at least read it through.
I’ve spent a lot of time in thought and Bible study and discussions with the Lord about this and I wanted to tell you about it. So here I go.
This is about prayer. We read in the Bible that God (whichever one He is) formed us in our mother’s womb, and that all of the days of our lives were written out by God before one of then even came to be, and that before we even ask HIM, HE already knows what we need. Now, that’s an awesome God!
So my point is that if God is so awesome, then why do we spend so much time praying for others needs? Have we humans decided that we know something that God doesn’t? I don’t think so. Even in the Lord’s prayer Jesus put God in charge and then said basically “you’re in charge, so please guide me”. So shouldn’t we?
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
I am sure that some of you are going to be angry and some will feel that I’m crazy and others will just blow it off and delete this, but at least read it through.
I’ve spent a lot of time in thought and Bible study and discussions with the Lord about this and I wanted to tell you about it. So here I go.
This is about prayer. We read in the Bible that God (whichever one He is) formed us in our mother’s womb, and that all of the days of our lives were written out by God before one of then even came to be, and that before we even ask HIM, HE already knows what we need. Now, that’s an awesome God!
So my point is that if God is so awesome, then why do we spend so much time praying for others needs? Have we humans decided that we know something that God doesn’t? I don’t think so. Even in the Lord’s prayer Jesus put God in charge and then said basically “you’re in charge, so please guide me”. So shouldn’t we?
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Wednesday, January 17, 2007 Addendum
I just got in from Therapy today and had dinner and I had to tell you about today! First of all, I actually did a lot of typing with both hands! Now, I’m not saying that it was accurate and pretty-because it wasn’t, but for the first time in 6 years-it happened!
Then, at Therapy 1 month ago, they weighed me and I weighed in at 189.5 pounds. Now, my first concern was that I would crest and topple into the 200 range, so I immediately took control of my diet. So I started using Splenda sugar substitute, changed from desserts to fruits and started eating Starkist Teriyaki Tuna Fillets (which are sooo good) for dinner. Well today I was weighed again and I weighed an unbelievable 150 pounds. Now if I initially weighed in at 189.5 and now (1 month later) weighed 150 it’s easy to see that (PRAISE GOD!!) I lost 39.5 pounds in 1 month!
So I will be a Servant For Christ and still succeed (even in the little things!).
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
I just got in from Therapy today and had dinner and I had to tell you about today! First of all, I actually did a lot of typing with both hands! Now, I’m not saying that it was accurate and pretty-because it wasn’t, but for the first time in 6 years-it happened!
Then, at Therapy 1 month ago, they weighed me and I weighed in at 189.5 pounds. Now, my first concern was that I would crest and topple into the 200 range, so I immediately took control of my diet. So I started using Splenda sugar substitute, changed from desserts to fruits and started eating Starkist Teriyaki Tuna Fillets (which are sooo good) for dinner. Well today I was weighed again and I weighed an unbelievable 150 pounds. Now if I initially weighed in at 189.5 and now (1 month later) weighed 150 it’s easy to see that (PRAISE GOD!!) I lost 39.5 pounds in 1 month!
So I will be a Servant For Christ and still succeed (even in the little things!).
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Tuesday, January 16, 2007 Addendum
Oh Boy! Today (seemingly) everything that could go wrong DID go wrong! So, if I focused on that, then I’d be very depressed. But, the one thing that I did focus on and didn’t change is that I still have a SAVIOR regardless of everything else that’s happened! My life here on this earth just stinks, but what else is new to you! When things go wrong, there’s no need to focus on the bad, because that’s what Satan wants. No, just focus on your savior and just let the rest go! Then you’ll be actually winning the game!
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
Oh Boy! Today (seemingly) everything that could go wrong DID go wrong! So, if I focused on that, then I’d be very depressed. But, the one thing that I did focus on and didn’t change is that I still have a SAVIOR regardless of everything else that’s happened! My life here on this earth just stinks, but what else is new to you! When things go wrong, there’s no need to focus on the bad, because that’s what Satan wants. No, just focus on your savior and just let the rest go! Then you’ll be actually winning the game!
A Servant for Christ,
Toby
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