Zune HD [64 Gig]

Why does the 64 gig Zune HD I want have to cost 350 bucks? :-(

Doesn't Microsoft understand that if it wants to compete with Apple's overwhelming market share, it must sell dudes like me a Zune HD. Dudes with 2 kids and bills and stuff who just happen to recognize that the Zune HD is an overall better product than the iPod Touch? Dudes who have a lot of music and need at minimum 16,0000 songs with them at all times? It seems they would make a better effort. Maybe if I wait, my wife and kids will get it for me for my father's day / birthday / anniversary / Christmas gift.

Godspeed,

Christian

Dad

Earl Lane Nuckels

08.20.50 - 04.14.09

One year ago I was sitting on my couch with my daughter and wife when I received a phone call that would change my life forever. My father had died.

 The man who had taught me how to shave, how to mow a lawn, how to play guitar, how to install ugly floral wallpaper in the kitchen because your wife likes it and you don't that's just how life is, was gone. The hopes of my daughter and son growing up to hear his corny jokes and see his funny faces - gone. The expectations of being able to come to him for advice on the problems of music ministry and car maintenance and home ownership and all of those important things big and small - all gone. It was the worst moment of the worst day of what would be the worst time in my life so far.

Today marks the one year anniversary of his passing, and while the initial shock and despair have faded, there are still moments when the memories of dad bring tears to my eyes. I could fill up this entire entry with those memories, but the main thing that I remember in all of them was that at heart, he was a good, hard - working man who knew Jesus Christ. 

Music was always a huge part of dad's life [a legacy that I seem to be perpetuating]. This morning, I've been listening to the song, Finally Home by Mercy Me, which gives a hopeful and refreshing understanding of the reunion that we will someday have with our lost loved ones who know Christ as Lord. Listen to it here.

Dad, I miss you. I love you. Thank you for teaching me so much.

Godspeed, 

Nuckels

 

My Kids

Man, I love my kids.

Happy Birthday My Beloved

Today is the 27th birthday of my wife, Michaela.

We met and began dating in August of 2001 at the age of 18. The day that I met Michaela I remember thinking to myself, "now this is a very special girl". What an understatement.  I never could have known in that moment that THIS would be the girl that I would fall madly in love with. That THIS would be the one who bares my children, who comforts me in my sorrows and who rejoices with me in my victories. There was no way of knowing just how strong a woman she would become, and just how precious a friend she would prove to be. Yes, in that moment of relaxed passing acquaintance I saw for the first time the girl of my dreams.... I just didn't know it yet.

We were engaged a year later and were married in December of 2004. We have been married for over 5 years now. What an amazing ride we have had so far.

I love you baby. Happy birthday. God willing, I will be here to say that 60 - 80 more times. And possibly even more if in the coming decades scientists unlock the ability for humans to live as cyborgs. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Godspeed,

Christian

Cherry Blossom Festival 04|03|10

New Life

Today as I walked out the front door of my town home, my eyes were filled with the beauty of God's creation. I got in my car and began my 3 minute commute to the church. As I drove, windows down and music playing [as always] I saw the trees in bloom and could smell the cherry blossoms in the wind. Pulling into the church I paused in the parking lot for a minute to thank God for this new life, to which He has called my family and me.

This morning in my quiet time, I studied about God's plans versus ours. The simple truth that I see today is that God can do things that we cannot. When we yield to Him, and become servants of Him, and adjust our lives to what He is going to do, great things take place for His kingdom and for His glory.

|It is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose.| Philippians 2:13

Godspeed,

Christian