Usually Daddy is real excited for the Super Bowl! Today was different though. I did not look into a place to view the game. I did not want to leave Sunday dinner early. I did not look for a new appetizer recipe to create. I did not even care what the outcome was. The only thing I did was take the time to sit C.J. down with me to at least watch the 1st quarter together. After that I cared so little that I pulled out the remaining applications that I brought home and completed those.
C.J. was attentive as I knew she would be for the time she watched but then she needed to go get bathed and dressed for bed. I will let her know who won the game but I know she will not care since we only care when the Giants win.
My girl C.J. was not herself this morning. She whined all the way to church. Half of the way was because she was hungry but the other half she was just being a diva. The same way she has been acting all weekend. Hopefully she got this little diva stuff out of her because that will become tired quickly. I do not know folks, maybe she wanted us to celebrate her being 6 months old which happened today. I can not believe how time has flown by so fast. It seems like just yesterday we were in the hospital waiting for her to come into the world. Well today she let us all know that C.J. Johnson is alive and kicking and demands that her Daddy and Mommy pay all of their attention to her.
So the night is upon us and I am listening to C.J. and Mommy snore in unison. Mommy is about to be upset because I will ask her to come read my blog. I do it every night so she should be OK with it now. Now C.J. and Daddy will continue watching the NBA and hopefully Kobe brings us another ring! He'd better since we just brought his sneakers. We will also wait around for Spring Training to come and go, so the Mets 2010 campaign will start. We have high expectations for them this year simply this, stay healthy. Now before you ask, Yes, C.J. will have a whole lot of Mets attire to wear!
So as I go interrupt Mommy's sleep you all continue to always pray and pray for me. ( I will need it after I wake her up) We know prayer changes things, people and situations. Have a great evening.
NOTE TO CJ - Who really care that the Saints won the Super Bowl, not Daddy. We only get excited when our teams win. We will watch the game and even go to a party or two but the game will always have half of our interest unless the mighty Giants are involved! Oh yeah, just so all the fans know Sean Payton once was a part of the Giants Franchise, C.J. always let folks know the history too!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
A Snowy Day
The Johnson's kept sleeping as the snow fell down. When I went to sleep last night the snow that was promised to hit us by noon, then by 4pm, them by 10pm had not begun to fall. I thought as I got int he bed my weatherman philosophy continues to be correct. The more wrong they are the more they get paid. So this morning when my alarm woke my up at 5:30am I looked out the window and saw the good old white stuff coming down pretty heavy. I shut my alarm off and went back to sleep. On a Saturday when I normally would be out and about early, i took advantage of the canceled meeting and stayed in be as long as I could. We even put CJ in bed with us to get her back to sleep when she too woke up at her normal time. Mommy fed her and she eventually dozed back off.
So how do you spend a snowy day? You watch every basketball game on ESPN and you do work! that is right folks knowing on Friday that my Saturday meetings would not take place and figuring I would be snowed in I decided to bring home a mail bin of files to read. I am happy to report that I have knocked most of them out already i still have 18 more to read and input but I will do those while the Superbowl is on. (See how much I care about that game huh) CJ will be in her chair I will be on the couch and we will be watch it enough to know who wins the game other than that who cares.
CJ did catch up on basketball too. The game we enjoyed the most today was Georgetown putting a whooping on Villanova. both teams were good but the Hoyas looked unbeatable today. Daddy's favorite team won today as well. Way to go DUKE! That is what CJ and I did and enjoyed each others company. Their is a but coming.
But other than that, CJ was in rare form. I was trying to complete file and cook dinner. Mommy was preparing CJ for tomorrow and washing her clothes but CJ was not satisfied at all. She whined and whined and whined until one of us came to pick her up. We pick her up and she stopped. We put her down and she commenced her whining ways again. Both Mommy and Daddy were a little annoyed but continued to play the game. usually CJ does not get like that but today I guess she wanted all the attention anyone around her possessed. I even told her at one point, "You know it is not good to have both Mommy and Daddy not happy with you.) She smiled of course in her sly way. Usually it is Daddy teaming up with CJ but today I had to along myself with the Mommy! She finally went to sleep after her bath and nightly prayer time.
So now I am sitting here really tired with The Iron Chef in on in the background. My neck hurts and I am getting sleepy. The good thing is that I have accomplished all I set out to today and that will be beneficial in the grand scheme of things. So as I go to join my ladies in la la land, I remind you all to keep praying because prayer changes things, people and situations. I am a living witness to that! It is about to be Sunday and that means I get to get my Worship on, can really sleep when your focused on that! You all take care.
NOTE TO CJ: As you grow you will try to master your parents temperament, all children do. I will share this with you, just like you were unpredictable when you were a baby it will be our turn as you grow. Just keep this in mind, we love you and we run this and you will be OK!
So how do you spend a snowy day? You watch every basketball game on ESPN and you do work! that is right folks knowing on Friday that my Saturday meetings would not take place and figuring I would be snowed in I decided to bring home a mail bin of files to read. I am happy to report that I have knocked most of them out already i still have 18 more to read and input but I will do those while the Superbowl is on. (See how much I care about that game huh) CJ will be in her chair I will be on the couch and we will be watch it enough to know who wins the game other than that who cares.
CJ did catch up on basketball too. The game we enjoyed the most today was Georgetown putting a whooping on Villanova. both teams were good but the Hoyas looked unbeatable today. Daddy's favorite team won today as well. Way to go DUKE! That is what CJ and I did and enjoyed each others company. Their is a but coming.
But other than that, CJ was in rare form. I was trying to complete file and cook dinner. Mommy was preparing CJ for tomorrow and washing her clothes but CJ was not satisfied at all. She whined and whined and whined until one of us came to pick her up. We pick her up and she stopped. We put her down and she commenced her whining ways again. Both Mommy and Daddy were a little annoyed but continued to play the game. usually CJ does not get like that but today I guess she wanted all the attention anyone around her possessed. I even told her at one point, "You know it is not good to have both Mommy and Daddy not happy with you.) She smiled of course in her sly way. Usually it is Daddy teaming up with CJ but today I had to along myself with the Mommy! She finally went to sleep after her bath and nightly prayer time.
So now I am sitting here really tired with The Iron Chef in on in the background. My neck hurts and I am getting sleepy. The good thing is that I have accomplished all I set out to today and that will be beneficial in the grand scheme of things. So as I go to join my ladies in la la land, I remind you all to keep praying because prayer changes things, people and situations. I am a living witness to that! It is about to be Sunday and that means I get to get my Worship on, can really sleep when your focused on that! You all take care.
NOTE TO CJ: As you grow you will try to master your parents temperament, all children do. I will share this with you, just like you were unpredictable when you were a baby it will be our turn as you grow. Just keep this in mind, we love you and we run this and you will be OK!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Friday Flicker
Good day all, I will be very brief tonight. Not because I am lacking material but because I want to enjoy a Friday evening relaxing and watching television. This morning we woke up and Mommy had to be convinced to go to work despite a bad storm heading our way. Daddy promised her that she would not be left in Perth Amboy and that he would not get stuck in traffic with no gas. He let her know that at the first sight of snow he would leave work. Well 1:00pm came and Daddy received a text that read,"I guess I was paranoid for no reason." Not a drop of snow to that point. Now I am sitting here at 8:27pm and counting and no snow is visible. I canceled two meetings because people were concerned with the weather. All I kept saying is that, they mentioned this storm could go in two directions. One that would dump snow on us and the other would miss us. At this moment I am thinking the latter.
There is one good thing that comes from this. That is that I get to spend a lazy Saturday with C.J. and Mommy. C.J. will be up too because I followed Mommy's lead and put her to bed, even though I usually let her stay up until she feels like going to sleep on Friday nights. So tomorrow I am primed and ready to hang out with her. Have some tummy time, some basketball game time (She has to catch up) and some rest time. As we look at the anticipated snow fall through the windows we should be like Peter in Ezra Jack Keats' Snow Day...enjoying the time together as Daddy and daughter.
So I will go now, but make sure you remember to pray because prayer changes things, people and situations!
There is one good thing that comes from this. That is that I get to spend a lazy Saturday with C.J. and Mommy. C.J. will be up too because I followed Mommy's lead and put her to bed, even though I usually let her stay up until she feels like going to sleep on Friday nights. So tomorrow I am primed and ready to hang out with her. Have some tummy time, some basketball game time (She has to catch up) and some rest time. As we look at the anticipated snow fall through the windows we should be like Peter in Ezra Jack Keats' Snow Day...enjoying the time together as Daddy and daughter.
So I will go now, but make sure you remember to pray because prayer changes things, people and situations!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
We Cool
Today was a good day for C.J. and Daddy. We followed our normal routine by getting up before the sun even began to shine. Daddy went to work, Mommy went to work, C.J. went through her long day at the babysitter, and then the day came to an end. Daddy left work, Mommy finished up her school work and C.J. was picked up. As usual God made provisions of safe travel for us, and we are so very grateful for that.
When I picked C.J. up today, I was glad to see her in the same clothes that I dressed her in this morning. This meant that all her food went in her mouth, and she did not get too messy. I like what we put on in the morning. It is usually hooked up and with style. We all know how much into style Daddy is, and he is training C.J. to take after him. (I think I will need a raise before she gets older and has a hand out for my wallet) Mommy is definitely the mild one when it comes to dress. I will not say conservative because Mommy has her ways. Daddy, on the other hand, likes to coordinate and be innovative with his style.
So C.J. came home today and wanted to be her usual loud self. While her Mommy was on the phone, C.J. let her grandmother know that she was alive and kicking. She made her funny sounds, she laughed and laughed some more. It is really exciting to see her so happy. I enjoy it because that means she is like her Daddy, full of charisma, spunk and energy. I have said this before but I can not wait until she is walking and we can get into trouble together.
Finally it was Daddy bath night. Today was fairly easy. We are getting much better with that. I did not even have to call Mommy in for help. I bathed her, dried her, greased her up and then dressed her for bed. The reading tonight was from a book entitled, "1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African American History" by Jeffrey C. Stewart. I figure since it is Black History Month, that should be the theme. I will have you know that we do not isolate our history into a month in this house. I am a history buff and we celebrate our heritage daily. We ended our bath time with prayer. Tonight I asked C.J. to pray. She made a sound of some sort so I know she communicated with the man upstairs. Then, I continued for us both. Tonight was the first time I really felt a spark when we prayed together. It is something C.J. and I will begin to do more often together. Maybe when she wakes up we will pray together as well.
So tonight C.J. went right to sleep once she hit the crib. Now Daddy will prepare for tomorrow himself. Now before I go, I will urge you to always pray because prayer changes things, people and situations!
When I picked C.J. up today, I was glad to see her in the same clothes that I dressed her in this morning. This meant that all her food went in her mouth, and she did not get too messy. I like what we put on in the morning. It is usually hooked up and with style. We all know how much into style Daddy is, and he is training C.J. to take after him. (I think I will need a raise before she gets older and has a hand out for my wallet) Mommy is definitely the mild one when it comes to dress. I will not say conservative because Mommy has her ways. Daddy, on the other hand, likes to coordinate and be innovative with his style.
So C.J. came home today and wanted to be her usual loud self. While her Mommy was on the phone, C.J. let her grandmother know that she was alive and kicking. She made her funny sounds, she laughed and laughed some more. It is really exciting to see her so happy. I enjoy it because that means she is like her Daddy, full of charisma, spunk and energy. I have said this before but I can not wait until she is walking and we can get into trouble together.
Finally it was Daddy bath night. Today was fairly easy. We are getting much better with that. I did not even have to call Mommy in for help. I bathed her, dried her, greased her up and then dressed her for bed. The reading tonight was from a book entitled, "1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African American History" by Jeffrey C. Stewart. I figure since it is Black History Month, that should be the theme. I will have you know that we do not isolate our history into a month in this house. I am a history buff and we celebrate our heritage daily. We ended our bath time with prayer. Tonight I asked C.J. to pray. She made a sound of some sort so I know she communicated with the man upstairs. Then, I continued for us both. Tonight was the first time I really felt a spark when we prayed together. It is something C.J. and I will begin to do more often together. Maybe when she wakes up we will pray together as well.
So tonight C.J. went right to sleep once she hit the crib. Now Daddy will prepare for tomorrow himself. Now before I go, I will urge you to always pray because prayer changes things, people and situations!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
What is CJ's Favorite Snack?
Daddy enjoys eating. For snacks he will have peanut butter and jelly. Some times popcorn is my option. However, my favorite snack of all is raw chocolate chip cookie dough. Now C.J. prefers a rather weird snack. No it's not a bottle of milk. It is not a jar of baby food, and it is not even a teething treat. Princess C.J. prefers to snack on her toes.
Every day I watch her, and it gets more and more humorous. She will bend her legs up and try to eat both sets of toes. One day she will share with us what the fascination with her toes is. Until then I guess we have to make sure her feet are clean so she does not put anything funky down her throat.
One day C.J. and I will snack together. That is when snacks for Daddy will consist of carrot sticks, cucumber slices and celery sticks dipped in peanut butter. We will always have fruit snacks in the house, and water will be the drink of choice. I want to make sure she is healthy and well balanced. Daddy is doing better with it now...he even bought some salad to eat the other day. For C.J. to be healthy, she must see healthy lifestyles, and Daddy will be an example.
So that is it for today. I am snacking now on some hot tea that calms me so I can sleep comfortably. C.J. is fast asleep and hopefully will not wake up for a snack. We will have to synchronize our watches when she gets older to sneak into the kitchen for snacks while Mommy is sleeping. Until tomorrow my friends, continue to pray because we all know that prayer changes things, people and situations!
Every day I watch her, and it gets more and more humorous. She will bend her legs up and try to eat both sets of toes. One day she will share with us what the fascination with her toes is. Until then I guess we have to make sure her feet are clean so she does not put anything funky down her throat.
One day C.J. and I will snack together. That is when snacks for Daddy will consist of carrot sticks, cucumber slices and celery sticks dipped in peanut butter. We will always have fruit snacks in the house, and water will be the drink of choice. I want to make sure she is healthy and well balanced. Daddy is doing better with it now...he even bought some salad to eat the other day. For C.J. to be healthy, she must see healthy lifestyles, and Daddy will be an example.
So that is it for today. I am snacking now on some hot tea that calms me so I can sleep comfortably. C.J. is fast asleep and hopefully will not wake up for a snack. We will have to synchronize our watches when she gets older to sneak into the kitchen for snacks while Mommy is sleeping. Until tomorrow my friends, continue to pray because we all know that prayer changes things, people and situations!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
C. J. and Daddy Time!
OK, everyone told me that when I became a father that my needs and wants would take a back seat to my child. Of course I emphatically said that would not be the case. I would still get everything I wanted, when I wanted it. Slowly I am coming to learn that I, Jamal T. Johnson, was wrong.
Now I am not saying that I can not get what I want. The desire is simply not there. For instance, today I had the opportunity to roam the mall for two and a half hours alone. With the mall full of shoe stores, places to buy suits and ties, and sneaker stores, I am sure I could have thought of one thing I wanted that I could buy. However, that was not the case. I walked in the mall and I see the baby clothing store so I walk in. I did not see anything worth spending money on, so I made my way to Macy's, but not to the Men's section or the cologne counter, but the baby section. After Macy's then I decided to look for some sneakers for C.J. I promised to get her the Kobe's so I looked for them and found them. After the purchase I was content. I walk towards the exit and bought me nothing. Now you know my life has changed if I can go to the mall and leave with nothing for me. C.J. is taking over.
Now Mommy and I differ about her sneakers. Mommy wants her to be cute, while Daddy wants her to have proper basketball attire. So C.J. having a pair of Kobe Bryant and Lebron James sneakers is only fitting. Mommy says they look like boy sneakers. Daddy only sees the sport! I will admit I will have to think about what she wears because I do not want her looking too much like a boy. I should have no problem since I also like to buy her dresses and skirts. The only rule, be it clothes or shoes from Daddy is, NO PINK (if I can help it).
So this evening Mommy needed some time to rest so C.J. and I caught up on some bonding time. C.J. and I enjoy our time together. We laugh, we smile, we hug and we play. Today Mommy asked me to make sure C.J. had some sufficient "tummy time". I obliged and C.J. was on point today. She rolled over on her own, and stayed on her belly for a long time. She was very active on her mat and even scooted a bit. So I give her a A- today. I do not want to give her an A+ because then she would be a master of all we want her to do.
So I am feeling good tonight! C.J. is developing well. I am getting stronger and all is getting better. So you all continue to pray because we all know that prayer changes things. It's funny, I am actually listening to Prayer Changes by R. Kelly. Here is a link to the song, (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNd5M456OtY&feature=fvw) and I will leave you the lyrics as well. Enjoy!
"Prayer Changes" R. Kelly
Somebody just look back over your life and
See where he brought you from
How many of you know?
Prayer changes (I heard that)
Prayer changes (I believe that)
Prayer changes (I know that)
Prayer changes things
Prayer changes (I heard that)
Prayer changes (I believe that)
Prayer changes (I know that)
Prayer changes things
Now I was in a real bad abusive relationship
Knowing that, that was no way for me to live
A young girl like me, raised up in a good family
Way too young to endure such misery
And every night I cry myself to sleep from all the pain
And the more I prayed for sunny days it seemed to rain
(He hit me) at any given time
(He hit me) no reason at all
(He hit me) so so hard
(He hit me) my God, sometimes I'd fall
Mama asked what happened to me
And I'd take up for him
She said that devil's a liar
And pray get rid of him
And now I'm going to school
Hitting those books
I'm doing fine
He's out my life
I'm not confused
Got peace of mind
Man I tell you
Prayer changes (it changes)
Prayer changes (oh it changes)
Prayer changes (I'm a witness that)
Prayer changes things (said I know)
Prayer changes (it changes)
Prayer changes (it changes)
Prayer changes (I'm a living witness that)
Prayer changes things
I was a freshman in college and uh
I had just made it on the basketball team
I had all the skills it took to make it
But on my grades I would get nothing but all D's
And the coach came to me
And had a talk with me about my career
Said if you don't get your grades up
I'm gonna have to sit you down this year
Man as tough as I was I broke down and cried
'Cause everybody knows me
Knows that basketball is my life
(Algebra) I studied hard
(Chemistry) I gave my all
(Calculus) oh my God
(English) so many flaws
Playing ball didn't look to good for me
My future, could not see
I had lost all my beliefs
And gave up on all my dreams
Then I went to church on Sunday
And the pastor began to preach
It was like he was talking to me
When he said I can do all things
In Christ that strengthens me
And for me that was enough
Now that I went from a D
All the way to an A plus
I tell you prayer changes things
Prayer changes
Prayer changes (prayer)
Prayer changes (it changes things)
Prayer changes things (oh)
Prayer changes (said it changes)
Prayer changes (things)
Prayer changes (I'm a living witness that)
Prayer changes things
Me and my wife had a few problems
We thought that nothing could solve them
Listening to family members and so called friends
Man I tell you that's just how the devil creeps in
We were separated at least for a month or two
She was wilding in the clubs
And I was out there doing wrong too
And we would walk around the house
Putting each other down
I mean right in front of the kids
We would curse each other out
Then I was in a bad accident
And almost lost my life
And guess who was there for me
My wife
Now ain't it funny how He makes a way
When we said there was no way
I'm out the hospital and back at home
Planning another wedding day, I tell you
Prayer changes (it changes)
Prayer changes (prayer changes)
Prayer changes (prayer changes)
Prayer changes things (things, I'm a witness that)
Prayer changes (change)
Prayer changes (prayer changes)
Prayer changes (prayer changes)
Prayer changes things
Now all of these things were happening in one family
But that's okay, cause there's nothing God can't achieve
I don't care what the problem in your life may be
Cause who the Son sets free, is free indeed
And if you didn't know, now you should know
All you have to do is take this family life for example
Now Mom and Dad are married again
Four kids now, cause they just had twins
Little sister all grown up now
She's a lawyer, married with one child now
Two years, big brother's out of college
And man he's got his hands full
Blessed with skills, blessed with knowledge
Now he's playing for the Chicago Bulls
Prayer changes (I'm a witness yeah)
Prayer changes (prayer changes)
Prayer changes (prayer changes)
Prayer changes things (woah when it looks like)
Prayer changes (you can't go on)
Prayer changes (I know that prayer)
Prayer changes (changes things)
Prayer changes things
Prayer changes (in the middle of the storm)
Prayer changes (prayer will calm)
Prayer changes (cause it changes things)
Prayer changes things (yeah)
Prayer changes (prayer changes)
Prayer changes (prayer changes)
Prayer changes (prayer changes things)
Prayer changes things (woah)
Prayer changes (even if you're doing wrong)
Prayer changes (even if your money's gone)
Prayer changes (if you're put out your home)
Prayer changes things (yeah come on)
Prayer changes (if you can't find a friend)
Prayer changes (at your journey's end)
Prayer changes (feel you just can't win)
Prayer changes things (woah woah)
Prayer changes (you're really going through)
Prayer changes (and trouble's chasing you)
Prayer changes (Heaven's got a hold on you)
Prayer changes things (yeah)
Prayer changes (when it seems you can't go on)
Prayer changes (and all your strength is gone)
Prayer changes (hold on it won't be long)
Prayer changes things (I know prayer is gonna change)
Prayer changes (drinking or doing drugs)
Prayer changes (even if you're running the streets)
Prayer changes (even in the music field)
Prayer changes things (rock, pop or R&B)
Prayer changes (prayer will change)
Prayer changes (prayer will change)
Prayer changes (prayer will change)
Prayer changes things....
[Thanks to The_Pied_Piper6@hotmail.com for these lyrics]
Now I am not saying that I can not get what I want. The desire is simply not there. For instance, today I had the opportunity to roam the mall for two and a half hours alone. With the mall full of shoe stores, places to buy suits and ties, and sneaker stores, I am sure I could have thought of one thing I wanted that I could buy. However, that was not the case. I walked in the mall and I see the baby clothing store so I walk in. I did not see anything worth spending money on, so I made my way to Macy's, but not to the Men's section or the cologne counter, but the baby section. After Macy's then I decided to look for some sneakers for C.J. I promised to get her the Kobe's so I looked for them and found them. After the purchase I was content. I walk towards the exit and bought me nothing. Now you know my life has changed if I can go to the mall and leave with nothing for me. C.J. is taking over.
Now Mommy and I differ about her sneakers. Mommy wants her to be cute, while Daddy wants her to have proper basketball attire. So C.J. having a pair of Kobe Bryant and Lebron James sneakers is only fitting. Mommy says they look like boy sneakers. Daddy only sees the sport! I will admit I will have to think about what she wears because I do not want her looking too much like a boy. I should have no problem since I also like to buy her dresses and skirts. The only rule, be it clothes or shoes from Daddy is, NO PINK (if I can help it).
So this evening Mommy needed some time to rest so C.J. and I caught up on some bonding time. C.J. and I enjoy our time together. We laugh, we smile, we hug and we play. Today Mommy asked me to make sure C.J. had some sufficient "tummy time". I obliged and C.J. was on point today. She rolled over on her own, and stayed on her belly for a long time. She was very active on her mat and even scooted a bit. So I give her a A- today. I do not want to give her an A+ because then she would be a master of all we want her to do.
So I am feeling good tonight! C.J. is developing well. I am getting stronger and all is getting better. So you all continue to pray because we all know that prayer changes things. It's funny, I am actually listening to Prayer Changes by R. Kelly. Here is a link to the song, (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNd5M456OtY&feature=fvw) and I will leave you the lyrics as well. Enjoy!
"Prayer Changes" R. Kelly
Somebody just look back over your life and
See where he brought you from
How many of you know?
Prayer changes (I heard that)
Prayer changes (I believe that)
Prayer changes (I know that)
Prayer changes things
Prayer changes (I heard that)
Prayer changes (I believe that)
Prayer changes (I know that)
Prayer changes things
Now I was in a real bad abusive relationship
Knowing that, that was no way for me to live
A young girl like me, raised up in a good family
Way too young to endure such misery
And every night I cry myself to sleep from all the pain
And the more I prayed for sunny days it seemed to rain
(He hit me) at any given time
(He hit me) no reason at all
(He hit me) so so hard
(He hit me) my God, sometimes I'd fall
Mama asked what happened to me
And I'd take up for him
She said that devil's a liar
And pray get rid of him
And now I'm going to school
Hitting those books
I'm doing fine
He's out my life
I'm not confused
Got peace of mind
Man I tell you
Prayer changes (it changes)
Prayer changes (oh it changes)
Prayer changes (I'm a witness that)
Prayer changes things (said I know)
Prayer changes (it changes)
Prayer changes (it changes)
Prayer changes (I'm a living witness that)
Prayer changes things
I was a freshman in college and uh
I had just made it on the basketball team
I had all the skills it took to make it
But on my grades I would get nothing but all D's
And the coach came to me
And had a talk with me about my career
Said if you don't get your grades up
I'm gonna have to sit you down this year
Man as tough as I was I broke down and cried
'Cause everybody knows me
Knows that basketball is my life
(Algebra) I studied hard
(Chemistry) I gave my all
(Calculus) oh my God
(English) so many flaws
Playing ball didn't look to good for me
My future, could not see
I had lost all my beliefs
And gave up on all my dreams
Then I went to church on Sunday
And the pastor began to preach
It was like he was talking to me
When he said I can do all things
In Christ that strengthens me
And for me that was enough
Now that I went from a D
All the way to an A plus
I tell you prayer changes things
Prayer changes
Prayer changes (prayer)
Prayer changes (it changes things)
Prayer changes things (oh)
Prayer changes (said it changes)
Prayer changes (things)
Prayer changes (I'm a living witness that)
Prayer changes things
Me and my wife had a few problems
We thought that nothing could solve them
Listening to family members and so called friends
Man I tell you that's just how the devil creeps in
We were separated at least for a month or two
She was wilding in the clubs
And I was out there doing wrong too
And we would walk around the house
Putting each other down
I mean right in front of the kids
We would curse each other out
Then I was in a bad accident
And almost lost my life
And guess who was there for me
My wife
Now ain't it funny how He makes a way
When we said there was no way
I'm out the hospital and back at home
Planning another wedding day, I tell you
Prayer changes (it changes)
Prayer changes (prayer changes)
Prayer changes (prayer changes)
Prayer changes things (things, I'm a witness that)
Prayer changes (change)
Prayer changes (prayer changes)
Prayer changes (prayer changes)
Prayer changes things
Now all of these things were happening in one family
But that's okay, cause there's nothing God can't achieve
I don't care what the problem in your life may be
Cause who the Son sets free, is free indeed
And if you didn't know, now you should know
All you have to do is take this family life for example
Now Mom and Dad are married again
Four kids now, cause they just had twins
Little sister all grown up now
She's a lawyer, married with one child now
Two years, big brother's out of college
And man he's got his hands full
Blessed with skills, blessed with knowledge
Now he's playing for the Chicago Bulls
Prayer changes (I'm a witness yeah)
Prayer changes (prayer changes)
Prayer changes (prayer changes)
Prayer changes things (woah when it looks like)
Prayer changes (you can't go on)
Prayer changes (I know that prayer)
Prayer changes (changes things)
Prayer changes things
Prayer changes (in the middle of the storm)
Prayer changes (prayer will calm)
Prayer changes (cause it changes things)
Prayer changes things (yeah)
Prayer changes (prayer changes)
Prayer changes (prayer changes)
Prayer changes (prayer changes things)
Prayer changes things (woah)
Prayer changes (even if you're doing wrong)
Prayer changes (even if your money's gone)
Prayer changes (if you're put out your home)
Prayer changes things (yeah come on)
Prayer changes (if you can't find a friend)
Prayer changes (at your journey's end)
Prayer changes (feel you just can't win)
Prayer changes things (woah woah)
Prayer changes (you're really going through)
Prayer changes (and trouble's chasing you)
Prayer changes (Heaven's got a hold on you)
Prayer changes things (yeah)
Prayer changes (when it seems you can't go on)
Prayer changes (and all your strength is gone)
Prayer changes (hold on it won't be long)
Prayer changes things (I know prayer is gonna change)
Prayer changes (drinking or doing drugs)
Prayer changes (even if you're running the streets)
Prayer changes (even in the music field)
Prayer changes things (rock, pop or R&B)
Prayer changes (prayer will change)
Prayer changes (prayer will change)
Prayer changes (prayer will change)
Prayer changes things....
[Thanks to The_Pied_Piper6@hotmail.com for these lyrics]
Monday, February 1, 2010
Just A Touch of Love
Well today will be quick. It was one of those days where I did not get the opportunity to spend too much time with my girl. I can only focus on this morning when I dressed her. She was up and ready and smiled the entire time I dressed her. I probably could get done a lot faster but I stop to get my kisses in for the day. She is really maturing though. I can dress her and sit her down without her getting too feisty before we leave in the morning, which is good.
When I arrived home this evening C.J. was fast asleep. She used to stay up and wait for me. I guess now that she is older she needs her rest so she just leaves Mommmy to wait for Daddy to get in. Just so you know C.J., becausee I know you enjoy TCNJ basketball, the Lions won the game big! You would have been proud. I have attached the beginning paragraph for you below:
Ewing, NJ... The College of New Jersey men’s basketball team brought their two-game losing streak to a grinding halt as they defeated visiting Penn State-Brandywine 110-64. http://www.tcnjathletics.com/news/2010/2/1/MBB_0201104327.aspx?path=mbasket
So C.J., you get your sleep baby! Daddy will see you in the morning. Now for all of you, always remember to pray because prayer changes things and people.
When I arrived home this evening C.J. was fast asleep. She used to stay up and wait for me. I guess now that she is older she needs her rest so she just leaves Mommmy to wait for Daddy to get in. Just so you know C.J., becausee I know you enjoy TCNJ basketball, the Lions won the game big! You would have been proud. I have attached the beginning paragraph for you below:
Ewing, NJ... The College of New Jersey men’s basketball team brought their two-game losing streak to a grinding halt as they defeated visiting Penn State-Brandywine 110-64. http://www.tcnjathletics.com/news/2010/2/1/MBB_0201104327.aspx?path=mbasket
So C.J., you get your sleep baby! Daddy will see you in the morning. Now for all of you, always remember to pray because prayer changes things and people.
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