The Bee's Knees

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Please pray for my friends (VERY SERIOUS)

For those who know me, you will remember my trip to Liberia in February to serve on the M/V Africa Mercy (Mercy Ships) as a videographer.

There is really only one phrase that stands out in my blurred memory of our "orientation" and that was them telling us that most of the deaths that happen are caused by traffic collisions.

In March of this year, shortly after I returned from the ship, several friends of mine were rear-ended. They were okay, a little sore from the experience, but that is all.

Well, one of my friends who was in that first collision has been involved in another one. Once again, the Lord had His hand over both vehicles and there were no serious injuries. The injuries were more serious in this one, but all survived.

Here is where I am really asking you to lift this situation up to the Lord.

The driver of the vehicle my friend was in is facing some very serious charges and could face jail time. The collision was not his fault. There is so much to the story that I would not do it justice.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE go to Ali's blog and read about what is going on so you know how to pray for this situation.

Ali's blog

Again, please read her last two entries so you know how to pray for this situation.

Ali's blog

Simon's Cat

For those of you who like cats and have seen the video on Youtube called "Simon's Cat", I'm sure you could see a lot of similarities between the cat in the cartoon rendition and your own kitty. I have seen that video several times and I still get a good laugh.

Here is the original "Simon's Cat":

For those of you who don't think this can happen, here is a real life "Simon's Cat" minus the baseball bat.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Against the wall.

Joe

Monday, October 6, 2008

Tenderness

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Death of a teacher.

A week ago, on September 28, 2008, it was reported that the Hubble Telescope has ceased sending its amazing images to earth.

Whenever I look at the images this "teacher" has sent back, I stand in awe and wonder of our Creator God.

It has broken down in the past and they have always been able to repair it. However, this might not be the case this time.

NASA says it is not the end of Hubble, but they have admitted that they do not know how to repair the current issue and have never trained for this type of breakdown. So much so that they have suspended a shuttle launch with repair parts.

You can read more of the news report HERE.

Hubble was the first that gave us a glimpse into areas that had never been seen by human eyes. Just as Christopher Columbus had the Santa Maria as his flagship for the journey to the New World, Hubble was the first, but not the last.

In 2013, a new telescope is scheduled to be launched. The next generation of space telescopes is called the "James Webb". Its namesake, James Webb, was in charge of NASA from 1961 to 1968.

This new space telescope is expected to be able to see further into the distance than Hubble could.

The images we saw from Hubble blew us away. I can't image what the images of the "Webb Telescope" will be like. I can't wait!

You can find out more about the new telescope on their new site by clicking HERE.

The greatest thing since sliced...

peanut butter?!?

Yep, you read me right. P.B. Slice fun facts:

* Took more than 5,000 pounds of peanut butter, 4 years and 432 formulations to find the perfect P.B. Slices recipe.
* P.B. Slices provides a unique and convenient way to consume peanut butter.
* The average American consumes more than six pounds of peanuts and peanut butter products each year.
* Portion controlled, P.B. Slices provides a quick, nutritious snack, containing no cholesterol.
* Peanuts provide an excellent source of folic acid, which can reduce the risk of certain birth defects in the brain and spinal cord.
* The product can be eaten in a variety of ways, including on a cracker, wrapped around an apple wedge, by itself, on a banana or used in a grilled peanut butter sandwich.
* Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of getting peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth.
* Peanuts are known for their protein and P.B. Slices provides 5 grams of protein.
* P.B. Slices is a peanut-based product, made with peanuts from Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico.

You can find out more about this new product by clicking HERE.