Soccer

I have now coached 3 soccer games.  My record is 0-2-1.  We got our first goal last night.  We were leading going into half-time and then gave up a goal being overly aggressive.  I have enjoyed every minute of coaching in games.

I need to stress shorter passes and not trying to run around everyone.  I have fast players, but a really short bench.  They send the ball long and then try to chase after it.  Then they are worn out.  I am going to have a practice working on the short passes again.  And looking to put it into free space for their teammates.  I also need to work on goal kicks.  We are not controlling the ball well enough.

A 5 year olds worth...Priceless?

So I got copied on this e-mail from my wife the other day.

-----Original Message-----
From: Penny Timmer [                                         
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 10:09 AM
To: Martin Kelly
Cc: Donald H. Timmer
Subject: tell me....

why my child thinks this is her worth?  ;). Mira just brought me those animals and told me that was how much she cost.

Sent from my iPad

We had a joint garage sale with Mike (real name Martin) at another friend's house in June.  My kids played with some of the labels and stuck them to themselves.  Mike wrote one on Mirabelle that was 2 donkey's and a camel.  A zebra must be worth 2 Donkey's.

Parish Council and Evangelization

Last night was a parish council social.  The new members met with both St. Albert the Great's priest to get to know everyone.  I have to say I am excited.  Father Tom pointed out that there are many challenges that the parish needs to take on this year.  I am excited.  Of all things I am excited about Evangelization.  All of the books I have read in the last 6th months have me looking forward to apply the knowledge I've gained from them.  You never would have convinced me a year ago that I would be excited about Evangelization.

I am attempting to implement the Traveler's Gift in my life.  If you get the chance check out the book.  I have not read "Mastering the Seven Decision", yet.  I plan to before the end of the year.

I have just read parts of Paul Krugman's "End this Depression Now!".  I have a hard time not reading a book cover to cover.  I don't understand why he couldn't state his case for how to end the depression at the beginning of the book and then spend the book reinforcing it.  His whole point is there needs to be massive government spending to pump money into the economy.  Fortunately he doesn't want that money put into Austerity programs.  With that I can agree with him.

Fear the Lord

I started this Post on August 6th.  I did not get around to publishing it for a week.

I read the 1st chapter of Sirach this morning. The verse stressed the wisdom of "Fear of the Lord". I struggled at first reading this idea of fear again.  Are we to stand up to our fears with the Lord at our side.  Even though fear of the Lord is a common theme throughout the bible, I was taking fear very literally when I read the passage. Then as I discussed the passage with my wife I realized the fear is the same fear I have of her. I should fear of disappointing the Lord, even more than I fear disappointing my wife.

Keep the commandments and live in God's love.  Have the same fear of the Lord that you have of you parents or your spouse.  Fear you'll disappoint the Lord and you never will.  Always know the Lord is there for you to come back to.

Fail

Wow it has been a long week for me.  I worked Saturday to get a project ready to be checked on Monday.  I then spent the rest of the week rushing in early to work to get as much done as I could before 5 p.m. as Wally had Soccer Tuesday and Thursday.  Wednesday I held my first practice as a coach with Katie's soccer team.  Then I went to OMPBA (Old Man Pool Ball Association).  Where 5 grown men over 30 beat on each other for 4 grueling games of 21 tip-in at the pool.  Thursday and Friday I was up at 5 a.m. and heading in to work for 9 hour days.  I should be in bed but I figured I would type a little of this.

This is not how I want my life to be.  51 hours this week at work.  Why was this week jam packed.  My failure.  My failure to seek the counsel of others earlier.  My failure to delegate.

I am working on the habit of seeking council.  I can't do it alone and I need to stop trying.