Author: Wick

So yeah….it was a male that did our ultrasound today at 1pm. He’s the same guy that told us Addison was a girl before she was born. During that ultrasound we found out the exciting news that….

We’re having a girl!!!! Sophie Grace Anderson is due to arrive sometime around the 21st of February, 2008. We’re both very excited, and Addison can’t wait to have a sister to play with. And yes, being a practical guy I’m looking forward at getting the most use out of all this girly stuff we got. Not sure if I’m ready for 2 teenage girls, and 2 weddings to pay for…but I have many years to prepare, right? hehe. Thanks for your congrats and prayers as we continue to pray and wait towards her arrival!

Alright folks….here it is….your chance to weigh in. This thursday, Sept. 27th, we are hopefully going to find out the gender of our new baby, due Feb.21st!

What will be added to this incredible family?

Although I don’t think she understands yet that she’s expecting a sibling…Addie definitely can’t wait to have someone to share all of her toys with….hehe. Here she is, pretending to call her future brother or sister…

Personally, I’m just plain’ hoping for a baby. Sarah tells me I should have an “inkling”, or some sort of “gender-sense” where I can say “I think it’s a _____”. But really, I have no clue. Maybe it’d be different if the little squirt were inside of me….but I’m okay the way it’s already been worked out. 🙂

In any case, this baby is gonna get a lot of love. So here’s your chance….what do you think we’re having? Boy or Girl? What date do you think it’ll arrive? What time? Give your guesses, and the closest one WINS!!! (prize yet to be determined) Leave your message here on my blog. If you’re reading this on my facebook, go to my blog to comment at http://pastorwick.blogspot.com

Let the guessing begin!!!

I realize this may be one of the most popular times for random people to be checking out my blog. Because of that, I’ve decided to go ahead and post something else besides Wheel of Fortune, that shows I’m an interesting human being also…

This morning was interesting/though-provoking and smelly all at once. Although I think I enjoyed the “smelly” part. The thought-provoking side came from a conversation with an older gentleman who didn’t know I was in ministry. He was giving me advice for life, and we were having a conversation during which I would ask him questions, and he would answer with wisdom that comes from having lived over 60 years in this world.

At one point, he turned to me and thanked me for listening. He went on the complain and blame today’s schools and churches for teaching us not to think, and not to listen to older people for wisdom. I listened to him for a while, and actually agreed with him on many of his points. Lord help me to be a minister that leads children of God to a real and vibrant faith, and not just one that blindly accepts anything they’re told.

Before the man arrived at my house, I began a hobby that hopefully will become something I get better at. I was roasting green coffee beans! I did a little bit of research online first, but all the directions sounded too complicated, and they recommended using a covered pan or wok…and I’d just bought a new small pan with raised sides, so I closed the computer, and lit the stove. I used a wooden spoon to stir the beans as they roasted, to encourage an even roast at about 500 degrees on a medium-high heat.

After the beans had gotten past the first cracking sound, and were beginning to crack a second time (dangerously close to burnt, but hopefully a french roast), I carefully put them into a metal colander to separate the beans from the chaff. (the beans increase in size, and shed their outer skins) I allowed them to cool for a bit, and took them outside to blow off as much chaff as I could.

Finally, I brought the beans into the house and put them in a bowl that I put foil over. You want to give the beans 4-12 hours to release more gases and dry out a bit before actually grinding and making coffee. I’m sure this method will take some revamping, and I’ll hopefully get better and better at it….but here is the finished product….