Wenzlers

Monday, January 26, 2009

25 Things About Me

1. I have been married for 16 years

2. My wife was a direct answer to prayer (long story, but I will tell it if you ask me)

3. I am the oldest of 6 (2 brothers and 3 sisters. Some are half and step, but none of that matters)

4. I have three kids - 2 boys (biological) 1 girl (guardianship) - another long story

5. I LOVE the beach

6.I hate deadlines, time lines and mandates.

7. I taught preschool for 7 years.

8. The worst year of my life was after I "prayed the prayer"

9. I lead a small group at church.

10.My answer to "If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one thing, what would it be?" - A fully stocked grocery store (that is only one thing, right?)

11. I will forgive you long before I forgive myself

12. I consider quitting my job every morning.

13. I learned basic sign language so two deaf children would be admitted to the summer camp I was working.

14. I coach youth basketball and soccer.

15. I have run a sub 5 minute mile. (and in my head believe I still could)

16. I love a good debate

17. My middle name is Lee

18. I believe integrity is everything

19. I am ok if you hate me, but love God.

20. I have an opinion about everything.

21. I love to laugh

22. I deeply believe that even pain has purpose.

23. I hate being alone.

24. I have teared up, but have not cried in 8 years. Not even after losing friends and family. ( I am working on finding the answer to this one.)

25. I am surprised I took the time to do this list

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

No words

As I stand in silence
My chest rises and falls from the race I have run
The false sense of victory is rapidly squelched
as you arrive in the doorway to transfer your rage

You have covered the distance
Your target is cowering
Duck and cover becomes it’s only escape.

The blows on the flesh that made your blood boil
travel straight to the center of it’s staggering soul.

It cries not from sadness, but as a last line of protection
Hoping you will believe the lesson was learned.

Your rampage grows silent
The hall light is left on
I should not have disturbed you
I am just afraid of the dark