Going to Nigeria

Well, I’m going to Nigeria.
It’s settled (again).
Rob and I will go with a group from Lakepoint Sept. 26 – Oct. 11 to scout out information for the CWF trip in March.
In case you missed the previous post, due to logistics, it was decided that the team trip would be pushed back to March 2007. Rob and Tim were planning to take the trip in Oct. to scout out some of the logistical information, but complications arose with Tim’s job and I was asked to go in his place.
I’m pumped. Of course this means I’ll need to raise funds for both trips now, but I have no doubt that God will provide.
I’ve raised between $600 – $700 now and will be re-sending and sending out new letters soon to update everyone.
I need to raise $1,300 by June 26, $1,800 by July 26 and $2,200 by August 26. And I’ll need the remaining $500 or so before we leave Sept. 26.
So any financial support and prayers will be greatly appreciated.
If you’d like to make a donation, please contact me by e-mail or you can donate online with a check or debit card. Just click on the button on the right hand corner.
Thanks again for all your support.
I look forward to keeping you all posted on what God does on this trip.

Rolly in College


Rolly in College
Originally uploaded by Jdblundell.

I don’t remember what I did this for, but it was for some publicity thing. Just found it and thought it was funny and wanted to share.
The shirt and body is from John Belushi (of course), the head is of Rolly Martinez my college roommate and the building behind him is the chapel on our campus at UMHB.

‘And they’re huge’


I caught the tail end of an opinion piece on KERA, our local NPR affiliate this morning. The author was talking about the release of the Dixie Chick’s new single and how no country stations in the metroplex (or state) are playing the song.
Most stations say it’s still in backlash from Natalie Maines’ comment during 2003 that she was not proud that President George Bush was from Texas.
The commentator said maybe one of the funniest things I’ve heard on radio in a while, “The Dixie Chicks have parts of the male anatomy that I can’t mention on radio. And they’re huge.”
Like them or not, they are standing by their convictions and not backing down to pressure.
Lyrics to their latest single, “Not Ready to Make Nice”

Forgive, sounds good
Forget, I’m not sure I could
They say time heals everything
But I’m still waiting

I’m through with doubt
There’s nothing left for me to figure out
I’ve paid a price
And I’ll keep paying

I’m not ready to make nice
I’m not ready to back down
I’m still mad as hell and
I don’t have time to go round and round and round
It’s too late to make it right
I probably wouldn’t if I could
‘Cause I’m mad as hell
Can’t bring myself to do what it is you think I should

I know you said
Can’t you just get over it
It turned my whole world around
And I kind of like it

I made my bed and I sleep like a baby
With no regrets and I don’t mind sayin’
It’s a sad sad story when a mother will teach her
Daughter that she ought to hate a perfect stranger
And how in the world can the words that I said
Send somebody so over the edge
That they’d write me a letter
Sayin’ that I better shut up and sing
Or my life will be over

I’m not ready to make nice
I’m not ready to back down
I’m still mad as hell and
I don’t have time to go round and round and round
It’s too late to make it right
I probably wouldn’t if I could
‘Cause I’m mad as hell
Can’t bring myself to do what it is you think I should

I’m not ready to make nice
I’m not ready to back down
I’m still mad as hell and
I don’t have time to go round and round and round
It’s too late to make it right
I probably wouldn’t if I could
‘Cause I’m mad as hell
Can’t bring myself to do what it is you think I should

Forgive, sounds good
Forget, I’m not sure I could
They say time heals everything
But I’m still waiting

So what about you? Still mad at the Dixie Chicks for their comments? Did you burn their CD’s?

One Game Changes Everything

Photo from: miedo
According to U2.com, U2 will be a part of a major initiative by ESPN and ABC in America to increase awareness and interest in the 2006 World Cup.
“It’s a simple thing – just a ball and a goal,” explains Bono. “Every four years in June,” adds Edge. “Sick days increase by 300 percent.”

The band’s songs, live performance and voiceovers are all part of the “One Game Changes Everything” campaign while City of Blinding Lights is to become ESPN’s official World Cup Song.
“Our goal is to make World Cup soccer meaningful and relevant to American sports fans,” said Katie Lacey at ESPN. “We show the passion that fans around the world have through compelling stories that are set to the music of U2.”
As Bono puts it in one of the spots, “If history means anything, the world
as we know it, is about to change!”

U2.com has four of the ads available for viewing. They’re really good.
“Once every four years that simple thing drastically changes the world. It closes the schools, it closes the shops, it stops a war. A simple ball fuels the passion and pride of nations… It achieves more than the politicians ever could.”

Nebraska wants love

From the Dallas Business Journal:

Nebraska wants some Love.
Several Nebraska congressman are backing a bill for Nebraska to become the 10th state to be exempted from Wright Amendment restrictions that limit flights from Dallas’ Love Field to short-haul flights to a few surrounding states, said a spokeswoman for the congressman. Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), which flies out of Dallas Love Field, has been battling for repeal of the 1979 federal law since last year.
On Thursday, Reps. Lee Terry, R-Neb., Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., and Tom Osborne, R-Neb., introduced legislation to amend the Wright Amendment to allow certain air carriers serving Omaha’s Eppley Airfield to provide service between Love Field and the greater Omaha area.

KERA reported this morning that Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, TX, has said any ammendments to the Wright Amendment would not pass. Any changes must pass through his committee.