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Adam's Essay PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 24 April 2007
“The first step in becoming a man, is actually wanting to be one.”
 
 
            For as long as I can remember, my mother has always taught me to treat other people the way you want to be treated. Do not make fun of others, and always keep your head up. My mother molded me into the person I am today. If something gets me down, she is always there to pick me up and keep me going. But lately, I have taken her wisdom for granted. I did not take any consideration to her words of wisdom she had put in front of me all of my life. Instead, I had been searching for help in all of the wrong places, failing to realize my answers were right in front of me. Which brings me to my point, the first step in becoming a man, is actually wanting to be one.
            Choices are placed in front of everyone everyday. Sometimes we make the right choices and sometimes we do not. For me, it seems that 90% of my choices were for all of the wrong reasons. I would decide my own decisions without thinking them through. In result, I dwell in regret of what I have chosen. But that is not what a man would do. A strong individual would realize his mistake and learn from it. Without mistakes, we would fail to learn anything. The best thing to do is to shake it off and keep right on going.
            Playing the role of an individual in today’s youth is a challenging job. With all of the pressure and negative surroundings, it is difficult to decide which decisions are the right ones. We consume the majority of the negative influence that pollutes our social environment. We do not take seriously the infections of the wrong choices we make and the damage they can cause. Here is an idea. How about we all follow our own hearts instead of becoming what everyone else wants us to be? Perhaps desiring the promotion of maturity is not enough.
            Earlier in my life I began to question the position I obtain here on earth. What was my purpose? Does anyone really care if I am alive or not? Was the pain of regret and depression really worth my time? I arrived to the point in my life where nothing really mattered anymore. I began to socialize and spend time with the wrong people, ignoring the knowledge of what was right and what was wrong. Showing no remorse, the pride and integrity that I had once obtained started to decline rapidly. Did this help me find my answers? Not one bit. I tried so hard to drown my broken thoughts and mixed feelings by proceeding in the exact opposite of what I knew I should do. Instead, I became even more lost in this puzzle we call life. I was not going to repair my problems by running away from them. It was time to grow up.
            Thanks to all of my loyal friends and family, who have had to put up with my immaturity and struggles, I would probably not have succeeded in writing this paper today. Finally, I have realized that running away from my problems and attempting to be something that I am not, would not answer any of my questions. So, did I succeed in finding the answers to most of my problems? No. But there is one thing that I did manage to succeed, coming one step closer, to being a man.
 
 
 
Adam Goad
 
Guideline for having your personal affairs in order. PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Friday, 06 April 2007
Planning a mission trip or any travel?
1)       Key papers for both spouses (wills, living wills, durable powers of attorney)
2)       Copies of all insurance policies and contact information (life, home, auto, liability, boat, medical, maybe credit card related ins., etc.)
3)       Copies of all outstanding loan documents
4)       Lists of key assets and estimated values (updated estimated financial statement)
5)       Lists of all accounts (checking, savings, brokerage, including contact information, web addresses, user ID’s, passwords, location of historical statements)
6)       Social Security information
7)       Lists of all credit, debit and ATM cards with pin numbers
8)       Locations of, numbers of, and keys to lock boxes (and insure joint access cards are perfected)
9)       Web addresses, User ID’s, and passwords to email accounts
10)   Check all coverage’s with insurance companies (for example, auto out of country, rental cars, accidental death location restrictions, etc.)
11)   Historical information (last 7 years tax returns), any IRS claims/challanges
12)   Copies of all legal documents (Real Estate Deeds, Closing statements, cost basis, title insurance policies, appraisals)
13)   List of key advisors and who to go to for what, along with all contact information)
A)      Taxes
B)      Banking
C)      Investments, 401K
D)      Insurance, by policy type
E)      Company Valuations (If in a privately owned company)
F)      Company Accounting
G)     Attorney for Trusts if applicable (insurance, etc.)
H)      General purpose attorney, estate
I)         Medical (Complete list of doctors with contact information)
J)       Pastor
K)      Funeral home
L)       Contact info at companies (If employed at a company)
M)     Real Estate agents for each type and location of property owned
14)   Complete list of all primary contact information (children, relatives, key friends, church, employer). Especially true of cell phone numbers
15)   Insure all insurance coverages are sufficient for surviving spouse and children to maintain their lifestyle
16) Deed for your home and all real estate should read, SOLE SURVIVORSHIP.  (this will make sure the home goes to your spouse in case of death).
PLEASE DON'T STOP GOING ON MISSION TRIPS JUST BE MORE
PREPARED AND HAVE YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER!
Perry had his most important affair in order...His Salvation...Praise God!!!
God is my strength!
Perry's Brother,
Danny
 
My Brother Perry. Perry would have been 46 March 20th PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Friday, 06 April 2007
My Brother Perry

I made it through Vietnam. I was the oldest of six children. I thought that I would
be the first to die. I called Perry the night my son-in-law Robbie was airlifted to Grady Hospital. Perry was stronger than me and I was relieved when he walked in that night at Grady. We prayed together, we shared our good times in our life and we shared our problems with one another. Perry was a hand’s on fix it person. Perry drove an 18 wheeler for a few years. Perry also repaired 18 wheeler’s. Perry loved his 68 Mustang. Perry loved Larry Bird of the Celtics. Perry loved his wife Sharon, Shay, Adam and Kendra. Perry loved our Mother, his brothers and his sisters. Perry loved all his family. Perry loved his friends. Perry loved helping people. Perry loved his church. Perry loved Rick his Sunday School Teacher. Perry loved Jesus. Perry, Rick & Martha were friends who shared their love for Jesus. Congressman Gingrey  said it best in Washington DC a couple of  weeks ago “these three didn’t just sit in their seat at church they took action and died helping others”.
46 years ago today. March 20, 1961 my Mother gave birth to my brother Perry in the same house and the same exact room that I was born in April 29, 1950. My sister Barb was also born in that same spot. God I know that my spirit cannot speak or connect to Perry but I can speak through the Holy Spirit “Tell Perry that I miss him and that I will see him again”.
Perry’s Brother,
Danny
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 April 2007 )
 
Perry introduce Mack to Cindy! Message from Cindy PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Monday, 26 March 2007
"PERRY"
P- IS FOR PRECIOUS PERSON.
E- IS FOR EAGER TO HAVE HELPED
    OTHERS.
R- IS FOR A REAL MAN.
R- IS FOR RELIGIOUS MAN.
Y- IS FOR,, YET TO ME, TOO YOUNG TO
    HAVE GONE TO MEET THE LORD!!!!!!!!
            " WE MISS YOU PERRY!"
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 08 August 2007 )
 
Heaven was needing a hero. March 20th Perry's Birthday PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Tuesday, 20 March 2007
Heaven was needing a hero

I came by today to see you
I had to let you know
If I knew the last time that I held you was the last time
I'd have held you and never let go

It's kept me awake nights, wondering
Lie in the dark, just asking why
I've always been told
You won't be called home
Until it's your time

I guess heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up
For what you believe
And follow it through
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is heaven was needing a hero
Like you

I remember the last time I saw you
You held your head up proud
I laughed inside
When I saw how you were standing out in the crowd
You're such a part of who I am
Now that part will just be void
No matter how much I need you now
Heaven needed you more

Cause heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up
For what you believe
And follow it through
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is heaven was needing a hero
Like you

Heaven was needing a hero
and that's you

Love you uncle Perry
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 April 2007 )
 
By: Representative Lewis of the 15th PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Thursday, 08 March 2007

By: Representative Lewis of the 15th

 Clich here to read...

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 20 March 2007 )
 
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