The Five Orange Pips

While orange pips have nothing to do with this blog, I thought it nice to tell you what Orange pips are. They are nothing more than seeds from oranges. The "Five Orange Pips" referred to in the heading of this blog are from a Sherlock Holmes story named "The Five Orange Pips".

Moving on toward our theme of finding ways to show your loved ones you care, I have the next five ways for you listed below. But before I would like to re-list two. Primarily for my gratification and secondly for your viewing pleasure.

7. Listen to their stories. Honestly this can be really hard for an extrovert like my self. But I am finding it very rewarding to find out more about the depths of who my friends are.

9. Answer their questions. Number 9 for me is cultural. When I say cultural what I'm really saying is growing up if you were asked a question you better have an answer. It seemed that a quick word turned away wrath better than a soft one in those circumstances.

And now for the moment we have all been waiting for...

26. Introduce them to your friends and family.

27. Make time to be with them.

28. Be excited when you see them.

29. Notice when they grow.

30. Remember their birthdays.

All I can say is I'm sorry. Truth is, I'd forget my own birthday if I didn't have to write it on each and every job application I've ever filled out.

ok, end of blog.

Absolutely fabulous!

Yes, Absolutely fabulous! And I do not mean the show.

The art of Blogging. How does one blog? Clearly the questions I have not been thinking about for the past few days. I have however been thinking of the trip I just took with Peter. Peter and I just got back from a great road trip. We visited my pastor and his family in VA, and I must say it was great to see them in their new home!

21. Help them take a stand, then stand with them.

The next stop was in NC where we spent most of our trip. After the short drive south we stayed with a great Moldovan family. They put us up two nights in a row. The day in west NC was spent traveling back and forth to Church, and spending time with friends. In general the people were the gems of this trip. Each and every one was good to see, and hopefully encourage in the things of the Lord.

22. Ask them to help you with something.

The last morning in western NC we hit a Sonic restaurant before we left. Ok, now I know there is little special about Sonics, but I simply love them! I think we 4 times at Sonics before heading home.

23. Keep the promises you make to them.

Day 3 or was it 4? We left west NC at about 2. We started the long drive to the eastern part of the state. It was mainly long because I had this splitting head ache the whole day. We spent the day with far away prayer partner Rodyca. I really cant go into so much detail about everything we did, but I will say that meeting her was by far for me the best part of this trip. She was just as wonderful as I had ever guessed she would be.

24. Tell them how proud you are of them.

These numbered comments are from a list I got online. They are a from a list of 50 ways to show your friends you care. In my search to love others, I stumbled on them. I will say that there is nothing more rewarding than investing your time, energy and love into people be they friends or foes.

25. Send them a letter, postcard, or e-mail.

Well the day we spent with Rodyca was the best and the worst at the same time. It was really sad having to go so quickly. I wish I had time to spend with her more. I enjoyed her questions, comments and directions when we were looking for different locations, "left, right, no left, sorry right." too much fun!

25a. I would like to take this moment to comment on 22, 24 and 25.

22. Ask them to help you with something. Now this does not mean to ask them to get your slippers. I think the aim of this one is to show your friend they are good at something by asking their help. Also how you ask is very important. Sorry Peter.

24. When is the last time you told someone your proud of them? I suggest not doing it so forwardly, but finding a more creative way to let them know.

And last but not least number 25. I find this one interesting because I am about to send out two post cards.

So much for Blogging

Love ya all!

dan

Ian this is John Decon!

Time to Ante up!

Its been seven days since our dear Mr. Bauer's departure. Not like from this world, he only went to Chicago. Now before I get to the latest most dramatic news I would like to talk a little about what we have already done.

First and foremost we have tried to be supportive in our words and actions. Anything done for the first time may be very difficult. All journeys, trips and days of our lives have a beginning. This often deters people from getting out of bed in the morning. Come on, you know it's true each of us has at one time or another thought "Today would be better if I just didn't get up!" With this in mind I believe that our words of encouragement may have been just that for our friend. I do thank each and every person who added in with there kind words.

Secondly I know many of us have pitched in to purchase personally designed clothing which when bought a small portion goes direction to Ian Bauer. Now the part I like the most about this is that its not so much about the money, but about the action behind the purchase. When you buy a shirt it shows that you care. Check it out if you wish. I am sure your encouragement is more than gratefully received http://www.cafepress.com/ianbauer

Now among other things, I have taken it upon myself to add in my own personal way. Now I know that to many this seems more than a tad past social convention. For the past week I have wore each and every day the shirt which I bought at cafepress. I will try to ease your reaction by letting you know I did take it off for about two hours when it was in both the washer and dryer.

On much lighter notes, paul burek and I have put together a song in honor of our friend Ian. He will get to see it on sunday after his facebook fasting is over.

Personally I think the time to anti up has been from from over due. Its time for each of us to find ways to show others that we actually do care. Ian, thank you for being so easy to encourage. We each have a place in this crazy world. I'm glad mine has included you.

P.S. I really don't look like John Decan from Queen, lets just not go there!

Cutla out

Bloggin on Facebook

Ian and I found a great way to get out the info on our blogs. Which is pretty cool kus we tend to put more work into them then our Facebook pages which we never visit before 2 p.m.

Feel free to check out our blogs.