THE 'IDES' OF MARCH? WHAT MEANS THAT?

You probably know, being the scholar that you are, but my current interpretation is "the
I woulds or I coulds" of March. This time next month (April, ha-ha), as you look back,
what will you have gained, accomplished, grown, or succeeded in the previous month?

Can we, do we dare, to take measure of ourselves by taking stock, looking for "progress"
(whatever that means to each of us), or........are we improving, bettering, growing, or
making a difference to those around us!?! Hurts to think about it sometimes, doesn't
it? My goal, personally, now that I'm "heading into the sunset", is to make each day
COUNT, to make strides, to make a mark, to touch other lives, to leave this world
knowing that I didn't just spin my wheels, exist, be one of the ordinary-he doesn't
matter persons. I WANT MY BEING HERE TO MATTER!!

So..............(diatribe is almost over)..........I have greatly limited my TV watching, I have
determined to begin writing, I have put my "social life" on hold (maybe permanently),
and I am renewing my spiritual vows to myself and to God to be what He wants me to
be, and to do what He wants me to do. Hope I can discern those things. PRAY.

Oh, yes, about the family - Chartel is still with her coworker/friend, keeping somewhat
in touch (when she needs something), awaiting the reactivation of her drivers license
on the 17th, and otherwise in good health apparently. She did have a checkup recently,
and was supposed to have her annual eye exam, so as far as I know, those were done.
Rarely see her or talk, except now and then on the cellphones, so can't really report
much. Still praying that she decides to go to school and establish a career worthwhile.

C.J. is anticipating graduation on May 17th from Messiah College. His plans are still
nebulous, as he has an opportunity to spend 2 week in London working with Muslims
(telling them about the Saviour), and he is considering house-sitting for 3 months in
Madrid, Spain, for a missionary couple who will be coming stateside for a furlough.
If he gets those gigs, he will probably come home for a while and work while he
cements his plans for graduate school or for a teaching post somewhere. PRAY!!

I'm home from Tappahannock, Virginia, and don't go out again until the 19th, when
I trek up to Batavia, New York. I think my body and mind need the time off to
rest. I have my ticket for the "Celtic Woman" concert at Mellon Arena on the 17th
St. Patrick's day, and am looking much forward to that. Then, I'll scurry back on the
26th or early the 27th to be here to referee the Pittsburgh Steeler Charity Basketball
game at our high school. It'll be my 3rd time doing that, and it's a real blast, since
the Steelers' manager lets me cut up and get involved in the game (being goofy)!

This may be my last posting, as I mentioned previously, as it appears that not many
people are interested. Very few, in fact. Almost nobody, actually. Plus, I'm thinking
about cutting off the house phone, internet connection, and TV cable so I can
concentrate on things that matter. If I get more than the usual "hits" this month, I
may reconsider and continue posting, but it's frustrating making this effort and not
being of any concern or interest to others. Make sense? Not angry or upset, just
not wanting to expend the time and energy if it doesn't matter to anyone else.

HAPPY MARCH!! Feel free to call any of us at anytime. I posted the cellphone nos.
earlier - you can recall them if you want. Love y'all. C.J., Chartel, Bill