Helen Bolstad
(1918-2009)

Even though we celebrate that she is no longer in pain and she is living eternally through Christ Jesus, we are still saddened by her loss and that we won’t get to swing by and visit any longer. My poor wife is taking it especially hard because she grew up living with Granny until we got married and Granny spent all those years raising Dayna with her mom while her mom worked hard a single mother to provide for Dayna. Dayna and Granny were as close as you can get to someone here on Earth and is trying to cope with the loss. Please pray for Dayna and for the rest of the family as we go through the grieving process while also staying focused on the fact that our beloved Granny is waiting for us in heaven and will have us over to visit when we join her.

President Bush wasn’t the best public speaker, by a long shot, but you always knew where he stood because he didn’t waver with the polls or change his beliefs and opinions to match the popular opinion of the day. I respected him and his faith.

Unfortunately, I think he failed in many areas this last term and didn’t stand up and speak out when he needed to most. He seemed to let things just happen and needed to stand up and take charge. I strongly believe that no matter which Republican ran for office this past election there was little chance of a win given the constant comparisons to Bush. Then again, Ron Paul was pretty revolutionary for a Republican and had some great ideas that could have garnered lots of support.

Goodbye Mr. Bush and God Bless you for your efforts. I truly believe Bush actually does love this country (unlike past Presidents who were more selfish than anything) and wanted the best for it, but maybe he just didn’t know how to get it done these last couple of years.

I am not a fan of President Barack Obama for many reasons, but since he is our President I will support and pray for him. I truly hope he does help people step up to the plate and work hard to improve conditions in the U.S. I just fear that he will continue the Democratic way of taking money from hard working Americans to give to those who don’t work hard and freeload off the backs of the working class. We can’t afford to continue holding people back from personal responsibility and action and need to enable people to get out of the cycle of welfare. Remember too, Barack is just a man like you and I and is not some type of superhero from Krypton that was sent here to save the planet.

The Lord continues to bless me and my family beyond anything I could have hoped for and I really do not deserve all of these blessings. I am trying to share as many of those blessings with others, particularly in regards to finances at our church since I know many people are struggling during this uncertain economic time in our country.

I have been trying to stick a bit longer with devices and use them to their potential (tough when readers want me to review so many devices) rather than buying everything on the market. I just sent back several Nseries devices and review units as I clean out the clutter and try to stay focused.

I am reading my Bible a lot more with the AMAZING PocketBible application on my HTC Fuze and again could never give up a Windows Mobile device just for this application alone.

I’ll try to update this site a bit more, but won’t make any promises as I start coaching a 3rd/4th grade girls basketball team and run my other daughters around to soccer and basketball.

If not, I honestly have significant concern for America if Congress and the people let Obama actually implement some of his planned initiatives. If you think the economy is bad now, I think we’ll find it in much worse shape when Obama gives money back to those that don’t pay taxes and then punishes those that pay almost all of the taxes already.

Thankfully, God is in charge of my life and I am not fearful of anything and welcome His return to take me to a much better place.

1.    She is BEAUTIFUL, inside and out
2.    She loves me with all her heart
3.    She loves her family
4.    She gives the best hugs
5.    You always feel better after visiting Granny
6.    She  would give her life for anyone
7.    She loves her family more than anything
8.    She is an amazing Christian woman who is secure in the Lord
9.    She is a die hard conservative and you can count on Granny’s vote
10.    She is BEAUTIFUL, inside and out
11.    She was awarded for her diligence in voting. Way to do your duty Granny!
12.    She is a good poet and was published in Reader’s Digest
13.    She always forgives and forgets and holds no grudges
14.    Everyone feels special in Granny’s presence
15.    She is independent and strong
16.    She is protective of her family, don’t mess with her family or she’ll take your head off
17.    She has lovely eyes
18.    She supported her family and was the rock they relied on
19.    She raised 5 great kids
20.    She is BEAUTIFUL, inside and out
21.    She helped raise and mold my awesome wife to be the person she is
22.    She is an awesome cook
23.    She is a positive thinker and is never negative
24.    She makes lufsa and potato balls for me
25.    She brings peace to situations
26.    She thinks I am smart and makes me feel good about myself
27.    She is a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother
28.    She is very smart and always knows the answer
29.    She likes to take the small packets of sugar and condiments from the restaurant
30.    She is BEAUTIFUL, inside and out
31.    She likes to save things and be frugal
32.    She is not materialistic at all and couldn’t care less about worldy things
33.    She appreciates it when people do things for her
34.    She is one of the few people that makes me cry when I think about them being gone
35.    She appreciates what I try to do as a father for my girls
36.    She always gives out compliments, even when we think we don’t deserve them
37.    Without her in my life, I would have been less of a man
38.    She is a good Christian woman and not afraid to let anyone know that Jesus reigns
39.    She is a die hard conservative (Go McCain-Palin!)
40.    She is BEAUTIFUL, inside and out
41.    She has smooth soft skin that feels good against you
42.    She gives good kisses
43.    She reminds me of a baby Ewok when she walks
44.    She gives great cards
45.    She fills a hole in my heart and I LOVE her so much
46.    She doesn’t need makeup to look beautiful, she just is
47.    She works hard and has all her life
48.    She was created by God just for me (and her family too I suppose ☺)
49.    Without her, I would not have Marian and Dayna in my life
50.    She is BEAUTIFUL, inside and out
51.    She makes me Christmas cookies even when she doesn’t feel that well
52.    She raised kids who have her same kind of unconditional love
53.    She is not a wimp and stands up for what is right
54.    She lived in her house and supported her kids for many, many years
55.    She likes to grow a garden
56.    She likes to read, like me
57.    She has the gift of service and does it willingly
58.    She tells good stories
59.    She has lived a full life and survived a lot
60.    She is BEAUTIFUL, inside and out
61.    She loves to hug and kiss
62.    Granny is ALWAYS there for you, no matter what
63.    She always has time to listen to you
64.    She enjoys a white Russian now and then
65.    She loves unconditionally and is a perfect example of the way Jesus wants us to love
66.    She is easy to love
67.    Everyone who has known her is a better person because of her on this earth
68.    I love to hear her stories of the past
69.    She likes to wear baseball caps
70.    She is BEAUTIFUL, inside and out
71.    She loves Jesus and you better too
72.    She was a knockout in her 20s and has only gotten more gorgeous since then
73.    She writes nice letters
74.    She is a good driver
75.    Granny doesn’t need a computer to give you an answer to a question, hmm, maybe Granny is Google
76.    She is cute when she chews
77.    She can give you a look from across the room and make you feel all better
78.    She is always positive and lifts your spirits
79.    She has a beautiful smile
80.    She is BEAUTIFUL, inside and out
81.    She is strong
82.    She loves our military and appreciates their sacrifices
83.    She is an excellent listener
84.    She always remembers important dates and calls to let you know
85.    She misses me when I am traveling and prays for my safe return
86.    She is extremely patriotic and loves America
87.    She laughs at her own jokes and makes me laugh too
88.    She inspires all of us to live a better life
89.    She is the kindest, most loving person I have EVER known, EVER!!
90.    She is BEAUTIFUL, inside and out

People enjoyed my list about my wife so I am making a 90 things I love about Granny list right now and will put together the storyboard very soon for her to enjoy in the hospital. Please pray for her continued medical issues and easing of the fairly constant pain she lives in.

1. She is beautiful.
2. She LOVES and protects her kids like a mama tiger.
3. Her lip gets all stiff when she is nervous and speaks in front of a crowd.
4. She kicks butt with PartyLite and is a natural born leader and saleswoman.
5. She gets stuff done.
6. If someone tries to stick it to us, Dayna takes care of it.
7. She loves her Granny and won’t let anyone mess with her.
8. She cares about my health, even when I don’t.
9. She isn’t a bony rail and is perfectly sized for me.
10. She feels great when I hug her.
11. She likes action movies.
12. She has beautiful blond hair and lovely eyes.
13. She is an excellent cook.
14. She spoons very well.
15. Without her I would look like a dork, she is my fashion consultant.
16. She is assertive.
17. She supports me in all I do.
18. She lets me geek out when I need to and is supportive of my writing.
19. She thinks I am sexy.
20. She is a wonderful mother.
21. She is smart.
22. I love her nose and facial features.
23. She has great legs and I am a legs man.
24. She forgives my moods and doesn’t hold grudges.
25. She is a good Christian woman and not afraid to let anyone know that Jesus reigns.
26. She is a die hard conservative (Go McCain-Palin!).
27. If there is a deal, she can find it and saves us some money.
28. She has smooth, soft skin.
29. She makes me look good.
30. She fills a hole in my heart and I can’t live without her.
31. She doesn’t need makeup at all to look gorgeous.
32. She does laundry without too much complaining.
33. She always smells good.
34. She likes my hairy chest and legs.
35. She married me.
36. She runs cold so she has to get close to me to get warm.
37. She was created by God just for me.
38. She married me in 17 days.
39. She is not a wimpy woman.
40. She thinks I am a hunk and that makes me feel good.

Palin is running as the VP and not the President and it seems that every thing I have been reading lately sounds like they are counting on McCain passing away in office to make Palin the President. She is running as the VP, which you have to admit seems to be a role that we rarely ever hear about. The President and VP are not making decisions by themselves and personally I look at who the candidates surround themselves with as the real test to see how the country will be run.

She will be busy playing club and high school soccer while my middle daughter will be playing club soccer and my youngest will be playing select soccer. As you can see we will be living soccer this fall and winter.

Thank God for my wonderful family and all the blessings he has given me.