7-14-08

Hard to believe half the year has passed. My oldest boy Justin has graduated from High School and is out on his own. Wow, he’s learning what it’s like in the real world having to work full time to make rent and car payments, pay for gas, groceries and life. Austin my youngest is doing well and growing fast already 170lbs with a size 14 shoe and only going into the 8th grade. It’s going to be a fun football season, I can’t wait. Life changes so fast and Gods plan always seems to be a little different that ours. I enjoy seeing the Lords plan for my life unfold. I always like to be in control and have everything planed and scheduled, but just when I think I have things figured out the Lord takes me in a different direction. I will just continue to listen and follow Christ’s lead. I have been on a couple of outreaches this summer that have been great blessings. Eternal Fighter in Hawaii flew Austin and I out for a week outreach, we did an MMA Outreach with Doug Evans then a training session. I was able to bring the word on Sunday morning for Pastor Tom at (Breath of Life Christian Fellowship) what an amazing guy. I was so blessed to take the new converts to the Ocean and Baptize them right after the Sunday service. We were treated so well, Shauna and her family in Kauai were such a blessing to my family and went all out to make sure we were taken care of. Last week I did a UFC outreach here in Greeley on Saturday night then I preached Sunday morning at two services, the first being a Spanish speaking service with a translator. God had plans for 35 to give there lives to him. Why he chose me to be used as his vessel I don’t know but am so honored.

I had two fights already this year. One being for the X1 Heavyweight title in Hawaii, which I won by submission in the second round. The second fight was for EliteXC on Showtime last month. That one I wasn’t as fortunate after catching a kick. I was disappointed in the outcome obviously but know that the Lord must have his reasons. I trained very hard for fight and was in very good Cardio shape. Shane Carwin was getting ready for his first UFC fight at the same time so it was good to train with him. Not to many big strong guys out there that can push me. We are good for each other when it comes to training. Shane has a bright future in MMA and I am eager to see him succeed and get what he has worked so hard for.

The Real Estate Market is starting to show signs of improvement but overall still very slow. I sold the first flip house I did in 4 days after being on the market so that was a great way to start. My second one is now finished and I hope to move it quickly as well. God always provides.

God Bless you...
"H20MAN"