Dear God ...

Hello God,

I thought I would start my email by saying "TGIF" but that seems a little redundant. So I decided to go with "TYIF." You already know this but that means "Thank YOU it's Friday." I was just wondering. Did you make Friday? I mean, I know you made seven days but did you decide that one of them would be "Friday" or did you maybe just number them until we came along and stuck names on them? It doesn't really matter. LIke I said,I was just wondering.

So, I hope everything is going well in heaven. Since mom and dad arrived I figure things could have gotten a little dicey. You might try putting them in seperate rooms. Seperate neighborhoods if necessary. Seperate galaxies might be good. And no matter what mom says I strongly suggest you do NOT let her cook.

Hey, thank you for the sunshine. It has been really nice lately. Ever since you blew my trees down in those three storms last summer and winter I have had a lot less squirrel problems. I'm not sure I thanked you for that. So thanks. By the way, I got the roof fixed so please don't feel badly about it. That branch almost missed the house entirely. It could happen to anybody. Besides, it only went through the shingles and the wood. Nothing actually got into the house. So it's all good. Oh, and I didn't have to rake at all last fall. Those extra added bonuses really add up!

Debbie is having a good spring! She really has not had that much asthma to deal with. I really appreciate that. They tell me it is a by-product of the good weather but you and I know the truth. It's all You. Thanks 'cause breathing is important!

Let's see. Scott's got a job and that is good. It did make him move away but he seems to be happy there. He's doing what you had me doing and he's probably doing it better. (Chris)Topher is heading back to camp at Centrifuge next Wednesday and I'd really appreciate it if you would get him there safely. Those big trucks scare me. I know you are bigger than they are though. Hey, God, would you mind talking to him for me while he's at camp? He's a great guy and I know he loves you. He just seems to have some unanswered questions ... issues maybe ... that he's dealing with. Hey, don't we all? It eould be really cool though if you would show up in some special ways just for him. You know, big blaring horns and blinding lights might be cool. Whatever it takes. Just remind him about how much you love him. Ok, I shouldn't be telling You what You need to do. I mean, what do I know? It was just a thought. Kelli, Joe and Elle seem to be doing really well too. I know Kelli gets lonely when Joe is touring with the band but you seem to have given her some great friends. Kudo's for that! So anyway just want to give you a "nice job, God!" for all you are doing in their lives. They are "people changers."

Ok, I know I bug you about this ever spring and you always say, "no, no." And it's ok if you have to say "no" again. But if I could just mention it one more them. The Cubs. It's been a really, REALLY long time. You think you could? Just this once? Whatever you think is fine. I'll be ok either way. That Cardinal thing last fall was pretty tough to swallow though. A little over the top on that one maybe? Ok, I don't want to tell you how to run your world. Sorry.

No whammy's, no whammy's.

Well, I think that's about all I need. Except thanks for Debbie. It is her birthday today. Boy, I'm glad you gave her to me. Thanks! Without her I'd be like ... in debt, lost, confused and unemployed.

Wait. I am unemployed.

Oh well. We can talk about that on Monday if you want.

Hey, God. One more thing. Thanks for never being too busy for me. Thanks for understanding that my brain works a little different from most. Thanks for "getting" me. And for not getting mad when I slip into that "no-monologue-inappropriate-mode." I promise (and you already know) that I really never mean to. It just ... happens. You are really great, God. I know I deserve like a gazillion "time-outs" or detentions. Actually I deserve a whole lot worse than that. But you just keep loving me. That's pretty amazing, God. I mean, really. I don't know why you do that. I wouldn't love me if I were You. And the Cubs definately would have won the World Series for the last ten years in a row. Both of those things would probably have thrown the entire balance of nature out of control. Kind of like ten thousand volcano's all blowing up at once. Only a lot worse. But you just keep on doing things right and with compassion to boot. That's like ... like your trademark to me. "If it's good then God's behind it" I keep saying to myself.

I think I'm rambling again. Sorry, God. It's just that I know you are my safe place. I like being here. With You. So I talk just to keep your attention. That probably isn't necessary. I'm just trying to cover all the bases.

God. I love you. Have a great weekend.
Ron