When I go and teach my computer classes, during my introduction I tell my students that I am married and have two kids. Britney is 8 going on 15 and Aaron is 7. Both of my kids have computers. Britney has a Dell laptop with Windows XP (yuck), and Aaron has an old Shuttle with Mandriva Linux. They both like going on the Internet to the kids sites that Melanie and I have approved for them to go to, but I know there will come a day that I will have to “lock down” the Internet so they cannot go to the crummy sites that are out there.
I just got back from teaching a class and wouldn’t you know it, that time has come. Britney came to me the other day and showed me a website that one of her friends showed her, this was definitely not a site that I want her going to. So I am now looking at Parental Controls for my home network. I have a Dlink DIR-655 wireless router and Dlink has come out with a new firmware upgrade for it that has their SecureSpot software. This come with Parental Controls and all sorts of cool stuff. I am going to try it out and see how I like it. I’ll post up my thoughts after I have had a chance to play with it and all.
Melanie left to go to her parent’s house last night so when I went to bed, it took me a very long time to fall asleep. So, I decided to play around with my wonderful iPhone. Where ever I did messed up the camera feature and the Photos that are on the phone. Don’t know what I did, but I did something. So I had to restore my iPhone and used the backed up information when it restored. Things looked like they were going good…at first…then I tried to check my email…..no luck! It took me about 3 restores to get things correct. Still don’t know what I did wrong. I’m going to blame it on Melanie because if she would not have left, I would not have played with the phone therefore it would not have messed up. Just don’t tell her that the blame is being put on her.
Oh, it is up and working great now…like brand new!!!
I was at Men’s Group this evening and we were talking about our marriages. Melanie and I have been married for almost 10 years now. I never thought that our marriage could get any better, but I was wrong. We both have been going through a HUGE spiritual growth. We have put God at the center and foundation of our marriage. Once we did that, wow, our love and respect for each other just keeps on growing each day. God has shown me that through Him anything is possible and everything is better. It was told to me this evening that God is very jealous. He wants Melanie all to Himself, just as he wants me all to Himself. But, He loves us both so much that He has allowed us to have our marriage. He loves me so much that He is sharing His child. I praise Him because I know He loves me that much and for his wonderful gift, Melanie.
God, I thank you and praise you everyday for your wonderful gift that you have given me. I ask that you keep us strong and always keep You at the center of our marriage. We know that our marriage would not last if it wasn’t for you. Thank You. In Jesus name, Amen.
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