Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

A Weekend in Tennessee

This past weekend Laura and I went back to Tennessee for the first time since our move to New Jersey. We were in town because our friends Tony and Krista were getting hitched. Seems like a lot of folks have been doing this sort of thing lately. We had a great trip for two reasons. One it was great to see friends and family and have a chance to catch up in person as opposed to over the phone or email. We enjoyed talking with everyone and thanks to all who asked about how things are up here. It was energizing for both Laura and I to know that so many people are thinking about us and praying for Jacob's Well. Secondly, during our trip both Laura and I felt much affirmation from God that New Jersey is truly where He would have us. It is easy for the enemy to place doubts in ones head about decisions made to serve the Lord, but being in Tennessee gave us much clarity of the need for the gospel in the Northeast and some motivation to take back with us to New Jersey. We ask that you continue to pray for us and the mission http://www.jacobswellnj.org/vision/2007/05/mission_statement.php of Jacob's Well.

-rtp

A Date in Central Park

I have come to the conclusion that Central Park is my favorite place to be in Manhattan. Don't get me wrong, I love the city itself, but the park is a santuary amid the craziness that is New York. So, my husband knows me well and planned a little date for us. We spent the whole day hanging out in Central Park. We had a great time walking around Jacquline O Kennedy Reservoir, getting lost in the Ramble, checking out the views from the Castle, and admiring the trees in the Mall. Even with a "little" rain, wet hair, and jeans soaked up to our knees, we still had a great time. I am sure we will spend many more days in this park. -L.a.P.

You Can Vote However You Like

In honor of election week I thought it fitting to share this video. As a way to get students interested in learning about our country's election process and the candidates involved, teachers and students from the Ron Clark Academy http://www.ronclarkacademy.com/ in Atlanta came up with a Presidential rap entitled You Can Vote However You Like. The lyrics are set to the beat of Whatever You Like, by rapper T.I. The video was posted on You Tube before it gained national attention and as a result the students were featured on CNN and Good Morning America. No matter who you voted for this past Tuesday you have to appreciate the creativity this teacher used to get his students interested in the Presidential process. I hope you enjoy.

-rtp

The Lyrics

Obama on the left
McCain on the right
We can talk politics all night
And you can vote however you like

You can vote however you like, yeah

Democratic left
Republican right
November 4th we decide
And you can vote however you like

You can vote however you like, yeah

McCain is the man

Fought for us in Vietnam

You know if anyone can

Help our country, He can

Tax dropping low

Don't you know

Oils gonna flow

Drilling low, off shore

Our economy will grow

I want Obama
FORGET OBAMA,
Stick wit McCain you gone have some drama
MORE WAR IN IRAQ
Iran he will attack
CAN'T BRING OUR TROOPS BACK

We gotta vote

Obama on the left
McCain on the right
We can talk politics all night
And you can vote however you like
You can vote however you like, yeah

Democratic left
Republican right
November 4th we decide
And you can vote however you like
You can vote however you like, yeah

(McCain supporters)
McCain's the best candidate
With Palin as his running mate
They'll fight for gun rights, pro life,
The conservative right
Our future is bright
Better economy in site
And all the world will feel our military might

(Obama supporters)
But McCain and Bush are real close right
They vote alike and keep it tight
Obama's new, he's younger too
The Middle Class he will help you
He'll bring a change, he's got the brains
McCain and Bush are just the same
You are to blame, Iraq's a shame
Four more years would be insane

Lower your Taxes - you know Obama Won't
PROTECT THE LOWER CLASS - You know McCain won't!
Have enough experience - you know that they don't
STOP GLOBAL WARMING - you know that you won't

I want Obama
FORGET OBAMA
Stick with McCain and you're going to have some drama
We need it
HE'LL BRING IT
He'll be it
YOU'LL SEE IT
We'll do it
GET TO IT
Let's move it
DO IT!

Obama on the left

McCain on the right
We can talk politics all night
And you can vote however you like
You can vote however you like, yeah

Democratic left
Republican right
November 4th we decide
And you can vote however you like,
I said You can vote however you like, yeah

I'm talking big pipe lines, and low gas prices
Below $2.00 that would be nice
But to do it right we gotta start today
Finding renewable ways that are here to stay

I want Obama
FORGET OBAMA,
Stick wit McCain you gone have some drama
MORE WAR IN IRAQ
Iran he will attack
CAN'T BRING OUR TROOPS BACK
We gotta vote Barack!

Obama on the left
McCain on the right
We can talk politics all night
And you can vote however you like,
I said You can vote however you like, yeah

Democratic left
Republican right
November 4th we decide
And you can vote however you like,
I said You can vote however you like, yeah