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Changes

Jose — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:25:31 +0000

Well, it’s been two weeks since I left PNC to stay home with Mateo. I’ve started my new part time job at CVS, and the end of school is on the horizon (come on December!!). Staying at home is a challenge, but a rewarding one. I get to hang out and take care of Mateo, but I also have to learn how to do things like laundry and stuff. I hate calling or texting Nicole to ask how to do something, but it’s better than leaving it waiting for her. That wouldn’t be fair. Still, I have gotten to be a pro at washing Mateo’s diapers and clothes (not at the same time!)

Mateo’s diapers? Yes, we are cloth diapering. We are using the Fuzzibunz Elite, and we love them. They’re really absorbent, but if we don’t pay attention, Mateo can exceed their capabilities. I’ve changed several shirts because of that. Well, pee and vomit. Little stinker has a penchant for puking on me when I think he’s done burping. It’s a Mexican standoff at times. I wait him out, and Mateo gets the better of me more often than not. All I can do is laugh, And change my shirt more often than a teenage girl on a Traders Point Spring Break trip.

I won’t lie and say I’m not scared about this whole thing. I worry about making sure he’s fed, changed, entertained, rested, protected – everything. I want to do my best by Mateo, but I don’t want to become a helicopter dad. All I can do is to do my best, all the while following God’s lead.

Oh, before you ask – I haven’t played any video games since I stopped working full time. I’ve caught up on a few TV shows, but mostly I hang out in the kitchen or living room with Mateo, and enjoy every minute of it. Well, I do homework while he’s sleeping. But sometimes, I do stop and watch him sleep.

So, it’s a new adventure, and we are going to enjoy every minute of it.

The Lopi Family

Jose — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:40:33 +0000

The Lopi Family

Our Shuttefly page!! Check it out!!

Thank You Cards Preview!!

Jose — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:28:57 +0000

Photo Card

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CALVIN AND HOBBES – Very Demotivational – The Demotivational Posters Blog

Jose — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:05:48 +0000

CALVIN AND HOBBES – Very Demotivational – The Demotivational Posters Blog.

The Fellowship of the Pawn Shop – Comixed – 4 panel comic strip (yonkoma or 4koma)

Jose — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:04:50 +0000

The Fellowship of the Pawn Shop – Comixed – 4 panel comic strip (yonkoma or 4koma).

So true. I love Pawn Stars.

Watch this woman fail to solve world’s easiest math problem – msnNOW

Jose — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:49:49 +0000

Watch this woman fail to solve world's easiest math problem – msnNOW.

Please tell me this isn’t real. They were acting. Please.

Life is going to change…

Jose — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 01:09:47 +0000

And it’s gonna be awesome!!!

Thank You God For Nicole

Jose — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:58:09 +0000

I want to wish my beautiful wife Nicole a very happy birthday today. She is the best thing God has blessed me with here on this earth. She is so patient, loving, caring…you get the idea.

To honor her, I dedicate this song to her:

Selfishness

Jose — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:51:03 +0000

I am flabbergasted with the home we had to finish today. To put it bluntly, the team that built it didn’t care about their work. They were concerned with checking off the “Mission Trip” box on their checklist instead of doing the work that God has commanded to do. I won’t go into detail, but it’s suffice to say that I was embarrassed by the structure that we discovered. It couldn’t even be called a home since the windows and door were never installed. We did the best we could to give the family the home they expected. I hope it is enough.

I was called selfish because I referred to this trip as my mission. Maybe I am, but if I don’t have the passion for this trip, then what good am I? Without passion, my work would be crap. If I am to be effective, I need to be on fire for God. I want to do what God wants me to do. If that’s selfish, I’m ok with that.

Overwhelmed

Jose — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:50:50 +0000

Today was rough. We turned the keys over to the family, and my heart broke. I didn’t want it to end…I didn’t want to leave. I spent a lot of time with the family getting to know them, and it was hard to see our time together come to a close.

Our homeowner – Chela – was determined to get picture of the team. Her intent is to frame the picture, hang it in her living room, and tell people about the group that built her home.

Her son, José (great name, right??), even presented me with a bracelet today. I didn’t have my camera today, so I had someone take a picture of José and I. I’ll post it when I can.

It’s amazing that God could use us to make an impact like that. Simply amazing