Finally I have my own blog

bonjour mes amis

2007-06-05T18:51:00.000-07:00

I know if not blogging was a crime, I would be doing life without parole. Sorry to let y'all down. As usual we have been really busy. I have been doing some more side work, one of which I am still working on. This past weekend was our youth camping trip which was some lotta fun. We did the whole tent thing, roasting hot dogs, making smores which was good, hiking .... the whole nine yards. It was great. However I slept in the back of my truck. No really... but it was good. Right at the end the bottom fell out and everyone was standing under a tarp waiting for the rain to stop. Brother Shaw figured out how to get a group of people under the tarp to move in the same direction to fasten it to the tree. Before it was all over with, we had three tarps between a tree, an SUV, and a light pole. You may laugh but it beats holding it in the air yourself. Luckily I had our stuff already loaded. Well I guess that is the end of my rambling for now.

here's another post for ya

2007-05-16T20:55:00.000-07:00

Well just thought I would update those wondering about me. Most already know I had to go to the emergency room this morning. We were there for probably 4 hours. Just so you know I am doing much better now. Still have some congestion and get short winded if I get to moving too fast. But nothing I am not already used to. Guess that one ranks in my top two asthma attacks of all time. Anywho it is good to be back to normal as normal can be. Don't want to give a sob story to you and I know that this is serious so I know I gotta take care of myself. I was praying just for the record. All I could say was Jesus and God but sometimes I guess that is all it takes. Well everybody take care and thank you for your prayers.

lookin forward to the weekend

2007-04-24T19:48:00.000-07:00

Hey y'all. Bet this is a surprise to those who read this. Can you believe I'm not waiting a month to post again? I am looking forward to this weekend cause I'm going to the TN mens retreat in Gatlinburg. The anticipation is slightly starting to kick in. I hope this finds everyone well. I would say that I haven't been up to much but that would be far from the truth. This past weekend, me and Kasey did another side job which btw, I am glad to have behind me. But Friday night Brad and Rachel and my favorite little one, Sara came to grill out with us. Me and Brad started to put brakes on their suv and it turned into a bigger project than we anticipated. Three of five wheel studs (they hold the tire on) were stripped. Which if you are wondering, IS VERY DANGEROUS! So that led to many trips to several auto parts places that night and led to working on it saturday when I got done with the side job. We could not find the special socket we needed so we had to use the tools of persuasion(aka...hammer and punch). You can only get the socket at the dealership and it is 74 bucks... We got it back together and they are rolling with all four wheels on the ground and attached to the car too. Which is a good thing,....Thank the Lord. Well enough with my ramblings. Have a good one...

Its been a long time

2007-04-15T15:03:00.000-07:00

It's sure been a while since I've posted. Sorry its been so long. We have been pretty busy though and when I did have a minute I just haven't posted. Recently me and Kasey went and took some pictures of nature down at capital hill in Nashville. I wanted to get some pics of spring and all the new colors. I'm sure Kasey has posted them on her myspace or maybe on her blog. Last weekend we did some work around the house. One was build a little 5 by 10 deck. The other was plant a new flower bed. It looks nice and will be nice to relax and enjoy it. I have done some sidework this weekend and we had the youth convention too. I am looking forward to the men's retreat in about two weeks.
On another note, what's up with the weather here? It was so warm and then we had this cold snap again. I don't want to complain though. Maybe it will kill some bugs or something. Well I hope everyone is doing good. ttyl.

Here I am to those that miss me

2007-03-11T19:17:00.000-07:00

Hi again everybody. Just thought I'd update everybody on my life. Well I got settled up on the insurance thing with my truck last weekend and then went and bought an 88 Ford truck. I got a good deal on it from my dad's friend. It is black and it has a v-8 and automatic transmission. I really like it and it runs good. I put the tool box and ladder racks on it so I can work out of it. It is something for me to tinker with. At the same time we got our tax money back so me and Kasey both had money to spend. I am starting to get some sidework lined up where I haven't had alot going on since December. Me and Kasey are mission leaders for our youth team at church. We are going to do a pancake breakfast and a car detailing thing to raise money for March missions. I believe it will be alot of fun. I hope everyone who reads this is doing well. But I will go for now.

Couples Retreat

2007-02-24T20:48:00.000-08:00

This is the weekend that me and Kasey are at the couples retreat in Pigeon Forge, TN. I am very glad and thankful to the Lord for making it possible for us to be here. We still have a service in the morning but it has been very good so far. We have had some annointed teaching today and some good humor mixed in there with it. We also went riding through Gatlinburg today but was stuck in traffic. We ate at a restaurant that is named after Moi...."Damon's". No I don't own it. The food was ok, so you know I didn't cook it. It has been a nice getaway for just me and Kasey. We will be looking forward to coming to more of these. Well that is all for now so I hope everyone has a good rest of the weekend.

I Believe....

2007-02-20T13:24:00.000-08:00

I believe -. . that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do. I believe -. . that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change. Remember that! I believe -. . that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that. Even if you think you can't. I believe -. . that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love. I believe -. . that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life. I believe -. . that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be. I believe -. . that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them. I believe -. . that you can keep going long after you think you can't. I believe -. . that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel. I believe -. . that either you control your attitude or it controls you. I believe -. . That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences. I believe -. . that money is a lousy way of keeping score. I believe -. . that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time. I believe -. . that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up. I believe -. . that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel. I believe -. . that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated. I believe -. . that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself. I believe -. . that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief. I believe -. . . that our background and circumstances may have influenced who weare, but we are responsible for who we become. I believe -. . that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever. I believe -. . two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.I believe -. . that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you or by people that you don't even know. I believe -. . that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you - you will find the strength to help.I believe -. . that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being. I believe -. . that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.

OOPS

2007-02-01T18:48:00.000-08:00

Today was a good day except I had a little bit of a headache. But then right at the end of lunch time at work I was trying to floss between two teeth and what do you know but I knocked my crown off. So then I had to take a half day and go to the dentist. It was either today or wait till monday. Well they found a cavity on the back one while in there so they had to fill it. But thank the Lord anyways cause I wouldnt have known about that till I'd end up having to get another root canal done. But all is well now cause the novacane has worn off.

To blog or not to Blog

2007-01-29T18:30:00.000-08:00

That is the question. So the answer must be "I reckon it is time to blog again." Maybe I might even get some responses. Hehehe. Well today starts another work week. Last week was pretty cool workwise. I got the new van I was talking about. I also got my company credit card that mine and your tax dollars pay for. Don't worry I will use it wisely. Oh it only costs you if you live in Tennessee. So you out of towners can ease your minds on that one.
On another note, I would like to thank the Lord for taking care of me and Kasey. I know that He will never let us do without the things we need if we live according to his will. I want to let Him know publicly that I appreciate it. Well I s'pose it is time to get off here for now.

Its finally Friday

2007-01-19T17:53:00.000-08:00

Thank the Lord for another weekend. Now it is time to relax a little bit so maybe I will do some stuff around the house. It was a short work week since I had monday off, but we had a sort of busy week. This probably sounds cheesy but I am excited about getting a new van on my Metro job. They are finally replacing the one I have been driving. It is nice cause I don't have to buy it or pay for the fuel that it uses. I have been really blessed with a good job and thank the Lord for it. I am also thankful that He blessed Kasey with the job she has and that she seems to enjoy it. I know that life is not all about work but it does make a difference when you can enjoy what you do. Well I guess I'm thru rambling for now. Have a good weekend!

Life's Lessons

2007-01-15T12:50:00.000-08:00

TIME GETS BETTER WITH AGE.
Use sound if you have it.
The tune playing is Seven Spanish Angels.
TIME GETS BETTER WITH AGE
Age 5
I learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing "Silent Night".
Age 6
I learned that our dog doesn't want to eat my broccoli either.
Age 7
I learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what they are doing and wave back.
Age 9
I learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes me clean it up again.
Age 12
I learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering someone else up.
Age 14
I learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly glad my parents are strict with me.
Age 15
I learned that silent company is often more healing than words of advice.
Age 24
I learned that brushing my child's hair is one of life's great pleasures.
Age 26
I learned that wherever I go, the world's worst drivers have followed me there.
Age 30
I learned that if someone says something unkind about me, I must live so that no one will believe it.
Age 40
I learned that there are people who love you dearly but just don't know how to show it.
Age 42
I learned that you can make some one's day by simply sending them a little note.
Age 44
I learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater his or her need to cast blame on others.
Age 46
I learned that children and parents are natural allies.
Age 47
I learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
Age 48
I learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits for hours.
Age 50
I learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
Age 51
I learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth a medicine cabinet full of pills.
Age 52
I learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you miss them terribly after they die.
Age 53
I learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life.
Age 61
I learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
Age 62
I learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catchers mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.
Age 64
I learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if you focus on your family, the needs of others, your work, meeting new people, and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.
Age 65
I learned that whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually make the right decision.
Age 66
I learned that everyone can use a prayer.
Age 70
I learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
Age 82
I learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch-holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
Age 90
I learned that I still have a lot to learn.
Age 92
I learned that you should pass this on to someone you care about. Sometimes they just need a little something to make them smile.

Happy New Year

2007-01-05T17:37:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everybody. I hope everyone had a good Christmas holiday. We had a great time in Idaho, and went skiing while we were there. I took out part of their net fence to keep you on the path. We fell off the end of the ski lift where you are supposed to ski off out of the way. That was really funny... at least to me. The guy operating the lift didn't seem to think so though. I ran across the back of this woman's ski board but didn't knock her down but then I ran into Kasey and we fell down together. Aww, how sweet. Kasey laughed at me when she found out I was falling over to stop cause I didn't want to go too fast and kill someone or even myself. We were sore after our outing but I would do it again. We had a great time visiting her family and I did some painting for her grandmother and her aunt. Well I guess that is about all I have for now.

tomorrow starts our vacation

2006-12-21T18:36:00.000-08:00

Well tomorrow officially starts our Christmas vacation. We are heading to Idaho aka potato land in the afternoon so please pray for us to have safe travel. I hope the weather is good in Salt Lake where we have a lay over cause I don't want to be like an omelette from Waffle House(scattered, smothered, and covered) if you know what I mean. I'm just kidding. I am looking forward to it though. They are getting snow in Idaho tomorrow so I will get to see it since it hasn't here. Well I guess thats all for now. See y'all on the flip side.

whats everybody doing

2006-12-16T09:55:00.000-08:00

Hello, my name is Damon and this is my blog. If you are reading this, you like me, have absolutely nothing better to do. Today is a beautiful day outside. I fixed my truck today. Bet that makes you happy. Well if it didn't, it makes me happy. We have the Walk thru Bethlehem this evening. Are you going to be there? I'm gonna get to wear a dress again. They tell me I'm gonna be a Roman soldier but I don't think they wore dresses. Oh well Guess I'll get in touch with my feminine side, maybe I should get a pedicure and manicure. I don't have any red underwear though. I'm just kidding... anyways guys- I'm a MAN! I drink Dr Pepper.

hello again

2006-12-11T14:14:00.000-08:00

Hey everybody. Hope everything is going well for y'all. It's been a little while since I blogged so I figured I'd better post so I'm not the Blog Slacker. I had a good day today. Not that I never have those but just in case you wanted to know or even if you didn't.. This week is going to be a busy week. Church wednesday, prison ministry thursday, and Walk thru Bethlehem set up friday, and the actual program saturday. I got to go look at a side job tomorrow so maybe a little extra christmas dough you know what I mean? I have a new myspace too. It is www.myspace.com/paintermanbroyles14 . So yall can check it out. I still dont know how to use it but you can still look at it. Well that is it for me for now. buh bye...

I love you Kasey Murri

2006-12-06T21:54:00.000-08:00

When you read this Kasey Murri Broyles, just know that I love you with all my heart and soul. I hope this finds you having a good day but if it doesn't, I hope that it will bring a ray of cheer your way. You mean the world to me. The Lord truly blessed me when He sent you my way. He still gives good things to those that love Him and He gave me you.

Uh Hello or Something

2006-12-05T18:55:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone out there in blog world. Kasey said I need to blog again so here I are. We had a good time in Gatlinburg this past weekend. It was a nice vacation. I really enjoyed staying at the cabin. I have to say it was back in the woods though. Not that it was not supposed to be but I think Bubba in the old beat up Ford 4 wheel drive lived up the road. The first time we passed him, he pulled to the shoulder of the almost 1 lane road and waited for us to pass. When we turned around after going too far, He barrelled past us not wanting to share the road so much. We went to the aquarium and the Ripley's museum. We did a little shopping too which wasn't bad. We went to Cades Cove on Sunday before we headed home. We saw several deer. Two of which were pretty Big Bucks but they didn't work for Comcast I don't think. Any whoo, I guess that is all for now.

Thank the Lord

2006-11-29T20:29:00.000-08:00

Thank the Lord for the VLB service we had tonight. The service was about answering the call. When the altar call was given, I went to pray and was able to pour out my heart to the Lord. I feel so much better now. I just had a heavy heart. I appreciate the Lord for taking care of us. I want to be a vessel that He can use. I know the time is short. I know this is not like me to talk much about this but just thought I would share my heart. PS Wendy, will you help me set up a myspace or at least explain to me what it is? Oh yeah, I will be driving the LINCOLN. THATS RIGHT!!!!!!!!!! ;op

Hello everybody

2006-11-27T18:34:00.000-08:00

So here I am in bloggerville USA. I know everyone out there must have missed reading my boring posts or lack thereof. So for your reading enjoyment, I'll see if I can make something up. Well Everyone knows Kasey and I got this new computer for Christmas for each other so you wouldn't want me to go on about that. I decided to reboot my old computer last night but finally figured it out this evening. What do you know but that it would work as good as it did when I first bought it. First I can't believe I figured out how to do it. And second I guess we didn't need this laptop. Oh well. I still like it. It is still gonna take some getting used to. Anyway. Well I hope that wasn't too boring. Oh yeah Wendy, I like your myspace thing but I will have to figure it out later. ttyl

well if I knew how to do this

2006-11-23T22:30:00.000-08:00

Well I tried to reply to Wendy's post but couldn't figure it out, so I will just put it on here and hope she will get the message. As for the comment about the car being a pimp mobile, I'm offended. When can I take it for a drive? You could call it a hoopty if you wanted or I've heard the term Jewish Canoe. But c'mon it is a smoov ride. Also is that picture of Danny taking the breathalizer test before or after he drove the car?

look i have a blog

2006-11-22T16:34:00.000-08:00

So a long, long time ago, I heard about a blog. I didn't know what it was but since then I finally evolved into the twenty-first century. I really don't know what to put on here so I'll just ramble a little bit and then get off here. I hope everyone out there in Blogville will like it. Maybe someone could make me a pie for coming to the neighborhood. I really like cheese cake, key lime, and cherry pies just in case y'all need some hints.