Dec. 10, 11, the Texas connection for joy and fun, food, faith and family,friends

Today, my wife is spearheading a party for some friends and family to celebrate our belated 25th Anniversary. She is a true Christian in that she believes in rewarding good impact of people on one's life. We are having this party at Lone Star, a Texas-based, themed restaurant in Long Beach. Both my wife and myself admire the character, principles, and conservative beliefs of Texas. Our friends and family know our faith and fundamentals even if sometimes they fall short of Jesus' ideal. And what is odd, funny, is that our church, Abundant Hope of Downey, is having its Christmas Party at the same restaurant on Dec. 11 after services. It is a good restaurant but it also symbolizes for Katy and myself, the character of Texas, the great food, and the fact that we want to thank people for their impact on our lives. On Dec.11, I hope the church remembers to thank Jesus for His impact on all our lives! Funny that a California themed restaurant would not have the same impact, the same character building history or values like a restaurant based on a Texas theme. Probably a New York, DC, or Oregon themed restaurant would not either. Perhaps it is because of the lack of fundamental faith views, the lack of Christian values now promoted by those areas. I don't know but it is odd. Maybe I am just favorably pushed toward Bible Belt values. But, anyway, I am looking forward to both parties at the same restaurant!