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[Nov. 9th, 2009|09:18 pm] |
Hi everyone I'm back. Sorry I have'nt been on here so long. A lot of things have been on my mind lately. One of the main things I've been busy with this year is that my Mom and I have been emptying the house. As my Mom has had help packing boxes, I've been a big help to her by taking trips bringing the packed boxes to good will, our storage, and to her condo in Braintree, and doing other errands for her. I've been staying at the house untill the house is officially sold wich I believe is gonna happen soon and I will be able to get into my own place. It may be strange for me at first considering this is my first move and that the house has been in the family for 3 generations. Like I said last time I posted on here, I'm now also on facebook. Anyone else who's on it is welcome to add me.
I hope all is well for everyone and I wish you all a happy Veterans day. |
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[Jul. 6th, 2009|08:07 pm] |
I hope everyone had a nice 4th of July. My friends and I enjoyed going to the Brockton fair with all the games, food, petting zoo, demolition derby, and best the fireworks. 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. Sunday after church we had our annual cookout.
That's also a great time with good food and just the right weather for it. It's good to have sun for a change. Massachusetts has had quite the rain wave.
Recently I joined facebook and I've been on it a lot. If anyone else joins it please feel free to look me up and add me. My name is Mark Goodwin. It's amazing how many people from your past or present can be found on it.
That's all for now and I hope all is well with everyone. |
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[Jun. 2nd, 2009|10:54 pm] |
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Finally, the long awaited photo of my latest niece.
Danielle Elizabeth Dupont.
Now 11 months old. |
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[Mar. 24th, 2009|05:29 pm] |
Earlier this month at the annual open house for Visiting Angels, I recieved the Badge of Honor certificate for always wearing my ID badge when going to see a client.
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[Mar. 18th, 2009|09:17 pm] |
This past sunday was ourannual Celtic service for St. Patrick's Sunday. I wanted to share with you all one of the readings the pastor does each year for this service.
The Stowe Preface
Father, all powerful and ever-living God.
We do well always and everywhere to give you thanks through Jesus Christ our Lord,
You, O Father, with your only-begotten Son and the Holy Spirit, are God,
You are God, one immortal;
You are God, incorruptible and unmoving;
You are God, invisible and faithful;
You are God, wonderful and worthy of praise;
You are God, strong and worthy of honor;
You are God, most high and magnificent;
You are God, living and true;
You are God, wise and powerful;
You are God, holy and splendid;
You are God, great and good;
You are God, awesome and peace-loving;
You are God, beautiful and righteous;
You are God, pure and kind;
You are God, blessed and just;
You are God, tender and holy;
You are God, not in the singularity of one person,
But in the Trinity of substance.
We believe You;
We bless You;
We adore You:
And praise Your Name for evermore.
We praise You
Through Christ who is the salvation of the universe;
Through Christ who is the life of human beings;
Through Christ who is the resurrection of the dead.
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[Mar. 6th, 2009|06:03 pm] |
I want to thank my good friends ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) hearts_stars_xo and samguthrie1 for their happy birthday wishes when I commented on their posts.
A wintery 35th birthday this past monday was for me. I started by shoveling the main door at my church. Then I got the churches snow thrower going which took me quite a while to get all the snow of the sidewalks around the church. After that I shoveled my driveway and other parts around my house that needed it. Finally I was all done with shoveling and took it easy for the rest of the day. I felt so sore after shoveling, even my hands for holding the snowthrowers handles. For gifts I recieved gift certificates and The Dark Knight DVD from my sisters and brothers in law. My Mom got me a chocolate bundt cake and a DVR. I also got nice birthday cards from my family, including one from from 10 month old niece Morgan who just started walking. My minister got me a gift card for Burger KIng which I won't be able to use untill Easter because once again I chose to give up Burger KIng for lent.
Yes this years was an extrordinary birthday for me. |
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| JESUS -- A CANDY MAKER'S WITNESS |
[Jan. 6th, 2009|05:29 pm] |
A candy maker in Indiana wanted to make a candy that would be a witness, so he made the Christmas candy cane. He incorporated several symbols for the birth, ministry, and death of Jesus Christ. He began with a stick of pure white, hard candy: White to symbolize the Virgin Birth and the sinless nature of Jesus, and hard to symbolize the Solid Rock, the foundation of the church, and firmness of the promises of God. The candy maker made the candy in the form of a "J" to represent the precious name of Jesus, who came to earth as our savior. It could also represent the staff of the "Good Shepherd" with which He reached down into the ditches of the world to lift out the fallen lambs, who, like all sheep, have gone astray.
Thinking that the candy was somewhat plain, the candy maker stained it with red stripes. He used three small stripes to show the stripes of the scourging Jesus received by which we are healed. The large red stripe was for blood shed by Christ on the cross so that we could have the promise of eternal life.
Unfortunately, the candy became known as a Candy Cane -- a meaningless decoration seen at Christmas time. But the meaning is still there for those who "have eyes to and ears to hear." We pray that this symbol will again be used to witness the wonder of Jesus and His great love that came down Christmas and remains the ultimate and dominate force in the universe today. AMEN!
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[Dec. 10th, 2008|08:36 pm] |
It's probably been a while since I've last posted about what's going on with myself. This is my fifth year as a season ticket holder for the New England Patriots. I enjoy going to the games but I'm starting not to as much. Some game I sell the tickets to, because it's getting expensive for things like parking. I'm in the nose bleed sections which are the least costs but are starting to go up. A lot lately I've gone to different locations where the Patriots cheerleaders make appearences. I enjoy opportunities to see and chat with them, getting their signatures, and having photos taken with them. Some locations are about an hours drive but I don't mind. Sometimes my friend Joe comes with me.
Thanksgiving morning I went to the football game of my old school North Quincy High and their rivals Quincy High. Late in the third quarter when North was in the lead I left for my sister's house in Norwalk, CT for thanksgiving Because I agreed to leave at noontime. We had a good dinner and a good dessert. Little Morgan is now seven months old and now sitting up. Pretty soon she should be starting to crawl.
The next day I found out that I didn't miss much when I left for my sister's before the game ended because North lost for the 10th year in a row. I don't get what's going on. Out of my 4 years at North we only lost in my sophmore year. When I was a senior I was the school mascot and the team was undefeated which Included a 20-0 victory over Quincy and a 14-9 superbowl victory over Arlington.
That following Saturday night I attended my 15 year high school reunion. It wasn't a giant amount of attendance but it was great to see as much people as possible. I had a great time seeing old classmates who now have good jobs, married with kids, some have kids on the way. Almost everyone I talked to loved seeing the photos of my 3 nieces.
The past few months I've spend alot of time on youtube. Amazing what you can find on it. I enjoy seeing things like old commercials, music videos that I either haven't seen before but knew about or ones I haven't seen in a long time.
Last week my church had our annual bell ringing for the salvation army. It was a total of about 11 hours with members of the church ringing at different shifts. This is one of the churches annual events I enjoy participating in.
That's about it for now.
If I don't post anything else soon I want to wish all my friends of lj a MERRY CHRISTMAS! |
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| WHY THE AMERICAN FLAG IS FOLDED 13 TIMES |
[Nov. 3rd, 2008|08:17 pm] |
First - Symbolizes life
Second - Symbolizes belief in eternal life
Third - Honors Veterans
Fourth - Reminds us that humans are weak and in need of divine guidance
Fifth - Is a tribute to our country
Sixth - Represents the love for America
Seventh - Is a tribute to the armed forces
Eighth - Honors mothers
Ninth - Honors all women
Tenth - Honors fathers
Eleventh - Symbolizes the God of the old Testament
Twelfth - Represents Christian belief in the Trinity, God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Thirteenth - When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding us of our nation's motto, "InGod We Trust"
This was e-mailed to me from a fellow member of my church, and I wanted to share it everyone on LJ. |
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| NEW NIECE |
[Jun. 22nd, 2008|10:38 pm] |
This is me with my new niece Morgan Elizabeth Donahue.
Born April 29th. Weighing 8 pounds and no ounces. |
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| MORE OF NOELLE SINGING |
[May. 3rd, 2008|02:19 pm] |
This is Noelle singing the alphabet. Last Tuesday Noelle's little cousin was born. Soon I will be posting her photo.
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[Mar. 26th, 2008|08:09 pm] |
I sure had a busy Easter weekend.
On Good Friday we did our annual walk with the big wooden cross from Central Baptist Church to Union Congregational Church which was an estimated distance of 4.89 miles. It was rather windy and cold but everyone was prepared for it. Usually the weather is nicer it's just that Easter was early this year. We always get a good group of people from both churches and everyone gets a turn carrying both ends of the cross. We always enjoy this annual event.
When we arrived at UCC we had a nice dinner and a Good Friday service.
Saturday my mom and and I got together with some relatives who were in town and went to the Hiltop Steakhouse. We had a great time together.
Easter Sunday I went to the annual sunrise service on the beach at 6:30am. Again cold but everyone was bundled up and prepared for it. It's a service where churches combine and worship together. My minister did the benediction. The salvation army band plays the music for the hymns we sing. The first one is always CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY. Then I went to my churches regular Easter service at 10am. I was one of the deacons that helped out with communion. Every Easter the alter is full of lillies which the congregation has in memory of a loved one. The bulletin list all the names of the people who bought one and who in memory of. This year I bought 2 in memory of my dad and grandfather.
After the service people of the church volunteer to deliver some of the lillies to those in nursing homes and aren't able to come to the service. One of the deliveries I made was a special one to the current organist who is on maternity leave after having her first baby girl(third child). She and her family were very thankful for the lilly. After I did my deliveries I stopped at Burger King which I gave up for lent.
That evening my mom and I had a pizza from Papa Ginos and watched Evan Almighty and part of National Treasure. We watched the rest a couple of days later.
Well that about says it all. I hope everyone else had A HAPPY EASTER as well. |
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[Mar. 9th, 2008|08:14 pm] |
Last sunday was my 34th birthday. During coffee hour after church the pastor had a cake for me and had everyone sing happy birthday. Then he wanted me to give a speech and I mentioned was how happy I am to be a 3rd generation to this church and really enjoy being active. Also during coffee hour we had a baby shower for two women of the church. One's having a boy, One's having a girl. They were both so appreciative of it. Later on my mom made me a chocolate bunt cake and I opened my gifts which were the Evan Almighty DVD, a few movies passes and gift certificates which are great because you can use them to buy what you like.
This past week the church was busy with prepation for hosting the Association of Congregational Christian Churches on Saturday morning starting with a 9:30 am service with combined choir members, deacons, and ministers with ours doing the homily and other ones doing the leading of prayer, scipture readings, and the benediction. The event continued with a coffee break, a meeting, a luncheon, and another meeting. I didn't stay for the whole thing but I did come by that night to check if anything needed cleaning up since I'm the custodian. There wasn't much to clean up but I was glad to see the pastor had a party for his daughters Jr. High basketball team who won the divisional championship. It was a long but good day. |
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[Jan. 1st, 2008|12:24 pm] |
HAPPY NEW YEAR LJ FRIENDS.
My friend Joe and I enjoyed going into Boston for first night like we useually do. Walking around differnt areas with ice sculptures, riding on the subway with no charge for this event, looking at all the cool Christmas deccorations, and the best part is watching the fireworks from the harbor at the strike of the new year.
Other then that just still working at the church as well as my second part part time job with Visiting Angels where people go to homes of older people for helping them and to just keep company.
A few weeks ago I flew North Carolina to see my sister Sharon which was a good time. I couldn't believe it was the temperature of 70's and heard it was snowing back at home. Noelle has gotten bigger and more energetic and talking more. I was happy to hear that Noelle was saying Uncle Mark when she was told I'm coming. She turned 2 on Christmas Eve. One cute thing I've been sharing with everyone is when Noelle sees a Santa Clause she thinks it's Noah because of the long white beard. Well this year she's gonna be both a big sister and a cousine because my other sister Meg is also pregnent.
2007 was an interesting year for me. It hope 2008 will be another good one for me as well as all of you. |
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| THEY DID THEIR SHARE |
[Nov. 11th, 2007|03:25 pm] |
On Veteran's Day we honor Soldiers who protect our nation.
For their services as our warriors, They deserve our admiration.
Some of them were drafted; Some were volunteers; For some it was just yesterday; For some it's been many years;
In the jungle or the desert, on land or on the sea, They did whatever was assigned to produce a victory.
Some came back; some didn't. They defended us everywhere. Some saw combat; some rode a desk; All of them did their share.
No matter what the duty, For low pay and little glory, These soldiers gave up normal lives, For duties mundane and glory.
Let every Veteran be honored; Don't let politics get in the way. Without them, freedom would have died; What they did, we can't repay.
We owe so much to them, Who kept us safe from terror, So when we see a uniform, Let's say "THANK YOU" to every wearer. |
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[Nov. 11th, 2007|03:12 pm] |
It is the VETERAN , not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom, of speech.
It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the VETERAN, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.
It is the VETERAN, who salutes the flag.
It is the VETERAN, who serves under the flag.
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
GOD BLESS THEM ALL. |
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[Oct. 29th, 2007|07:57 pm] |
What a season this is for sports. Yesterday The Red Sox once again won the worls series. Also I brought My friend David to The Patriots game and they slaughtered the Redskins 52-7 making them 8-0. The past few years has been a great time for me as a Patriots season ticket holder.
This could be another superbowl season for them.
I'm still working for the church as well as a part time job with Visiting Angels which is a buisness where you go to older peoples homes for help or to keep them company and other thing. So far I've been a few hours a week for me but hopefully I will be getting more soon.
Earlier this month my friend Joe and I went the Bank North Garden in Boston for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey. I don't always pay attention to the clowns but I enjoy other attractions like the lion taimer although it's been tigers being taimed. This year it was a female taimer with white tigers. I also enjoy the flying trappez artists, all tricks with the circus animals, the motorcycling daredevils, and Herkules the strong man. The greatest show on Earth it is. The Circus of dreams is this years theme. I'm sure any of you would enjoy seeing it when they come to your state.
I'm still doing movie reviews for my church's monthly newsletter.
My latest review was The Game Plan with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
It was a great family comedy. Anyone who sees it would like it.
Normally I put in family movies wich would be the best choice. I've also put in action movies especially superhero ones. Sometimes I put in ones I didn't care for. In case people may not realize it I mention ones I saw that are adult comedies or not recomende for children. When I put in Erin Brockovich I said it was good but had a lot of adult language In case anyone who wanted to see it but doesn't like swears.
Well this is propably my longest post in my LJ.
Take care. |
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[Sep. 7th, 2007|05:15 pm] |
This was an interesting summer for me. As I mentioned in the last post my sister Meg's wedding was a great time. A few times this summer I drove up to my family cottage in Boothbay, ME. I love spending time there as well as hanging around the harbor and taking boat cruises for watches for seals and whales or for spectacular scenes of nature. Early August my mother and I drove to Ohio for my cousin Erin's wedding. The wedding was in a gated community called Lakeside which was near Sandusky on the shore of lake Erie.
This also was a great wedding and it outdoors on a gazebo. It was cool when the bride and her father arived to the scene in a horse carriage. After the ceremony the horse carriage made runs to and from the gazebo to the hotel for anyone who wanted to take a ride. Lakeside is one of the most gorgeous places to visit. A week later I went to the annual Marshfield fair; I always enjoy the exhibits, the animal shows, and activities like gun shooting with pictures of bin ladin for targets. I can't wait for the Topsfield fair at the end of september which is America's oldest. Last week we got shocking news that my Grand Uncle Art and Aunt Gloria were killed in an automobile accident.
Sunday morning my mother and I flew out to columbus, OH and rented a car to drive about 3 hours to Berne IN for the wake and funeral. It was a sad occasion but it's still great to see so many of my relatives. My sister Sharon and her husband Paul came for the funeral also. Everyone was glad to see them to and they all got to meet my niece Noelle.
PLEASE PRAY FOR MY RELATIVES IN INDIANA AT THIS TIME.
THANK YOU. |
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[Jul. 3rd, 2007|11:14 pm] |
Hi everyone I'm back. I haven't been online everyday lately because I've been busy or just not getting around to it. I wanted to share with you all the great time I had this weekend in White Plains, NY for my sister's wedding. One of the best things about it was that the it was conducted by Rev. John Swanson the minister of Union Conggregational church where I work at and go to on sundays for worship. The wedding was at Memorial United Methodist Church where my Grandfather went. I was one of the groomsmen and after escourting people to be seated I escourted my mother up the alter and she lit a candle that was in memory of my father. After the ceremony and having photos taken the wedding party went for a ride in a limousine to have more photos taken outside the Glen Island Harbor Club where the reception was. It was a spectacular place with a beautiful view of rocks, the water, and boats.
During the introduction of the wedding party the dj played the theme to the
A-team and for the bride and groom he played the theme to the Blues Brothers.
Good food was served and I had a blast dancing. One moment I'll cherish is I got to do the dance with the bride because my father has passed. It was a very special time and I almost hated it to conclude.
I hope everyone doing fine and I wish you all a happy 4th of July. |
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