May 23, 2013
Today is the 6th anniversary of my Dad's death, although the word 'anniversary' doesn't seem to fit. His name: John Robert 'Jack' Martzell. He was an attorney here in New Orleans and without a doubt one of the greatest men of law whom ever lived. His code of ethics and his knowledge of the law were unparalleled. Our relationship was estranged for most of my life, even though I was his firstborne. I DID make it a habit of kissing my Dad every time I saw him. Many years ago, I questioned that practice to my mother. She told me: "Don't ever stop kissing your father." I listened to her, she was right. Three days before his death, my Dad and I shared a glass of wine and a game of chess. Over the chessboard, I said: "Dad, I play to WIN, just like you in court!" He smiled and began to tell me how he prepared for trial: the research, the strategies, the moves. He then says: "And then, Son, you go in and if you're better than the other guy, you win!" Smiling I say: "So you've never worked a day in your life." "All play", he said. I dedicate this post to my Dad and pray that he enjoys his rest in heaven; and I pray I make him proud of me some day. I love you Dad and I miss you.
May 15, 2013
Please have the man I'm instested in treat me kindly and understand. I've been thru so much. I don't want any miscommunications or mistakes to be trouble. If you could ask God to watch over this developing and give Grace. Bless this into a great relationship
May 15, 2013
Please have the man I'm instested in treat me kindly and understand. I've been thru so much. I don't want any miscommunications or mistakes to be trouble. If you could ask God to watch over this developing and give Grace. Bless this into a great relationship
May 15, 2013
Please have the man I'm instested in treat me kindly and understand. I've been thru so much. I don't want any miscommunications or mistakes to be trouble. If you could ask God to watch over this developing and give Grace. Bless this into a great relationship
May 24, 2013
Please pray for a breakthrough in the restoration of my broken marrigiage. At this point I feel it would be like raising Lazarus. My children are being affected by my wife's uncharacteristic behavior and angry outbursts. I am being worn daily and the stress is affecting my health. I almost wonder if all of us would be betther off if we just separated and she moved out, like she keeps threatening. We have been to counseling, I have tried The Love Dare and Dr. Dobson's Tough Love approach but I feel there is a deep seated emotional or possibly even mental need for healing as she has scars from her childhood and abuse from her pre-Christian life.