The Morning Show with Mike & Susan

I’m going to head a little North this week - I’m going to be working with another station on their Sharathon.  I’m going to miss KSBJ but am honored to have the chance to help other stations with their ministry. 

Although I’m going to be gone I couldn’t resist leaving you with a new picture of my baby Ryan and me (Nana) …we went to an Astros game!

  His first and my favorite!

 This is my “adopted” granddaughter Corrie and her daddy (cousin IT) and we’re at her first Astros game!  We had a blast…the last game of the season for the Strohs but the first game of a life for Corrie Grace.

Baby Ryan is growing up so fast - a month early and not quite 6 pounds - he’s making up for it now up to over ten pounds….but it’s ten pounds of precious!

What are the best places for a Working Mom to work? Working Mother magazine has listed them…based on leave policies, flexibility and benefits.  Dell in Texas is on the list and By the way – the Legos company is listed and one of their perks for women working there – massages on busy days!!

The complete list of mom-friendly employers is online at www.workingmother.com/bestcompanies.

We’re hearing from kids and parents who took part in See You at the Pole this morning.  Many of them said they’d had more people this year than ever before. 

Others said they were the only ones for a while until others got the idea and came to join them.

What is it that the kids say? 6 things that may really get on your nerves!

BRAND new pictures of the Kankelfritz KIDS! All dressed up!

 

Here’s a pic of Sam in his new bumbo chair!!!  Why is it called a bumbo?

We’ve been talking about wearing a name tag - and someone said it’s sort of like putting a fish on the back of your car, you have to drive like a Christian after that.  She even told us her husband won’t put the fish on his truck because he has road rage!  Someone else mentioned wearing Christian slogan shirts.  It got me thinking!

This week I wore my KSBJ staff shirts every day during our seminars in Orlando.  They have the God listens emblazoned on them….you can’t miss the logo.  We even joked about the fact that we had to be extra good since we were wearing the KSBJ shirts - okay, we were kidding (sort of) but I got to thinking….I am thinking about how careful we have to be if we have the fish on our car or  we are wearing Christian t-shirts, WWJD bracelets and then it hit me!

I am supposed to put on Christ every day.  I am supposed to wear HIM where ever I go.  Am I the only one that forgets it sometimes?  When I’m waiting in a line and someone jumps ahead, do I forget I am supposed to be wearing Christ (even if I don’t have on a sloganed shirt) and I react.  Sometimes when I’m in a traffic situation and it’s not pretty - I don’t think about the fact that even though there is no fish attached to my bumper - I am supposed to be riding with Christ and representing Him even in Houston traffic.  But, Maybe I am the only one.

I sat at the table where we had talked about our shirts representing the station and found myself feeling guilty that I sometimes care more about my Christian actions when I’m representing my ministry in the clothing with the logo than when I’m just dressed in “civilian clothes”.  Shouldn’t I always be wearing Christ (Galatians 3:27).   I don’t always wear Him well.  I’m sure sometimes it would be better if I were wearing someone else’s logo….but as a Christian I have His grace to get a start over. 

So, I’m starting over with this whole thing.  Whether I’m wearing a KSBJ shirt, a christian sloganed t-shirt or just standing there in jeans and a shirt - I’m going to do a better job of knowing I am wearing Christ - and I may be the only earthly image of Him that the people around me will meet up with today…so, I need to do it better!  Am I the only one?

we’re starting a movement called TAG you’re it! Here’s what we would like for you to do….First, wear a name tag every day - with your name (and maybe even something you want people to know) then…blog your experiences with us here….by commenting on this blog.  I’d love to know if it opens up conversations. Do people call you by name?  Does the tag get you strange looks?  Are people starting up conversations with you?  Do you feel like it makes it more comfortable to have conversations with strangers?  You can comment here or call in on the show!  now…come on, join in!  TAG you’re it!

I want to tell you what I brought back from Florida that I want to use all of the time…..but first…couldn’t resist… Here’s the best picture of my little baby grandson, Ryan.

 

 

I got it while I was in Florida - at Disney - they call it a Fast Pass.  For us, it was a pink arm band that meant that while we were in the park if we wanted to go on a ride that had a long line we could show the band and there was a special line that zipped right through and we were in it! Now it didn’t mean that we could jump in front of other people - it was a totally different line that took you right to the front! I have refused to take mine off my arm!

Now, I know that I’m not in the park any more but I’m hoping that we can get people to recognize the idea of a fast pass in other areas of life!  Can you imagine using a Fast Pass at the grocery store on a Saturday or the Post Office (pretty much any day!) Maybe for seating at a restaurant on a Friday night or Sunday after church? There’s a huge line - you hold up your pink arm band and Ziiiiiiiiiiiiiiiip! you are in the front! 

Now, in the Disney park, people don’t get mad about the Fast Pass people getting ahead because they know that they have paid for the privilege to Fast Pass….so, it’s not like you’re leaving angry people in the wake of your Fast Pass through.  See!? I love this.

I’m not taking my Fast Pass band off - I’m thinking it could make life a lot easier!!

I will be in Orlando, Florida this week for a national seminar.  I am excited about the work to be done - but also excited that it’s right in the middle of Mickey land - the hotel where the seminars are being held is a Disney hotel.  I haven’t been there since I was a kid.  I grew up going to Disneyland in California about every other year as we would visit my aunt who lived so close to the place that we stood in her yard every night for fireworks! But, I’ve never been at Disney World for more than four hours. 

Seriously! I was traveling in a singing group for the college I attended and they promised us that after a week of living in the back of a bus and eating bologna sandwiches two meals a day - that we would stop at Disney on the way home…we did - but we only had four hours - mmmm I remember alot of running and getting to go to two rides. 

We’re attending the Night of Joy - this weekend - it’s a christian band night with all kinds of KSBJ artists and lots of radio people from around the country.  I’m thinking it sounds like the concerts we used to have when AstroWorld was still here! 

I guess the thing that surprises me the most about this trip - is just how excited I am about being at Disney!  I’m like a kid! I don’t know what I think will happen - but I’m excited that something really cool will happen…like we will get off of the plane and Goofy and Minnie Mouse will be there to greet us…take our hands and skip off across the airport toward a bus with big ears  with music playing and flowers flying through the air….we get to the bus, and when the door opens - Mickey Mouse is the driver!!  The whole bus is filled with Pirates and characters from Disney movies I grew up with as a child…the small world kids are dancing in the aisles and Donald duck and his nephews are carrying our luggage to the hotel…and when we get there - we’ll have a bed up in the trees like the Swiss family Robison! 

Okay…..probably not…but it’s fun to dream.  ….See ya Monday!

Lots of us doodle while we work or think or talk on the phone - or sit in school…so what do you doodle?  there’s a new study that says what you doodle says something about your personality!

• Moons, stars and suns — You’re a filled with self confidence and positive ideas. You eagerly face the future with a can do attitude, happily completing tasks that will help you reach your goals. You also inspire others to do their best.
• Men, women and children’s faces — You’re fascinated by all facets of life, and your curiosity about people makes you a terrific listener. You effortlessly attract a wide circle of friends, while regularly taking time to be alone and think about your hopes and dreams.
• Flights of stairs and swirling spirals — You remain serene in the midst of chaos, never losing sight of the objectives you must achieve. You also have an amazing talent for doing or saying just the right thing, and your timing is invariably impeccable.
• Curving lines and flowers — Often lost in daydreams, you do impress your friends and coworkers with imaginative problem solving. You’re always open to new ideas, and you enjoy working on artistic projects that call for your particular flair.
• Squares, rectangles and triangles — You’re an ambitious person who takes a practical approach when solving complicated situations. Your foresight helps you avoid potential problems, while your steady focus guarantees you’ll reach your target ahead of schedule.