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BEFORE WE MET
Charlotte
had 3 wonderful children, Sheri, Tracy, & Brian. I had 2 great kids, Kevin & Dawn. Two or three weeks after we
met we knew that God brought us together for a very special reason. Charlotte And I were married November 17,
1974. On October 20, 1975 our son Sammy Jr. was born. As Sammy was growing up Charlotte and I would (once
in a while) complain to each other; "your kids and my kids are beating up on our kid again!" (A bit of humor there) All in
all we had a really happy family until I blew it (almost for ever). As you read on, I'll tell you about a special
Miracle. God delivered my tormented soul from desolation and despair. God gave me a new life!
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I am 61 years old (can't tell you her age) and 18 years old in Christ.
For twenty-five or more years I was a dying alcoholic. I lost everything I ever had including my family and my job (actually,
every job I ever had). I lost the respect of every one I hold dear.
On October 31, 1988, Our Lord came into my heart
and without hesitation He delivered me. I lost ALL desire for alcohol and was also cured of a damaged liver. I regained the
respect of my children, my Wife, my good friends, (I lost all of my 'not-so-good' friends) and I have a real life for the
first time in my life. God is indeed alive and well. All that is needed is to believe in His Son, Jesus Christ.
After
6 really great kids, Charlotte and I now have 15 beautiful grand children. I can't think of a better blessing.
Sam Konesky Sr.
God changed
the Konesky Family forever.
Below is an article from an e-mail I received recently entitled 'Priorities of Life'. I wish I knew who
the author is, it is so enlightening that I really need to share this.
The Important Things in Life
A
philosophy professor stood before his class with some items on the table in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly
he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks about 2" in diameter. He then asked
the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
So
the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course,
rolled into the open areas between the rocks. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor picked up a box of sand and poured
it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He then asked once more if the jar was full. The students
responded with a unanimous "Yes.”
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under
the table and proceeded to pour their entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The
students laughed. "Now,"
said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.
The
rocks are the important things - your family, your partner, your health, and your children - things that if everything else
was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter – like
your job, your house, and your car.
The
sand is everything else. The small stuff." "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the
pebbles or the rocks. The same goes for your life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never
have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play
with your children. Take time to get medical checkups.
Take
your partner out dancing. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party and fix the disposal.
Take care of the rocks first - the things that really matter. Set your priorities.
The
rest is just sand. One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled.
"I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple
cups of coffee”......................Author Unknown
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