Family Vacation Deserved a Gold Medal!

It was cool and rainy off and on during our beach house, week long stay on the west end of Galveston Island, but it was a pleasant change from the 100 degree summer we have had so far this year!

Quinn loved his first beach experience (he ate about 2 lbs of sand) and the girls discovered the art of boogie-boarding in 2 inch water. This year we stayed a little longer and planned to do a lot less than usual so we had more beach and relaxation time. It was so nice. We did manage to eat at Marios, have some Shipley Donuts one morning, see the Sea Turtle facility, shop the Strand, and make our way over to fun times at the Kemah Boardwalk.

One of the biggest memories we will all keep was watching America kick some rear in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, especially Michael Phelps. What an amazing thing he has done, huh? Eight Golds!?

Nothing like a good ol' family vacation. Now it will take us 2 weeks to get back to normal around here...

For the pics visit our website here: http://www.thefamilypost.com/Speersfamily/

Galveston Vacation Around the Corner

Thanks to my mother, I grew up on the beach. Basically. We were there nearly every other day in the summer months during my childhood south of Houston. It was only a 20 minute drive, so it was a cheap day for us.

Decades later, the drive is now 6 hours, none of us have tans, all of us have had our clothes shrink over the years and most of us hate being hot and sandy, but we still love Galveston.

Next week we take off for another week of fun in the sun and I can't wait!

Speers Website Update

Bored? Want to see more kids pics and videos?
Check out our website. We just did a big update!

http://www.thefamilypost.com/Speersfamily/

Incredible Testimony of Faith From Chapman Family

Tons of Wiggle Room

Our girls and Quinn LOVE "The Wiggles", a group of men from Austrailia that do a children's program. It is truly about the only thing outside of Elmo our kids even watch. We took the girls to see "The Wiggles" in concert last week and the girls totally loved it. They danced, did the hand motions, sang and could not believe they were seeing all of their favorite characters in person. I think Julie and I loved it nearly as much (yes we know all of the songs too!).

We are grateful to God for the Wiggles. Because of them my girls could careless about Barney and I have been dreading that stupid show for years.

Thanks to the Wiggles there is no Barney in our house!

Going Back to Cali, to Cali, to Cali....

After a one year lay-over in San Antonio, Cowboys training camp has made one final return to the land of cool weather, beautiful people, and relaxation as Oxnard once again becomes their home for the next 4 weeks as they get ready for a SuperBowl run in 2008.

I will be leaving Wednesday for a few days of such relaxation myself. I cannot wait. Unlike San Antonio, where the Cowboys have Obama like rock-star treatment and you can't get within 100 yards of the field, in Oxnard you can sit right along the fence and watch players from a few feet away as they go through two-a-day practices. It will be two full days of chilling, watching and listening to talk radio on my laptop in the stands.

Take My Comedy Movie Poll

Over the 38+ years of my life, I have viewed some hilarious movies. From Three Amigos, to Airplane to most recently Get Smart, there are some great movies that really can make me "die laughing". If you are like me, just seeing their titles one more time will elicit some chuckles and laughs as you recall scenes and moments with family and friends while watching it.

I have compiled (and will likely add to) a list of my personal favorites - these do not include animated movies. Get Smart being one of the most recent! Go see it!

Make sure and complete the poll to the right and also, post me some comments about your faves!

Here's my list, so far:

Liar, Liar 1997
Get Smart 2008
Monty Python and the Holy Grail 1975
Space Balls 1987
Wayne's World 1992
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 1988
Zoolander 2001
Meet the Fockers 2004
Wild Hogs 2007
Pet Detective 1994
Dumb & Dumber 1994
Christmas Vacation 1989
Three Amigos 1986
Tommy Boy 1995
Black Sheep 1996
Rush Hour 1998
Airplane 1980
Trains, Planes, Automobiles 1987
The Jerk 1979
Vacation 1983
Coming to America 1988
Blazing Saddles 1974
Home Alone 1990

Korean Constitution Day

South Korea celebrates it's 60th anniversary of having a Constitution today, with it's national Constitution Day holiday. Tensions remain high between the North and South, but for over 50 years now the South has remained free and secure. American troops retain a strong presence in the nation to help the South remain so.

http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/

Rangers Game Daddy Date

I love taking my girls out one at a time for some fun with dad. They talk about it for weeks later. This week I took each one to a Rangers game, Sidney on Monday and Chloe on Tuesday. It was their first real baseball game and first with me. What a great time. I certainly remember all the great times I had with my dad as he took me to Astros games for years growing up.

Happy 4th Weekend!

What a great way to celebrate the birthday of our incredible nation! Walking in a parade, having a family day, a cookout with the entire Speers gang and then a fireworks show nearly in our backyard to end it all.

Hope your weekend is fun! Thanks God, for giving us America.

Remember, this election is VITAL to our future. http://www.conservativelight.blogspot.com/

Big Equal Health News!

Today is a HUGE day in the history of my company, Equal Health & Life http://www.equalhealth.com/ as for the first time in our 7 year history we introduced a non-healthcare related product called a LovePlan.

Below are some basic facts about this new product:

What is a “LovePlan”?
A LovePlan is a unique insurance plan that combines term life insurance with critical illness health insurance. This is the policy that your family needs to help make continuing mortgage payments, pay off the mortgage, or simply provide a large source of funds for other monthly bills if you should die or become critically ill. The Critical Illness portion of this plan provides coverage if you have a Heart Attack, Stroke, Cancer, Major Organ Transplant, Renal (Kidney) Failure or Alzheimer’s. You can use this money to pay for your medical expenses or cover the loss of income or living expenses while you are in the hospital. You could even use the money to take a recuperative vacation.

Why do I need this?
Every year thousands of families lose their homes because of the death of a parent or extreme medical bills resulting from a critical illness such as cancer, stroke or heart attack. A LovePlan will help your family pay the mortgage or other monthly bills as a parent or spouse recovers or as they deal with the passing of a parent or spouse.

Please pray this new product line can be a huge part of our future here at Equal Health!

Brady Speers, CEO

Girls Transition to Big-Girl Beds

I cannot believe nearly 3 years has gone by since my baby girls were infants! How is that possible? It seems like a blink ago that Julie and I were putting together their gribs. Today we spent the day transitioning them into "toddler beds". The girls took their first naps in them today.

My dad keeps telling me one day I will be saying, "It seems like yesterday they were being born and here they are getting married!".

I can only pray somehow time stands still a little longer.

Balloon Fest 2008 - nearly in our backyard!

Instead of having to trek over to Plano this fall, our annual balloon festival attendence was right around the corner from home this weekend in Midlothian.

We had a great time watching 20-25 balloons air up with some of them taking off despite the winds. We were joined by nearly everyone in the family too; my sister and her family, my parents, grandma Kat, Craig and Janet, and Alvin and Sudie.

Balloon festivals are a neat way to get some good family time.

I'm a Talk Radio Junkie

I hate to admit it, but I am. I love AM radio. Grew up on it (thanks dad).

From postgame discussions to political rants by main stream talk show hosts like Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, I just can't get enough.

But, I decided I had to back off last week. So I updated my Ipod playlists and cranked up some good old rock and roll on the way to work today.

Sorry Ticket (www.theticket.com), you will have to take a break. You will still be heard nearly every day, but my mind needs a rest from the discussions of Cowboys football in June and how McCain can beat Obama in November.

My ears are ringing, thanks to the soothing vibrations of some loud music!

True Warriors of the Faith

Some friends of ours in our Sunday School class decided 3 years ago that God was calling them to join Pioneer Bible Translators as missionaries. Mind you, most of my life I have heard about and been forced to listen to different missionaries talk about their experiences, lives and missions. Honestly, it is usually boring and hard to connect with.

Not anymore.

(In order to help protect this couple they will be known here as Mr and Mrs. H.)

This amazing couple, along with their 3 small children, dropped their lives here in the comfort of America and headed to the Ukraine to study Russian and then prepare to live their lives near Siberia, with a people that live as nomads following buffalo. Yea, at times they are basically gonna be living in tents.

Let me put it this way: Each year, a small group of us send them a box of goodies as a "Care Package" from the U.S. We try to get it there by Christmas. We have to mail it in September!

This is not a two week missions trip to Disney World either.

Their goal is to help translate the Bible for a people that have never had one in their own language. It is dangerous, tiring and complicated. Everyday, they know they are being watched by the Russian government. They are on the front line like no other Christians I have ever known. We are blessed to be able to help support them financially each month. Without financial help from us and many others it might not happen.

Last Friday, they came back to Mansfield for a quick 10 day visit. They get a 3 month furlow back to the U.S. every 3 years. They brought all 5 of their kids with them ....Yea 5. On top of all they are doing, God led them to adopt brothers they met in an orphanage over there.

It was so great to see them, hug them and hear all of their stories. Their Russian is great and their kids are all doing incredible as a blended family. When they go back, their real work will begin and who knows how often they will be able to return to civilization and send us all an email update from around the world and one of the most desolate places on the map.

These people are real warriors of the faith.

Now I have a much better perspective on what all missionaries really do for God and it makes me realize how little the rest of us really contribute.

To support them, simply email Mr. H at honigmatthew@hotmail.com. They need all the money they can get.

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Building Families Quinn Fund

Dear Friends and Family,

As you know, Julie and I recently adopted a baby boy from South Korea name Quinn Seong Wook. His is an amazing boy and fits right in with our family. We are truly amazed at God’s goodness and how He puts children and families together via adoption.

We have been working with Dillon International since our return and together have set up a “Fund” called the Building Families Quinn Fund in honor of our son to assist other families who feel led to adopt and help a child have a forever family. This fund will provide finances to other families who desire to adopt but may be held back for financial reasons. We personally plan to contribute monthly and wanted you all to know how you can help if you feel led. There are many families right now in the process that need grants from a fund like this and we can all help make sure a child is not left without a family simply because of money. Quinn’s Fund will be set aside specifically for children in South Korea and will also target kids with special needs.

This is a great way to give and all donations are tax deductible thanks to Dillon.

To help, click the link below, click on the “Donate Now” button and then choose “Quinn Fund” under the program selection options.
http://www.dillonadopt.com/

Thanks for each of you and God Bless!

For more on Quinn see his blog: www.luvfromasia.blogspot.com

Never Forget to Remember, Like Most Have with Korea

The Korean War has a sad alias; the forgotten war.

Here on Memorial Day, it is important that we all remember every single veteran that has served and the battles they were commissioned in. From fighting for our own independence, protecting others and to setting nations free, America rises above them all.

No nation gives more. No nation helps more. No nation stands against tyranny more.

We can never forget them. They all count.

(these photos were taken at the Korean War Memorial during our trip to Seoul, South Korea in April).

Water Park in Our Back Yard

Hawaiian Falls is a new family waterpark complete with sides, wave pool, lazy river and much more that open last Friday in Mansfield.

It's basically in our backyard as it merely a walk through our neighborhood away. We went Friday and the kiddos loved it. Have to admit, it was pretty cool.

Pray for Chapman's Loss

If you have not heard, long time Christian musician, and adoption patriot, Stephen Curtis Champman, lost one of his adopted daughters to a terrible car accident yesterday. I cannot imagine what they must be going through but they certainly need our prayers, big time.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,357046,00.html

One Happy Family

As we celebrate Mother's Day 2008, both Julie and I are grateful for the events of the last 3 years. We believe our family is complete. Chloe, Sidney, Quinn. The best three kids anyone could hope for.

Happy Mother's Day to everyone!

The Promise of God

Louie Giglio has been the single most impacting Christian leader in my life. I have been listening to him since I was 18. This is truly one of his best moments.

Five Years Ago Today...

Julie and I were getting ready for our night wedding. It was a Saturday much like today. Everyone was in town, the fellas were staying tuned to the NFL draft updates, and Julie and I were ready to tie the knott and head to Disney World for our Honeymoon!

Here is a photo we took at Epcot during our trip as we meet another "newlywed couple". I still remember them too. They were long time highschool sweethearts who were reunited after both of their current spouses had passed away. I wonder how they are today?

Julie and I have had a great marriage! What an amazing 5 years. The trick?

Keep the Lord first in all of life

Choose your battles. Most things are not worth it.

Stay busy and enjoy life.
Have lots of dogs and lots of kids!

Be a Cowboys fan!

Love is blind if you simply follow the rules.

Here's wishing for many more!

Baseball Season is Already Done

Once again, the baseball season is over for me and it just started 21 days ago, making my long football off-season even longer this summer.

As usual, the Rangers are out of it in April with a record of 7-13. The Astros are not much better this year either.

At least my Astros have been a consistent playoff team and a World Series team in the past.

The Rangers? Can a team be worse?

Tour Korea! What a Wondefful Place!

via videosift.com

First Day Back - Nailed with Hail

Figures.

First day back from being across the world, and our sons first day in Texas.

Hail storm FROM BEYOND!!!

Check out these photos taken as we were rocked! Never seen anything like it. Thought our windows were going to smash in.

Video posted on our website here:

http://www.thefamilypost.com/Speersfamily/videos.php

Oh, So Funny

One of the funniest things about having twins is what I call the "copycat syndrome". This is the process by which they literally do and say everything that Julie and I do. From saying "Oh My Gosh!" and other accidental things like when Chloe repeated me saying "Crap" one day in the car.

Let me give an even better example of how this works with multiples, unlike those of you with singletons:

When our girls are in their full-fledge "terrible two" mode (which is nearly all day these days) they spend much of their time awake either in time-out, being told to stop doing something, or crying because of one reason or another.

So, the other day, I hear the girls playing and notice they are acting like one is either me or Julie and the other is still the toddler. It went something like this:

"Chloe! Go time out right now!" Sidney said to Chloe while pointing and looking very stern and serious.

Chloe sits down by the front door with a sad look on her face. Sidney kneels down and grabs Chloe's cheeks with both hands, "You hear me?" she demands. "No!" Chloe revolts and turns away. Sidney walks away with that "ok, we will wait until she just decides to chill" look.

Finally, things calm down and Chloe looks at her a few minutes later with those sad puppy eyes.

Then Sidney asks, "You done?"

Chloe gets up laughing and then Sidney says, "Sidney turn" and they reverse roles and do it all over again.

This can go on for hours! A "night-night" routine is also acted out throughout the day these days in which one will tell the other to "Lay down right now!" and the other will lay down and then start acting up (just like they do in real life). The scene cycles over and over with one acting up and the other saying "lay down right now!".

Just know this, whatever you say and do, will be repeated between them!

Now We Know Why Oprah Supports Obama

They believe in and are teaching the same junk. Check this out.

www.conservativelight.blogspot.com

Last Family-of-4 Outing?

We took off for GlenRose today in what was more than likely our last major family outing with just us and the girls. (It appears next week we will get our call to go to Korea for our son!). Originally we had hoped to make it to Sea World with the girls, but it does not open until May.

But I am glad we did what we did. If you have not been to Fossil Rim then you have missed out. http://www.fossilrim.com/ What a fun thing! We got to feed Zebras, Ostrich, all kinds of other animals, and Giraffes stuck their heads in our van to be fed which was hilarious. The girls loved it, but Julie and I were cracking up. At one point we were surrounded by animals, most of which were trying to find a way into the van! This is a neat conversvation that helps save animals, does research and more. The Cheetah exhibit was neat too.

Texas Stadium is Amazing

Don't get me wrong, as a season ticket and former suite owner at Texas Stadium, I am not down with new pricing structure of the new stadium at all, but "WOW!" as all anyone can say when seeing it go up right in front of their eyes like we are. We are the generation watching this thing be built and it is truly amazing.

I have been taking photos every 6 months or so, and here is a recent update. Look at the men working on this thing!!

Why We Believe

Christianity is truly set apart from all of the other religious systems the world offers.

1. No other religion promises eternal life based on the works of God alone. All the others are based on the works of man.
2. In other religions one must die to get to God. In Christianity, God died to get to man.
3. Unlike other religious leaders, Jesus could relate to everything we go through - stress, pain, betrayal, injustice, temptation.
4. Only in Christianity did the Savior die for its followers. In all of the others, one must die for its selfish savior.
5. Only Jesus rose again. All of the other supposed "saviors" are all still dead in their graves.

It's really that simple.

That's why we believe.

For more proof: check out this investigative report about Jesus by Lee Strobel, former Legal Editor of the Chicago Tribune. http://www.leestrobel.com/

Daddy Day

Took Chloe and Sidney each on their own Daddy Day time over the last few days. Was a ton of fun. Took Chloe out Saturday because Sidney was sick. We went to Home Depot (home peepo) and bought some rakes, flowers (fallas) and we ate at Grandy's. She had a blast and has talked about it non-stop for 3 days.

Last night I took Sidney out adn we ate at Quizznos, then went to Petco and Target. She thought Petco was the zoo since there were so many animals to see. She has not stopped talking about seeing a turtle, bunny rabbit and finding the new box of straws we bought at Target.

I love daddy days as much as they do!

Yep, Another Blog

I just can't stand it no mo!

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Our First Korean Meal

Now, please know my wife will eat just about anything. I, on the other hand, am another story all together!

But, in our first steps of becoming Korean, we had dinner with some new Dillon friends last weekend (they are from Southlake and are adopting a girl from South Korea as well), at this true Korean restaurant in Dallas called "Sura".

There is a neat Korean area of Dallas where there are tons of stores (with food that might cause your eyes to bug out) and little cafes and Korean BBQs a plenty. Sura was very nice and the food was different yet good. The meat they serve was actually VERY good! Thank God too, cause I was getting worried...

It Feels Like Home

There is a new water tower in town. In this town that is. Not my home town mind you, but town to once was my home; for just a few years anyway.

As I drove into town I noticed the new water tower first with its beaming statement, “It Feels Like Home” proudly painted in all caps.

Brownwood, Texas. Home sweet home.

It’s been a few years since my eyes have roamed the old streets of where I spent my college days at Howard Payne University. What days they were too; filled with all kinds of experiences, relationships and puredee fun.

That was 17 years ago this spring. I guess that’s more than “a few”. But, to me it seems like just a few.

I decided to take a quick road trip from my busy life in Dallas and spend a few days down here in no-mans-land. I barely have cell phone signal here for goodness sakes and the radio stations still have two choices, country AND western, that is. Some things just never change.

People have asked me, “why in the heck are you going to Brownwood!?” Honestly, my answers make sense to me, but to those who hear them, I get nothing but weird stares, so my reply has been, “It’s a long story.”

In a strange way, since 1991, this place has just always felt like home to me. When I need a break, need to think, or just need to get away, Brownwood is here for me.

And this is one of those times.

I just need to think. I need to connect with myself and with God, even if for just a few hours tonight and tomorrow before I head home. And this is the place I know best to do just that.

Years ago it was here that I would sit in my car with the moon roof open starring at the stars and thinking about life while discussing my concerns with God. It was here we could make our way out to the lake and build a small fire without getting in trouble. It was here we could still shoot fireworks off each year. It was here that I could focus. It was here that I really didn’t worry about much more than whom I was going to date next. It was here that life was about friends, serving God, prayer, having fun and preparing for life.

And life is in full swing for me and my family.

The last time I was here my life was about to be changed drastically. My twin daughters, Chloe and Sidney were on their way. Everything was going to be different, but it would also be much better.

My wife and I are once again at the point in which a historical marker could be placed. Our son Quinn, born just 7 months ago outside of Seoul, South Korea, will be coming home with us in a matter of weeks. Paperwork for his adoption is being finalized, all attorneys have been paid and the wait for our travel call is on. Any day, we will be preparing to jump on a Korean Air 14 hour flight all the way around the world. We will cry, be amazed, thank God and head home just days later, never to be the same again.

When we get back, we will be a family of seven; two girls, one boy and yes, two dogs.

And, I cannot wait!

So, before the rush is on, I needed some time. Time to get ready. Time to think about some decisions I need to make. Time to thank God for all He has given to me. I am gonna pray, relax, think, eat at Underwoods for lunch tomorrow, and get ready for the rest of the ride life has in store.

Brownwood - it will never be home for you. It will never be home for my wife or kids. But to me, it feels like home, at least for tonight.

Huckabee Says Goodbye

After months and months of campaigning, and singing a great song few got a chance to really hear and study, Mike Huckabee has bowed out of the Presidential race and handed over the GOP to John McCain.

Huckabee is a former pastor, who has a heart for God, America and faith-based values but with little money, a much smaller staff than most and little media support he decided tonight his race was over. As he said, he fought a good fight and we are proud to have supported him and been deeply involved in the democratic process this incredible nation gives us.

Now it is time we get behind John and remain strong.

Oh momma, please not Obama.

Click here for my new conservative blog and some shocking details about this man people are fainting over.

http://www.conservativelight.blogspot.com/

Elmo On Stage

We have truly arrived as parents of toddlers in love with Elmo. We attended our first Sesame Street Live concert Friday, at 10:30AM! The girls loved it, though it cost us nearly a 2nd mortgage to go.

Funny Words, Funny Girls

The girls are in a very funny phase right now. Toddlerville is almost in the past now as we enter "little girl land" over the next few months. But the language they speak today is a riot. Here are some of the funny ways they say certain words and phrases. I thought I would share them so as to not forget these times for years to come:

1. Offy shoes, offy pants, etc - offy means "take off"
2. Twildwen - or children
3. Elfant - aka elephant
4. Bidanin - vitamin
5. Washi hands, hair, etc - means "wash my hands/etc"
6. Happycake - their word for any type of cake
7. Panpakes - panchake
8. Owie - any injury
9. Neeno - this is their word for these little character icepacks for owies that started with a Nemo shapped one
10. Chicknfilay - chick-fi-la their favorite place just like daddy!
11. I did - this is a funny phrase that mainly Chloe says
12. Lightning go boom - another funny thing they say during big storms
13. Moonsky - they say this any time they can see the moon in the sky
14. Daddy/mommy h0ld you - they say this when they want to be held
15. This is my caman-jam - this is how they say "this is my commandment that you love one another" from the children's song
16. Himimims - aka M&Ms
17. Chocwate - chocolate
18. Hand mannows - aka marshmallows
19. Backaroni - macaroni
20. Fa A-ham - this is how they say "father Abraham" from the children's song
21. Home PeePo - Home Depot
22. Kura - Korea
23. Crema - camera
24. Fallas - flowers

I will add more as we hear more! 3/17/08 add a few more...

No More Pasis

About a week ago, Julie took the brave step of having the girls throw away their pasis! (sp?)

As most toddlers are, they are addicted to them and seem to need them every step of the day. But, the girls complied and were very good about saying bye-bye to them. They get to keep one in their bed for nigh-night time and they seem to look forward to it each night now.

It is sad to see them become little girls. I will miss the blankies and pasis more than they will...

My Wife is Amazing

My wife is amazing.

She is the most amazing mother ever.

No one is more patient.

She loves the fellas.

She loves my family.

She loves Christ.

Few are better friends to others than her.

She has a great body.

She is witty and funny.

And, to top it all off, she loves me!

Here are some pics of my hot wife for your jealousy...

No, they are not potty trained yet....

This was just too funny. Watching TV, having a drink and sitting on the Big Girls potty.

Our First Lunar New Year Celebration

In honor of our Korean heritage, we attended a Lunar New Year party with our Dillon family for the first time! We ate some Korean/Asian food, had some American cheesecake, and shared stories with other adoptive parents. This photo is of their kids, many from asian countries.

Next year, Quinn and his sisters will join in the fun! This was the year of the rat...

If you are really bored and want to read about this annual tradition of the asian culture, click here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_New_Year

Why Huck Instead of the Liberal Republican Mac

Five simple reasons why Mac needs to go back and Huck needs to go forward:

1. McCain is a consverative liberal. What I mean by that is he nearly converted to work along side John Kerry in 2004 as his VP. He is a democrat with conservative leanings. Though he has been a Republican all these years, he is not really a true conservative. He is against abortion and for the troops which is great but that is about all. Plus, can he be more boring from the stage?

2. Romney is basically done and over with. You cannot buy the nomination. He has spent millions more than the others and still comes in 2nd or 3rd in nearly every race. He is still a mormon, though I do like his leadership abilities and style. But it has never been proven that a CEO can be an effective President. I would certainly support him more than McCain, but there is bascially no way he can win it now.

3. Huckabee has done all that he has done with God's help and with little to spend compared to the others. McCain has spent $38,000,000. Romney has spent $86,000,000 and Huckabee has barely spent just $7,000,000!!! You tell me who and what has taken him from the bottom of the pile in November to having nearly the same delegates as the $100million dollar man after Super Tuesday?

4. Huckabee is not a perfect conservative. But with Romney basically done, true conservatives can support a man who has these positives on his platform: a man of faith, pro-life, agrees to build a fence and be tougher with immigration (has changed his tune on this some), wants a fair tax system so we ALL get tax breaks -not just the poor, has actually led a true government longer than any of the GOP or DEMS (Mac has only been senator) and most importantly - see below.

5. Huckabee, unlike Mac or Romney, will appoint true conservative judges. McCain will not and who knows who Romney would appoint based on his system of faith. This is the most pressing issue in this election and few are talking about it. This one issue will affect the nation for far longer than a man who might serve for 4 to 8 years as the President. These judges serve for life and could overturn Roe vs. Wade and other liberal interpretations of our Constitution.

If we want God to protect and bless this nation, we cannot remove Him from our schools and society and murder his babies by the millions. Yes, it is murder and you are just clueless if you think it isn't.

It really is as simple as that. Look at the stats since we have taken prayer and the Bible out of our American society and since we made abortion legal and try to argue with me. You will lose. God began removing His hand from this nation in the 60s and we need Him bad.

We could use a man like Huck. Sadly though, it looks like Mac is back.

Pray he asks Huckabee to be his VP. Maybe that is the "window" God will give us to get a man like him in.

We are Now an American/Korean Family

Effective now, the Speers family has become an inter-racial family. We are both American and Korean. But, most people including Julie and I have no clue what Korea is and what being Korean means. Below are some facts about South Korea.

Parts of South Korea are still very primitive and poor but Seoul is full of life and is much larger than Dallas! Industries include technology, automobiles, and farming. The South Koreans are very grateful and thankful to America for our efforts during the Korean War to free them from the North Koreans. Over 3 million people died in the Korean War (over 52,000 Americans), and though many people think it was a war that meant nothing to the U.S., the war assured the freedoms of millions of people in South Korea today and has held the North Koreans at bay for over 6 decades. It also gives us a strong ally and military presence in the communist region. The TV show MASH was based on this war.

Thousands of Korean children have been adopted by American’s since the war for a variety of reasons. About 1,500 children each year are adopted out of South Korea. The most common reasons are poverty and the social taboos that exist against pregnant women who are not married. Abortion rates are very high.

Korean’s celebrate the most common worldly holidays such as Christmas and New Years, but have holidays of their own as well. The largest being Chuseok (August 14-16) or the Full Harvest Moon Festival, which is like Thanksgiving. They also celebrate the Lunar Months 1-8.

The country is very westernized in terms of technology and shopping. Hyundai, Trinitron, LG and Samsung are all popular South Korean companies most American’s recognize. In a nation the size of Indiana there are 5 cities larger than Dallas. Christianity is the most accepted religion in the country.

More coming soon!