Showing posts with label David. Show all posts
Showing posts with label David. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Disney Running Trails: Troyer's Travels Episode 6
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Sunday, July 24, 2016
Something to Think About – A Firm Foundation
Something
to Think About – A Firm Foundation
Last month, I had the privilege of visiting some Army Engineers
at several of their job sites during some Annual Training. After visiting
almost every site on a daily basis, I came to the conclusion that it's amazing
what a difference two weeks can make.
When these soldiers arrived at one site, there was nothing more
than six telephone poles in an otherwise empty lot. As time went on, I begin to
see progress starting to take place. At first, it was just a few boards here
and there. Then, I saw a platform, and a landing, and then finally some steps.
By the time these skillful young men and women were finished, that pile of
lumber and power tools which stood before me on that first day had been
transformed into a beautiful archery tower, complete with a roof, railings, and
all of the bells and whistles.
Another one of their sites came with a giant slab of cement
poured and ready for the “50 man classroom” which came to them as a kit. Although
not every piece fit together like it should have, this group worked together to
meet deadlines and to make sure that this project would stand the test of time.
What was the common link between these two job sites which
allowed these projects to be quickly and safely completed? It was the
foundation upon which they were built. Without a firm foundation, neither one
of these groups would have finished their project, or if they did, the end
result would not have met the appropriate standards.
The principle of having a firm foundation is nothing new, and, coincidentally,
it can be applied throughout the rest of our lives as well. This principle is
discussed in Matthew 7:24-27, which tells of two men. One of them built his
house upon a firm foundation and saw it stand against the raging storm. The
other one built it upon uncertain ground. He witnessed his own creation come
crashing down around him.
Weather we are putting together a building, building a
friendship, or starting a new positive habit in our lives to replace an old one,
the foundation we lay in the beginning stages will be imperative to the end
result.
Over two weeks I was with these soldiers, I witnessed progress
both on the worksites and within the unit as well. As the physical walls went
up on the projects, many hindering barriers came down. A good example of this
is the crew which was putting together the archery tower. Its crew started off
as two distinct shifts. As time went on, however, the first shift started staying
later, and the second one began to arrive earlier.
By the time the tower was complete, these two groups had decided
that they wanted nothing more than to put their own needs aside in order to
help their fellow soldier. They realized that since they started with a good
foundation and were working towards the same goals, the more they gave to this
project… the more they received.
Make sure to build firm foundations in all aspects of your life
so that you will stand firm when the storms of life come your way.
David H. Troyer
www.davidhtroyer.com
@DavidHTroyer
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Thursday, March 14, 2013
March 14, 2013 - Random Acts of Kindness
Random acts of kindness are awesome!
I love it when someone does something nice for someone else, out of the blue, and has nothing to gain from it. Granted, you should do random acts of kindness for your friends and family, that helps your relationship to grow in a healthy manor and lets you know that you love them. You should also consider doing random acts of kindness for people who you have never met and may never see again.
An awesome example of this came up just last week (When I wrote this on December 19, 2012, that is) when I was chatting with one of my former students. She asked me if I though she should bake some brownies and bring them to the fire department across the street from her house, and expressed her doubts about doing so because of the fact that most modern-day Americans will not take food from people they don't know.
I told her that if she wants to do it that she should follow through, but that she should be prepared to eat a few brownies just to prove that there is nothing wrong with them.
Another random act of kindness is the sending of care packages. Thankfully, I have been on the receiving end lately, but when I leave here, I plan on being on the giving end as well. Fortunately, I will have a better idea of what deployed members of the military need when I get back. (Toiletry items, drink mixes, books, crossword puzzles, batteries - whatever kind you are allowed to send, DVDs/Cds, and anything which will provide lighthearted entertainment to name a few items).
I know that people give more during the holiday season (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, etc.), but this is something that we should consider doing all year long. From November until mid January, we kept a candy box for everyone who worked in our area. Soldiers would bring extra candy and snacks which were sent to them and we would all share it. After January, we struggled to even have a box.
Keep in mind that it does not have to cost you anything to contribute a random act of kindness in order to help mitigate the effects felt by the sea of misery which so many people must swim through on a daily basis. You could trim the neighbor's hedges or mow their lawn, especially if they are elderly or not able to do so for some other reason. You could make it a point to hold the door open and warmly greet everyone you meet on any given day. You could even bring some cans of food you have just sitting on the shelf at home to the local homeless shelter.
If you have children, you could even get them involved by asking them to donate some of their gently used clothes or toys to a family in need or to any number of charitable organizations. Children are never too young to teach about random acts of kindness or charitable giving... and these lessons may even follow them throughout life.
There have been many times when I have seen a random act of kindness brighten up someone's day.
One final example is the day I deployed. When I was in the store at the airport, a lady bought a drink and a snack for the soldier in front of me, and myself. She did not know the two of us from any other soldier in the world, and she will probably never see us again, but still, she made it a point to tell us "Thank you for your service," both in word and in deed. We were both appreciative of her actions.
She did not know that I had skipped my lunch on that day or that I was rushed through the airport in order to get to our plane because someone had given our group the wrong time to arrive at the airport, or that I would be away from my family for the second Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day in a row, or that I would be missing Christmas, New Year, and our Anniversary as well. This kindhearted lady just laid down her hard earned money in a random act of kindness in tribute to every soldier, sailor, and marine who is fighting for her freedom.
It is the people like the lady at the airport, and my former student, who serve as examples to us all. The gladness which we can bring to another human being by contributing one simple act of kindness without the hope of something in return is simply amazing.
If you have enjoyed reading this entry, please become a follower of this blog by using your Gmail account.
David H. Troyer
www.davidhtroyer.com
www.amazon.com/author/davidhtroyer
Please check out some of my other pages when you get a chance.
www.facebook.com/davidhtroyer - Become a Fan!
www.twitter.com/davidhtroyer - Find out the latest news about my career
I love it when someone does something nice for someone else, out of the blue, and has nothing to gain from it. Granted, you should do random acts of kindness for your friends and family, that helps your relationship to grow in a healthy manor and lets you know that you love them. You should also consider doing random acts of kindness for people who you have never met and may never see again.
An awesome example of this came up just last week (When I wrote this on December 19, 2012, that is) when I was chatting with one of my former students. She asked me if I though she should bake some brownies and bring them to the fire department across the street from her house, and expressed her doubts about doing so because of the fact that most modern-day Americans will not take food from people they don't know.
I told her that if she wants to do it that she should follow through, but that she should be prepared to eat a few brownies just to prove that there is nothing wrong with them.
Another random act of kindness is the sending of care packages. Thankfully, I have been on the receiving end lately, but when I leave here, I plan on being on the giving end as well. Fortunately, I will have a better idea of what deployed members of the military need when I get back. (Toiletry items, drink mixes, books, crossword puzzles, batteries - whatever kind you are allowed to send, DVDs/Cds, and anything which will provide lighthearted entertainment to name a few items).
I know that people give more during the holiday season (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, etc.), but this is something that we should consider doing all year long. From November until mid January, we kept a candy box for everyone who worked in our area. Soldiers would bring extra candy and snacks which were sent to them and we would all share it. After January, we struggled to even have a box.
Keep in mind that it does not have to cost you anything to contribute a random act of kindness in order to help mitigate the effects felt by the sea of misery which so many people must swim through on a daily basis. You could trim the neighbor's hedges or mow their lawn, especially if they are elderly or not able to do so for some other reason. You could make it a point to hold the door open and warmly greet everyone you meet on any given day. You could even bring some cans of food you have just sitting on the shelf at home to the local homeless shelter.
If you have children, you could even get them involved by asking them to donate some of their gently used clothes or toys to a family in need or to any number of charitable organizations. Children are never too young to teach about random acts of kindness or charitable giving... and these lessons may even follow them throughout life.
There have been many times when I have seen a random act of kindness brighten up someone's day.
One final example is the day I deployed. When I was in the store at the airport, a lady bought a drink and a snack for the soldier in front of me, and myself. She did not know the two of us from any other soldier in the world, and she will probably never see us again, but still, she made it a point to tell us "Thank you for your service," both in word and in deed. We were both appreciative of her actions.
She did not know that I had skipped my lunch on that day or that I was rushed through the airport in order to get to our plane because someone had given our group the wrong time to arrive at the airport, or that I would be away from my family for the second Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day in a row, or that I would be missing Christmas, New Year, and our Anniversary as well. This kindhearted lady just laid down her hard earned money in a random act of kindness in tribute to every soldier, sailor, and marine who is fighting for her freedom.
It is the people like the lady at the airport, and my former student, who serve as examples to us all. The gladness which we can bring to another human being by contributing one simple act of kindness without the hope of something in return is simply amazing.
If you have enjoyed reading this entry, please become a follower of this blog by using your Gmail account.
David H. Troyer
www.davidhtroyer.com
www.amazon.com/author/davidhtroyer
Please check out some of my other pages when you get a chance.
www.facebook.com/davidhtroyer - Become a Fan!
www.twitter.com/davidhtroyer - Find out the latest news about my career
Saturday, December 15, 2012
December 15, 2012 - Merry Christmas!
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| 2012 Troyer Family Christmas Card |
Merry Christmas!
Christmas is just ten days away. Although I cannot be with my family this Christmas due to my deployment, I am still excited or them and for the joy which they will experience this year.
Before I left, in November, I went to one of the small shops on the outskirts of town, and started looking for Christmas presents after work one day. Since I was in my uniform, the shopkeeper and her assistant asked me if I was new in town, since they have a large number of people in the community who come and go.
I told her that we had been in town for a few months, and that I had been in once before to look around. I told her that the previous visit is what made me decide to purchase my Christmas presents from her store. In the course of our conversation, I told her that I was deploying and that I wanted to buy some presents for my family before I left.
She was thrilled that I picked her establishment for this important task, and she helped me to find everything I was looking for, and then some. Once I had finished shopping, these two ladies wrapped each gift for me in some beautiful paper and tied ribbons around them.
It is the gestures like this, when people who have no gain whatsoever from it do nice things for others. This random act off kindness is one of the reasons I am still looking forward to Christmas this year. There are several beautifully wrapped presents sitting under the tree so that my family can experience the joy of opening a present which I picked out special for them on Christmas morning.
Another reason is that my wife and daughter will be able to spend some time with family while I am gone. They will be able to spend some time catching up on relationships that tend to suffer when you are in the Army and live far away from relatives. Even though we have our "Church family, and our "Army family," as so many call them, it is still nice to be able to return to those you have spent so many hears sharing life's experiences with.
Another reason I am excited about this Christmas is the fact that I was able to work something else out. My wife should be getting a special surprise at some point. I cannot say any more than that for now, as she reads my blog and that would kind of ruin it. I do plan to post pictures of her surprise later.
One final reason I am excited about this Christmas is for what it represents. It represents a time when the Savior, Jesus Christ, came to earth as a child so that one day, he could pay for our sins. I am thankful for His sacrifice and for what it means to me and my family.
I hope that if you are looking forward to Christmas as much as I am this year, and if you are not, perhaps you can borrow some of the hope and cheer which I possess this year until you find yourself with some Christmas cheer of your own. If nothing else, just enjoy the time you can spend with your family, and think about all off the soldiers, airmen, and sailors who cannot.
David H. Troyer
Friday, December 14, 2012
December 14, 2012 - Deployment so far
So far, things have been going well on this deployment. It took some traveling, but I finally made it to my country of destination.
When I got here, I was able to get settled fairly quickly. Some people complain about the food here, but I like it. Honestly, I think it is about the same as the food I had in Basic Training or AIT. I work in a tent, but I'm sure that is not a surprise to anyone.
The chaplain and his assistant have been a big help. They have things set up in their office so that everyone can take whatever they need. The basics are all there and they also have some other cool things which most would consider luxuries. From what I hear, we have had visits from chaplains of various faiths.
I have been able to keep in touch with my family fairly well since I have been here.
As you can see, the care packages have started rolling in for Christmas. The first one shown here with the stockings and the two hats was sent by my wife. Notice the "Jayne Hat" based on the one from Firefly.
She made the Christmas hat and large stocking special for me. The stocking has a place for a nametape.
Then, she made a stocking for each of my roommates and stuffed it full of some cool things. (A sampling of things from my stocking/package.) I am going to surprise them at Christmas.
This package was sent by some family members. It has some really cool things in it. The hand sanitizer is going into my work area soon.
When I got here, I was able to get settled fairly quickly. Some people complain about the food here, but I like it. Honestly, I think it is about the same as the food I had in Basic Training or AIT. I work in a tent, but I'm sure that is not a surprise to anyone.
The chaplain and his assistant have been a big help. They have things set up in their office so that everyone can take whatever they need. The basics are all there and they also have some other cool things which most would consider luxuries. From what I hear, we have had visits from chaplains of various faiths.
I have been able to keep in touch with my family fairly well since I have been here.
As you can see, the care packages have started rolling in for Christmas. The first one shown here with the stockings and the two hats was sent by my wife. Notice the "Jayne Hat" based on the one from Firefly.
She made the Christmas hat and large stocking special for me. The stocking has a place for a nametape.
Then, she made a stocking for each of my roommates and stuffed it full of some cool things. (A sampling of things from my stocking/package.) I am going to surprise them at Christmas.
This package was sent by some family members. It has some really cool things in it. The hand sanitizer is going into my work area soon.
This package was sent by a friend who is veteran. She knew pretty much what would be useful. She sent extra so that I could share (so did everyone else). I like the blanket. It is coming in handy.
I'm sure I'll have other things to talk about later, but for now, things are going well.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
September 27, 2012 - Washington, D.C. Trip
I am having a great time on my visit to Washington, D.C.
I was able to visit Arlington National Cemetary, walk along the National Mall, and visit Chinatown. My wife and daughter were even able to meet me on their way to visit some family. We had dinner at the Eat First restaurant. I was also able to try out the Joy Luck House for dinner another night.
It was nice to see Arlington again. It is a good way to remember those who have given their lives in order to serve our country. Unfortunately, the Custis-Lee Mansion, which has ties from George Washington, all the way to General Lee, was under renovation. The last time I visited, they had the rooms set up with historic furniture and information about the time period. It looked like they were in the middle of a major restoration project.
I still have a little more time in here, so I will probably go back to the city to see some more of the monuments or museums tomorrow.
If you have never visited, Washington D.C. is a fun place, especially if you like history. Also, most of the monuments and museums in the area are free.
Feel free to follow me online...
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I was able to visit Arlington National Cemetary, walk along the National Mall, and visit Chinatown. My wife and daughter were even able to meet me on their way to visit some family. We had dinner at the Eat First restaurant. I was also able to try out the Joy Luck House for dinner another night.
It was nice to see Arlington again. It is a good way to remember those who have given their lives in order to serve our country. Unfortunately, the Custis-Lee Mansion, which has ties from George Washington, all the way to General Lee, was under renovation. The last time I visited, they had the rooms set up with historic furniture and information about the time period. It looked like they were in the middle of a major restoration project.
I still have a little more time in here, so I will probably go back to the city to see some more of the monuments or museums tomorrow.
If you have never visited, Washington D.C. is a fun place, especially if you like history. Also, most of the monuments and museums in the area are free.
Feel free to follow me online...
www.amazon.com/author/davidhtroyer
www.facebook.com/davidhtroyer
www.twitter.com/davidhtroyer
www.davidhtroyer.blogspot.com
Thursday, September 13, 2012
September 13, 2012 - A New Baby On The Way!
We have a new baby on the way!
We are all excited, especially our daughter who cannot wait to become a big sister!
I will put more information on my www.facebook.com/davidhtroyer
www.amazon.com/author/davidhtroyer
Saturday, September 1, 2012
01 September 2012 - New Pictures
I got some pictures back from www.photosbydeb.org They were great! Please check out the website! I will post my favorite individual picture here. All of the pictures were great, I especially love the family pictures!
David H. Troyer
www.davidhtroyer.com
@DavidHTroyer on Twitter
www.amazon.com/author/davidhtroyer
www.davidhtroyer.com
@DavidHTroyer on Twitter
www.amazon.com/author/davidhtroyer
Thursday, August 30, 2012
30 August 2012 - I'm trying out Twitter
@DavidHTroyer is my Twitter handle. I just started tweeting about a week ago. I will continue my blog, but I plan on tweeting a lot more often because I can tweet from my phone. Work is going to be busy for a little while, but that is ok. It will still be a lot of fun.
Since my last post, I put my book I'd Choose a Fish on Youtube.com
Happy Labor Day! If you get a day off, I hope it is a good one.
Facebook is still the best way to keep in touch with me or to find out what is going on with my career. www.facebook.com/davidhtroyer
David H. Troyer
www.davidhtroyer.com
Since my last post, I put my book I'd Choose a Fish on Youtube.com
Happy Labor Day! If you get a day off, I hope it is a good one.
Facebook is still the best way to keep in touch with me or to find out what is going on with my career. www.facebook.com/davidhtroyer
David H. Troyer
www.davidhtroyer.com
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
24 JULY 2012 - All three books on Amazon
All three of my books are now on Amazon.com. Tracts and Evangelism is on Amazon as a Kindle download as well.
www.amazon.com/author/davidhtroyer
The second edition of I'd Choose a Fish is now available. It has a new layout and a better binding. This book is about a young boy and his dad as they venture through the pet shop. As they go through the store, the little boy imagines what it would be like to own each pet. In the end, the boy makes his decision and is very happy. One of my favorite pages is the one with the text "There's not much harm a cat can do." You'll see what I mean when you check it out.
I really enjoyed writing this book and hope to add more books to this series in the future. It is based on my childhood experiences with my own dad and the trips to the pet shop which I enjoyed so much.
My wife, Dianna and I are currently working on a book together. So far, we have around 45,000 words.
Also, I am up to 150 "Likes" on my Facebook page now - Thank You :)
Please check out my website when you get a chance.
David H. Troyer
www.davidhtroyer.com
www.facebook.com/davidhtroyer
www.amazon.com/author/davidhtroyer
The second edition of I'd Choose a Fish is now available. It has a new layout and a better binding. This book is about a young boy and his dad as they venture through the pet shop. As they go through the store, the little boy imagines what it would be like to own each pet. In the end, the boy makes his decision and is very happy. One of my favorite pages is the one with the text "There's not much harm a cat can do." You'll see what I mean when you check it out.
I really enjoyed writing this book and hope to add more books to this series in the future. It is based on my childhood experiences with my own dad and the trips to the pet shop which I enjoyed so much.
My wife, Dianna and I are currently working on a book together. So far, we have around 45,000 words.
Also, I am up to 150 "Likes" on my Facebook page now - Thank You :)
Please check out my website when you get a chance.
David H. Troyer
www.davidhtroyer.com
www.facebook.com/davidhtroyer
Monday, July 2, 2012
02 JULY 2012 - Happy Fourth of July!
The Fourth of July is only a few days away. I hope that everyone has a great time!
I'd Choose a Fish is now in its second edition! It has updated information and an improved format!
You can order this book, or download it for free at http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/davidhtroyer
I am currently checking into other publishing options which would allow me to sell my books for a lower price. Please check back for updates!
Please like my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/davidhtroyer I currently have 146 likes, but would love to see that number grow.
Also, Dianna and I have been working on a book together. We have around 30,000 words so far! Sadly, we have a long way to go, but this book is a lot of fun and I hope that you will enjoy reading it when it is finished.
As always, I am still writing poems. I may put some of them into another poetry book, but I will have to wait until I have enough of them.
Please continue to check back and to tell your friends about my books.
David H. Troyer
www.davidhtroyer.com
I'd Choose a Fish is now in its second edition! It has updated information and an improved format!
You can order this book, or download it for free at http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/davidhtroyer
I am currently checking into other publishing options which would allow me to sell my books for a lower price. Please check back for updates!
Please like my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/davidhtroyer I currently have 146 likes, but would love to see that number grow.
Also, Dianna and I have been working on a book together. We have around 30,000 words so far! Sadly, we have a long way to go, but this book is a lot of fun and I hope that you will enjoy reading it when it is finished.
As always, I am still writing poems. I may put some of them into another poetry book, but I will have to wait until I have enough of them.
Please continue to check back and to tell your friends about my books.
David H. Troyer
www.davidhtroyer.com
Saturday, March 6, 2010
March 6, 2010 - Chick-fil-A Event
Today, I ran the safety event at Chick-fil-A. Things went really well and we had a great turn out. The police department and the fire department were both there. The Police department had a segway, a smart car, and an ATV on display. The fire department brought a truck out for us. Thank you to everyone who helped to make the event a success!
Baby is almost 9 months old now. She is a lot of fun. She wore a cow costume to the event.
Please keep checking back for updates.
David
www.davidhtroyer.com
Baby is almost 9 months old now. She is a lot of fun. She wore a cow costume to the event.
Please keep checking back for updates.
David
www.davidhtroyer.com
Friday, January 22, 2010
January 22, 2010 - My fourth class through Liberty University
I have just started my fourth class through Liberty University. The History of Christianity II. I have the same instructor as I had in part I, so I am really looking forward to a great class.
I am still waiting to hear some news about that news article. I will let you know if or when it is published.
For those of you who don't know yet, I am donating 50% of my author royalties to the Ronald McDonald House in 2010.
Also, Baby is a little more than seven months old now. She is adorable.
I am working on another poetry book, but it may be a little while before I get it published because between school, work, family, and church, there is hardly any time left for recreation or for writing.
David H. Troyer
www.davidhtroyer.com
I am still waiting to hear some news about that news article. I will let you know if or when it is published.
For those of you who don't know yet, I am donating 50% of my author royalties to the Ronald McDonald House in 2010.
Also, Baby is a little more than seven months old now. She is adorable.
I am working on another poetry book, but it may be a little while before I get it published because between school, work, family, and church, there is hardly any time left for recreation or for writing.
David H. Troyer
www.davidhtroyer.com
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