When we got to New York we went to my niece's basketball game.  She played well and scored several points in their victory. It was fun to see her play. That is her at the free throw line.

We were able to spend time with family which was nice.  Pictured here are three generations of Mike Millers. Dad is doing well at 84 years old. It was fun each morning to watch he and his friends joke around in McDonald's. They carry on like teenagers picking and pranking each other. 

The scenery driving back and forth to the mountain to ski was very nice. seeing every thing  from ice formations to wildlife.







The skiing was great.... three days on the slopes. Snow was excellent and temps were moderate te first two days and a bit nippy on the third. Micael & I had some good time together—conversations went all over the board from sports to deeper more important issues of life. I feel truly blessed to have two great sons. You might ask why I would say that--- well—let me tell you. First they both love and care about God. Second they care about family. Neither one of those two are casual to them – Rather deep commitments. I appreciate the manners and helpful spirits they demonstrate as they interact with people. Yep I am truly blessed with a great family.






The highlight of the trip was not the skiing though ..... one of my relatives and I were talking about life and the amazing way my sister Nancy is handling the fact she was placed on hospice care as she battles cancer. The reason she is facing death with such peace is her faith. She knows she will be with God in heaven when she dies. My relative was asking me many questions about that and as a result we prayed together and she recieved Jesus into her heart as her Saviour. I was very excited and thankful for this.
The week end included a nice evening with some friends from High School as well. What fun to tell old stories and reflect on events over the years. There were about 14 of us there and the funny thing is we found each other again thru the internet and an application called Facebook.

Nice relaxing week....

I took several nice mountian bike rides this week including a 20 miler to the Land Bridge and a 42 miler all the way to SR200.  I am just about ready for this years Ididaride on the 31st.  This is a 50 mile off road endurance event complete with stream crossings and logs to go over.  

Derek had a pleasure this week to go on a ski trip with his youth group in West Virginia.  

On Wednesday Michael & I will head to NY to see family and get in a few turns on the slopes. 

We are looking forward to playing in the Snow.

Great Week.....

It was a good week.   First week back at work and enjoyed seeing clients again.  Then on Thursday night -- we watched the Florida Gators whip Oklahoma and win the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP again.  

On Friday after  when Bernice and I went on our tandem ride we covered 43 miles and had a Gator flag mounted on the bike.  It was an excellent ride.

Today we got good news that Tim Tebow is coming back for his senior year. This is great news for the Gator Nation. 

It was nice to enjoy the cool marning that warmed into the low 70's and to see the horses and farms that cover the north end of our county.

On Saturday my neighbor and I covered 37 miles in the woods on our mountain bikes. We are training for a 50 mile off road event on Jan 31st here is a short clip of where we ride.

A New Year ---- 2009

A new year brings new opportunities, challenges and transitions.  As we look towards 2009 there are several opportunities I will enjoy. One is continuing to teach Michael about the business of Financial Planning. He has learned much of the basics in 2009 we will add to that and teach him more about solving problems and running a business. This is fun time and he is a quick learner and that is good for there is still MUCH to learn.

 Derek will finish High School this year and transition to the next phase  of his life--- College.  There are days when I wonder if he is ready ---- YET ...many more when I KNOW he is.  He is growing into a young man and I am constantly getting complements after his interaction with people about his character and personality. It will be another challenge  for Bernice and I to have him away from home but this is God's plan for parents.  We survived when Michael left and in return we now have a daughter to love and enjoy ---his wife Cayce.


When New Years Eve came we celebrated the day in a way that seemed right to us. We went on a long bike ride in the morning then had friends over for a meal.

 Friends and Family are   two key components in life for us.  Of course the other big one would be Faith. It is AWESOME that God gives us all three components to enjoy.  I am asked now & then how my sister Nancy deals with the hand she is given (She has Cancer that is back again -- this time in her brain and liver)  I do not claim to understand the Why about her situation but I know about the Faith I have ....(the same one she shared with me 33 years ago) and I know this did not take God by surprise and like she told us recently either God will heal her or she KNOWS where she is going.  You might think ....How can she Know??  Well God promises eternal life to those who call on His name and trust his Son (Jesus) as payment for their sins. 

I know some people say they do not want to hear about  all the Bible stuff....well ....take a look at where the rubber meets the road.  A person fighting a serious disease and Her faith is STRONG and SURE.  If you have never trusted in Jesus as your Savior and want to be sure you know where you are going ask either Nancy or myself.


A new year was ushered in with some games and great conversation with friends.... then I watched the ball drop in NYC and went to bed. 

The first day of 2009 ....hmmm a bike ride with my sweetie and a meal with family. This year for bicycling is another BIG one for us.  We are planning 2 major cycling trips.  The first a week in the Adirondack Mountains in mid July and then in September we are planning to bicycle from Alaine's house in Tacoma Washington all the way down the Pacific Coast to Tijuana Mexico. (well actually just to the border of Mexico --too much unrest there to ride in)

On Saturday I took a day off the bicycle after 4 straight riding days and rode the Harley about 160 miles with 7 other friends. It was a great day .....that was latter capped off with a new years beginning party at a friends house where we once again enjoyed friends.

Yep....key words for 2009 

Family  ---  Friends ---  Faith