A good friend needs some prayers

I know that there aren't many reading this blog. But for those that are, please remember my friend and former boss, Mark Stagliano in your prayers. As you know, Mark and I were both laid off in February from what is now known as the evil place in Ohio. Mark scored another great job as a vendor rep selling to various retailers in New England. Well, this week Mark got news that his position was being eliminated again. So he is faced once again with the huge task of searching for a job. It ain't easy out here...I have a job, but it's not a steady paying job. I'm still looking while I try to make this work. There's not much to offer, especially in consumer goods sales. Retailers are going out of business left and right.

I'm asking for your prayers for the Staglianos. They live in Connecticut. They have 3 beautiful daughters who have autism. That's right, all 3 of them. Wife Kim is an amazing advocate for them and the rest of the autism community. She has her own blog, manages ageofautism.com and writes for the Huffington Post. She's a celebrity in the autism community - many look to her for information and support.

So - please pray for Mark, Kim, Mia, Gianna and Bella. If you know of anyone looking for a kick-azz sales guy in the New England area, I'd be happy to send you his resume. Please pray that he'll find something quickly and painlessly.

If you get some time, read Kim's piece on the Huffington Post. She's an awesome writer.

I've Been Tagged

Thanks to Melissa for tagging me -

8 TV Shows I Love to Watch:
1. LOST
2. The Office
3. Grey's Anatomy
4. Brothers & Sisters
5. Samantha Who?
6. Lipstick Jungle
7. 30 Rock
8. Gilmore Girl reruns

Favorite Restaraunts:
1. Coal Vines
2. JR's Steakhouse
3. Kincade's
4. Costa Vida
5. Gloria's
6. Chick-fil-A
7. PF Changs
8. Kenichi

8 Things that Happened Today:
1. Preston climbed in bed with us at 5:30 am. Thanks dude.
2. Bergen ate his first poptart. I like to start them early on bad eating habits.
3. Fought Preston to brush his teeth and get his shoes on.
4. Actually witnessed a new "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse".
5. Convinced Preston that a baked potato was far better than the sack lunch I didn't make today.
6. Dropped off Bergen at daycare and watched him scream again...fully knowing he'll have fun once I leave.
7. Drank about 32 oz of coffee which had little effect on my sleepiness. That's scary.
8. I talked to my Mom on the phone

8 Things I Look Forward To:
1. My birthday is Friday!
2. Baseball family party on Saturday - love the Muckdogs
3. Camping with said Muckdogs next weekend.
4. Christmas music - yes I know it's available now, but I'm a purist - not until after Thanksgiving
5. Getting my house decorated - the outside light are already hung!!
6. Thanksgiving at home this year.
7. Preston's basketball season
8. The weekend...doesn't matter which one...any weekend will do!!

8 Things on My Wishlist:
1. A commission check would be awesome
2. Kids who clean up after themselves! (har har)
3. New PDA (iPhone??)
4. Bedroom painted and new curtains
5. Texas Tech National Championship
6. Consistent trips to the gym
7. Healthy, happy kids and parents
8. A big family gathering - with everyone there.

If you are reading this, consider yourself tagged...