the poem i had published in 1997

January 12, 2008 at 12:00 pm | In dating, faith and religion, marriage and family, movies | 1 Comment

Room to Dance 

In my mind’s eye I’ve created our magical romance,

The sweetest most perfect love if we’d only take the chance.

I can hardly imagine the incredible power,

the image it haunts me in this dark hour.

From the moment I saw your beautiful face,

I lost all my faith in the human race.

In all my years I never could fine,

another so innocent, so pure and so kind.

A bond was formed that day not like we had ever planned,

that I should love you forever, no one could understand.

A love so true it’s hard to comprehend,

a genuine flame burning strong will never end.

Your loving heart glows through eyes so true and warm,

a beauty unmatched, an angel in human form.

We were drawn together by destiny, or maybe even fate,

I’ve found my once in a lifetime, you are my perfect mate.

Take a risk with me in a mystical romance,

for our hearts may never find enough room to dance.

 

Scott R.W. Grefrath

reflecting on 2007

December 31, 2007 at 10:23 pm | In faith and religion, marriage and family, sports, work | 2 Comments

well all in all an ok year. i didn’t stick to my resolutions all that long but i did make it 2/3 of the way through the “bible in a year thing”. and i have done numerous things that “old scott” would never do. in fact, cory just said the other day “old scott is dead”. i got divorced 4/13 which turned out to be the most positive thing i ever did for myself.  i fell in love twice and got my heart broken twice but i dont regret it. i broke two hearts so perhaps i deserved it. i got a job change i wanted, grew leaps and bounds in my photo taking and cooking hobbies, and started voice lessons again. its funny to see how things have come “full circle” this year. i used to always think little of myself in comparison to cory (appearance wise) and the other day he said he was jealous of all the female attention i have gotten lately. the other night we ran into my first kiss/first girlfriend from 8th grade. it was so neat to meet her as an adult and have time to reminisce. saddest things of the past year would have to be the two heartbreaks and the deaths of my favorite opera singer, Luciano Pavarotti (9/6/07) and favorite football player, Sean Taylor #21 (11/21/07). i am most thankful that i am still healthy and for the health of my family and friends. i am thankful that cheryl made it through surgery successfully and that sue and don are finally adopting. the greatest moments of 2007 were the times with Amy and Caleb, Amanda and Autumn, first kiss with Amanda, Red Sox winning the world series, this past weekend with Cory and my concert this past April, plus good times with my family. the things i am most looking forward to in 2008 are the arrival of my new nephew and hopefully opportunities to pay tribute to Pavarotti. Peace and best wishes.

2/14/07

February 16, 2007 at 12:00 am | In marriage and family, sports | 1 Comment

I think I have disliked Valentines Day since 1991. Its pretty much made up by the people who sell cards, flowers, candy along with Sweetest Day. As far as I can remember I only ever had one memorable Valentine’s Day and that was 1993 in Youngstown, Ohio. I allowed myself to have some dark chocolate treats today (not that much different from any other day). I am totally exhausted today from spending the night at the sleep clinic last night. The lady shouldn’t have said anything at all but she commented that my CPAP level was way off. Wouldn’t tell me anymore specifics other than I didn’t start dreaming until half an hour before she woke me up to drive home in the storm. Seems kind of cruel that I have to continue at a bad setting for two more weeks till I get my results and hopefully my new machine. Off to bed early. Big day tomorrow with a second round sectional game against Geneseo. GO ICE DEVILS!

1/29/07

January 29, 2007 at 9:38 am | In diet and exercise, faith and religion, marriage and family, sports | Leave a Comment

So I haven’t written in awhile but I had to get on today to check out my boys comments. Pretty cool. I am home with a bruised tailbone from falling on the ice yesterday (not your fault rindy). I started ice skating last Sunday. I have been three times and I love it, even-though I am hurting right now. I have been addicted to hockey lately and hope I can learn to skate well enough to play a few pick up games. The hockey family has been great in helping me learn and loaning me used equipment. Old Scott would never ice skate, roller blade or play racquetball. I told the nieces yesterday that fat Uncle Scott would never have taken them ice skating. Maybe I would have watched but never would have done that. They liked it a lot. Hope to do it more. Yesterday was great, besides the sore buttocks. Church with my little braden boy and the girls and then lunch. Then ice skating with the girls, Rindy and Dan. I have gotten so much better in only three attempts. Girls did great too. Then we went up to hospital to visit Aunt Ruth with her broken hip. She was so happy to see the girls. They have this amazing ability to brighten your day. Fell asleep on sister’s living room floor for a quick nap. Girls were disappointed I couldn’t rollerblade with them but I tried. Butt hurt and I was much too afraid of falling again. Then I made it to movie night at the Walton’s. We watched grid iron gang. Pretty good story but it seemed kind of cheesy or i guess typical gang of kids learning a sport kind of thing. So much like other movies that have already done that it seemed like I had already seen the movie. Breakfast with Pastor Paul this morning. I love that dude. He mentioned The Illusionist and The Guardian. Two movies I have to see.

Gotta split. Lots I hope to acccomplish today. Peace.

new year’s day

January 3, 2007 at 1:56 am | In diet and exercise, faith and religion, marriage and family | 2 Comments

So today was pretty uneventful. I went to Settler’s and had breakfast and read the Bible. The book of Romans is awesome. I write it down everytime I come across something meaningful and I think I have more out of Romans than the whole Bible so far. I definitely want to get the NIV Life Application Study Bible and a Bible case. Perhaps I will give my NLT one to my nephew Cody. Sorry Pastor Paul, just not crazy about the NLT. I need a bible cover so I can always have paper and a pen with me. New Year’s Resolution: I WILL do at least 2 things per day that the old Scott would not do. Even if it’s as simple as exercise or spend time reading the WORD.  peace and love

1/3/07

January 2, 2007 at 10:42 pm | In diet and exercise, faith and religion, marriage and family | Leave a Comment

2 things i did today that old scott wouldn’t do: i went to the Y and read the bible.

I did my chest/shoulders workout and then 10 minutes on the stair master. I definitely do NOT like the stairmaster. Planning on popping in my cool earplugs and getting back in the pool tomorrow morning, but it may be real hard to get up if I get home late tonight. I am babysitting Braden tonight while the girls go see High School Musical, which is something old Scott MIGHT have done. Probably not because he was very lazy. Would have probably said I can’t stay up that late on a work night. Romans had some good reading again today. Chapter 11 points out that God’s grace is unearned and undeserved. How true. God chooses us because of His kindness, not because of our works.

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