Success is a State of Mind - - Tommy Bahama Profits always take care of themselves but losses never do. The speculator has to insure himself against considerable losses by taking their first small loss. - - Jesse Livermore The game of speculation is the most uniformly fascinating game in the world. But it is not a game for the stupid, the mentally lazy, the man of inferior emotional balance, nor for the get-rich-quick adventurer. They will die poor. - - Jesse Livermore
This is the greatest Christmas story of the year!!!!!!
A miracle Christmas for The Man Who Walked The Pali BY CHRISTY UPHAM
WEST MAUI – This will be the first “Merry” Christmas in many years for the man who walked the Pali! For him, a miracle is happening. He’s going home!
To many residents of the West Side, he was simply known as the man who walks the Pali. Regardless of the weather or the time of day, he could be spotted walking on the shoulder of the road looking intently ahead with a quick pace.
Until recently, not many people ever had an opportunity to share a conversation with him or know more about his life. He lived a life of anonymity and loneliness. One Christmas after another meant nothing to him.
His life was hard. While walking the Pali, he had been struck by cars, hit with rocks, and had bottles and other objects thrown at him. Often eating out of garbage cans and sleeping under a tarp, in a small cave for protection, or under a bridge to escape the rain, he knew there had to be something more to his life.
Many people have wondered why he walked. You see, Greg lived above the Pali for safety, because he had been robbed twice at the homeless campsites on the beaches. He walked six hours every day to get food in Lahaina or Kahului, mostly eating out of garbage cans.
Having amnesia, he could not remember his past or any details of life before the Pali. When his personal belongings were stolen from him, he was left with no form of identification to remind him of who he was.
He walked back and forth every day for years, with no idea of who he was, with one desire in his heart: to go home. But he did not even know where home was. Maui Police were able to tell him his name was Greg, and he worked hard to remember that name. Finally, he became so discouraged, he thought to himself, “What kind of life is this?”
Many people stopped and gave him rides or money, food, clothes, and even new shoes. Each person that reached out was a ray of hope for him, giving him encouragement to make it through another day on the Pali.
But Greg knew without any identification or memory, he would never be able to return to his home.
All of the options around him appeared to be hopeless. He prayed for God to help him. The answers soon came, and Christmas this year will be different!
A worker at the Salvation Army named Kuulei stopped him one day to offer a ride to town. Once back in Lahaina, she provided him with some food, clothes and medicine.
With clean clothes, he felt he could go to church – something he wanted to do for months but always felt too dirty to enter the house of God.
With his clean clothes on, he went to Calvary Chapel Westside and met Pastor Steve. He enjoyed the music, worship and sermon, then it was back to his Pali campsite.
The following week I met Greg. I had been interested in finding out about his life for quite some time and wanted to help him.
Then, not long ago, a friend planted a seed of concern in my heart for Greg as we drove past him one day. It was this past October while my boyfriend, Joe, and I were helping with a community outreach at Lahaina Baptist Church.
The Lord put on my heart to give some water to this man who walked the Pali as he walked by on the highway. I went to fill up a cup of water, pick up a Bible and turn around. Greg was already gone.
We took off running down the highway until we caught up with him. We gave Greg the water and the Bible. He reached down in his pocket and pulled out the few dollars he had to give us. We didn’t take it, of course.
After several minutes of conversation, Greg prayed with us and gave his life to Christ. We went back to the outreach with Greg for fellowship and prayer with Pastor Chris Martin. Having no place for him to sleep, we took Greg back to his campsite above the Pali. Every day we returned with food.
Several days later, a strong rainstorm hit Maui. As the heavy rains fell, thoughts of Greg flooded my mind. I worried about Greg and felt “gripped” to go help him.
I rose from the comforts of my home and began driving to find Greg. Not having any idea of where he was, I prayed, “Lord, if you want me to find him, you will have to take me to him.” I was led to the Pali and there he was, walking in the downpour, soaking wet and shivering from the cold. He later told me that although he felt he was going to die from hypothermia, he had a strong feeling to keep walking, help would come and he would have a chance to live.
Since it wasn’t safe for me to pull over right there, I went ahead a short distance and had my boyfriend, who was in the area, meet me there. Greg walked by shortly, and I called to him across the highway to come and get in the car. All he kept saying was, “I’m going to die. I’m very ill.” We took Greg to the emergency room, where he was treated.
Greg felt as though his life, by a miracle, had been saved. We got him a place to stay for the next two nights to recover and be out of the rain. God seemed to be answering his pleas for help. His life that had appeared to be hopeless for so long began to fill with hope.
The next Sunday morning, Greg returned to church to start a new life with God. Deep in his heart, he knew those hymns that were being sung and loved hearing them. He would later remember that he sang these same hymns in a Baptist Church as a child.
Many people told us they had often prayed for Greg as they passed him on the Pali. Those prayers now were being answered.
Through Lahaina Baptist Church, Greg found a temporary home. A doctor is providing for his healthcare needs without charging any fees. A Christian dentist also donated his services for an emergency visit for Greg. Friends opened their home and cared for Greg when he was recovering from tooth extraction.
The hard life of his past had brought the pains of malnutrition, but the management of vitamins and supplements were beginning to make an instant impact on his body. During the course of these treatments, Greg’s memory continued to revive, and slowly the past is becoming a reality again.
On one amazing morning, I was searching for any knowledge of Greg’s past. I uncovered information that led me to locate Greg’s family. My first contact was with Greg’s aunt in California, who gave me Greg’s mom’s location.
I then phoned his mom, who later wrote about that moment when she first heard her missing son had been found: “When the telephone rang at 11:00 the morning of November 14th, a voice at the other end of the line said, ’Hello, is this Betty? My name is Christy. I’m calling from Maui. We have found your son.’ It was a like a gigantic thunderclap, a bomb exploding. A thought flashed through my head: Dead or alive? The story unraveled through Christy’s faraway voice. I was stunned. My missing son was alive. I sensed my life would never again be the same. All I could say was, ’Wait a minute. Wow! This is big!’ ”
Greg’s mom was a missionary in Africa at the time Greg “disappeared” 13 years ago. She never stopped praying for God to watch over her son and to bring him back. She told me Greg had three children, two stepchildren and three grandchildren.
Within days, Greg was reunited with his mother over the telephone, as well as with his aunt, brother and one of his sons.
I learned that Greg is a talented artist. Greg is a humble, respectful man with a warm heart who cares about other people. He prays daily now for others that the Lord puts on his heart, including a man named Pat who has leukemia.
This incredible story is not yet over. When his health is fully restored, Greg’s desire is to go home and be close to his family. Currently, we are in the process of helping Greg obtain his identification card. Once he receives his card, he will be able to fly home.
Though Greg’s “new life” began two months ago, he will still be dependent on others for some time, to help him meet his needs such as funds for food, clothing, medical costs and a transitional home.
Many who have called out for God’s help in the past know He answers, and that it is “not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts” (Zech. 4:6). God has proven to be faithful in answering Greg’s prayers. Greg is no longer homeless and hopeless. He has a life again with friends and family and a future.
And the story continues. If you would like to help in the costs of Greg’s needs during the remainder of this amazing story, please contact Christy Upham at 662-0831 or e-mail cupham2@yahoo.com. As this story continues to unfold, keep looking for updates and the wonderful conclusion.
God may have used all of us to change Greg’s life, but He used Greg to change our hearts.
Greg speaks often of the people who stopped to give him a ride, money or food. He wishes to give thanks first to God, then to the Salvation Army, Lahaina Baptist Church and the many people who have stopped to help him over the years. He remembers you! You were a ray of hope during a dark time in his life.
Among those who have shown interest in Greg’s progress are Banana Republic & friends. They have adopted him for Christmas! They are determined to see that this Christmas is special for him. His first “Merry” Christmas in many years!
If you would like to be a part of this Christmas celebration or to attend Greg’s Going Home celebration, please call 662-0831 or e-mail me at cupham2@yahoo.com.
(Pastor Chris Martin and Bill Brown contributed to this story.)
Success is a State of Mind - - Tommy Bahama Profits always take care of themselves but losses never do. The speculator has to insure himself against considerable losses by taking their first small loss. - - Jesse Livermore The game of speculation is the most uniformly fascinating game in the world. But it is not a game for the stupid, the mentally lazy, the man of inferior emotional balance, nor for the get-rich-quick adventurer. They will die poor. - - Jesse Livermore
ROFLMFAO!!!! From a friend to you for Christmas...........................
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> > > THE PERFECT DAY FOR HER... > > 8:15 > > Wake up to hugs and kisses > > 8:30 > > Weigh-in 2 kgs lighter than yesterday > > 8:45 > > Breakfast in bed-freshly squeezed orange juice and > > croissants; open presents- expensive jewellery chosen by > > thoughtful partner > > 9:15 > > Soothing hot bath with frangipani bath oil > > 10:00 Light work-out at club with sexy, funny personal trainer > > 10:30 Facial, manicure, makeup application, shampoo, condition, > > blow wave > > 12:00 Lunch with best friend at fashionable outdoor cafe > > 12:45 Catch sight of partner's ex and notice that she has gained > > 17 kgs > > 1:00 > > Shopping with friends: unlimited credit > > 3:00 > > Nap > > 4:00 > > Three dozen roses delivered by florist; card is from > > secret admirer > > 4:15 > > Massage from strong but gentle hunk-says he rarely gets > > to work on such a perfect body > > 5:30 > > Choose outfit from expensive designer wardrobe > > 7:30 > > Candlelit dinner for two followed by dancing, with compliments > > received from other diners/ dancers > > 10:00 Hot shower- alone > > 10:50 Carried to bed... freshly ironed, crisp, white linen > > 11:00 Pillow talk, light touching and cuddling > > 11:15 Fall asleep in his big, strong arms > > THE PERFECT DAY FOR HIM... > > 6:00 > > Alarm > > 6:15 > > Blow job > > 6:30 > > Massive, satisfying mess while reading the sports section > > 7:00 > > Breakfast-steak and eggs, coffee and toast-all cooked by naked, > > buxom wench who bends over a lot showing her growler > > 7:30 > > Limo arrives > > 7:45 > > Several beers en route to the airport > > 9:15 > > Flight in personal Lear jet > > 9:30 > > Limo to Mirage Resort Golf Club (blow job en-route) > > 9:45 > > Play front nine (2 under par) > > 11:45 Lunch-steak and lobster, 3 beers and bottle of Dom Perignon > > 12:15 Blow job > > 12:30 Play back nine (4 under) > > 2:15 > > Limo back to airport (several bourbons) > > 2:30 > > Fly to Bahamas > > 3:30 > > Late afternoon fishing expedition with all-female crew, all nude > > who also bend over a lot showing their growlers > > 4:30 > > Land world record Marlin (1234lbs)-on light tackle > > 5:00 > > Fly home, massage and hand job by naked Elle MacPherson > > (bending over showing her growler, naturally) > > 6:45 > > mess, shower and shave > > 7:00 > > Watch news-Michael Jackson assassinated > > 7:30 > > Dinner-lobster appetisers, Dom Perignon (1953), big juicy > > fillet steak followed by ice cream served on a big pair of tits > > 9:00 > > Napoleon Brandy and Habanos cigars in front of wall-sized TV > > as you watch football game > > 9:30 > > Sex with three women, all with lesbian tendencies > > 11:00 Massage and Jacuzzi with tasty pizza snacks and a cleansing >beer > > 11:30 Night-cap blow job > > 11:45 In bed alone > > 11:50 A 22-second fart which changes note 4 times and forces the >dog >to leave the room > > 11:51 Laugh yourself to sleep
Success is a State of Mind - - Tommy Bahama Profits always take care of themselves but losses never do. The speculator has to insure himself against considerable losses by taking their first small loss. - - Jesse Livermore The game of speculation is the most uniformly fascinating game in the world. But it is not a game for the stupid, the mentally lazy, the man of inferior emotional balance, nor for the get-rich-quick adventurer. They will die poor. - - Jesse Livermore
Success is a State of Mind - - Tommy Bahama Profits always take care of themselves but losses never do. The speculator has to insure himself against considerable losses by taking their first small loss. - - Jesse Livermore The game of speculation is the most uniformly fascinating game in the world. But it is not a game for the stupid, the mentally lazy, the man of inferior emotional balance, nor for the get-rich-quick adventurer. They will die poor. - - Jesse Livermore
Success is a State of Mind - - Tommy Bahama Profits always take care of themselves but losses never do. The speculator has to insure himself against considerable losses by taking their first small loss. - - Jesse Livermore The game of speculation is the most uniformly fascinating game in the world. But it is not a game for the stupid, the mentally lazy, the man of inferior emotional balance, nor for the get-rich-quick adventurer. They will die poor. - - Jesse Livermore
Looking for Colt Brennan to set a couple of records.
The Warriors average 47.3 points and 549.9 yards per game to lead the nation in both categories, and are led by the country's top quarterback statistically, Colt Brennan.
Brennan was voted the WAC offensive player of the year after leading the nation with 4,990 passing yards, 53 touchdown passes and a 72.1 completion percentage. The junior also has rushed for 351 yards and five TDs.
"When the offense is doing good, obviously the quarterback is going to get a lot of credit," said Brennan, who has 88 TD passes in his last two seasons. "I didn't put up the numbers I did and have the success I did without the guys around me. There's no doubt about that."
Hawaii started 1-2, but will set the single-season school record for victories with one more win. After the poor start, the Warriors rallied to win nine straight games and cracked the Top 25 on Nov. 19 for the first time since 1992, though they fell out of the poll after a 35-32 loss to Oregon State in their regular-season finale.
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