tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640722744700865182024-03-08T14:41:02.780-06:00Derek D. RobertsonAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-63955906691687204562018-01-28T20:52:00.000-06:002018-01-28T20:52:05.089-06:00Blowing the Dust Off<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Well, I thought I would blow the dust off this. A lot has happened since the last time I have blogged. I need to check the last date I actually did blog. I started blogging before Bryson was born and was kinda good at it. I am scared to look back at my old blogs as I might get depressed as those were some dark days.<br />
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I would say I am in a much better place than then. We have had another child named Brentyn and he is full of life and as fiery as his hair. The other big thing in our life is that we moved to a house farther south of Nashville. We wanted something more affordable and had room for our boys to play.<br />
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Well, again I am just blowing the dust off here. Make sure to save this blog where ever you can so you can come back from time to time.<br />
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Derek</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-71521332804101542702013-10-08T10:25:00.002-05:002013-10-08T10:54:51.610-05:00Plant Stronger<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Several years ago I was sitting in a Sunday school class when my teacher at the time for some reason made the Comment " I hate going to peoples homes and seeing wedding pics and they are half the size they are now. Give me a break and wake up people and take that reminder down that you are not that skinny or young". at the time I resembled that remark but today I can say thanks to our plant based life Nickie and I weigh less than when we first met each other and I actually weigh what I weighed at the beginning of my Freshman Year at Liberty University. So to that man who made that comment. "How do you like me now". </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-89714812349827173312013-02-22T14:22:00.000-06:002013-02-22T14:22:08.924-06:00Just Listen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This topic has been rolling around in my head for sometime now. I didn't know why at first but then it hit me. This is something that goes for all ages. I have been quite frustrated lately because it just doesn't feel like my boys are always listening. Doesn't matter how or what I say they just seem to do their own thing. Then it finally hit that this is their sin nature. It'ts born into us. We have to fight it day by day. I guess thats why He gives us the grace that He does. He knows we will always fall short.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-31271184326922914502012-07-03T14:01:00.001-05:002012-07-03T14:13:11.698-05:00Used Can't Be Good<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
All my life I have had this mentality that<u><i><b> used</b></i></u> was no good. So I would go without things forever till I could get the funds to buy it new but did I stop there? No, I didn't. Not only did I want new but it had to be the best. Hence I have shortened my life in a sense and here's how.<br />
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I would use this excuse of go big or go home. Well I never got anywhere. This mentality runs through all my decision making in more ways than one. If I didn't feel I could commit all the way I just didn't do it and that is one of reasons I am probably behind everyone all the time. One good example is that I have always wanted my own sounds system. Well doubt you have looked up the price one quality speaker box but they rage from 1,000 to 6,000 a piece and you need several of them to do a show. Then on top of that you need all the cabling, mics, mic stands, power cords, amps if the speakers are not self powered , distro , consoles and the list goes on.<br />
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I never really came to the conclusion till about a year ago when I started to hang out with a certain group of wheelers and dealers. Then on top of that I got hooked on American Pickers. Now I find myself constantly looking at free to cheap stuff on Craigslist, ebay, and dumpsters. <br />
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So now hopefully I can start to move on to bigger and better things thanks to some good friends and American Pickers.<br />
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Happy Pickin<br />
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I have built walls. Well whoopty do. Your right in saying nothing new here. The thing is these walls don't let people in. I have been doing this my whole life. If you crossed me the wrong way or I just have a sick sense about you I have built a wall between you and me and you probably don't even know it. Sorry I have done this but it's true. I don't trust you. Why well I have my reasons but as time goes on and I grow up I slowly and I mean Slowly weaken these walls. It basically boils down to me not wanting to get taken advantage of or hurt. So please forgive me but don't expect these walls to come down all at one time. They need to be taken down slowly so know one gets hurt.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-89283487042897267932012-01-17T14:58:00.001-06:002012-01-17T14:58:32.775-06:00New Year Resolutions<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
New Year Resoulutions is something that I have secretly made fun of. One reason is I know hardly anyone keeps up with them. Two they spend a bunch of money at first and by spring the treadmill is in a garage sale or they are canceling their gym membership. You get the point.<br />
So this year I am going to make some New Life Resolutions. There are things in my life that I want to be better at but they are things that will be a life of contantly doing. The list, well that is to long to write and it is an on going one. Although I will tell you a couple of them because they are things I would like to see change soon. VERY SOON. One is for my work to grow and the second is to find a bigger home and sell our current one.<br />
So what are your New Life Resolutions?<br />
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As everyone else is doing right now they are giving thanks. There are many days I wake up and don't even think of giving thanks cause life is tough so how could I give thanks. Unfortunately I am wrong very wrong. I have a lot to be thankful for. So here is my list. (in no particular order).<br />
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<li>The fact that I still have a home</li>
<li>My God who is always there.</li>
<li>My Wife who puts up with me and still loves me.</li>
<li>My Children who drain me but fill me up to.</li>
<li>My Parents</li>
<li>My brother and his family</li>
<li>Vehichles</li>
<li>This list can continue but I will stop here.</li>
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So let me know what you are thankful for.<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving <br />
Derek<br />
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Caller: Hi Derek this is ? I was checking in with you to see if you would be at the shop today to load the truck for tomorrows show?<br />
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Me: no I will not be there till tomorrow.<br />
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Caller: well we are actually leaving tonight<br />
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Me: well I was not informed of this and your company called me the other day to make sure my paper work was up to date and that I was still good for the show but nothing was said about today.<br />
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Caller: well let me make some phone calls and I will get back to you.<br />
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Whoops?!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-24803525995957306132011-08-17T15:23:00.002-05:002011-08-17T15:30:01.455-05:00What's Your Benefit<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have signed up to collect shoes for <a href="http://www.soles4souls.com/">Soles4Souls</a> again. This is a great organization that does need your money but more than that they need your shoes. I have made S4S my main organization that I promote and donate to. I know there are thousands of companies out there doing a poor job and a great job but S4S is doing it greatly. They operate on less than 5% of donations that come in. That is remarkable!<br />
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So take sometime and research who you want to invest time in and then do so. I personally could use your help in my efforts for S4S. So feel free to click on the link below or show up to the <a href="http://www.southnashdash.com/">South Nash Dash </a>and give.<br />
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<a href="http://www.soles4soulsfundraising.org/derek_d_robertson">Donate Here</a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-1082963540307198482011-06-29T14:38:00.001-05:002011-06-29T14:38:16.180-05:00A replay of my pastor<div class='posterous_autopost'>RT @mikeglenn: God is the master chef - He can cook a gourmet meal with whatever ingredients - good or bad - you or anyone else throws into your life. <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://derekdrobertson.posterous.com/a-replay-of-my-pastor">derekdrobertson's posterous</a> </p> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-29376199458936287462011-06-23T16:40:00.000-05:002011-06-23T16:40:58.178-05:00NeglectedI titled this neglected because blogging has been something I have neglected to do do to the fact I have to little one to chase vs. one. Although I am sure if you read my blog you could see the consinstency go down after Bryson was born and not it's even worse. I wouldn't say I dont have time it's just that when I do I need to zone out for a spell after a long day. What's sad is by this time i had a youtube channel, email and photo site for Bryson. I ain't got jack squat for Brayden. Sad but true.<br />
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Speaking of long days mine have seem to get longer. Nickie and I have gone to a different schedule since after the first of the year Nickie's hours have gone down and my work has been sporatic. So once her work hours were cut we needed to figure something out and with the encouragement from a coworker Nickie has gone to a freelance position like me only hers is in the field of Physical therapy. We are in week three of this transition and I would not say it has been a smooth transition but its working. When Nickie has work I stay home and visa versa. I would say it is another way to increase our faith in God but I am a stupid man and always find myself in that trap of trying to do it on my own. I have always told people that they are dumber than animals and its true. Why I say that is because if you get bit by some other creature more than likely you won't bother that other animal again. Now a human on the other hand will do something wrong , ask for forgiveness and then do it again. We just don't get it. So we are stupid people saved by grace. Well I know I am. I am not sure where your faith is so I can't speak for you. <br />
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That being said we are stressed but this to shall pass. I also hope to that my work will increase along with Nickies. The cool thing about Nickies work is that she can pool work from other companies as I do. So you know of anyone needing Physical therapy workers or production work you know who to call.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-24626575138670814972011-05-22T16:51:00.001-05:002011-05-22T16:51:52.651-05:00Dinner date<div class='posterous_autopost'>So tonight we have been given a great gift. The gift is a paid dinner night without the boys. Not only are they paying for the meal but they are watching our boys. Although Nickie and I feel like we are going through a huge blizzard during this winter of our life we have still been blessed by God in numerous ways. <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://derekdrobertson.posterous.com/dinner-date">derekdrobertson's posterous</a> </p> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-57574474366638567992011-04-02T16:16:00.000-05:002011-04-02T16:16:13.041-05:00Long Time No BlogWell things around here have been interesting to say the least. God has been testing our faith and answering prayers. Just when it looks like I am going down hill with no breaks he provides again. For example, my work has been scarce to say the least , Nickie's hours go down, she gets switched to another clinic while I get a phone call saying help and I am on the road again. Then the artist I went out with gets to a point they don't need me but then call me back up saying we need you again. To put the icing on the cake a sound company has a small tour they are going out with and need someone to drive a small box truck. So everyday is a new journey but I am in good company.<br />
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Bryson and Brayden are growing like weeds and we are just amazed at how God has blessed us with two sweet boys. They are no angels but we will keep them. Hope you are doing well and would love to hear from you. Also make sure if you are not reading this via blogger that you go to my actual blog and not the one that shows up on face book and leave comments and let me know if you have a blog so I can keep up with you.<br />
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DerekAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-5122765135837342452011-02-16T14:29:00.000-06:002011-02-16T14:29:00.529-06:00Crew Calls Occasionally I get calls for what I call Crew calls. Crew calls are when a company calls several people and see their availability to work. These crew calls are usually for production purposes where we will work for a particular artist and their people to set up their production. We are usually called a day or two in advance and are supposed to be at the job a half hour in advance. We get to the job and our divided into categories such as audio, video, lights, staging and the like. We then under the supervision of the artist people will set up or tear down their equipment. One bonus to the job is that they are required to pay us for four hours whether or not we work four hours and then of course for every hour after that.<br />
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It's a unique job in the sense that we don't work every day or even every week. They do try to keep us as busy as possible but if the work is not there well then they don't call you. <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.crew1.com/site/index.html">Crew One</a> (poor website but you get the point) who I typically get calls from probably spend more time on the phone finding enough hands for the job than the actual job itself. They have a list of a few hundred people to call up.<br />
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Now, speaking of people well lets just say some of these people are from all walks of life. You have the clean cut people all the way down to what rock did you come out of. They are very unique individuals. A lot them want to Rock and Roll every night and party every day and that's exactly what they do. To kind of get an idea of some of the people watch this video below .<br />
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJfqdTVrcVQAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-27598805543154935002011-02-13T14:29:00.000-06:002011-02-13T14:29:44.990-06:00New YearWell, this new year is rolling right along. Health wise we are well but our financial health well it is a little weak but we know to that God is a big God and that His timing is never our timing. Nickie and I are not ones to look at God and yell don't you love me ,were faithful to You, we go to church, we tithe, why cant we just get a break. Yes, we get down but also know that he will provide and we will get through this. I watched my parents go through tough times and now that they are in their early 60's are just now enjoying some finacial freedom. I on the other hand hope it doesn't takes us that long. My goal would be no later than 40. So heres to a new year and prosperity. Lets make the best of it.<br />
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If you blog and I dont know about it let me know and I will add you to my blog roll and you do the same. If you are reading this via Facebook notes please feel free to go to my actual blog to get to know me more, add comments and just have fun.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-25283688368638755932011-01-07T16:16:00.000-06:002011-01-07T16:16:20.804-06:00Been A MinuteWell, the new year is upon us. It came and is going whether we like it or not. We went into the new year feeling the same way we left it, with questions. We know in the end that God will provide but when your wife gets a phone call that says your hours have been cut and my work is always up in the air and praying for a phone call to say are you available for work you just don't feel very secure. At the same time like I said earlier we know God will provide. Interesting note, the same day Nickie got a call from work telling her of her hours being shortened and then repeating the story to a cousin at a Christmas party I got a text asking me if I could work for a month as the audio guy at a dinner theater here in Nashville called <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.dinnertheatre.com/index.html">Chaffins Barn</a>. So God prevailed again. I will also try to find stuff to do during the day to increase my income.<br />
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Now as far as our Christmas vacation went well it went. We were unfortuanately sick. The boys and me had fevers on Christmas day and then some. Those fevers were followed by colds and the like. Nickie also had flu like symptoms and was down for a day. Oddly enough Nickie was the least sick which is not like her. Outside of the sickness we did have a good time and really enjoyed our time with family and friends.<br />
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So cheers to this next year. I pray its a prosperous one for you.<br />
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DerekAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-75323148404342221932010-11-28T17:03:00.000-06:002010-11-28T17:03:08.110-06:00A Little Rap UpWell this year has been a unique year to say the least. It started out at the end of March when I was notified that I had two weeks of employment left. I don't think that is the norm. It's usually "Sorry we need to let you go and don't let the door smack you on the way out. So I was thankful that I had some time to look for work especially since we just found out Nickie was expecting. It was a bitter sweet as I was not by any means feeling any fulfilment there and he was just abusing the cheap labor that I was. In the mean time I had met the production contractor for <a href="http://www.womenoffaith.com/">Women of Faith</a> and had been told that he was in need of someone. He asked my past experiences and I told him. In the mean time I had picked up some temp work and crew calls for production work here in town. Women of Faith finally called and I got the job. I heard a lot of good about WOF and was excited even though I was not going to be doing my exact dream. So in April we had a few days of set up before the first event and then a week later did the second event. We then took a break for the summer where again I was doing temp work and whatever I could find. Then finally in the fall we started the WOF events up again. Unfortunately after 3 more shows in the fall I got let go. It was nothing personal, just business. I just about fainted. I was sick, and felt like the biggest failure in the world. I of course started asking God a ton of questions. Nickie and I were both in disbelief. It had to be a dream but it wasn't. So back to the drawing board.<br />
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Two weeks into the job search I got a direct message through twitter from a friend who did lighting for WOF and was currently on the Road with <a href="http://www.stevencurtischapman.com/">Steven Curtis Chapman</a>. The message asked me if I wanted a gig and that he might have something. The something was driving a truck for the Steven Curtis Chapman Tour. I of course said yes. It couldn't have been better time seeing how we would soon be in the hospital giving birth to our son Brayden. Was it my dream job no but it was a great way to work with and for a great group of people. So the night that Brayden was born I took off on my first date of the SCC tour.Then for two months of my life I got to tour with SCC. Will I get to work for him again? I don't know but I do know that I made some new friends and more connections into the industry.<br />
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It definitley has been a trying year in more ways than one but after touring with the Chapmans knowing what they have gone through I was reminded everyday how big of a God I serve.<br />
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I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.<br />
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DerekAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-25246329777845568902010-11-08T12:02:00.001-06:002010-11-08T12:02:12.081-06:00How Are You?<div class='posterous_autopost'>How are you? I never really hear from you. I give you multiple ways to connect with me but for whatever you choose not to. When I write my blog it goes to mulitlple place to make it as accessible as possible so you can't say well I didn't know that happened. I also make multiple post on twitter which also goes to multiple sites like facebook, linkedin,myspace, buzz and multiple other places. I am very accessible. So why is it that you still don't try to connect with me. You have a phone ,you have a computer and you might even have a phone that can access this digital info. So you say well I am to busy. I find that hard to believe. You have access to the web, and I know you are on there it's just obviously not that much of a priority. So please commment on my blog, facebook and twitter. If this sounds like I am begging, well I am not. I just will not take the excuse that you don't know what's going on in my life. <p /> Does this sound like friends and family of yours. I am sure it is. I believe it boils down to a priority and obviously you and I are not a priority. In this digital age it does not take long to just drop someone a message. So don't you be that person either. <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://derekdrobertson.posterous.com/how-are-you">derekdrobertson's posterous</a> </p> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-33967134210449726102010-10-27T14:32:00.001-05:002010-10-27T14:32:42.074-05:00Wow, Been Awhile<div class='posterous_autopost'>To all my adoring fans I am so sorry that I have left you sitting there waiting for that email saying that I have posted another blog or your RSS feed for that matter. Needless to say my life has been a whirlwind lately. This past winter Iost my job but picked up another one with <a href="www.goliveproductions.com">Go Live Productions.</a> They are contracted by Women of Faith to do all their production work. It was somewhat of a dream come true. I got to be in the production world that I have such a huge heart and passion for. We only had two gigs in the spring and then nothing till this fall. Once the fall hit I did three shows before i got a phone call saying "Sorry but this isn't gonna work." Nothing personal it's just business. Those where some very hard words to hear. So as I wallowed in self-pity and felt like I was the biggest loser I got a Direct Message through twitter from the lighting designer of <a href="www.womenoffaith.com">Women of Faith</a>, he also just finished a tour with Keith Urban and now was out with Steven Curtis Chapman. His direct message said. "Want a job? I might have something for you" and he did. The job is not the most glorious job in the world but it's with the greatest group of people. Drum Roll please............ It is for <a href="www.StevenCurtisChapman.com">Steven Curtis Chapman</a>. They started out hauling everything around in trailers attached to the bus's. Money wise it was a great idea but when SCC would not want to show up to the venue till a few hours before the show or or would have to go to another town and a do Women of Faith show it got real sticky. So they put their brains together and said all the gear would fit into a box truck. So thats where I come in. So in the midst of losing a job God was putting another one together for me. Now for the whip cream. The very first show I showed up to I met a crew member who was just filling in for the normal guy and was normally out with <a href="www.Mandissa.com">Mandissa</a>. The following week instead of me tracking him down on facebook he found me. A few weeks later he came back out on the tour and was filling in again. While we were waiting for the go ahead to unload the truck he said hey I liked to talk to you about something. He went on to say that due to a another well know manager / sound-guy leaving the industry there were some holes to fill and he would like to help me be the one to fill those holes. I was just blown away because literally the night before I was thinking to myself I want to catch up with this guy after the tour and see if he knew of any possible work or was willing to help me get more established in the industry. It was just so refreshing to have someone come to me vs. me tracking them down. <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://derekdrobertson.posterous.com/wow-been-awhile">derekdrobertson's posterous</a> </p> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-71874469377457239952010-09-15T12:56:00.001-05:002010-09-15T12:56:15.196-05:00Collecting Shoes<div class='posterous_autopost'>Well, I am doing again what I did last year and that is collecting shoes for <a href="www.soles4souls.org">Soles4Souls</a>. Last year tho was probably more out of selfishness in the sense I knew I would need as much motivation to run a 5k as possible since I hadn't run one since I was 10. So after reading a tweet from <a href="http://twitter.com/michaelhyatt">@MichaelHyatt</a> who is the CEO of Thomas Nelson Book publishers about this great organization I just thought the shoe fit ( pun intended.) So I started tweeting and adding post to facebook thinking it would be really easy to get people to walk into their closets grab some old shoes and bring them to the race or after the race people would just drop by the booth and drop of their shoes on their feet .I was proven wrong but not discouraged. I was able to collect shoes but just cause it's a race and you are running for a good cause does not mean the people are going to show up in droves. I unfortunately got a lot of I did not know you were going to be here, or I just gave all mine to Good Will. So it was a little frustrating. At the same time I really enjoyed doing this ,met some great people, had some great conversations and my wife even said for the first time today I saw you in your element. So who knows where collecting something as simple as a pair of shoes could lead me. I am currently looking for employment with a possible job in the wing but who knows where all my experiences will take me. <p /><div>So I ask you to go into your closet , grab any shoes you know you will never wear, come out to the <a href="http://southnashdash.com/Registration.aspx">Menchies South Nash Dash,</a> run , walk, stroll with your baby or dog, just have a good time ,come to me to drop off your shoes, hang out and have some good conversations. </div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://derekdrobertson.posterous.com/collecting-shoes">derekdrobertson's posterous</a> </p> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-68521139380851788332010-08-24T10:33:00.001-05:002010-08-24T10:33:22.837-05:005 weeks till Baby R<div class='posterous_autopost'>Wow, It's hard to belive in this day and age that God felt secure in Nickie and I that we needed another child in our lives right now. We get excited at times and at times start pulling our hair and banging our heads. This was not our plan but it was Gods plan. So I feel God has a sense of humor a ,knows what we are capable of and is shaping and molding us for bigger things. Why do I say a sense of humor. Well, it's because we are three floors up in a 2 bed 1 bath condo that is currently for sale but no offers as of yet. So, you can only imagine how fun things will get when family starts coming into town. So during this unique times of our lives we appreciate any and all prayers. Also keep Nickie in mind as she has a little more work on her plate when I am out of town with <a href="http://www.WomenofFaith.com">Women of Faith.</a><br /> Derek D. Robertson<br /><a href="http://www.DerekDRobertson.com">www.DerekDRobertson.com</a> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://derekdrobertson.posterous.com/5-weeks-till-baby-r">derekdrobertson's posterous</a> </p> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-52783181489688702592010-08-01T15:36:00.001-05:002010-08-01T15:36:45.853-05:008 Weeks Out<div class='posterous_autopost'>We are currently 8 weeks out from being parents again. It is an exiciting yet scarry time. It is also a frustrating time because we have had no luck in selling our <a href="http://www.realtyexecutivesidx.com/moreinfo/homes/7001-Lenox%20Village%20Dr-Nashville-TN-37211-7056/14242972/">condo</a> in hopes to upgrade into a bigger home. God has a funny sense of humor sometimes when it comes to things like this. At the same time I know we can make it work and when we are able to sell our condo Will be very thankful for the upgrade. At the same time I am getting excited about going out on the road with <a href="http://www.womenoffaith.com">Women of Faith.</a> It will be a hard transition but God has prepared us by lettiing me go out on the road of couple of times in the spring and early summer to give us a taste of what is to com. So keep us in your prayers as we begin these two new journeys.<p /> <div><div><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/derekdrobertson/NTgOyp4xRwq3wWDEekn5O8N8YhcnqqvTAofDyMzBjJQ4cjSWwl216Qcr59iP/SANY3573.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/derekdrobertson/nzitBMYjgmXqVJ9f9cbTeNbSKFPwN4xEf0DaR2fx9lEDvCSh4zJvaEjtXeJU/SANY3573.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="665"/></a> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/drock76/OurAfternoonBabyMoon?feat=directlink">Our baby moon </a><br /></div> </div><p /><p /><div>Derek D. Robertson<br /><a href="http://www.DerekDRobertson.com">www.DerekDRobertson.com</a><p /><p /> </div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://derekdrobertson.posterous.com/8-weeks-out">derekdrobertson's posterous</a> </p> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-15480395493581809152010-07-08T10:30:00.001-05:002010-07-08T10:30:02.683-05:00Time is Tickin Away<div class='posterous_autopost'>Well we are in the home stretch for baby Robertson number two showing up. It's hard to belive that in less than 3 months I will be a daddy again. So far all has gone well with the pregnancy and Nickie has also been doing well physically. She gets tired quicker but that is to be expected. Nickie was at a Dr's visit on Tuesday right after we got into town from our visit with family in PA. We heard the babies heart beat and all got a clean bill of health.<p /><div>We were able to get some much needed time with friends and family in PA. It was good to go back to my roots and get grounded. We had a blast just watching Bryson interact with his Grandmas , Grandpas, cousins, aunts and uncles. <p /> </div><div>So keep us in your prayers as we are still trying to sell our house, bring this new one into the world and that work will keep steady for me.</div><p /><div>Pics and vids to follow of PA trip.</div> <p /><div>Derek D. Robertson<br /><a href="http://www.DerekDRobertson.com">www.DerekDRobertson.com</a><p /><p /> </div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://derekdrobertson.posterous.com/time-is-tickin-away">derekdrobertson's posterous</a> </p> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-52267721848442798312010-06-08T20:37:00.001-05:002010-06-08T20:37:54.480-05:00A Short Note<div class='posterous_autopost'>Well, today we went for another ultrasound. I told the Dr. it was all a conspiracy because they supposedly couldn't see everything that they need to see so we had to go back today. It is amazing tho to see the baby grow and how flexible they are. Nickie also had a check up and both were in good shape. So we are blessed.<p /><div>Other than that we are takin it one day at a time. I am getting work and keeping fairly busy. I am still sitting tight and getting excited about the Women of Faith tour in the fall. Tomorrow I will set up a booth for Warner Brothers Music for CMA Fest. Then Next week I will be heading to Texas for a Church Convention and will be there for a week and a half. So you need to pray for Nickie cause not only will she hopefully miss me but having to be a single mom for that time period can be stressfull. </div> <p /><div><span style="font-family: Lucida Grande; font-size: 11px; border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">ttp://<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/drock76/BabyR?feat=directlink">picasaweb.google.com/drock76/BabyR?feat=directlink</a></span> <p /> </div><div>Derek D. Robertson<br /><a href="http://www.DerekDRobertson.com">www.DerekDRobertson.com</a><p /><p /> </div> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://derekdrobertson.posterous.com/a-short-note-6">derekdrobertson's posterous</a> </p> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248447076973406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364072274470086518.post-11624653561462123642010-05-03T15:29:00.001-05:002010-05-03T15:30:44.654-05:00Life As It is.<div class="posterous_autopost">Well life is as always going by fast. It seems like this pregnancy is also going fast. Nickie and I catch each other saying hey we are going to have another little one aren't we. The first time around I was blogging every week and Nickie was forwarding me two emails a day on updates she got from other sites showing us roughly were things were in the pregnancy. Now, I hardly blog and I rarely see any forwards from her. I understand what parents mean when they say "Oh the second one comes along and you just go for the ride and don't seem to stress out as much. Which is good cause with my work being sporadic till the fall, trying to sell our house and get a new one seems to be keeping us preoccupied. All in all tho Nickie is doing well. Bryson is growing like a weed and blows us away with what he can say and do.<br />
<div>I have been bad about posting heart beats and Nickie's growth. So today I going to try to post a bunch of things so be on the look out. </div><div>Also at this time please say a prayer for TN as we got his pretty hard with rain the last two days. In fact I worked with a guy today that lost everything.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre;"><br />
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