05-27-2018
Its bee a while I know
When you read this, I need you to do something.
Ask me for some green coffee
That's it
Love you
Dad
Monday, May 1, 2023
Don't Be an Obnoxious Winner 10-27-2019
10-27-2019
Tips to making the world better Don't be an obnoxious winner.
I"m pretty sure this goes against the norm for most Americans and many of the building blocks of our nations history. Not only is this a unpopular belief, it could be said its an "Un-American' Belief"
We have holidays, songs, mantras, awards, and a President that had a catch phrase of "you're fired" at one time. So yes in our society today we label things as winners and looser. Our Cultures almost Demands that we gloat for the victors and praise the demise of our enemies. It is said that the Winners write the history. or as Ricky Bobby (character from Talageda Nights Movie) said it "if you're not 1st you are last".
I was thinking of this today after reading the news responses to a US special forces attack in Syria which led to the Murder/suicide of ISIS leader Al-Bagdadi (declared enemy of the state)
and 3 children. ( murdered by Al Bagdadi)
Am I glad that people under IS control might have a better chance of being Free? Yes. Was Al-Bagdadi a terrible evil wicked human being? yes. DO I praise his death?. No. Even in death I believe the redeeming nature of God is for all. IF God is love, than shouldn't God love all, even in death? Even evil wicked people? I think so..
To take it to the home. When your favorite team wins, what do you say about the looser. Do you gloat , and do your happy dance, and taunt your family who was rooting against you? I wouldn't say winning is bad, but it can be toxic if you don't handle winning correctly.
Living a spirit filled life requires a different lens to look through. I wish I was better at that. I'm not I promise you. Sometimes I feel Like i try to change my thinking to Christ like so much, because I know what I think about when it isn't Jesus focused. MY nature is sinful I haw no doubt about that. I have many times Cheered when somebody else has lost. But when Christ is in us, we will be transformed by the renewing of our mind (Romans 12:12) and even pray for or enemies (Mathew 5:44) . and Not gloat at their defeat. (Proverbs 24:17) is it easy? NO. is it a better way to live? Yes, I pray that you spread peace in all things
Peace and Love.
In Him
Dad.
Climb Tall Trees 08-28-2019
08-28-2019
Climb Tall Trees (tips to make the world better)
There has been a cloud of loss recently with the transition of our loved one your great aunt Dianne Jackson from here to there. In her last days she told jim her husband she was not scared. Don't be scared of death, it will cause you to stop livin! But, Our family has been in this season of grief lately. I was thinking about what they would say, (those who've moved on). I remembered the lessons learned long ago. Climb Tall Trees. I forgot the joy of climbing for some time now. Lately I Saw this joy again recaptured in your face as you sat on a branch of a dogwood tree. For you it was a mountain, even though it was only about 5 feet up.. I do feel like our loved ones who have transitioned would tell us to Climb Tall Tees. The only way to get over the barriers before you is the same way you would eat an elephant....
One
Bite
At A
Time.
So for our loved one, we must continue to reach for the tall things. We must always remember to not let any
tree be too tall to climb. We have more to do. We carry on and say Yes!
Grief is hard, but remember you don't have to feel a certain way. We go through a lot nothing is forever You are only guaranteed 2 days. The day you come in and the day you go out. Make the time in the middle worth it!
life is a gift celebrate always
I love you
Jason
ps listen to this song
Up to the Mountain
Dear Daughter 12-13-2016
Dear Emmaline.
Its been a while since I've written you. Christmas is next week. I was beginning to think that you are about to form memories you will remember forever. I can remember small details from my kindergarten. When I was going to St. Francis Elementary School we performed a play of the 3 little pigs, we had a great playground, and awesome pizza in the cafeteria. I still like plays, playgrounds, and Pizza. Anytime you want to go for pizza, i'm your guy. I'll even pay and let you choose the toppings.
Recently we decorated the fireplace, You and your mother went to the nutcracker play, If you need a gift idea for your mom, Truffles are her favorite. btw , You are totally into The Troll toys from the movie. And you love christmas santa and all that goes with it.
top Christmas movies, we will have to have a marathon of these.
The Christmas Story
Bad Santa (not for kids)
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
Charlie Brown Christmas
Home Alone.
Remember that Christmas is a season, it begins with advent. Remember to give more than you receive. I am taking a religious education class at St. Thomas. The book had a model prayer as follows
Dear God
(naming of God's aspects)
You
(connect a situation to that aspect)
we pray taht
(petition of our heart)
so that
so that
(result we desire)
Amen
my example
Dear God
Faithful Father, Living El. You lead us to restore broke relationships. We pray that we don't let any relationships with loved ones go dark. So, that we may learn and grow with our elders, and further our love in you
Amen.
After high school, I did not get along very well with my parents (meme and pawpaw). I felt way to different than them, and i was also in love with somebody who they did not like very well. Me and Dad stopped talking and doing things. I felt he did not understand me, I felt angry at him for rejecting my faith. ( I though he was doing this). I was in a worship service during a college retreat, An overwhelming power came upon me, I felt as if The Spirit was saying to me, Jason you need to forgive your dad. Immediately I began to weep and pray for my dad. I knew our relationship was broken and I was prideful. I also began to realize he was a great man of faith, but he was different in the ways he expressed it. I was more outward than he was. After that our repair began, we started to talk more and go camping. He is now both my dad and friend. We get along very well. That said.
Life is short, don't let anger of loved ones go dark. I pray that you don't shut yourself off from any loved ones. God loves you and he has given you many great family members. You always Will Not get along with us, or like us, all the time but me and your mom love you so much. We are on your side and we are here for you. When you are weary, or lost, or struggling, and we are not there.
Pray. God will be your light.
And just a reminder, when you read this. Buy your mom a chocolate truffle. It will make her day.
anyhow
again we will meet
I love you
Dad.
Climb a mountain 03-09-2016
I want to climb a mountain with you. Don't let me forget...let's do this....
03-09-2016
The Wrong Fork 03-21-15
Written 03-21-15
Emmaline
We wen't
to the St Patrick Day parade in Savannah last week. It was your first
time on a bus. You were so exited. We had a great day. You did not
like the "pow's" which were the muskets from the marching brigades.
I decided to write a book. I don't know if I will ever finish it.
It could be a year long process. Its a work in progress. Its one of
my crazy ideas. I'm not even sure if I can finish a book. But i'm
going to try.
TRY NEW
THINGS.!: One, it will keep you living longer.
TWO, it will challenge your brain. Three: God has an
awesome world he has given you to enjoy, so enjoy it. I love doing
new things with you. I hope we can always try new things together.
Here is
the introduction. Its a memoir of my faith journey and of being left
handed in a right handed world. I like to write, but I am not a very
good writer. Make sure you learn proper grammar in school. I did
not. It made college very difficult.
I love
you
DAD
The Wrong Fork
My journey of a right brain faith in a left brain world
Jason E. McNicoll
"The world was my
oyster but I used the wrong fork"- Oscar Wilde
If I was to go back to my
first memory, my earliest memory I don't think I could go before St. Francis
Elementary School in Brunswick Georgia. When I was a baby my mom, dad,
sister, and I moved from New Orleans, Louisiana to Brunswick, Georgia. I don't
remember living in New Orleans so Brunswick is home to me. I would
describe Brunswick as Coastal. If you have never been here, It has a laid
back southern attitude with a touch of mystery and majesty that I think best
shows its self in the marshes that surrounds the home I grew up in . It has its
own feel from other places in the state. Its home. I don't think I will ever
live to far from the marshes of Glynn county. Dad and mom decided to enroll me
and my sister in Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School. She was 3 years older
than I . The school was a small private school next to the church in Brunswick.
There are a few snapshots of me and mom at the old house but Kindergarten
Stands out for me. I remember the smell, the room, the people, the playground,
etc etc
Picking
up the box of scissors I knew that something was different. The scissors didn't
seem to fit quite right. The teacher said Jason you need left handed scissors.
Me in my 6-year-old brain new that this was a game changer That I was a right
brain person living in a left brain world. Who would have thought that I needed
left handed scissors. Within the years I did teach myself to use right handed
scissors, generally because of the lack of left handed scissors. So began with
a simple activity of cutting paper my journey of learning to adapt to this left
handed learning. As most lefties I know I can do many things with both hands.
As A Christian I have learned to life faith many different ways
This
book is about using the wrong fork. In my life I have used the wrong fork
plenty I am a right brained person in a left brain world. As far as Jesus goes
I am a a follower of the way. I don't like labels, But I do generally believe
and follow most of what the bible says. I am on a journey of faith. But
I do also feel many times I don't fit into the normal “right” hand faith that
the church today speaks of today.
There
are plenty lefties in the church today and if you study church history you will
find a plethora of leaders and thinkers who went against the grain.
So what
does the wrong fork mean? For years I never realized I ate with a fork
in the wrong hand. Then I started noticing everyone else was using their fork
in the wrong hand. The left handed fork just made sense to me. Well etiquette
states that the american tradition us to use the fork mainly in the right hand.
So I state the claim that I use the wrong fork. And I'm ok with that.
For me
its naturally normal to pick up my with my left hand. Its naturally for me to
question my faith, and seek different ways to look at the world as the Father
designed it. Its my artists heart, my right
brain
thinking, or just how I am wired. So be it. This book is a journey of
letters, quotes, songs, and journals of living in a right brain faith in a left
brain world. I hope it makes you laugh, think cry and encourages you.
thanks
--JM
Time Capsule 10-14-14
Written 10-14-14
Name: Jason Edward McNicoll
DOB: 08/02/1979 New Orleans, LA
Live Now: Savannah, GA in georgetown
Where you grew up: Brunswick, GA
What your job/career was / is: Produce Merchandiser At Sams Club Warehouse retail store. I've had many jobs.
Your parents name: Stephen and Phyllis McNicoll
I want you to know that..
Life is a gift. The Creator loves you because he made you. You are special to him. Enjoy life. Eat good food, drink expensive whiskeys. Love selflessly, work hard, worship God always.
Whats one of your best growing up memories:
I remember fishing with my dad. He had this small boats and we would go on the rivers in Brunswick and fish. Usually with his friend ted or denny. We would eat canned sausages and bologna sandwiches. He would let me reel in the fish when I was young and catch them when I was older. I usually ended up sleeping on the deck on the ride home. The water bounced off the salt marsh in such a beautiful way. The salty air, the bumpy ride, i can remember it vividly. Sometimes during summer we would go tubing or swimming in the rivers on those trips.
What are your greatest accomplishments?
Having a daughter. I was selected for the mens all state chorus in 12th grade. I also earned the rank of eagle scout. I was in scouting from 4rd grade to 12th grade. I have a bachelors degree from Georgia southern university in business management. I have leaned to cook and play guitar very well.
What’s your favorite holiday and why:
Thanksgiving. Its all about family and food. And I love to eat turkey, and best the turkey nap. Eating so much then sleeping thee afternoon away.
Whats your favorite joke:
What did the peanut say when crossing the railroad tracks? Choo Choo Peanut butter
List things you would hope to be remembered for.
That I was a faithful servant of Jesus. That I was funny, and well liked. That I was a good dad. That I lived life and never gave up.
Love you
Dad
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