Now that school is back in session, many families are fine tuning their morning routines. This month, Good News Wants to Know...Are you an early bird or a night owl? Why? I love listening to birds sing in the dark before the sun rises. This 'dawn chorus' is a reminder that I can also sing in hope. No matter how long the night, the sun is going to rise because God is faithful. And this is a great way to start the day. Doug Sauder, Pastor, Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale This is an easy question for me. I’m an early bird. I wanna be up and moving in anticipation of the sun coming up. Why? I’m afraid I’m going to miss something! Willim “Bill” C. Davell, Director, Tripp Scott Early birds get the worm. But night owls get the mouse… and west coast baseball. Bob Denison, President, Denison Yachting I am a lifelong night owl, who is trying hard to be an early bird. It is hard to break the habit of years of late-night television and work emails, but we are getting there. I am at a 6:00 a.m. wake up but working on joining the 5:00 a.m. club. Chip LaMarca, State Representative, Florida House District 100 To be honest, I am both. I stay up late and like to get up early. I feel like there is too much to do to spend a lot of time sleeping. Chris Lane, President First Priority of South Florida My wife, Jennifer, is a night owl, and by nature, I am an early bird. Over the years, I have had to adjust. What that means is that most of my adult life I have been sleep deprived! But I hardly ever minded, so long as it gave us more time together. H. Collins Forman, P.A. I have always been an early bird. I find that starting my day with purpose and intention makes my days much more productive. I have time to enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee, read the Bible and whatever devotional I’m working through at the time, pray, read for personal growth and prep for the day while most of the world is still sleeping. Craig D. Huston, Summit Achievers I'm more of an early bird because my early birds (doves, sparrows, cardinals, blue jays and a big, white, tame dove) are up and waiting for me to put out bird seed for them. For me, it's the perfect way to start my day sitting under palm trees with birds and squirrels surrounding me as I listen to my daily audio bible (DAB) app then pray. Deborah Cusick, FAU Campus Volunteer, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship I'm a night owl from birth. I used to say 5 o'clock should not come twice a day. As I get older and am married for many years to an early morning guy, I'm trying to shift earlier. But, I'm most creative and productive later. Dolores King St. George, King Communications, GraceNet Media I am definitely a night owl because I send numerous emails to Nigeria and the UK and with them being 6 yours ahead it enables them to have all the messages at the start of their day. Also, in our aviation business I can prepare for the following day after most have gone home. Don Campion, President, Banyan Air, and Team Lead, Egbe Medical Mission Being in the concrete business back in the day made me an early bird for sure. And, to this day, I still am. As the old saying goes, "the early bird gets the eggs and bacon." It seems that King David was an early bird as well. He writes in Psalm 5:3, "In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation." There is nothing like enjoying fellowship with the Lord early before the noise and busyness of life hits full volume. Fidel Gomez, Pastor I am certainly an early bird! I love to get a workout in before my day gets started. When I have tried working out later, I eventually find reasons to skip it! Dr. Fred Scarbrough, Founder, Scarbrough Animal Hospital and HOPE South Florida I am an early bird. Up by 5:15. My routine is to feed7 cats and dogs and then bring my wife coffee. We have 30 minutes to catch up before we get our day started. Keeps us both informed on what’s happening. Gregg Wallick Early bird for sure! I’ve always loved getting up before sunrise. When the rest of the world is still asleep and quiet, peace is felt. Just coffee and my special time with my Lord… Though I’ve been a night owl as well. Lately my feathers have been relaxing sooner and my eyes want to close a little earlier!! My hoot is more of a whisper…Lol! It’s a good thing!! Helen Wayner P.A., Century 21 Hansen Realty I consider myself an early bird, which works well with Morning Radio Drive Time. If you are an early bird too, tune in with me to Mornings with Eric and Brigitte on 89.3 FM from 6-9 a.m. to hear South Florida's very own Live and Local Christian radio show. Jesse Carroccio, Station Manager, WRMB Moody Radio I'm definitely an early bird! It's because my "gas tank" is full early on, so I can get things done promptly. By the late afternoon/early evening, I’m running close to empty. Larry Lacy, Pastor, The Answer Church I love getting up early, having a pitch-black cup of coffee while I meditate on scripture and have a meaningful conversation with the Creator of the Universe! Laura C. Bishop, Executive Vice President of Development, Palm Beach Atlantic University William “Bill” C. Davell Bob Denison Chip LaMarca Chris Lane H. Collins Forman Craig D. Huston t ai t e p t wt N m w Wants to Know… - Doug Sauder - H
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