Random thoughts

Wow it has been way too long since I done this, but I truly have not
had the time to even look at my blog. I was in the bookstore the other
day and Melissa Parker says, "I was on your blog this morning". Then
it came to me, oh yeah I have a blog! Things have just been so hectic
I simply have not had the extra time, and while I would like to say I
am a reformed man/blogger I don't think that I am there yet. Maybe I
shoud just commit to blogging while at the car wash, which I am doing
now. That may at least keep my account active?

So what have I been doing you ask? Well somehow about a two to three
months ago I got this stupid notion in my head that I was bored. So I
can now confess that i absolutly let the pendulum swing to the opposit
extreme which I am praying through and working like a one legged man
in a butt kicking contest and at this moment it does not feel as
though I am fairing well. I could use a second wind.

Sent from my iPhone

Comments

Shelley said…
I am praying the Holy Spirit will fill you with a fresh wind, and will "inspire" you (like the oxygenation of the blood that occured in the "second wind" I once received during a track meet a long time ago). Just this week I recommended a family visit your church. She was so very excited to hear about your church. I hope she and her family will become part of your church family. God's STRONG and POWERFUL blessings upon you and your family today.......In Christ, Shelley
July 19, 2008 at 6:45 PM
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