Busy busy busy...

Busy, busy, busy. That’s how the past six days have been. A whole lot going on. I haven’t yet decided on what to properly inform you on so I’m going to think on it while I type. If you see something that interest you then send me a message or comment and I will elaborate justly.
      Thoughts of the day…
  • Last week was nuts. At one point on Wednesday, there were two people from the church in Blount memorial at the same time. One on 2E and one in the cardiac unit. Both were critical at the time so I spent a couple of hours taking the stairs between floors visiting and praying.
  • Both families were great and understood that I was seeing both.
  • One had a successful quadruple bypass on Thursday morning and the other gave up her fight and went on to be with Jesus. It was bitter sweet. She was a strong believer and is better now but it still hurts those left behind.
  • Friday left for Charlotte NC for Jordan’s basketball tournament. The GPS said it would take 4.5 hours to get there. I made it in 4. That’s right, I race the GPS. AND I WIN!
  • On Saturday watched Jordan’s team win both games to gain the 2nd seed in the tournament bracket. The 2nd game was won by one point in OT. Saturday night we went and walked around downtown Charlotte. We didn’t do anything but walk but it’s a very nice city.
  • Sunday morning we lost by three to the team that we beat by one the day before. That was tough.
  • Yep, Sherlock, you figured it out. I missed church on Sunday. I had a great time staying with Tammy for a change on these road trips but I missed being there. I have some awesome people that make things happen whether I am there or not so it’s not that I thought things wouldn’t be taken care of, it’s just that I wasn’t there. I am supposed to be there. It was hard. But I hear service was good and that Awesome Dot (my youth Pastor and my fill-in Pastor for the day) did a wonderful job.  
  • Got home around 4:30 on Sunday and crashed on the couch. Jordan (amazingly) went to RIO Central to play bball with some of his friends. He called around 8-9ish and said he had butted heads with one of the guys and now Jordan was driving said friend to ER to get stitches. His friend gets 9 stitches and Jordan gets a knot on his forehead. He gets that hard head from his momma.
  • Yesterday I played in a golf tournament sponsored by Smith Mortuary. They do this every year and they provide breakfast and golf at no cost to the ministers in the area. Weather was perfect. I broke my driver. But had a great time.
  • Last night went to the funeral home for the Morgan family. Great people. The atmosphere was appropriate for a woman of God. Some tears but lots of laughter over great memories.
  • Ministered at graveside for them this morning and God held off the rain for the ceremony. Thank you.
  • Went with Kelcey to US Cellular to get a new phone because she dropped hers in the hot tub last night. Since we have US Cell we didn’t have to sign a new contract to get an upgrade phone at the promotional price. Another reason we are with the best company in wireless. No, they don’t have the iphone but my Galaxy is pretty sweet and not as price anal as Apple.
  • While writing I am getting updates from the lake where Jordan and his papaw are catfishing. Complete with pictures.
  • People sometimes ask Tammy and I about our life as busy as we are and as crazy busy the kids make our life. Tammy is asked more than me but her response is usually the same as mine. We only have one shot at raising our kids and being a part of their life. Yes, they are pretty much grown but we are also pretty much still a part. And we will be as long as they want us to be.
  • After spending time with the families who had family members in the hospital I learned a lesson that I keep learning and hope to continue to learn. No one came in a hospital room and complained about a dirty house, too much laundry, heck or even gas prices or politics. The only concern was expressing love to a family member or friend. I’m not waiting till that moment. I’m not sweating the small stuff. And, really in life and death, it’s all small stuff.

Spoil your baby and someone else’s if you get the chance. Tell your mother and father at every opportunity how much they mean to you. Cherish this vapor of a life that you have been given. Is what you are concerned about really worth all that energy? Lighten up and love more. Lighten up and live more. Lighten up and embrace the blessings that God has given you. Instead of fighting in the darkness that is your family, work, relationship, or team situation; be the light. Turn it up bright!

Pastor Dad

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