Quick Updates

• My Dad is here! He's spending 10 days with us. That's great!

• Blossom is still with us, at least for a few more days. We're keeping a close watch on her, knowing that the end will be "real soon now." Yes, it's awful. Thanks to everyone who has offered their encouragement.

• Today is our church picnic! I am REALLY looking forward to hanging out with everyone, having fun, worshiping in the great outdoors, etc. Praise God for a beautiful weekend! What awesome weather for this event! I also really like the message God has given me to share today, and I pray that I can present it with the true zeal I feel. It touches on what I believe is the very simple and beautiful ultimate mission of Hope Christian Fellowship.

• I haven't been sleeping well the last couple of nights. Seems like once I get thrown off rhythm, my body has a hard time getting back into sync. Bleh. (I've been up since 3:30 this morning, but at least I've had time to really review my message for today... heh...)

• I've noticed a definite trend toward darker themes in television shows that I've enjoyed; writers seem to be fixated on exploring the less pleasant sides of characters this season. Hmmm...

• I've begun quietly working on ideas for a total overhaul of this blog. I'm ready for a visual theme that is lighter, includes some nifty tools and links, and... well... I don't really know. I'm still figuring it out.

• We finally bought curtains for the kids' rooms. Heh... It only took a year! Still working on other stuff throughout the house, but I'm finally feeling that "nesting" ambition here. I'm surprised it's taken this long.