Saturday

Satuday's are great this time of year. The weather is getting nice so you can be out without dying of heat. This morning I helped Caleb put a new stereo in his car. We had a good time getting the wiring kit as he updated me on his college classes (He attends Southwestern College) and I updated him on the New Believer's Growth Group that I lead.

As I write this I'm watching college football (Notre Dame now but USC as soon as it comes on), and the Busch stock car race. Later I'm going to the Coyotes vs Ducks game. College football, hockey, racing, it doesn't get any better than that! Ok it does, but from a sports perspective, it's pretty tough to beat.

Tonight we'll do church setup at midnight! Since we meet in a High School gym and they have a school dance tonight, we can't get in until late. Tomorrow I'll teach the Fresh Start Class for new believers. I'll be tired from set up, but this class always pumps me up as people learn about following Christ.

Worship will be great as usual I'm sure. Greg will be doing week 4 of Made. A series about God's purpose for our lives.

Time for lunch and a nap.

I'm out.

Date night and Day Off

First off, my date last night was really great! We went to hte bank to get a Verification of Deposit to show how much is in there and dropped it off to our mortgage broker so they can finalize the construction loan on our new house.

Then we stopped at a scrapbooking store that's going out of business. I stood in line while Paige scored big on some paper she found.

We had dinner at Texas Roadhouse (since Claim Jumper isn't open yet) and had a great time. Paige loves the place and the food is always good. After dinner we went and hung out with her family a bit. We don't get to see the kids as often as we would like (especially being only a couple miles away), but that will change since we are building houses next to each other.

Paige's parents were there for a few minutes when we got there (to Paige's sister's house). If you could ever get to pick your in-laws, I'd pick mine every time!

We came home and vegged out watching TV. We love ER and just when we thought it was pretty much done, they got good again this season (so far!).

Today (Friday) is my day off. I look forward to this so much. I sleep a lot to give my body good rest, and pretty much try to just relax. Usually I'll run some errands and take care of a few things, but mostly it really is a rest day. My body really needs it, and I've learned that my mind needs it as well. I hope you take a day to rejuvinate, whether it be Saturday or Sunday after church, or whenever.

Now What

Great! Just Great! I have been bugging my wife (Paige) for two weeks that Claim Jumper is opening near us and we were going. Last night at dinner averyone but me got a good lugh when I asked her if she had plans for Thursday night and she said no. Shot down! Well, Thursday is here and at breakfast this moring I made sure she remembered what we were doing tonight. On the way back from some hospital visits (One thing I do as a pastor) I called to find out what time they were opening. Guess what? They aren't opening!!! They had to push back their opeing until Sunday at 3, but I could make a reservation!

Now what! I was so pumped about going, and I've made enough fuss about going, that now I have to tell Paige we're not going. I'm really in for it! Actually, it's going to cost me. There's a scrapbooking store closing near by and I told her that after dinner I would take her there so she could get some deals. I was even willing to wait in line! Now I'll have to spend more time there. I'm sure I can find another place for dinner (there's no shortage of good restaurants around), so I know we'll have fun, but I was soooo looking forward to it!

On another note, I was the guest blogger on Greg's blog today. Pretty cool since I know a lot of people read his. Check it out at www.palmvalley.org - click on greg's blog.

Thanks for reading my ramblings!

New Blog

Ok, I did it. I have entered the 21st century by creating my own blog site. As if I have nothing to do. The thing is, I wanted a place to put some of my thoughts in writing in a somewhat coherent form. I figured that if it has to be coherent, I may as well let others read it. Don't expect spelling to be perfect, grammar to always be correct, or for me to be politically correct (or intentionally incorrect either).

If you read it, I hope you are blessed.

Thanks,

Paul