Back to the blogosphere!!! Not that I haven't had anything to write, it is just there has been so much going on that I just havent had time to write it all down. Here is the summary of the last few wonderful days that the lord has blessed me with, most importantly the wonderful people we have gotten to spend it with.
The 4th of July. It was oppressively hot and humid, mid 90's and dew points in the upper 70's making it feel like a 105 and making you feel like you were sprayed by a garden hose all day. We had the 5th annnual Trucker Wanner fireworks display and party. This year we had over 60 people attend. Fun evening of food and fireworks and yes, the bean bag tournement won by my father in law Larry and Rick. Earlier in the day our good friends Bob and Hillary and their two boys drove up to spend the 4th and 5th. We went out and enjoyed the boat parade on Lake Carlos. We met Tracie, Andrea, Jacey and Jackson who had his first trip on Truckers boat. After the parade we found the deepest, coldest spot on the lake to swim and beat the heat, there is no better way to do it than that.
We spent the fifth all day out on the water with Bob and Hillary. It was just one of those perfect days with a mix of fun, sun and relaxing and some great conversation. I even made it on the tube with Abbey and Hayley offically brought the first fish of the season in, a nice large mouth bass that put up a great fight but she handled it like a pro. Way daddy's girl!!
Friday we got to go to a family wedding, our cousin Joey married Bobbie Jo. They were married in the same church as Jodi and I and also had their reception at the Barn. That was the first time I have been back to the Barn for a wedding, I can't believe we had 350 people in there? It was a lot of fun, I think the most fun I had was towards the end of the night when Shane, Rogg and I were sitting off the dance floor people watching commenting on the activities that were occuring there. Has anyone ever noticed that the more people drink the closer they get to eachother? Near the last songs alll the dancing was being done by 30 people in a 10 ft square area as they were singing the songs at the top of there lungs to eachother. By the way though my wife doesn't drink she was part of the dance circle. Funny, funny stuff for sure.
The weekend was filled with racing, it was the Mod nationals here in Alex. 50 plus of the best modified drivers in the country were here to compete it draws large crowds and makes for exciting racing. Jeff's race weekend didn't go so well, Saturday he made an aggressive move for the win that didn't quite work but sure was fun to watch, then Sunday the motor broke while leading a pretty stout field of cars. Hung out with the gang until 2:30 am Sunday night after the races shooting the breeze. Congrads to JT and the 52 for his second place finish and the $4500 he pocketed.
Also on Saturday we got to spend time with Jeff and Kristie Kerr and their wonderful family out on the boat. Jeff was the worship leader at our old church in Farmington which is one of the fastest growing churches in the country. He and Kristie are wonderfully talented and part of why I felt so great and grew so much there in that church. There worship music and creative talents God has blessed them with allows them to bring god's messages in many different forms and reach many people. The Kerr's have another connection to me. Jeff a year and half ago with a wife, four kids and a mortage walked away from that job. People couldn't believe it, why would he do that. After talking to him Saturday it was very clear, not matter where you work or what your title is there are just tremedous pressures and stress that take time and focus off what is really important in our lives. Jeff listened to God and took the huge leap of faith and trusted that god would take care of them and he has!! Is it always easy and a bed of roses, no, but what ever is? Jeff has written a book, "Either He's God or He's Not" I have a copy and look forward to reading it. If your interested in getting the book go to Fourthfloor.org for a copy and to learn more about the awesome things Jeff and Kristie are doing for the Kingdom. So I can say god has put a great friend in my path to help me through those tough times, someone who truly understands that "step over the cliff" and Gods mighty hand there to catch you.
The first week has been crazy and good lots going on, things are beginning to settle down now a bit. Found out yesterday our household goods are in Chicago and they will be here in another three days, man it will be nice to get my bed!!! I can say no regrets, do miss my LA friends and I think of you often hang in there summer is half way done!!
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