Random Thoughts...

Sunshine is so good for the soul. Seems it had been raining here forever (both inside and outside). I can't really think of anything to speak of specifically, but have been having many random thoughts.

Living With College Students
This takes some getting used to. Our wonderful daughter moved back in last week. I love her much, but college people operate on a different plain. Yesterday morning I opened her door to inform her that we needed to pick her car up at the garage, and found out later I was talking to another girl instead. Then last night, I fell asleep watching the Suns/Clippers, and was awakened at 3:30 am as her and her friend were just getting in; made a snack; talked soooo loud; before finally going to bed about the time Jane was getting up. But, as hard as it is to get used to again... it's nice having her here for awhile.

Old Friends
I had lately been thinking about an old friend who died when I was younger. Skipper was my Best Man at our wedding. He died in a welding accident when he was 33. I can still remember his girlfriend coming to my place of employment and asking if I would give the eulogy. That was the first time I had ever done anything like that. A year later I was signing up for seminary. I started thinking about Skipper last week when Isaac found an old picture with me, Jane and him at a costume party. We were all holding Old Milwaukee's... Jane was dressed as a cheerleader, I was dressed as a lamp (complete with lampshade), and Skip was dressed as a priest. Intereseting...

Another old friend I've been thinking about is Marvin. He was much older than I, but one of the best friends I have ever had. He was the one to contact me from Fairview and wouldn't leave me alone until I came here to speak. After I came here, he would call or stop by the office ALL THE TIME. Sometimes I wished he would leave me alone, but now I miss him so much. He always knew just what to say, and how to say it. He would often hand my kids $$ just for no reason. Whenever I told him about something I wanted for the church, he would say, "Just get it, and give me the bill." He paid for our first laptop computer, overhead projector, video projector, keyboard, and I don't know what all else. And no one ever knew. I miss him, but I'm glad to have known him. I didn't let him know often enough how much I appreciated him.

Those of you who posted comments here lately have meant a great deal to me too; as well as my accountability group (does 2 people qualify as a group, Tom?). I know I'm not the most appreciative-seeming person, but I really do appreciate my friends - and you are all better friends than me (even some of you who NEVER SEEM TO POST ANYMORE). :)

Apology
That reminds me, I owe some people a big apology. When I first started this blog, I was kind of an idiot at times. For those of you who know me, you know I can be a little moody. I'm sorry. I try to work at it, but sometimes it happens. And early on I started stating in the header that I probably wouldn't respond to comments. That was stupid of me; selfish. So, again, I apologize. I will do my best to respond to anyone who blesses me with a commment. Because I do appreciate hearing from old friends, and new ones. Thanks for sticking with me.

Doctor Visit
Oh yes... I did go to the doctor yesterday. He released me for my groin/thigh problem. I'm still taking anti-inflammitory drugs, but I have been able to resume jogging. I think it's just one of those things I'm going to have to get used to. And it's actually worse to sit or ride in a car, than to walk or run. Also, my finger is a tendon problem. Probably caused by the lawn mower and aggravated by guitar playing. But Dr. A says it's better to use it than to not.

Travelling
If I don't post a lot coming up, it's probably because we're going to be on the road quite a bit. We head to Illinois right after church Sunday; come back Monday; head to Minnesota next weekend; have Isaac's graduation open house the following weekend; Carrie moves to Ohio the next weekend; and... I think Jane and I are going to see BLUES TRAVELLOR the next weekend! :) At any rate, I am not looking forward to the car or plane rides. As I said earlier, riding in a car is one of the most painful things for me to do, so... I hope it goes alright.

Well, I need to finish mowing the yard. Last night was Isaac's last concert band performance EVER. Tonight "his" band is going to try out the new pavilion for sound quality (getting ready for the open house party). I hope it sounds okay, and doesn't bother the neighbors too much. But I bet they have never learned how to play "Sad Song" (hint). :)

Rock on, my friends. Peace. The revolution is at hand!