WEDNESDAY, 4/13/11
Word came to me last night via Bro. Jerry that Belinda Skelton came home from the hospital yesterday. I also learned from Caroline Ford that her daughter, Cynthia, was admitted to the hospital. Helen Ruth Brinkman told me Sunday night that Miss Jackie Goff is on oxygen 24/7 now. Larry Whitehurst has a consultation with a specialist today. Carla Kyser continues to receive treatments. Pray for all of these situations.
We are on a regular schedule today with one exception – our senior high students will meet in the auditorium for their Bible study time. I think they may begin in the student ministry building initially but they will definitely end up in the auditorium if their numbers remain high.
I am asking the members of the mission committee to meet with me this afternoon at 6:00PM. We will meet in my office.
I left Grand Bay at 5:00AM yesterday morning and arrived at the passport office in New Orleans, LA at 6:45AM – perfect! The office opened at 7:30AM and I was second in line. The folks working in that office could not have been any nicer – better than the greeters at a Walmart! My appointment was at 8:00AM and they took me at 7:50AM and I was finished before 8:00AM. Amazing!
Only one small glitch – the kind lady (Linda) told me that they no longer give passports the same day so I would need to come back on Wednesday (I was simply having pages added) However, since I had driven from Alabama and personally knew Pastor Jack Bailey they would expedite mine and have it ready at 2:30PM sharp. So, I set up shop in the car with my computer, cell phone, Sunday School book and Bible and did not move until shortly after noon. (Had to go to Frank’s on Decatur Street for a roast beef poboy – awesome!) I actually had a very productive day in my “office” and 2:15PM arrived much quicker than I anticipated. At 2:25PM the kind lady in window #7 handed me my “fatter” (kind of like the owner) passport and I was on my way home. I thank God for a very uneventful day.
The guy who sold me my mower called and says they have found the problem. (I should have called Willard) The parts have been ordered and he thinks this problem has existed from the beginning (not of time but of my ownership of this machine). It is the “stater” (probably spelled that wrong) which is part of the starter so they are replacing it and the regulator. His goal is to make me reverse my “this is a lemon” thought process. Time will tell! He too has been very kind to me!
My life gets better – tomorrow Lisa and I get to have a root canal with no medication to numb the gum/jaw area. No wait, it is not a root canal – we are simply going to see our CPA to have our taxes completed and filed! LOL!
FYI – Louise Mason now lives in Arkansas and they get internet service on the second Thursday of each month. So, if you want to send her an e-mail then tomorrow is the day. All of the townspeople gather at the General Store and take turns using the one desk top to retrieve their messages. This has been a public service announcement!
My brother, Eddie, is flying to China today so pray for him to have safe travels. Thanks!
I pray that you will have a great Wednesday with Jesus.