Seems like forever since I've posted... Facebook has taken its toll.
Not a whole lot of new stuff happening.
Still working as many hours as I can get away with and not sleeping enough. Private school and college tuition tend to have that effect. Many who follow me on Facebook know that I am a grandfather. I love watching the changes in my oldest daughter as a result of having her own child. I love her (same as I always have) and praise God that He has protected her all these years. She is becoming a great mother. It's a lot of fun to watch.
I missed the tour that SCC and MWS did this year (and last year). Real sorry that I couldn't get out to one of the dates. Closest was in Baltimore, but I was working (big surprise!). From what I've read, the tour was a great success. I'm real happy about that. It's something I've been pushing for for years. I always felt that those two would make a great combo.
I recently went to
Kelby's blog and found lots of pictures and commentary from recent days in the life of our favorite artist. She has continued to keep close tabs on the Chapman family and all the neat things that are happening for them.
Cudos to SCC for his recent awards. He definitely deserves all the acclaim that the world can give. His talent is well documented and a true gift to us all. Hopefully I will be able to get to Nashville this Fall to visit with the Chapmans a bit and extend my congratulations in person. With the upcoming wedding of Caleb, this will make two weddings they have had in quick succession. So happy for both Emily and Caleb - that they could find someone of like mind and spirit to spend their lives with. Truly a blessing!
Quickly approaching is the 1 year anniversary of the tragic death of Maria Sue Chapman. I still feel their pain for this tremendous loss. Glad that there is some joy in May to help offset the despair that will inevitably decend in a little over a week. I don't know how they have been able to hold up. As I watch the blogs and twitter, I see only Marybeth staying "out there". The rest of the family are keeping quiet (except for SCC on tour as he speaks from the stage). Wish they would share, as this helps us all. I still pray for Will. I know he will forever struggle with everything surrounding the event. I hope my readers will continue to lift the Chapmans to the Throne often.
Hard to believe that we are already in May. Time sure does pass quickly as we get older. I'm hoping to take some time off this Summer and play with my kids and vacation a bit. We surely need the break!
Until then, I will continue to work as many hours as the Lord allows so that I can keep finances controlled. We are so blessed In so many ways!
I'll try to update more often in the next weeks. Being on day shift at work for the last 20 weeks has killed my computer access during work hours. I miss night work for some of that freedom. I'll probably stay on days for another 13 weeks as that shift allows for more overtime on weekends and nights. Too many bills to pay, but grateful for the means to pay them.
Maybe I'll even post some pictures soon...
