A weekly update....

Well, doing this blog seems to make the week go by even faster. I have good news and bad news. The bad news first to get it over with.

Both of our vehicles have broken down this week. Isn't that crazy!? The Skylark was running great, (getting 30miles/gal I might add) then all of the sudden everything shut down, I believe it's the alternator. Our Caravan has been acting funny in the transmission arena for a month or so, but gave up finally yesterday.. If you would be praying for the best case scenario with both vehicles.

Also, as you pray, a much more important mention is Michael Fargarson. He is a very close friend of mine here in B'ham. His mother was diag. with inoperable cancer in her intestinal / digestive region this past week and was not given much longer to live. That in and of itself is major, but Saturday afternoon, Michael left to go be with his mom and on the way was in a head on collision. He is in the hospital in Huntsville, AL. He shattered his left femur (upper leg) bone, his back was broken (but not very seriously), and is banged up. Please, be in prayer for his family. He has a wife and 3 children. Thanks!

Well, that's all for now. I'll try and post more later. Fare thee well!
Ok the above was posted this afternoon and the rest of this was done Monday evening.

One bit of exciting news for me is that I purchased a pistol permit this week. I can legally carry a concealed firearm! *okay, I'm realizing that all the females at this point are gasping and shaking their head, and my wife at this moment is telling me not to write this.... So to put you ladies at ease, I am not walking around like Wyatt Earp with a six shooter on my hip (anymore:) ), but realized being downtown during evenings, it might not be a bad idea to have a little protection, what I have is not very powerful* But it is cool, so for you guys I'll fill you in. It is an H&R .22cal 9shot revolver that my dad gave me a couple of years ago. He's had it forever. But the pistol permit is a story in itself.

We live in Blount County. Well, I called the Sheriff's Dept. to see what I needed to do and they said just come in and bring my license. So I went to the BC Sheriff's Dept. to apply for this permit. I get there and fill out this info. sheet (just front side) and give them $10.00. They type up a permit using the info sheet and I'm on my way. It was that simple. I couldn't believe it.
One of the perks of living in the country. ;)

Good news for Laurie: she said she's feeling a little bit better and seems to be getting more energy. She was excited to get the house clean again.

To keep from becoming a novel, I will bid you adieu.

Grace and Peace,
Sam