No RSV

We found out today that Noah DOES NOT have RSV. Thank God. We had him formally tested for the respiratory virus and it turns out he just has your garden variety common cold, which he is just about over. Thank you Jesus.

Also, be praying for a little girl by the name of Hannah Smith. She is only four months old and is the daughter of Greg Smith, a friend and fellow musician at Healing Place. She is currently in the hospital with some heart complications. Please pray for this baby girl and her family every chance you get. Again, her name is Hannah and her parents are Greg and Lori Smith. You can check for updates on her condition at www.prayforhannah.org.

Good Music

I was surfin through some YouTube videos and found a guy by the name Andy McKee who plays a guitar almost as good as I do...WHATEVER. This guy made me want to quit playing after seeing what he can do on the git fiddle. He also plays an instrument called a guitar-harp. I really don't know what that is, but I do know if you can say you play a guitar-harp, chances are, you're a really good musician. Strange maybe, but really good. Anywho, you can check out the video of Andy McKee and his stupid guitar skills here. You can also find his music at candyrat.com. Enjoy.

A Day In the City

On Saturday I went to New Orleans to visit with some family I haven't seen in a while. Some of them came from Cali and the others came from Florida. We sort of met in the middle...sort of. I brought my camera along for the ride and was able to snap a few pics. New Orleans is such a great city. It was good seeing it full of life once again. The tourists were out in force, the street performers were jazzin it up, and the beignets were powdered and hot (yeah Cafe Du Monde). Family, good food, and an incredible city...it was a great day. You can check out some pics from the day by going to my parazz album.

Two Sick Boys and a Pregnant Mama

Please be praying for my family. We noticed Noah coming down with a cough a couple of days ago so we took him to the doctor at which time they told us there was nothing they could do. They said what he had was viral and that it would just go away with time. Well, it got worse so we took him back to the doctor today and it turns out he has RSV. On top of that I have come down with a wicked sore throat which I'm pretty sure is strep. So my beautiful wife who happens to be in her first trimester of pregnancy is having to take care of both of us. She's doing a great job. She's the bestest wifest ever. Pray that we recover fast and that Somer doesn't get sick. Oh yea, Noah's prognosis looks good. The doctor started him on breathing treatments and the RSV should be gone in a week or so.

It Won't Be Long

Today was a great day. I mean really good. It started out with good services at the Annex. Pastor Dino brought it and his message was on point. What really topped it all off was the newcomers reception held at the annex this afternoon. There was an amazing turnout and I know a lot of people are on their way to being plugged in at HPC. Which brings me to my main point. As Pastor Dino was explaining different aspects of Healing Place and the different things that are going on, he mentioned Chapter 2, our new worship space project. It always gets me fired up when I think about it. I can't help but feel that this church is on the verge of something great. This is so much more than a building. It's so much more than construction cost, interior design, lighting, stage design, and all other aspects that will play a role in the development of this space. It's all about people. I know, without a doubt in my mind, that this building will serve as one of the greatest ministry tools in the history of this city...state...country...world. It's a great time to be alive. It's a great time to be serving God. And it's a great time in the history of the church. Get ready HPC'ers...it won't be long.

I Have Crossed Over

Well, I suppose it's official...I've decided to jump on the blogger's bandwagon. For about a year now I've been a loyal blog reader/spectator, but have never made the move to actually have my own. I'm not sure if it's my new found "technology maturity" or because I had an unusual amount of free time on a Saturday (probably the latter), but I've decided to post my first official blog. One, that is, with no association to myspace. Which brings me to my next little comment. For the last year, just as I have been a loyal blog spectator, I have been a loyal myspacer. Recently, I feel as though I've lost touch with the myspace world and, to tell the truth, have not had much intererest in the phenom as I once had. To my modest 140 friends, don't freak out. You're "my friends" number is not going to drop by one. I'm going to keep my myspace account and will check it intermittently. I know that's a relief to some of you...hopefully. And now to all the seasoned bloggers out there...here's hoping for a warm reception into the world of the blogger.