Sea World, SetApart, Stuck-Ups, and Switching

Well, we’re getting back into the swing of things here. Posts will return to their usual frequency. Lots to report on so here we go:
1. Sea World-we went on New Year’s Day just before the cold hit Orlando. The girls had a great time. Matt and Deborah Rhodes joined us for the day. Deb was moved by the dolphins, but Shamu was a bit of a disappointment. Also, the shark tunnel is much better when you’re a little kid because they all look like JAWS. Personally, now I think I could take them all. Where was the Hammerhead?
2. SetApart 07 was great. The group from my church had a great time and God moved in many lives. There were no major injuries in the IZONE and it was a hit. I will never forget the pizza boxes, Kevin Myers revving up his Harley and paying the fine, or the mad dash to the Family Force 5 concert. The quality of the services was awesome. Charlie Alcock always puts on a great production. Looking forward to the next Area conventions in 2 short years.
3. A great thing about conventions is seeing people from college and catching up. One person I saw kinda blew me off 2 or 3 times. They blew Karen off too. I think they’re in a ministry clique. This person has changed tremendously since our days at SWU. Now, they’ve grown and matured and are reaching people and meeting their needs through their ministry. Their better half is always friendly to me although I haven’t known them as long or as well. Anyway, I see one of my “children” joining this crowd and I greatly fear the day when they blow me off. Pray for me as I consider how best to broach this subject with them.
4. After years of resistance, I am switching to Itunes. My Creative Zen Touch will not work with Vista and none of the known fixes works for me(thanks to Joey Gilbert for his advice. I gave it a shot.) so I figured it was time to switch. The first night was pretty traumatic, but I am getting the hang of it. Now we just need some Ipods to hook up. Oh well, one step at a time.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you begin this new year. May God’s blessings be upon you and His direction be before you.