Checking In.....

Ok, it's been awhile. I really didn't realize how long since the last post until my loyal readers (both of them) pointed out that I hadn't blogged in a long time. I haven't run out of thoughts, I've just been busy.

I started teaching Bible class this month and have been concentrating on weekly study for class. It has, as usual, been a blessing, but it's also hard work and I like it. We are studying the book of Acts and I began teaching in chapter 6 with the story of Stephen. It's a great story. What an impact his life (and death) had on the church. And what an impact it had on the one in attendance giving consent to his death. Saul's presence there was the beginning of change that would turn him from a role as the chief persecutor of the church to its greatest advocate in the gentile world. Truly a life of repentance. Last week and this week we are talking about Peter and Cornelius, wonderful stuff. "God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life." And I'm certainly thankful for that.

I've also been preparing for the wedding, which has been fun. I have taken a much more active role in the planning this time which is greatly appreciated by my bride. I did make a mistake the other day however. I discovered that you can get personalized M&M's online. So I went and looked at them and decided they were pretty cool, but a little too pricey. But, I showed them to Tandy just for kicks and what do you know, they were delivered yesterday. And they are pretty cool but I think I'll keep any other neat, expensive ideas I get to myself.

Friends threw a shower for her this last Sunday. We got a lot of great gifts and have a lot of people to thank. Our two favorite gifts, in no particular order, were the couples devotional Bible from the Edmond church staff and wives, and the fact that all of her new sisters got to be there.

We have officially booked our delayed 'moon. Cozumel for a week in June, woohoo! Never been to Mexico, never really been to the beach, never been snorkeling and I'm already excited to try it all. We have also booked a day long sailing trip around the island, which as I understand from all the reviews online and from a co-worker, is well worth the money. I haven't decided what to do on the weekend of the wedding, I'm saving it to surprise Tandy. I'll take suggestions if you have any. Last night we went and picked out a band to go with her ring. I'll post pictures of the completed ring, once it is completed. 31 days left 'till the wedding, if you're in town come on by, we'd love to have you. Don't forget to grab some M&M's........

More soon,
Craig