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Thoughts and something that makes me smile

Adjusting to a new life is easier said than done. There is so much that is new territory. Many parts have gone so well but there are parts of all this newness that is still a challenge.
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We placed membership at Highland today. We are excited to be a part of that body. Many great people make up the ministry team and we feel good about joining them.
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I have had many people discuss my new job since we moved to Abilene. The tone of a good portion of people has been interesting. Comments like, "Do you realize what you have gotten yourself into?", "Are you really sure you wanted this?", "I wish you luck, you are going to need it."
There is enough pressure in a new position as it is...
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Brandon Scott Thomas, Chris Doggett and Stephen Bailey are coming in for Homecoming. It will be a blast to be with that group. Chris is only going to be here for a few hours and will not be able to bring his family. I hope that we can spend some time with them in the near future.
We are going to gather at our new house in Abilene and just reconnect. I am ready for that.
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Watched EVAN ALMIGHTY for family movie night. Great movie and the boys loved it. Mike preached on Noah this weekend as well. Noah was a man of few words, just listened to God and then was obedient. Simple lesson, great lesson.
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I am reading Grisham's new book, PLAYING FOR PIZZA. So far it is a nice break from the drive of life.
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We are heading to Ft. Worth in a few weeks for the NASCAR Busch and Nextel races. Thanks to Judy and Carolyn we are getting tickets for the races again this year. Pumped and ready. Mountain Dew has been a big player in NASCAR for years. Mountain Dew/AMP are the new sponsors for Dale Jr. Ready to get my gear and root on the 88 next season.
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I am missing some of those I worked closest to at SCS. They knew me, knew my strengths and weaknesses, we could bounce ideas and discuss the situations that we were in, we could laugh, we could cry, we were co-workers and we were friends. I am blessed to develop those relationships here, as they will continue to grow. Moving away from SCS makes me realize what a special group of people I was around there.
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Things have been crazy but this always makes me smile...

Mash-ups and Mountain Dew

This lady loves Mountain Dew.

Sue Teller rocks.

Enjoy!

Ice Cream Sandwich

I am a big fan of the Ice Cream Sandwich.

Who makes the best?

Do you like the traditional? Vanilla and vanilla? Neapolation?

Are you a fan too?

Abilene thoughts

We are loving our new house. Beth Ann has it feeling like a home.

Barbecue restaurants are a plenty here.

We took the boys to the Paramount Theater for the first time. It is a historic theater in downtown Abilene.

People drive very differently in Abilene than they do in the metroplex.

Seeing our niece and nephew at ACU stuff is very cool.

We are excited about weekend visitors. Family and friends staying with us will be fun.

We miss Pei Wei.

There seem to be lots of family events in Abilene.

The West Texas Fair and Rodeo was a small town classic.

Downtown Abilene is a great place. Museums, galleries, places to eat, shops and activities for kids.

We have a found an incredible donut place and it is close to the house.

Adjusting to a new job, new home, new church, new school for the kids, etc. is crazy!