Eli and More

It is hard for the groomers to understand that our little buddy is a fun-lovin' outside dog. He spends about 75% of his day outdoors and just loves it. Of course, that presents certain problems for a Miniature Schnauzer. Not the least of which is tangles, "garbage" in his face, legs and "skirt". So when we took him in for a grooming a few weeks ago, they did an okay job, but still left everything too long. This past weekend when it was so nice, we were working in the yard and I do mean "we" and Eli had mulch, dirt and other sundry sticks all over. Consequently, I took him back the other day and said, "You know what, he is an outside dog. Let's cut things shorter." Well, THEY DID!!! The haircut does not diminish his cute-ability, but it sure does make his legs look funny!

Here's the more...

I received an email the other day from Mustard Seed Ministries. They chose one of my devotionals for the weekly posting on their website. The editor said they are considering others, but they wanted to let me know about that one specifically. It's nice to see stuff in print along with the other items published in the anthology. I have a couple other articles that my mentor is encouraging me to seek publication for, I just have not found the right place to send them yet.

Well, their ya have it. At least the latest. Oh yes, I don't know if I posted this, but we had a great time with Paul Nurmi the other day in Raleigh. He was in the area on a speaking engagement so we decided to hook up and have lunch. Alice and I drove up and met him outside Raleigh near the airport. Went to lunch, then drove over to the Holiday Inn and sat in their lobby talking for an hour or so. It is wonderful to see him again. He and Virginia are some of our closest friends and have been for almost 24 years.
If you do not recall, Paul is a Director for Youth For Christ International. He helps other set up mission trips, mentors new YFC leaders and does a whole host of other things. If you ever have a question about where to use your money for the cause of Christ over and above the support of your local church, he would be the guy! Besides his YFC work, he and his wife spent over a year in New Orleans helping rebuild some of those areas and ministering to the people. A year!!!! Can you imagine? They are some kind of special people and sacrifice a great deal to further the gospel.

Here's my friend... not the greatest picture, but for a camera phone - on the sly, not too bad.