Tank went to the vet. He is resting now.

The sluggard says "There is a lion outside! I shall be slain in the streets!"

I started reading this 140 or so day devotional by John Piper "Taste and See." It's fantastic.I love how he thinks. The above quote was yesterday's verse. Why would a sluggard claim there was a lion outside? It's because there if he believes there is some other force stopping him from doing what he should be, then it takes the focus off his laziness. In other words, listen to yourself when you make decisions or don't make decisions. You might be disguising your laziness.

I've read that verse before and just skimmed right on past. I love how John Piper's ears perk up when he hears something that just doesn't sound right, and investigates. That's not even my favorite quote. I like one better about being anxious. I'll try to right that one out later.

Going to start trying to write some more.

Wow, the days are flying by. Started think about what it would be like to have kid. My sister is having one in a couple weeks, it looks like. Right now I'm working six days a week, and involved in church on Sunday. Liz, has a new job that she absolutely loves, and also may be doing some in home care for autistic children a couple nights a week. We are sooo busy. I'd like to have my Saturdays back. I love everything I'm doing, though. It's not wearing me out. I just would like to be able to do something else either to relax, or for someone else. I'm almost thirty and my whole life has been trying to get by, or to the next bill. Liz and I have been really blessed to be able to go to college and to have what we have. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, but how old will I be at the end of that tunnel. I would like to use my life a little more wisely while I'm young. Bills are important, but i feel a tugging to make a difference in people's lives as well. My dad just preached a sermon on using what God has given us for his kingdom. I guess my practical application can be making the most of the time that I have each day. Even the quick moments with people I'm in contact with.

Aroma's Coffee and Tea open's soon!! - it's exciting!! - Pray for me and the guys as we prepare.