July 23, 2007

Whoever said "A bad day on the golf course is better than a good day at work" never shot 108...Anyone else love the two 90 degree days yesterday and today that the weather people predicted? All the technology in the world only gives weather people the ability to tell you better was is happening this very moment and what has happened. Technology has not in the end helped them predict what is going to happen...The Salvation Army's Most Amazing Race was on Saturday. A lot of fun. It was great to see the winners cross the finish "shield." Soon after they finished she jumped into her fiance's arms and screamed, "Now we can go on our honeymoon!" Apparently on their run to the finish line she was starting to slow down and he said, "No pressure, but if we win this we can go on our honeymoon." Great motivation. You can check out final results, pictures and hopefully soon--video at http://www.thesalarmy.org/... Speaking of The Salvation Army, I had the privilege of serving lunch at one of The Salvation Army's service centers on Friday. It was such a blessing. I got to realizing that these men and women who have humbled themselves to accept their falacies and want to deal with them are not all that different than you or I. For most of them, their sin was alcohol or drugs and it put them in their state. What sins are you and I committing right now that don't get us into worldly social situations like homelessness, but destroy other parts of our lives...I am amazed at the humility of the staff working every day to make sure that these people are fed a square and respectable meal. I am also amazed at the gratitude of those coming to eat. The only complaints, crabbiness and demands we got were from the rehabilitation staff!