Finally an update

I apologize for the tardiness. As ya'll know, I've recently started my new "calling" at The Regional Medical Center (TRMC) in Orangeburg, SC, and the hospital filter blocks the blog domain, so I am unable to post while at work (how I primarily updated this the last few months). And as my hours have been long, I haven't had the opportunity to get to a Hotspot.

Lots of stuff to update. The final vacations to the lake and to the North Georgia mountains were great. All the kids (Zak, Shelby, Daniel, and myself included) had fun times. And now, I've got a vehicle with a backseat, so I can take Daniel places as well.

The job and commuting have overall been wonderful. God has really blessed the times spent in the truck, listening to His word preached in the mornings and preparing me for the day to come. He has given me many opportunities to share bits of His truth to my patients, and I've had some sweet prayers with them. I've also lived Psalms 116:15 (I think), "Blessed in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Its a tough job, and there are many people that I have next to nothing to offer in this world, but fortunately it doesn't end there.

My colleages are great to work with, and I've been pleasantly surprised by the hospital staff and capabilities. I love the hospitalist practice so far, meeting people at the extremes, and just taking care of them, not worrying about pleasing some insurance company or how to afford meds.

Sarah and Daniel have been doing well (we've all got over minor colds in recent weeks, but no big deal). Today Daniel is 6 months old! Half a year!! He is mostly growing outward at the moment, and finally has the rolly poly thighs we've been waiting for. He can sit up with a little assistance, and mimics noises. We're now calling him "Boogie" and "Fuzzy" (thanks to his growing blond hair), in addition to some of his previous nicknames. He is liable to be found across the room from where we place him if we blink too slow.

Sarah is fine, and the sweetest lady-wife there ever was. She gets to meet up today with her friend Peck who lives in Singapore. She recently made a blueberry pie (first attempt ever) and it was superb. We continue to enjoy watching through the "Little house on the Prairie" series.

Peace. God bless.