Feeling Blogged Down

It just hasn't been a blogging kind of week. I've been busy and just haven't felt like blogging, but here is what's been on my mind:

1. Was on my way back home when I heard of the shootings at Virginia Tech. My first thought was that I hoped Christopher Charleton was okay. I heard some of the things the shooter said on the video that he left behind at NBC. He actually said, "I die now like Jesus Christ." Someday I would like to talk to a health care professional about why crazy people are so attracted to the figure of Christ.
   
2. One of the young women at Grandview, aged 25, had a major stroke this past week. The doctors still don't know why. She has a daughter who is about ten years old and an infant--and a good husband. She's doing well, considering. There are some vision and language issues attached to her stroke.
3. I really appreciated my time at Mountain Christian Church. Their whole staff was forthcoming and gracious. I learn so much every time I visit another church and Mountain was no exception.
   
4. I did more than learn about organizational leadership during my visit. I also got to reconnect with old friends. I got to see Tom Moen (who I haven't seen in about 13 years). Tom is the "Glocal Pastor" at Mountain Christian.
5. I also got to hear Ethan and Besty's youngest son, Bryant, sing. If you know the Magness kids you'll want to watch this little video all the way to end. Bryant sings "Life Is a Highway."
   
   
   
   
6. I got to see my friend, Nathan Reed. It has been too long since I've seen him. We got to have breakfast together and pray together.
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8. Also, here is a short video for those of you who know the Cachiaras'. When I had supper at their home, the boys kept me entertained and Ellie introduced me to her stuffed animals.