Time to Evacuate!!!

Well, looks like Rita has taken an unwanted turn right towards Beaumont, Texas! So, my family is packing up pictures, movies, clothes, etc. We're evacuating tonight late or very very early in the morning, hoping to avoid as much traffic as possible. I really don't like this at all. My home is where I always feel safe, and now, that has changed. My home is no longer a place of refuge. It's a bit frightening. It's such a strange feeling to have to choose what to pack, what to put in the tops of closets, and what to leave as is. I think that we're far enough north not to receive much wind damage, but the torrential downpour for 4 days straight or so may cause some pretty serious flooding! I'm praying our home is resistant to this natural disaster that's heading our direction! Please keep us and everyone in this hurricane's path in your prayers!

Rita, Rita, Rita!

Well, Hurricane Rita is lookin' awfully fierce, and its headed to Texas. It seems that the projected path has moved a bit westward compared to where it was headed last night. Last night it showed the path covering the Texas/Louisiana border, and into Louisiana, but the projected path I saw a few minutes ago, was on the inside of Texas, not touching the border. You know what's the biggest bummer? I'm supposed to go see Coldplay this Saturday night in Houston, and it's not looking too good right now. Crap! I've been waiting for this concert for like 3 months now. Oh well, life goes on...there's not much you can do about it, I guess!

Hope everyone stays safe during the storm! Love to all!

Fine, I'll make another post...

Alright Matty Bell, this post is for you. (By the way, does anyone else call you Matty, or am I the only one?) You said I haven't posted in a while, so here it is. A post just for you! AND! You should feel extra special because I even put a link to your blog on my sidebar.

By the way, I tried to make a comment on your most recent post, and it was going crazy. I clicked the "blogger" radio button, but there was no where for me to sign in, etc. As I clicked "Submit post" the fields showed up to sign in, but then disappeared. It was nutty. But anyway, since this post is dedicated to you, I'll put my comment here on my blog...

"Aw, Matty! You're going to be a great youth pastor. I'm so proud of you!"

PS - Thanks for the new software, I'm about to load it up right now!

Laura Moved Out!!!

Well a couple of weeks ago, my younger sister, Laura moved out of our house. It was exciting for her, and a little bit sad for the rest of us. I didn't cry or anything, but I miss her not being in the same house. I don't get to see her as often as I used to, and I don't really like that so much! But her little apartment is really cute. I'm proud of her.

I thought this picture was hilarious. I don't think Mom and Dad were ready to let her go! What do you think? hahaha!



I miss seeing you everyday, Laura! I love you!