Hey all,

Time is flying by. I'm in Baltamore, Maryland at a hotel computer. I was flying home yesterday but the flight was overbooked so I stayed overnight and got a 300$ vaucher for a plain ticket. I can't pass up a deal like that. I went to the WorshipGod conference. Even though I'm not in worship or anything Dad and Grace really encouraged me to come. It was so worth it. God is workin in me. I'm not sure that I can put it all into words about the conference and what I've learned yet. It was a lot. It was on the presence of God. It was an awesome time to seek God and worship and be focused on Him and to take a break and rest from life. Gleanings has been super busy. The summer has gone past soo fast, sometimes I think too fast. One thing I've been thinkin about is I need to be steppin out more and taking risks. Not foolishness or stupidity, but step out even when things aren't perfectly laid out or to do new things for God. To not be so comfortable and nice in a "Velvet lined" rut.

   If ya haven't heard about the "turkey day" then I'll post it if ya ask me. It was a unique work day on Sunday. A 9hr day in 120degrees carrying dead 30lbs turkeys and then counting them. 5,800 total. That's a quick summary or short story. The details can be posted.

  I also cut my knee on some metal above a conveyor belt. 8 stitches later, It was through the skin but didn't get to anthing impotant so that was cool. It amazing how easily we can get hurt, I didn't trip or fall or anything like that, I just didn't lift my leg high enough to step over it. O well it's healing really fast and good. It's a "happy smilely face with braces" looking scar.

  I went to 6 flags near LA with a group from WA that had 2 extra spots so Kim and I went. It was cool. The lines were 2 hrs long and then the rides were over so fast. It was really fun though. It was cool to make new friends but sad to say goodbye. Other than that I think that's all the main stuff that's been goin on. It be sweet to see all of you that are comin at the end of the month. Keep pressin on for King you guys. God is so much more than we know.

For his glory,

Mark