Originally Written: Jan 28, 2007
As a means of introduction, let me share with you my passions. Bottom line for me is I love people. Short, fan, tall, skinny, talkative, quiet, Christian, non-Christian, liberal, conservative. Heck… I even have Yankee friends.
OK, this is my first blog entry. I have lots of friends who are regular bloggers and they have encouraged me to join in with the fun. So, please be patient with this older guy as he works to learn a few new tricks.
Right now I’m in a state of change… and its good change. For the past quarter century I’ve lived in Monroe, Louisiana and for the most part have truly enjoyed it. Again… its about the people. I love the people in Monroe.
But, after twenty five years in Monroe I’m moving home… home to El Dorado. To me, its a God-thing. My business has struggled in Monroe and the bottom line is I’m losing my building downtown… my office and home. Meanwhile, Mother needs me in El Dorado. We had a bit of a scare with her health a few months ago but she’s doing much better. Still, she needs a son nearby. And I need her as well.
So, at 48 years old I’m moving back home with dear mama! Will it be tough? Sure… but its what you do.
I’m loving my new-again life in El Do. I’ve rejoined First Methodist where I was raised. That church has always been filled with great folks and its great to worship with some of these wonderful people again. I sense God is doing something very special at First Methodist and am excited to be part of it.
And I’ve rented my father’s old warehouse and lab just a few blocks from the house. Its great to see old friends around town, to catch up with each other after years.
While I’ll miss my friends in Monroe I have a true sense that El Do is home again. It fits.
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