How about some Nooma? Nooma anyone?

Ok- I know that we all did the whole "rededicating to the small group" thing. No one should feel bad about not coming lately. Yes, we all love one another, yes, we are all dedicated to one another. Life is just crazy right now...for everyone. We have been slack on weeks when only a few people could come. We have even cancelled meeting for that very reason. Maybe Friday night is not the most reasonable night every week. I don't know. I do know; however, that I have missed the time with you all. I am also missing the lesson time. Back when we met with Ian, we were going to try out this new system and see how it would work. I don't think that it is working. For our lesson day, would it be easier to maybe go back to Sunday afternoons(maybe at church again). For those of us with kids, we could get 1-2 teens to babysit on site. It is something to think about...BUT for this week...

Can someone pony up for hosting Friday night for our Nooma lesson? That would be great!

Thanks for listening(reading) my rambling. And yes, it is 4:24 a.m. if you noticed. Insomnia strikes again.

We put the FUN in dysfunctional

How's this for dysfunction?? My sister's boyfriend (the G'town PD) was was just involved in arresting my dad's girlfriend's daughter!! Yea my life! Anyway, it goes down like this: My dad's girlfriend's daughter is in, I think, tenth grade. This summer, she has been acting out and getting involved in drugs, alcohol, sex, and all that. She's spent time at grandparents, etc. Her mom is thinking about putting her in long term treatment facility because she's out of control. Last Friday, my sis's boyfriend was called to the house becuase daughter had run away (nice moment of recognition when my Dad walks in the door). Anyway, she was found. G'town PD decide that anytime this girl does anything else, she's to be arrested because she's a nutcase. Well, this afternoon, she blows a circuit and starts hitting/slapping her mom. My dad tries to intervene, and she starts hitting/kicking him. They have her in a squad car now, and are going to take her to 201 for domestic violence/assault.

See ya tonight

Hey guys,
Browns tonight at 7:00. be there or be square. Have a good day, Goodbye,
Mel

for the friends of Harry...I know you are out there

I will make William shower...

Does he offend? Is he malodorous? Or is it that he is just a really bad leader? Okay,people-let's rally! This is the week that we can really do it- really meet and really do a lesson. No sissies, no whiners, no fear. JUST DO IT!

That being said, who would love to open up their home for our rag-tag group? I need me some group worship! The Nooma is calling...who will answer that call?

Holla!

Josh's neurosurgeon visit

Hey guys,
If you get a chance, pray for Josh and his doctors. We went to the neurosurgeon today, on referral from Josh's orthopedist. The neurosurgeon reviewed his MRI films and told us that Josh's lowest lumbar disc is internally ruptured. He then told us that we have two options. Basically, Josh can continue what he's been doing (physical therapy, meds, injections, and nerve blocks--all have failed to relieve the pain that has progressively gotten worse over the last 12 years.) Or, we can look at surgery. Josh said that he wants the pain ended, not maintained. So, we are going in probably next week for him to get a discogram. They are going to insert a needle into the disc and try to recreate the pain to see what level he's at. Then, we will discuss the results and look at surgery options. The surgery would be a spinal fusion, and they would place two rods into his vertebrae to release to pressure on the disc. So, just pray for guidance, and also that in whatever way, God could relieve his pain.

somewhere there is a crime being committed

laugh here

Lesson time!

Hey guys, it's lesson time (I think). We'll host - see you all at 7:00 on Friday!

The Yates Family is Beach Bound!

Well, it is official that we are moving to Panama City Beach. Not sure of exact dates yet, but probably in the next 6-8 weeks. We decided that the opportunity was one we couldn't pass up. We will be flying to Florida Friday afternoon and stay thru Tuesday to look at real estate and get our bearings with the area. That is our biggest step as well as getting our house here finished and on the market. We are very, very sad to leave you guys and are stressed about finding a new church home (as well as a house/apartment, job for me, daycare for Miller, etc). I know God has a plan for us, but we could use some extra prayers here and there. You guys better be planning some trips to the beach too! We will keep you posted as we know more.