Monday, November 28, 2011

Thanksgiving

Mine was great, how was yours?  This year, we decided to rent a cabin in Pigeon Forge for Thanksgiving.  It turned out to be a great decision.  What a blast!

The cabin was beautiful, scenery spectacular and the company was second to none.  I don't think it matters to me where I am as long as I'm with my family.  Nothing in the world makes me feel content like having all four of my daughters and now granddaughter with me.  Salem loved the hot tub, the trail walk and the food.  She pulled out every game in the place and we were still searching for game pieces the morning we left.

Family.  Nothing like it in the world.  I am so in love with mine.  I wonder if it's unusual this closeness I share and love that I have for all my girls.  It's like I'm obsessed. 

On the morning of our departure, Salem couldn't stop crying.  She said, "I don't want to leave the cabin and go back to Nashville!  I want to stay with my family."  I told her, "Don't worry, baby, you'll always have us."

Life is good.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Busy, Busy, Busy

My first two radio shows have been great!  So great that the station owner is already changing me from my 6-7pm time slot to prime time at 4-5:00 pm central time!  He and I are excited about "Real Talk" and believe the time change is going to be great for the show.

I already have guests booked into February and so many more to invite.  I am having a blast!  Today, I spoke to the Kiwanis group.  I thought it went well, with one exception.  I was so conscious of the time that I forgot to ask for financial support for the center!  And during these economic times, we are in desperate need of help. 

The good news is that Ken, (who introduced me) invited me to return as his guest to make a plea for financial help.  So, I'll be visiting again soon.  Ken was a great host.  He knew so much about me.  He said reading my blog gave him great insight as to who I was and what I was about, especially my "Bucket List" blog.  My daughter, Tawni, came with me and she couldn't stop talking about how delightful Ken was.  I'd have to agree.  I know you'll read this Ken, so thanks again.  You are precious!  This Sunday, I will be preaching at a Methodist Church and here's what I'll say about that.

I hope they're ready for me.