Well, hello there!  It has been so long since I have posted an entry, this almost feels like the first time.  A lot has happened since my last entry, and I am sure a lot has probably happened in your life as well.  It is funny how some things change, yet some things stay the same.  One major change in my life is I got new hand tattoos; now I know what you are thinking: that had to hurt, and what did you get?  Yes, it was probably the most painful tattoos I have ever gotten, and I had bones tattooed on my hands all the way down to my fingers.  Now, I am not particularly sure why I decided to do this, other than the fact that when I saw pictures online I thought it was very cool.

The fact is most of my tattoos are lighthearted, so I wanted something different, and forgive me when I say I wanted something “bad ass”.  Some of the looks I get are hilarious, and some of those people looking are judging me, but that is okay because it keeps me humble.  I understand that it is eccentric, extreme, or out there, but what can I say other than I really like them.  They say, and I am guessing that “they” is referring to “the majority”, that church is a place for the broken; church is a place for sinners.  So, I wonder why I got such strange reactions from some when I showed my church family just how broken I am.  Was it a cry for help?  No.  I have no complaints as of right now.  I know it does not make sense even to me, but I had to put myself out there and that is what I did.  I no longer have any regrets, and I am reminded I can not hide from God.

Crystal is at the beach right now on a women’s retreat to North Myrtle Beach; she has been gone since last Sunday.  I have missed her greatly.  Crystal went parasailing a couple of days ago so she can live fearless.  I think it was very brave of her because I do not think I would ever do it; I am afraid of heights.  We have talked on the phone numerous times, and she has sent me a few pictures.  I just can not wait until she gets home.  Crystal if you are reading this, I love you to the Mariana Trench and back!

Well, I suppose I will call it an entry.  I know this is not the most lengthy entry I have ever posted, but the fact is I am exhausted, so forgive me if you would; Jesus did …

Take care and God bless!

Chris