Friday night - - just got notified that we've got to have all of the funds raised by NEXT Wednesday!! Lord forgive me as I've let the "weeds" of life leap up around me and cover up a lot of my day-to-day life. That's not all that unusual I'd guess - for each of us.

But - gotta stop. Re-group. Find silence, solitude and surrender at the foot of the cross - look up and know I am loved. Each one of us - and that He's got the end result. Now - that doesn't let me off the hook. I'm still charged with being what He's called me to be. And asking - asking people to come along - be a part - this year it's not possible in "bodily form" - the trip is "closed" (uh, cuz' it's so darn close!!) - but prayerfully and financially...

If you're watching out there - Jill and I need to raise a total of $3000 between now and next Wednesday the 11th. Oh Lord - help us to be bold - and to bring those who you've "called" to draw alongside - - - another video a comin'!!

Clay