Well up at the donuthouse, we've been laying out a front and back patio for the duration of this week. Arg arg, real men don't need instructions! Pictures will hopefully be up soon. We also spontaneously came up with a plan to roast an entire pig, luau style, in time for this weekend. To be honest, I had some serious doubts as to whether we could pull it off or not, but amazingly enough, just trying to do it is really encouraging in the way that most things can be accomplished, but most things aren't accomplished because people aren't willing to try. Hmm. Unfortunately it looks like it may rain today and we have a 7 foot long by 3 foot wide by 1.5 foot deep HOLE (soon to be pool) in our backyard. What's going on this weekend? Yes ... a bachelor party for Cong. I've been thinking for a while now whether or not I'd be a participant in this whole thing, because, as a typical bachelor party, there will probably be some typical bachelor party goings-ons occuring. Since the scope of the event has widen up considerably (cooking the pig, showing off our new patios, open for female friends ...), I'd participate in those particular events, and then when bad things are happening, I'll run to New Life Fellowship and say hi to the people at the coffee shop event. I heard a sermon this morning, How can I sustain a vibrant faith? and it was really cool and encouraging ... I'm feelin encouraged and ready to continue fighting the good fight ...