I don't think that "busy" is a big enough word to describe how things are with me right now...

I'll try to pick up from where I left off in my last post. On last Monday we discovered that "Cain", the new addition to our family, has Scabies (mange). So, with him and "Rocky" playing together as much as they have, of course we had to have both pets treated. Now this created an interesting dilema. I was wondering if I should invest the money in Cain's treatments or just have him put to sleep. We had a dog several years ago who contracted a serious case of scabies. We had to put her to sleep because we couldn't afford the treatments. Knowing how bad it could get, we didn't want to see Cain go through the suffering - especially at only 7 weeks old.

As I was outside walking with Cain one day, I began to think about the love of God in my life. I started meditating on how infested I was with sin and degradation - and still God cared enough about me to extend grace my way and deliver me. Although I was young and unattached to him, he still gave the life of His son, Jesus, to redeem me. I had the power to demonstrate that same kind of love toward this puppy. Although I had no history with Cain and was only now developing an attachment, this puppy needed deliverance from what was ailing him and I held the cure. When I saw it from that perspective it was a no-brainer.

So, Cain is getting better. However, we are crate-training him. This means there are 4AM barking and howling fits - which have apparently given Rocky a nervous stomach and a case of diarrhea - which has caused us to have several nights of broken sleep, awakened by the barking of Cain and the stench of Rocky. Wow! Right?

Now to the good news! We got a call from Leroy Harper at WXTC in Charleston, SC. Apparently, the radio interview created a huge buzz. We were invited to come down in April for the Chef's Founder's Day Celebration at his church. We are now working to put together a SC/NC tour around the same date - that way we can minister at 3-4 churches on that trip. If you know of any churches that might be interested in having us stop by and minister, please have them get in touch with me at hayahsounds@cox.net.

It has come to my attention that "I'm Saved" has reached Number 5 on WXEZ's R&R Playlist. That is AMAZING!! If you want to see the playlist, click on the R&R Playlist, look to the right of the Gospel Top 10 List and put in WXEZ where you see "Gospel Playlists - Search by Station Calls."
CDs are selling again. All of the stores carrying CDs in Virginia have reordered. Hallelujah!!

Sharon and I attended a Marriage Enrichment Symposium at Calvary Revival Church today. It was awesome. Aside from the incredible teaching given by Bishop McBath and Pastor Janeen McBath, we were very blessed to hear Pastor Kim Brown of Mount Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church for the first time. He was FANTASTIC! I look forward to ministering at Mount Lebanon for their Issachar Conference. It was also great to see so many friends who were celebrating what the Lord is doing for us with this CD project. It was an humbling experience.

Rehearsals are going well with the BGVs (background vocalists) and band. I am excited about our first engagement together at the Anniversary of the Tidewater Chapter of the GMWA on February 19th. It's going to be a lot of fun!

I have only one more appointment with the therapist. They are very pleased with my progress. I have my mobility back. The only thing that I know that I can't do yet is rise to my toes on the injured foot alone. I can rise with the assistance of the other foot. So, I'm working on strengthening my calf muscle and I should be fine. So, PRAISE GOD, the 6 month recovery time should only be 2-3 months, with 1 month already over. YEAH!!

Thanks for listening. I'll try to make sure I post again by mid week.

Be blessed!