Well the truth comes out tomorrow!

I am so excited! Tomorrow will be my first opportunity to perform with my new background vocalists. It's been an interesting development. There were some singers that said that they wanted to sing with me at the beginning. However, as I started auditioning other singers and scheduled the rehearsals, they suddenly vanished. I think that, ultimately, God had a hand in it. I'm constantly seeking for God's direction and purposes in this process. When people disappear on me, I tend to think it is God's way of ordering my steps.

For instance, there was a guy who was totally involved in my project at the beginning. He was a tremendous help and resource for industry information. However, the further along I get in the promoting of this project, the less visible he becomes. I was a bit concerned about it at first but now I see the Lord teaching me how to do it without this guy's guiding hand. I still call him occasionally when I need specific information but I no longer look to this guy for guidance. I am learning to trust God's guidance.

Can I just stop for a moment and say that I have the greatest WIFE in the world. She is absolutely gorgeous. She has been so incredibly supportive throughout this process. Sharon is amazing. I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to love a woman like her. My rib, my woman, my lover, my friend, my babe.

Okay - just had to get it out!

I have been released from therapy! Hallelujah!! The recovery has been very fast. I'm just working on regaining the full strength of my calf muscle. The doctor told me not to get into the jumping sports like basketball and volleyball for another 6-9 months. I guess that means I can play football now. Yippee!!

Cain and Rocky are doing quite well. Cain seems to be getting over his bugs pretty quickly. He's not scratching much these days. He and Rocky are two peas in a pod. You should see them playing with each other. Cain is growing so fast!! I'm not sure if he's going to be as small as we thought - his front paws are growing pretty wide and big. I'm glad we kept him. Maybe one day I'll upgrade to putting photos in my blog so you can see them.

So, we are about to develop a comprehensive marketing strategy. I believe that I understand how to do it now - after asking lots of questions. We are planning to hit SC and VA pretty hard over the next few weeks. We need to get Columbia, SC and the surrounding areas spinning the CD. We also need to get Richmond, VA spinning the CD. I believe that the Lord is giving us the hookup with radio contacts. I'll say it again - Favor is an awesome thing!!

Thank you to all of the wonderful fans and supporters that have been so encouraging. Those that have purchased the CD - thank you!! Keep telling people about it.

One last thing - I was talking to one of my piano students during his lesson and he began telling me about this void he was realizing in his life. As we talked, I began telling him about the Lord. The following week he came back - convicted about our earlier talk and realizing that he needed a relationship with the Lord. This afforded me the incredible opportunity to minister the plan of salvation to him and lead him to Christ. My student got saved right in my family room. It was awesome watching the spirit of the Lord come over him and bring this hip-hop rapper to tears. It was humbling for me to know that the Lord would use me to lead someone into his kingdom.

People are still coming to Jesus. Let us keep leading them to Him. He is still the light of the world. He is still the only hope for the world. God still loves the world. So, followers of Christ, we are still the light of the world and the salt of the earth. Everyone isn't going to be lost. Some will heed the call. Let's make sure they don't have to go to someone else to find out how to come to Jesus. Let's be prepared to bring those that are in our circle of influence to Jesus. Since we may be the only bibles they read, let's ensure that we are projecting the correct message. Let's be salt and light. As long as we live in this world, this world will need us.