I'm back at work this work. Everybody is doing fine at home. Shannon is starting to recover from giving birth; Phoebe is learning what it means to be a big sister; and Judson, well for a little guy he sure has some serious gas. Not running on too much sleep right now (I think I got a total of four hours last night), but hey "that's alright, that's ok, he's gonna mow my grass someday!" Some ladies at church gave us a real nice baby shower on Sunday. There have also been lots of people who have brought food and diapers over to the house. All of these wonderful folks have made the first two weeks with the new baby so much easier. Glad to hear that my brother, Ashley, checked out my blog recently. Well, works calling, boy have I got alot of catching up to do.......

Three Episcopal priests (Raewynne, Beth, and Mike) are working on a project to compile and publish sermons based on U2 songs. My friend Wade Hodges has already submitted (and been accepted) a sermon tied to the song "Grace" on All That You Can't Leave Behind. From their web page ..."Get Up Off Your Knees: Preaching the U2 Catalog, a collection of sermons which draw on the music of U2, will be published within the next year by Cowley Press. With a "works cited" list ranging from "Playboy Mansion" to "Sunday Bloody Sunday," from "Pride" to "Peace on Earth," we've received a diverse group of submissions highlighting how preachers of all ages, from all traditions, are reflecting on U2's work."
Check out their page (Get Up Off Your Knees) and maybe send in your own sermon.

My good friends Shannon Russell and Jason Jackson have started blogging. Shannon's blog includes some rather hilarious stories. Check 'em out.