Greetings dear friends.  It’s a split week this week as Patty left today for Yazoo City and I’m here working, rehearsing, rehabbing my voice, as well as preparing upcoming programs.

Patty’s trip was uneventful which is the way we prefer it, of course.  Her dad seems to be doing well after some recent struggles.  She will be handling some paperwork and getting with him on a few things before she heads  back home.

This time I’ve experienced with the vocal issues has been a good time at home allowing me to focus or refocus on this ministry.  There will be needed adjustments in presentations but we pray that through the rehearsal and rehabbing time that things will go well.  I believe that part of the frustration is looking for things to be fully functional and “back to normal” perhaps to quickly.  After the thought occurred to me, God reminded me of the journey of the Christian walk.  It’s a gradual, daily, moment by moment walk with the Lord, through valleys and peaks, that grow us.  That mature us into those effective servants He desires.

Today, I was able to join in the congregational singing a bit more than last Sunday so I praise Him for that.  A little sore this evening but not bad.  Tomorrow I’ll begin the process over again.  Another plus has been my horn.  I’ve just about gained my college range back on my horn.  Hadn’t seen that in a long time.

As per doctor’s orders, we are on limiting bookings right now with the whole goal to be the strongest for the summer where the schedule is full and has been set up since last year.  First engagement coming up is the weekend of February 8-9.

Thank you for the continued prayers as we take this time to grow!

John