Although I doubt this post will garner 41 comments, I wanted to let everyone know I’ll be taking a break from blogging this week. Tomorrow, Sunny and I will pack up the kids, Beverly Hillbillies style, and head off to the left coast for a week at the Pepperdine lectures. I’ve always wanted to attend and since the kids still fly free until age 2, we’re making it a family affair. So pray for us. I honestly have no idea how we’re going to make it through the airport with two strollers, two car seats, two pack & plays, two pieces of luggage, two carry-ons…and, oh yeah, two babies. I’m thinking a Benadryl per child should do the trick. (Kidding…sort of.)

While we’re there, Sunny and I are continuing our quest to see a ballgame at all 30 major league stadiums. I peaked out at 18 stadiums back in the BC days (Before Children). But new parks in San Diego, St. Louis and Philadelphia dropped me down to 15. But after catching a game at the new Busch last week, I’m back in the saddle. A Tuesday matinee between the A’s and Angels in Anaheim will put me at 16 and a Friday night date at Petco in SD gets me back to 18 (Sunny will be at 16). Again, pray for us. Our kids did OK at the Cards game, but that was due in part to a fortuitous ticket snafu. By chance, we ended up with handicapped-accessible seating, which was great for the kids. Not sure how they’ll do in regular seats.

In the meantime, if you’re looking for some good music, you should check out the new Springsteen album We Shall Overcome. An excellent disc. This album is what it would sound like if you invited the Boss over for dinner and a concert broke out in your living room. In fact, I think the album was actually recorded…in his living room. Anyway, a great album from a masterful artist. Check it out.

See ya next week!

Grace & peace….
JB