Saturday evening I dropped a tool chest (big red ones with 10 drawers) on my right big toe.  To say that it hurt is an understatement.  I don't cuss but I wanted to.  By midnight I was miserable and by 2:30 am I couldn't take anymore.  I got Andrew up to drill a hole in my toe nail.  He touched my toe and I immediately threatened his life.  I couldn't believe the pain I was in.  Blood under the toe nail was creating intense pressure.  I haven't closed my eyes yet and Sunday morning was almost upon me.

I swallowed my pride and headed to the Pickens hospital er.  To make a three hour story really short (only two patients in er with four nurses and one doctor) they eventually numbed my toe and burnt a hole in the toe nail.  Blood shot up 12 inches and continued for a while.  I immediately felt better.  In fact, it hasn't given me that much trouble since Saturday evening.  I finally got into bed at 5:00 am.  Up before 7:00.

To say that i was exhausted before getting onto the stage is a tad bit silly.  I begged God for strength to help me teach two very tough lessons.  I knew this message would require a lot of passion and transparency.  I begged God to do something awesome!

As usual, God didn't let me down.  Here are some of my thoughts on Yesterday morning:
* Several salvations.  Love seeing people giving life to Jesus
* Altar was full as people were making decisions
* Worship at the end of the message was different and awesome
* Felt like the message was very well accepted because it hit all of us between the eyes
* Couldn't believe the tears flowing.  A lot of people are discouraged in life
* So many people thanked me for the message as leaving
* The wheel barrel analogy really hit home
* I know I was longer than usual but can't apologize.  God was moving.
* Attendance continues to grow.  Keep up the good work of inviting unchurched friends and family.
* The youth home group went really well last night.  I think Dwain is going to be a good fit.  I did tell him today in
   staff meeting that if he wanted to continue working here no more Clemson jokes
* The marriage, weight and finance classes on Sunday nights are going great.
* We're close to having 50% of our people in home groups.  That is great

I have so much on my heart I want to share but that can wait until tomorrow!