Last Post Before Africa Trip

This will be my last post before we head to Botswana tomorrow. Be sure to follow along for our journey from the Africa blog: http://adbcinafrica2008.blogspot.com/

We had a HUGE rain yesterday thanks to the remains of Hurricane Fay. It's not enough to end the drought but will bring some relief. We had a river of water going down the street almost the entire day. We are expected to get a little more today and through the weekend and Gustav may bring more depending on what course it takes from the Caribbean. Keller was one wet puppy at the back door yesterday. He was drier this morning when we went on our walk so maybe he finally figured out the dog house is warm and dry compared to the dirt under the back deck. Of course, Shadow didn't venture out past the garage yesterday.

Last night, I went to a town hall meeting with Rep. Bob Inglis regarding energy policy and the solutions needed to break our addiction to foreign and domestic oil. I heard some good things and some of the same old things too. But, it's good to hear we do have someone who is dedicated to the cause. Rep. Inglis has done his homework for a few years now and seems ahead of the game. Hopefully, some of the other members of Congress will remove the cotton balls from their ears and the cash out of their hands long enough to get something moving towards energy freedom. It's now or never.

Tricia and I also watched more of the DNC from Denver last night. I think Hilliary gave a great speech that really summed her entire campaign. I hope the party can get it's act together and move our country forward, regardless of who is elected, we will still have Republicans and Democrats in charge. Both parties need to grow up and get real and break their addictions to cheap and easy fixes that come back to haunt us and our grandchildren.

Well, I will climb down off the soap box and get back to work.

Please know that I couldn't do this Africa trip without you and your support. Thank you to everyone who has contributed and encouraged. I look forward to telling you more about what God is accomplishing in Africa very soon.

See ya!