FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 47

To my surprise, I learned that the boy in that blue truck had come out on the job looking – for me.I wrinkled my brow when I heard it.“For me!

OUT TO PASTOR: I sure miss being a spoiled brat

After my last doctor’s visit, I went to the Publix pharmacy to pick up new medicine.Doctors have a pill for every problem in the world – if only they all worked.I was early at the store, and my medicine wasn’t quite ready. So, I decided to walk around Publix and get a little exercise.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 46

“Aw, Cheyenne,” I said, unable to hide my smile. “That scene would be one of my favorites of my life. Really! It was somethin’ to behold!

OUT TO PASTOR: What if I do have a brain?

After about a month on a health hiatus, things started returning to normal, and then I had a doctor’s visit scheduled for a checkup.At my visit, the doctor thoroughly examined me but couldn’t find anything wrong, and then I saw him standing there scratching his chin.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 45

Delta Dawn, what’s that flower you have onCould it be a faded rose from days gone by,And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here todayTo take you to his mansion in the sky?

OUT TO PASTOR: My only exercise is jumping to conclusions

Over the past few weeks (or was it months?) I’ve been recovering from some health issues. They were not that serious, just annoying. I spent one day in the hospital and the rest of the time in bed, which is not the kind of vacation I want.During all that time, I’ve not had much time to exercise.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 44

Cheyenne and I were equally enthralled with this story of ’73. We took it all in as though it all happened yesterday. Tears and laughter, they would be there, promises and clouded dreams, they, too, all a part of the summer. It’s life.

OUT TO PASTOR: Whatever happened to reality?

During my health hiatus, I did things I never had time to do before, one of which was to check out some Reality TV Shows.I never had much interest in these TV shows, but I thought now would be a good time to check some of them just to see what their idea of reality really was.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: It really just makes you wonder!

Even when we step away for a day from our “Life begins in 1973” journey with all the intrigue and wonder in it, we never get very far away from the great wonders of life that come along every day, around every corner, even in a late-night visit to our study.Read on, you’ll see.

OUT TO PASTOR: Back in the saddle again

Finally, those five weeks of being sick are over, and my life is getting back to normal. Whatever normal is.Five weeks is a long time to be sick, spend time in bed, and not know if it’s morning or evening. There was a period when I was about ready to set up camp in the bathroom.