Being Sick is No Fun!

It seems like I have been in a doctor's office more over the last 2 weeks than ever in my life. A few weeks ago, I got the stomach bug that was going around and was out for a few days. The doctors really did not give me anything but suggested the same old thing for stomach issues. It finally went away. I thought I was heading up when I came down with a scratchy throat a week ago and started on allergy medicine. I normally do not have problems with allergies but thought I would fight it with that anyway. It has not gotten better and keeps me up most of the night with a horrible cough. I visited the doctor again today and I have a sinus infection. She gave me some meds and I hope to be 100% in a few days...I hope.

I am excited to be able to preach on Sunday morning at Berry's Chapel. It will be like the good old days. I pray that I encourage the congregation that morning since my lesson pertains to that. Services are at either 8 or 10:15 am. Join us at Berry's Chapel on Sunday morning!

Baxter, our puppy, has a new best friend. He loves Brooklyn, our niece, and she loves him. She can not say many words but know how to say Baxter's name. They just play, play, play. It seems they were made for each other.

I am still waiting for a job. I have to admit that it is getting a little frustrating but I have to keep in mind that God is preparing something unbelievable for me. I am talking to 4 congregations in Tennessee. Please keep my search in your prayers.

Chad

Easter Sunday

We enjoyed our Easter Sunday with our families. Shelly and I went to Woodson Chapel to worship on Sunday to be with both our families. After the morning worship, we went to my parent's house to have the traditional Easter lunch with ham and then had our first family Easter egg hunt. Brooklyn started walking last Thursday so she is mobile now and was able to walk around the front yard searching for eggs. Baxter tried to beat her to most of them. He was able to collect 2 eggs. Brooklyn got the rest. Brooklyn and Baxter became friends on Sunday as you can see in the picture.

Sunday night after worship, we went to Shelly's parent's house to have hamburgers. We received a great Easter basket from Lynn and Hugh of household items. Nathan and I played until he was red in the face and he has officially renamed me "Homer." None of us know where that came from. We stayed at their house late and it was tough getting up this morning. Shelly returned to school after her Spring Break week. We plan on going to bed early tonight.

We hope you had a great Easter with your family.

Chad

Meet Shellycita!

I wanted to share some recent pictures of Shelly who was named after my wife, Shelly. She is the proud little girl of our great friends in Honduras, Mary and Elvin Espinal. Elvin preaches at a church outside Choluteca and Mary is the director of one of the Mission Lazarus schools. Shellycita (means little Shelly) is 4 months old now. You can tell she follows in her father's footsteps with her Honduras soccer uniform. I just wanted to share her with you as it is a great honor for my Shelly to have her in her life.

Shelly and I had a great weekend in Atlanta and Peachtree City. We met some wonderful brothers and sisters there and enjoyed our time with Pat and Ron Brown. We learned more about the position China Missions needs to fill and taking that into consideration. We enjoyed our Monday in downtown Atlanta going to the aquarium and the Coca Cola Museum. If you ever go to the museum, make sure to try the Italian Beverly. How delicious...!?!?!

Many of you are keeping up with my job prospects. They have been narrowed down to the following.

Preacher at Maryville church outside of Knoxville.

Education Minister at Mt. Juliet church.

Office Manager at Hendersonville church.

Preacher at Hartsville Pike church.

Preacher at Franklin (KY) church.

Fundraiser with China Missions.

Please keep us in your prayers as we work through this process. It is much longer than I anticipated but God is in control and will lead us in the right direction. Have a great day...outside. It is to be a good one!

Chad

Weekend in Atlanta

Shelly and I are heading to Atlanta tomorrow for the weekend. We have supper with the elders and preacher of Peachtree City church of Christ and Pat and Ron Brown of Chinese Agape Foundation on Saturday night and then I am preaching on Sunday morning at the church. I am talking with the Chinese Agape Foundation about fundraising for them. I would be able to work out of Franklin, Tennessee and work the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Mississippi.

Please keep our weekend in your prayers. I am excited about learning more about them and seeing if my talents can help them out.

Shelly and I will enjoy downtown Atlanta on Monday as we plan on going to the Coca Cola Museum and Aquarium. Shelly will be on Spring Break as of 3:30 pm today and she is VERY HAPPY about that.

Have a great weekend!

Chad