After being out of the office for a couple of days, it takes a day or two to get back into the swing of things.   So I thought I would tie up a couple of loose ends.  🙂

If you read this post you know that I had a book giveaway.  The winners to the free books were as follows:

Larry “the Deuce”

Eileen

Jim

Jeff

Thanks to all who read and commented.  I wish I had it in my power to send a copy to every person.  The book is that good.  I would still like to encourage you to purchase it from Sherry’s website. 

Going dark was strange.  I did not take my computer with me so there would be no temptation.  However, I took my iPhone so it did allow me to “okay” any comments made.  However, that is where I stopped.  I despise blogging from my phone so that was a big help.  We stayed in an Inn on Monday night where the wireless would have been appropriately renamed “useless.”   When I came into the office late Tuesday afternoon in order to get ready for a meeting, I had over 50 posts in my Google Reader.  I read them all over time, but true to my plan, I did not comment on any.

I had a rude awakening Wednesday.  Over the past year I have watched what I thought was a blood blister develop on my right index finger near my nail. After consulting a doctor, I was told I had a mucous cyst.  Seems to come from OA (Osteo-arthritis…an old person’s malady) usually between the ages of 50-70.  Yep, that would be me.  The orthopedic doc said that there is no sense in doing anything unless it breaks open again…then there would be a chance for infection (which I did not want).   The Grandi Effect has taken place and will require surgery tomorrow.  A DEFINITE nuisance no matter how you shake it.  (Have you ever stopped to think about all the things you do with your right index finger, especially when you are right-handed?)  Surgery is Thursday afternoon.

Got a really cool surprise Wednesday. I was on the way home from the doctor when I got a call from my blogging buddy, Jason.   We chatted for about 15 minutes or so.  He told me a really cool story of how God answered a need he had.  I love hearing how God does that.

Learned a lesson in timing.  In 1999 I bought a Bianchi (bicycle for the uninitiated) and rode it for 11 years.  I had been saving for a new Trek and was going to use my old one as a trade-in.  A friend decided to bless me with a new bike. (Here is the story)  I had no need to get rid of my old one so I decided to keep it for bad weather.  Two years later that bike never left the rack, except to be moved.  I found out a friend who just moved to Florida wants to begin training for triathlons and needed a bike.  He is close to my height so I had the chance to bless him with a gift.  Cool huh (being used by God to bless someone else)?

Well, my word count says I am way above where I should be.  Reckon that is what happens when you don’t write for a few days.  Thanks for being a reader of my blog.  Your input is valued.  I hope I am “worthy” of that trust.  Anything good happen to you while I was dark?