I thought teaching her to play Rummy would help pass some time, when she felt up to it. Dumb idea. 15 straight hands looked like this. 2 draws, and she crushed me. Again. A bad day, yesterday, but she pulled out of the dive last night. A good night's sleep, and a good nap. Two straight days of 0 ANC. Yesterday p.m. showed some growth. Only 12, but something. 24, this a.m. a target of 500, before discharge, but you have to start somewhere. Sitting back, letting Him do His thing. He is Able.

Louis, and his crew came to try their hand this past weekend. Only two of us made it out, and we couldn't get on much. Lots of fish, deep, but they weren't biting. The weather calmed down Monday, and they went to nibbling. Spelled mama, and I'm back with Baby Girl. She was feeling better yesterday, and wore my butt out playing rummy. Playing the waiting game. Thank you all for keeping her, and us, lifted up.

They still have it going their way....

Sometimes He just gives you those days. Baby girl received her stem cells, yesterday. Mama made it back up, and we passed the baton. I got home in time to visit with the boys. A long-time customer, and good friend, Jim Rowe was on the book for today, and what a day he had. We caught a keeper, setting out, then a nice yellowfin, out of a few bites, and we landed our trophy fish, for the year, in the bottom of the ninth. Thank you, all, for the prayers, and messages.

I'm sorry I have been unavailable, and have not thanked everyone who has contacted us, and have been petitioning Him, on our behalf. Thank you. Audra, and I, checked Boo into CHKD last Wed to finish the final leg. She had already gone through 4 cycles of treatment, and Wednesday began her 7 day, consecutive, period of chemo, leading up to her stem cell transplant, tomorrow, GLW. Her attitude is great, but the cumulative effects of so much chemo are catching up with her.
The hospital is an incredible place that shows no bias in race, gender, or socio-economic status. The level of care, and the attitude of the entire staff, from custodians, to Dr.'s, is unparalleled we could never begin to thank this facility, enough.
Many have shown a concern about my relationship. God, and I were wrestling, but He won. We have come too far to turn back, now. We possibly have 3 more weeks in the hospital, and 100 days of reduced contact with others, and Boo's natural environment: horses, chickens, a pig, dirt, and dog.
My wife consistently says "it is only a season".
Boo is afforded some great conversations with the nurses, about the fact that she only has one more semester, before she puts the RN name tag on. She will have an incredible testimony.
I thank Caine for covering the days I am up here. Audra, and I, trade back out, tomorrow. The rock star moves back into the game. My girls are rocks, and us boys are going to be glad to have them back home. He is still in the business, and He does not slumber.

When He asks you to have just a little Faith, sometimes it is easier said, than done. A failure by Nat Geo, and production to negotiate a fair deal, after 5 years of carrying the water, a blown motor, clutch, a problem with the new motor, a wrecked paint schedule, and a little knot that made every bit of that seem like nothing, and bring me to my knees.
One semester away from being the best R.N., ever, and Baby Girl is fighting, again. Things don't seem to matter, when your sunshine is sick, and the heaviness of it makes your heart hurt.
I didn't feel like praying, and I didn't feel like reading my bible one morning, but I did. I was angry, and I couldn't get past the "why", of it all.
I didn't want to read about David, and Goliath, but I did.
The fear was there, and the doubt was there, but David's Faith is what defined him. After rebuking the giant, David RAN to meet the battle. We can't run it for you, Baby Girl, but I promise we're running with you. I can't even imagine what giant plans He has for you. I love you.

The Doghouse is reppin' on the Sea of Galilee, looking at Capernaum. Thank you for the picture, have a wonderful rest of your trip, and we're happy to see it. Send some more pictures.

He should have been a pirate. Doing the deal on the last one of the season.

We needed this, all season.

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We're honored to be speaking at Corinth Baptist Church, in New Kent County, tomorrow night. It will be their first annual wild game cook-off. We're excited, and humbled to be asked.

We were blessed to end, just like we started. We had to replace a motor, reinstall clutch lines, after the clutch dumped all her oil, and we had to tear into the top of our brand new motor, when a nozzle blew out. Lots of trials, and tests, but we persevered, and had a great season. I'm sorry you won't be able to see it. Come check us out.

Buttonhole. Counting them down.

There have been many trials this season : motor, clutches, other motor, and the list goes on........ Despite it all, He has given us one about every day. Frenzy, and Shack coming down to the wire. Sorry you won't be able to see how it ends.

My men had a rough day on the bluefins (0/3), but they covered supper. Keepin' er tight.

Making lemonade.

Jack is doing a "deck check".

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Blown in yesterday, and today. Cold, and wet makes me think of duck seaaon. last Saturday was our last youth day, and I got to sit in the marsh with my youngest, a couple of other young bloods, and Daniel's son. Seeing these young men enjoy what I love is such a treat. These boys can shoot. Doesn't seem that long ago, Jeff James.

How do you not laugh, when you have this in the cockpit?

Away we go. TYJ

Not even a crank, and off she went. 3 days, from start, to finish. Gregory Poole, Jack Shafer, and JJ were excellent. Jeff Hathaway, and Kevin, with the "boom of doom", and Michael Mann, on the crane. Bluewater Marine, and Wildcat propeller, for the carrier service. Takes a lot of parts, working together, to get it done. Another temporary setback, for a long-term improvement. Off, again, TYJ.

Sheesh. I hope it's the last time, for a long time.

All shiny.

A dropped valve was a major roll-stopper. Contrary to what some may tell you, people are spending some money, and my mechanic is 3 months out. Every other one, in the area, is, also. Gotta get back to work, so we went in the garage, and got out the spare. We hauled, and turned her loose one afternoon. We removed the old one, and replaced it with the new one, yesterday. Hooking up, today. GLW we'll be boat riding, tomorrow. Blessed to have some great people, gettin' it done! Nowhere, but Wanchese. I'll post some good video, later. Getting grease on my keys.

Easing in to the dock for a drop off. Keeping her tight. TYJ.

She has to get off the boat.

Mike wanted to bring his son to test his mettle on a bluefin. We aim to please. Well over 2 hours later we gave him a chance to see what was giving him such a workout. Beautiful work. We gave dad a chance to show his stuff, and he is still da man! Thanks, guys. We're trying to stay out of sight, and out of mind.

He was willing to put it all on the line for us. Not just a Seal Team member, but now a Seal Team instructor. Dad wanted him to catch a bluefin, but especially on his own rod. We were blessed to fulfill both wishes. We are proud to have had the opportunity. You're going to be in a world of trouble, if you don't send me a patch to mount. We are humbled to be able to show you a good time.

The blessings keep coming. We'll gladly accept them.