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Weekend Wrapup

I had planned on writing something on Seek Him First today and maybe I will before the evening is over.

First a shout to David McMahon over at Authorblog. Don't know how much a motorsports fan he is, but he's got to be proud of fellow Australian, Marcos Ambrose. Ambrose won the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Watkins Glen on Saturday and he finished third today in the Sprint Cup race.

Speaking of NASCAR, I think that the department of transportation should implement the yellow stripe rule and make anybody under the age of 21 have a "rookie stripe" on the rear bumper of their car.

My father in law is back in the hospital and will undergo surgery tomorrow(Monday) . This was the same procedure that led to a stroke going on two years ago. Keep him and the rest of my wife's family in your prayers.

Update: The surgery now will take place on Wednesday.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Cliff...I'll be thinking of you and your family tomorrow. I'll pray for your father in law tonight.

Please keep us posted.
August 10, 2008 8:43 PM
Anonymous said…
cliff-my prayer goes with you and your family--david
August 10, 2008 9:58 PM
Jen said…
Prayers going up! Take care.
August 11, 2008 8:57 AM
Z said…
Prayers to you and your family! let us know!
August 11, 2008 12:10 PM
Pat Jenkins said…
wixy we wish your father in law a successful surgery and a healthy recovery!!
August 11, 2008 12:21 PM
Anonymous said…
Yes, Cliff, please let us know how your FIL does!
August 11, 2008 1:05 PM
Jessica said…
Sending prayers for your father-in-law....
August 11, 2008 4:35 PM
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