Hi blog readers,

Sorry I have not been checking in as much as I want to; just lots going on around here that I am trying to take care of. I have been trying to spend a lot of time with Jessie, and we have had some fun doing things together. The Easter Bunny paid a visit to the house for her, and last weekend we went to the beach. Jessie even talked me into going in the water! It was cold, but when I asked her if she was cold she told me, “Dad, it’s not too bad after a while because it’s so cold it just makes you numb” — yikes!

Several of my friends worked together to have two new park benches put in and dedicated to Jon and James at Jetton Park close to where we live. The mayor came to dedicate the benches, and Jody, the pastor, did a wonderful job. Without the support from all my friends and fans I just don’t know how I would be getting by.

We have also been doing a lot of work with the B.R.A.K.E.S. program. We have a new driver’s saftey program that will be done in the next couple weeks that will really do a great job in helping keep teen drivers safe. Some of the teen driving statistics are staggering. Like did you know that 10,000 teenagers die every year in car accidents in the U.S.? And that over 50 percent of all 16-year-old drivers will be involved in a accident in their first year of diving? We really do have to do something. I want to encourage everyone to sign up for our B.R.A.K.E.S. program at www.putonthebrakes.com.

Take care, and I will check back again soon,

Doug