A Big Storm, A Healthy Mouth, NC, And Upcoming Tours

Hey guys,

I hope everyone is doing okay. Right now I am writing this from my new place in Chattanooga where we are getting slammed right now by a huge thunder storm. It is a sheet of rain and hail outside with very loud thunder, very bright lightening, and winds up to 60 mph. In Maine we would be pretty impressed by this.

Yesterday I had my first ever surgery. It wasn't anything huge. I had to have a wisdom tooth removed. Still though, it was a little nerve wracking as I have never had to have a medical procedure done before. It went very well though, and I was surprised how quick it all went down. I laid back, they gave me an I.V. and I was asleep in minutes. I actually dreamt a little, and then before you knew it, they were waking me up and telling me that it was all over. I was surprised that they were done already and also at how alert I was afterwards. According to the nurse and the paperwork that they gave me, I was supposed to stay pretty knocked out for the remainder of the day. To be honest I felt great. I had no more pain and I was alert for the rest of the day until I went to bed regularly that night. I do have to remain on a soft food diet for the next few days and I'm already tired of yogurt. I need more soft food ideas. The good news is that there is no more pain! God is great. Now if I can avoid any more surgeries I will be a happy camper. Thanks for your prayers.

The storm is quieting down...

Now that the medical obstacle is out of the way I have started working on the whole reason I moved here; the music. I've been spending today networking with some other musicians in the area. Today I got to meet Chris Sorenson who himself was a New England performer who decided to move to Chattanooga a little over a week ago. He plays in a band called Even Song Rising who according to him just recently signed with the same label Phil Keaggy is on. He is also a pastor and is starting a church plant here in Chattanooga. Very nice guy.

I've also been booking some local shows in the area as well so keep in eye on the site for upcoming dates. I hope to see all on the road soon. For my folks in the northeast, don't worry, I won't be away forever. I've been given some invitations to come back and do some touring in the area so keep checking back for New England dates as well.

If you live in a place where you can buy a gallon of Mayfield Brewed Sweet Tea, DO IT! It's awesome!

Now it's sunny outside. Storms move fast here!

Love you guys!
SL