Letter to Patrick

Hey Patrick...thanks for the funnies. Since you took the time to send me an email (which few others have) I thought I'd share a bit with you. My company is not doing real well. In part because I have so, so many ideas I've had a hard time concentrating on something specific. Lately I have been doing tree trimming and hauling and fence repairs as result of the storm. I have some possibilities with Shands Hospital and Jacksonville University to do some systems work for them. I'll be back in touch with them after the holiday. I am also practicing with my harmonicas and percussion instruments. I have a CD collection of some 300 plus CD's (mostly 70's, 80's and 90's rock) but hey I even have a little hip-hop too. I have been going to a local Anglican Church on Wednesday night and Sunday mornings. We do a traditional service on Sunday at 8:30 AM and an informal accoustical service on Wednesday at 6:30 PM. I play my harmonicas and do some percussion tricks when needs be. I also have been going thru quite a bit of spiritual awakening over the past several months. I know this type of thing turns you off at times, but this has been one heck of a roller coaster ride buddy. I had a nice PA system I used a few times for outdoor gatherings and night clubs but I had to sell it back due to cash flow issues (I can always rent one when needed). I am pursuing working with churches and most importantly service providers for the less priviledged and troubled in our society. I have developed numerous contacts with support groups such as Teen Challenge and others who I am working with to put together educational and entertainment venues for drug addicts, prostitutes, the homeless and mentally and physically challenged. This is a patient endeavor and I am slowly running out of money while I pursue my true desire to help people walk a more enriched and peaceful life. When we last seen each other you hugged me...it said a lot to me and maybe I'm reading to much into it but I feel we have a friendship, a bond and a respect for each other that doesn't come around much in life. I miss the people at Jax Sound, I gave 16 years of my life to it. I just feel the Lord has more for me to offer society than an 8-5 job. So I am doing my best to receive it, understand it and use it to the best of my ability. I know I've done and said some crazy stupid stuff, but I look at it as part of a learning experience that was put in front of me. I am stable, thinking clearly and doing my best to live a good life and treat those around me with the respect and dignity they deserve provided I am treated the same. I will tell you I have had numerous run ins with the darker side of our society and by the Grace and Power of God I have lived thru it and put them in their place. I do not judge anybody, but I do defend my beliefs, my life and the lives of those around me. I could go on but I won't take any more of your time. If you want to see some of my thoughts I have a blog out there. It is http://bryanastross.blogspot.com The title of the blog is "Recent Thoughts of Distant Memories" take a look if you desire, hopefully you'll find something there that will mean something to you. Take care my friend and Gods' continued blessings to you and yours. B.A.S. ...:}... August 30th, 2008 Midnight
Psalm 56 .......Have a safe weekend.