OK I missed a week, but I think it's ok, because I'm pretty sure no one knows about this yet. In the last two weeks some entertaining things have happened at the academy. First, I got chosen for my second stint as class guide ( aka: the whipping boy that is held responsible for every mistake the class makes). I am actually enjoying it. The second thing that happened was the pistol range. Now that was fun! Oh how I wish we had more time there. I was sooo close to shooting a perfect score, I missed it by one inch. I am having trouble getting over that inch! 6 weeks down 3 and a half to go...
Other than that life is good at home, Tamara and Makenna continue to be a huge support for me in the academy. I couldn't do it without them. Tam and I will be celebrating our 5th anniversary on the 19th. Tam's mom will also be coming out next week, which should be great. It will give her a "grown up" to converse with rather than just the rivoting usual conversation she has with Makenna day after day.
Another thing, if by some wild chance there is someone out there that does read this and you happen to be a follower of Christ, pray for us, it looks like we will be looking for a church home again.

How modern of me I'm blogging. Well, here are the Tappan's on the flip-side of one of the largest life-change I have ever had. I never saw it coming, but at the same time it seems like it has been planned since my birth. After nearly a decade of time spent in vocational ministry in Southern California, here I am in a suburb of Atlanta chasing after a career in law enforcement.
You would think that after a month solid of being yelled at, put down, and worked tirelessly I would be asking myself "Why?', but really I'm not... I'm loving it. I just completed the first month of the Clayton Regional Law Enforcement Academy, known state-wide for it's difficulty and atmosphere. Beside the commute and the hours it has been great. Speaking of the commute, I think I moved to the only place on the planet with worse traffic than Orange County. I sure can pick 'em. This past week has been by far the most exciting week I have had during my time in the Academy...EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operation Course). It was like Disney Land for gowm men. Imagine a large, water soaked, teflon coated assphalt area; a 1993 Crown Victoria with over-inflated, bald tires; keys to said car; a four point harness and helmets that look like they were left-overs from the prop room from the movie SpaceBalls. Oh the fun! Next week gets even better, a shiny new Glock 22 and near unlimited rounds and targets that light up and twirl... beats it's a small world any day!
Alright, I will try to remember to keep up with this, maybe an update after the range...we'll see. I'll also try to get Tamara to throw in some updates as well. Until then
...Press on toward the goal to which we have been called.