Seated at a table for dinner -- a family of four strangers would be our company for the evening. This precious Tennessee restaurant off the beaten path of a winding road held the promise of a home cooked meal and live country music. Kind formalities and introductions were exchanged followed by a dash of awkward silence. My girlfriend and I … [Read more...]
A Change in the Weather
Before our family moved from California to Tennessee, I looked up their weather, a lot. You can’t imagine how many people warned me, “You’re going to hate the heat there. Ugh, humidity. I hear there are tornadoes and flooding. The winters are brutally cold.” Many of these same folks had never even stepped foot on Tennessee soil. Still, I heeded … [Read more...]
Guests from China!
A few weeks ago we were sitting in church when our pastor made the announcement, "Grace Chapel is hosting a summer art camp in July and we've been in contact with a group from China who will be attending. If you're able, we need homes to host close to one hundred children." Paul and I looked at each other. Or, maybe I just looked at him? Yep, we … [Read more...]
One Year in Tennessee
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 When we drove cross country one year ago, these were the words I used to encourage my children. Our daily devotion last summer was going through the book of Joshua. Can you think of any … [Read more...]
Moving is Hard – People We Love Made It Easier
We're on our way to Nashville. If you do the mileage-math, it's about 2300 miles from our home town of Cameron Park, California. Quite the summer road trip. This photo is a pretty accurate rendition of what our Chevy Suburban looks like. We're in Cheyenne, Wyoming tonight in case you spot us. These past few weeks have been incredibly … [Read more...]
