I'm a Great Uncle

No, I'm not bragging on myself. My nephew Jordy and his wife Lindsay just welcomed their beautiful little boy Judah into the world! We're so excited for them. 

My sister Holane and her husband Danny had their boys, Jeremy and Jordy before our kids were born. Donna and I got to practice our parenting skills on our nephews. Now they are married and having kids and we're getting to practice our grand parenting skills! (No pressure Robin and Chase - We're in no hurry!)

I remember what an impact my Great Uncles and Aunts had on my life when I was a young boy. I sure hope to provide Judah with the same kind of encouragement and example they gave to me.  

Back to Uganda

We put Robin on a plane back to Uganda this week. You might recall she spent five months there in 2013 working with the Watoto orphanage. That season captured her heart for the nation of Uganda and she is returning for a nine-month stint this time around. 

She will be laying the groundwork for a new ministry called The Wajumbe Initiative. A ten month immersion program for aspiring young missionaries. The concept is, before one commits to four years of Bible College and Language School, they can spend ten months immersed in a third world country daily doing the things missionaries do. This year Robin will connect with all the established missions organizations that Wajumbe will work in tandem with once it's started. She is also writing curriculum. Next year she will travel and recruit students for the school that we hope will begin in January of 2017. 

We are very proud of Robin and can't wait to see how this will all turn out! God has been so good, providing everything she needs for this year of preparation. 

Son travels, dad prays!

Yep, that's Chase. And yep, that's Stonehenge!

Chase and one of his best friends, Konner Arnaud, are on a two-month backpacking trip across the British Isles. When he first told us his plans, I was instantly elated and terrified all at the same time. 

Chase turned twenty-one in February. When I was his age, I would have never dreamed of taking such a trip. We grew up in two different worlds. I took my first international trip when I was thirty-six. He took his first international trip when he was thirteen. 

He checks in with us daily and sends us amazing pics of Castles and other iconic landmarks. He seems to be having the time of his very young life. I'm excited for my boy - And doing a lot of praying! 

Ford verses Chevy!

We purchased a new church utility vehicle last week. The one on the left is our new Chevrolet 2500. It is replacing our 2000 model Ford F-250 with over 250,000 miles! There's been an ongoing dispute between me and my board of directors about Ford verses Chevy for fifteen years! (I'm a Ford guy, they're all Chevy guys. lol) I guess we get to see now which is the better product! This Chevy has some large shoes to fill! 

The guy next to me is Rhett Wyatt our Properties Manager and quite possibly the best human being I know!