"I have arrived"

After a long day of traveling yesterday, last night I arrived in California to see my west coast family. It was so good to see the smiles on the kids faces as I came down the escalator at the airport.

It seems like I never left. Things are still the same except the kids have grown up and are really tan. Today was a very busy day but it was awesome. This evening we went to OB Elementary where church is held on Saturdays and listened to Jim preach and had a good meal, which is a ministry that the church does to reach the homeless. It is incredible the way that the LORD is working here.

Tomorrow is Sunday and the kids and I will go out in the morning and walk on the beach and then tomorrow afternoon we are going on some kind of boat /ship and then worship at the uptown church at 6:00.

I am happy to be here and I am excited that I will be here for two more of Jim's services.

Going to bed I am still suffering a little "jet lag".

TWO MORE DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

COUNTING DOWN!!!!!

F-O-U-R more days!!!!! California here I come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Brother Bill"

Today, I got the pleasure of hearing Bill Laxton preach. It feels like so long ago that I took his preaching for granted. I enjoyed going to church every Sunday hearing HIS precious words echo through Bill in such a calm and gentle spirit.

Well, it has been over a year since I have heard Bill preach and today was like welcoming back a dear friend and precious follower of CHRIST.

Bill brings the word sweet and to the point without a lot of "fluff" but instead he tells it like it is and that is so refreshing. Bill is such an incredibly transparent , understanding , kind human being. I am honored to say that, Bill Laxton, is not only an awesome preacher/teacher but he is an even better friend.

As some of you know he suffers with Parkinson's Disease. He does his best not allowing this to stop him but some days it is very difficult especially the shaking in his left hand. On July 29, 2008, Bill will be undergoing brain surgery in Columbia to hopefully help some of the symptoms of Parkinson's.

I ask you to pray for Bill , Dianne and their family as they lead up to these days and afterwards I ask that you pray for healing and complete recovery.

Thank you Bill for allowing me to worship with you this morning.

STILL COUNTING!!!!!

That's right Isaac....F-I-V-E more days.....Your Nana will be there on Friday!!!! I can not wait to get to California!!!

SIX MORE DAYS....

...not that i am counting....i am sooo excited for california i can not stand myself. i am so sorry for the people around me, they will not be able to handle me for the next couple of days. lots to do with little time so these six days will fly by and then viola.....CALIFORNIA!!!!

HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!!!!

Exactly one week from today I will be flying to California. I am so excited. I have so many things to accomplish prior to leaving. I can not wait to see my Kahli, it seems like forever since I have hugged her.

Seeing the Husters is going to be absolutely amazing. It has been 6 months since we have seen each other and I can not wait to see my sister, I have missed her sooooo much. Faith and Isaac had better have some BIG hugs and kisses ready for their Nana. I too, have missed Jimmy and I am anxious to hear and see what is going on with the ministry in OB. Uncle Greg will be there too and it will be awesome to see him. I know that I am going to have a fun-packed adventure starting July 11 that will go down in my memory book.

This week in South Carolina has been extremely busy trying to get all of my loose ends tied up prior to going to the west coast. My grandma has spent the week with us and that has been fun. Yesterday, we took her to work to have lunch with the Blue Ridge bunch and she said that she wants to come back there next time she is in town. I think she had fun meeting everyone and talking to everyone and meeting the doctors at Blue Ridge. My mom made quiche and cake (made by my dad) for all to enjoy and it was unbelievably good. It is amazing how food draws people into the kitchen and conversation.

Jane's daughter, Melissa, also came by the Blue Ridge kitchen and shared some stories of what she has been doing in New Orleans this summer. She is an incredible young woman with a huge heart and an wonderful love for the LORD. HE is doing great things through this sweet spirited young lady. GO GOD!

Even though this week has been busy, it has also been very good.

Tomorrow, I am going to drive grandma home to North Carolina. Please pray for "our journey".

SEVEN days and counting!!!!!!!!!!! California here I come.....