Sorry for this one being a trifle delayed. With being home only three days between 7 June and 12 July there has been a bit of catching up to do.
Well, the Magical Mystery Tour is finished. But what a great trip. It all started with an evening of prayer and fellowship in Pembroke Pines (you know who you are), then onto Fort Myers to connect with our church family at Next Level Church (great name or what?). Then some family time with Mary's dad and her step-mom before a 4 day whirlwind tour of Central Florida. "Thank You" to our two hosts in Seminole County. Thank you to everyone who was able to share some of their busy schedules with us. Thank you for every cup of coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and those precious times of prayer, and knitting too.
From Florida to Georgia and 3 days and nights of some great Southern Hospitality and more blessings and prayer. To those of you in Baxley, we'll be back. It was fun to spend Independence Day in Decatur GA. To the Fusion Church family now in Atlanta, we'll be back. Oh yeah...we have Georgia on our minds.
From Florida to Georgia and 3 days and nights of some great Southern Hospitality and more blessings and prayer. To those of you in Baxley, we'll be back. It was fun to spend Independence Day in Decatur GA. To the Fusion Church family now in Atlanta, we'll be back. Oh yeah...we have Georgia on our minds.
North now and onto Tennessee, and time to reconnect with some friends we knew from Orlando, back in the day. More love, blessing, and friendship. Trust me, it was diffucult to leave every place we stopped.
The last 3 days were almost 100% family time in Lake George, New York celebrating Mom's 85th. It isn't often I get a chance to spend time with all 11 of my siblings. With something like 70 plus in attendance, it was quite the event. Yes, I did get a chance to do some bass fishing.
We didn't dare keep track of how many miles we flew or drove, how many meals we ate out, the number of people we met with, the number of people we missed, or how many times we had to say, "It has been great seeing you, but we really have to go." But we cherish every hug, every prayer, every laugh, and every tear.
We didn't dare keep track of how many miles we flew or drove, how many meals we ate out, the number of people we met with, the number of people we missed, or how many times we had to say, "It has been great seeing you, but we really have to go." But we cherish every hug, every prayer, every laugh, and every tear.
The afternoon of 11 July came far too soon but the flight to Birmingham UK awaited us. With a bit of tan and some much needed American food items (Hey I happen to really like Miracle Whip) stowed in the luggage, we were ready to go..... home.
Yes we really consider England to be home, for now. With the work of the ministry expanding all across Europe, who knows where we might end up next? It is also becoming more and more evident our initial three year agreement will easily become five or six or seven or eight or... you get the idea. It is humbling God could use us for this purpose. It is encouraging how many wonderful people help make this a reality. We are blessed beyond comprehension. We are running on faith, but we are not running alone.
Paul and Mary
Yes we really consider England to be home, for now. With the work of the ministry expanding all across Europe, who knows where we might end up next? It is also becoming more and more evident our initial three year agreement will easily become five or six or seven or eight or... you get the idea. It is humbling God could use us for this purpose. It is encouraging how many wonderful people help make this a reality. We are blessed beyond comprehension. We are running on faith, but we are not running alone.
Paul and Mary
