Christmas Report

I had a great trip back to Florida. It sure was busy touching base with all of you. I had many meetings and coffee dates and saw a lot of faces at church services. My update night was a huge encouragment to my soul as everyone came just to hear about my adventures and pray for me. I shared some great conversations. God has breathed some fresh wind into my soul as I dream about the future and make plans to spend much of the summer in Eastern Europe. I had a great time catching up with family. (see recent pictures on this blog-double click to enlarge) Staying with Mom was a real treat as we saw each other everyday. Josh and I spent a day cleaning and fixing things up like good children do. Christmas day was special with the nephew opening gifts. I took a great hike that after noon just to enjoy the Florida outdoors. Josh and I went fishing and had some great talks. We even re-connected with long lost family...it's all a new adventure. It was really hard to say good bye to everyone. I think going from familiar and comfortable places to stepping out in faith is always difficult. But there is also a deep sense of worship through the tears that always comes from taking risks for the Lord. So now I'm back in Phoenix in 60 degree weather and it's beautiful out...my hair is no longer frizzy and my nose is very dry. Answering e.mail and catching up on life. May you have a blessed new year.