Back at it…..

Some of you may have missed my words of wisdom and some of you may be glad you got a break from my witty words, but either way I have decided to get back at it

Wow, since I last wrote a lot has happened:

  1. We have moved to the capital city of South Carolina.
  2. Our three kids have all started at a new school.
  3. I have driven back and forth from Anderson to Columbia (2 hours) at least 10 times.
  4. The four of us have moved into an apartment…haven’t been in an apartment since 1993.
  5. We left Anderson and left Little John at college…wow that was hard.
  6. I have become a twitterholic…like anybody really cares what I am doing throughout my day.
  7. I have lost 45 lbs.
  8. I have painted, swept, sanded, taken up tile, emptied trash, moved furniture, and put children’s toys together.
  9. I have a new appreciation for church planters.
  10. I have a new admiration for my kids..they have been through a lot, but they are troopers.
  11. And, I have received an enormous amount of encouragement from my soul mate…Linda is incredible…..

OK, I lied on one of the previous 11 statements; see if you can figure out which one.

Now really…life has been quite an adventure for our family in the last month, but God is blessing us and showing us some great things.

On September 27th, we will be a part of the launch of a new campus. NewSpring Columbia.
I never dreamed that this is what I would be doing, but I love it and have had some great opportunities lately to invite people to church.

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Have a great weekend!

John

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5 Responses to “Back at it…..”

  1. martha burkhart Says:
    September 18, 2009 at 12:08 am | Reply

    I think you lied on number 7. You are greatly missed.

  2. Kelly Odom Says:
    September 18, 2009 at 8:50 am | Reply

    :) I am going to have to say #7 is a Lie!!! When I was reading the list it was like WOW he lost 45lbs! What has he been doing, starving??? But, then again moving, unpacking and working to build a new church will burn the calories…Mmmm….I wonder

    Glad you and the family are happy. Hope school continues to go well for all three kids! Tell Linda HEY!

  3. Jennifer Says:
    September 18, 2009 at 10:02 am | Reply

    Wow!! We did think you had fallen off the face of the earth. We have been praying for all of you through this transition and will continue to as God continues to use you for his kingdom. Hope the kids like their new schools and find good friends fast. God bless you all!

  4. Tex Megert Says:
    September 18, 2009 at 10:30 am | Reply

    I bet you lost 4.5 pounds, you just forgot the decimal point! It is OK to be “fat” and happy at “your” age.

  5. pamela richey Says:
    October 3, 2009 at 11:15 am | Reply

    i agree with tex….you forgot the decimal! ha!! but then i too think it is the part of putting the kids toys together. i mean what kind of toy do you put together??? they are in middle school right? unless you consider video games and such toys. but i sill like going with 4.5 lbs.

    glad to see you back on here. we miss you all and are glad you are doing great. i too think your kids are awesome b/c i moved a lot growing up and it is so not easy to leave old friends and keep making new ones. tell karli and noah we miss their beautiful faces bunches!!!

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