All the way from Washington

Mark and I were blessed by the "came the farthest" couple at our New Orleans Wedding Reception.  Amanda and Kye were all the way from Seattle WA!  What makes this couple great is not just that they came all the way from Washington state but that I hadn't seen Amanda since March 2008!

I first met Amanda at Rock of Ages Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans when our teams were partnered together during our one week mission trip in 2008.  (Yes this is the trip where I felt God's call to come serve in New Orleans after graduating from college.)  Amanda and I stayed in touch once returning from New Orleans that year and she has been a faithful supporter of God's work through me from day one! She told me how she prays for me every time she sends her monthly support!  It just made me want to cry because I know without the generosity and prayers of God's people I couldn't be here and I'm SO THANKFUL for Amanda and her partnership with me in God's Kingdom work!

During her visit, we were able to show her Rock of Ages (from the outside at least) and show her various parts of New Orleans.  Kye is from Texas so he saw the impacts of Katrina when everyone had to evacuate.  It was great to share life with this couple and again, I'm completely amazed that God would allow Amanda and Kye to visit.  His timing is always perfect!  Amanda and Kye are recently engaged so we got to talk about all the fun wedding planning details too!  I know God will continue to bless them as they seek Him and His will for their lives. 

I want to thank all of my ministry partners who pray for me and give of their treasure so that I can live out my calling here in New Orleans!  My heart is filled with gratitude and love for each one of you!  Thank you for your partnership in seeing God's Kingdom expanded in the wake of crisis!