A Celebration Indeed...

Oh man, it's so strange to have been in Student Ministry and see that those 'kids' that you spent a lot of time and life with are getting older, more mature and even marrying or having their own children. And it's only been a few years since we stepped down. Yikes! Time is a flyin'!!

But we were so thrilled to be able to make Tyson's wedding. It was wonderful to see him so happy, so enveloped with those who truly love him and that he found the perfect woman for him. And she for him.

We both did not want to miss this date for the world. We've always had a wonderful relationship with Tyson. And Michael, well, he has known Tyson since he was just five years old. Michael was going to Chico State and he was attending Esplanade Baptist at the time, now called Church on the Esplanade, but with pretty much the same families who were very involved with the college ministry of that time. So, Michael remembers Tyson when he was five though Tyson doesn't remember that time in history. Oh, to be so young and naive.

I am so glad that this photo turned out so well and it will always hold wonderful memories for us through the years. And Tyson, being just so Tyson, took the time to thank us, truly, for making his wedding, knowing we were back and forth with the Fundraiser for Bola Moyo. And since we know Tyson so well, we knew he really meant it fully.

Thank you Tyson for your love for us and we are thrilled for your new chapter in life with Monica.

We love you and miss you!

In My Dreams...photos by kim

Oh, the beautiful colors of Fall. When I was about eight or nine, I always wanted to live in Connecticut after I read some books about living in the country of that state and the Fall season that takes place every year. The grass green as green could be, the mass number of colors possible showing themselves off, and the very cool, crisp air of the East coast. So, I always had this romantic idea of Connecticut and Vermont too. But as I grew up, they really weren't all that romantic. It apparently was true. It really is that beautiful in that part of the country. So, deep down in my mind of an eight or nine year old I still dream of living in Connecticut. Well, it doesn't seem like it's going to actually happen but one can never know I guess.

So here are just a few photos from my fall outing just the other day. It is beautiful in Chico during fall and I am glad. Though not quite as pronounced as the East Coast.

I would love to take a train ride cross country just to see all the different beauty that is contained in this one continent. I'm sure it would totally blow my mind. But Chico is where I live currently and I try to take all the beauty that is right in my backyard. It would be a shame not to...