Grandaddy, Bobo, Tony...

My Grandaddy passed away on March 20th. We were fortunate enough to be able to attend the funeral in Texas. It was a beautiful service-- I always knew my Grandaddy was a good man, but sitting in the service listening to his life in review, I was deeply impressed by the impact he had on his community. He was a community leader, and he will be greatly missed. He was also a family man. Everyone in the family loved and admired him. Grandaddy's inspiring obituary can be found here: http://www.amarillo.com/stories/032408/obi_obits8.shtml

Although I understand it was his time to go, and probably for the best considering the physical battles he was undergoing, I will deeply miss him. To me he was my Grandaddy. As a kid he teased me and pulled my pigtails. He always had such a fun sense of humor! I miss my Grandaddy, and I am grateful for everything he has been to me and my family. It is so comforting to know that he is with our Lord now...no better place to be!

They're gone

My Mom and Dad are in South Africa. Yeah, South Africa. They really couldn't be much further away. Although part of me is sad-- mostly for my kid's sake-- for the most part I am really happy and proud that my parents are doing what they're doing. I find it so inspiring and humbling to think about the personal sacrifice that they are making to pursue the call that God has on their lives. I can only hope that I would have the courage to do the same. So, if you think of them, please pray. You can support their mission and keep up with them on their blog: http://maniac4missions.blogspot.com/