What A Great Day...

This morning, the whole family woke up and had breakfast together. That hasn't happened for, well... I can't remember the last time that happened. Steve almost always has a meeting or something in the morning, and by the time all the kids are up, he is out of the house or on his way out the door. Today, we slept in till 8:30, we all got up, and had eggs, bacon, sausage, and biscuits. It was fantastic!

After breakfast, we went outside to play in the leaves with the kids. It was close to 70 degrees at the time. How perfect! Our very cool neighbor, Sarah, came across the street with 2 of her kids and we chatted for awhile. She is really great!

We've just been hanging out, eating chili, trying to get some things organized (pre-packing), and all-around having the nicest day. What a great family I have!!

Steve and I found out a few days ago that we will need to go to Johnson City, TN for several days the week before Thanksgiving to do an extensive assessment for church planting. It was past the deadline to register and it will cost about$1700, so we had some obstacles. But as of today, we are being allowed to register after the deadline, and the cost is being taken care of, as well. Everytime it looks like something stands in our way, God steps in to remove the barrier. It leaves very little room for doubt as to whether we are being called.

So....I'm going to enjoy the rest of this beautiful day with my sweet family. I need to take care of the details for Baby Campbell's 1st birthday party next Saturday. Nothing like waiting till the last minute!!

How Crazy Are We?

To tell you the truth, my head is still spinning. There are so many details yet to be decided and so many loose ends that need tied up. I am certain of this, though: we are on the right track. Too many silly concerns have been dismissed, too many worries have been eliminated for this to be "just something we cooked up."

So... we are going for it. Steve and I (and our 3 kids) are leaving a wonderful church family here in Cleveland to embark on a crazy church planting journey. But that's the thing, it's really not crazy. Yes, in 2 months we have no more income, no more health insurance, no more roof over our head. But, we are that convinced that this is the next step God is asking us to take, that we have no choice but to believe that He will provide everything we need at the right time. To date, neither of us has ever gone hungry or without shelter, what reason do we have to start doubting God's provision, now?

Few details are ironed out. At this point, we know that we are going to plant a church in Cleveland, OH. We are going to do a residency with New Thing Network, which we believe will take place in Knoxville, TN. We have an incredible group of people already who are on board and ready to turn their lives upside down, as well.

I married a dreamer who dreams BIG and doesn't settle. That can be scary at times, but I wouldn't change it.

Ready or not....here we go..........