Back From the Frigid North

We got back from Ohio on Saturday and as soon as the van door opened and the warm Georgia air hit my face I new I was home. We had a great time seeing family. It was a short visit so we spent two days with my folks and two with Amie's. One afternoon we took our kids sled riding. It was the first time for Grant and he was as wild as I thought he would be. I was glad the city park commission had placed hay bales in front of the trees at the bottom of the hill. If not Grant would have broke his neck a few times. Some guy had the great idea to use a hay bale to build a ramp on the steepest hill. My nephew Austin and I decided we needed to conquer the jump. So with over 350lbs in our sled we flew down the hill together and launched 4ft. of the ground. We were airborne for 3 seconds and when we hit all heck broke loose...after we collected ourselves and the sled Austin says. "Chunkle Ross let's do it again" Yeah that's what my nieces and nephews call me....stop laughing....it's not that funny, well I gave thought to trying it again, but reminded myself that I had to be back home on Sunday setting up with the team and preaching so I didn't risk another go at the super jump.

One day we went into the offices of our old church and were able to see our pastor, some staff guys, support staff, and even some of the finance committee. It was great seeing some of our old friends in the office. We hated that this trip we were not able to make the rounds to see friends like we usually do, but it was a quick trip and we really needed our time with the family this time.

Being back this time made me realize how much my heart longs for the people of Woodstock and the surrounding area to find Christ and to see His principles lived out in their lives. This is truly the mission field God has called me to and being back this time made me realize althugh my heart misses friends and family back home, it beats for the community I am in here in Georgia. Did I mention it's warm here too!