Special Friends...On Our "Turf"

We were truly blessed to have three of the Geddes family (Troy, Karla, and Robert) on "our turf" for a visit while they are here in the states until late August. They are missionaries in the country of Romania and their assigned area is in the southeast. I became acquainted with them in 2004 when a small fact finding group (Jay, Nancy, and myself) from our church went to a city in the southeast called Galati. On that trip, I went kicking and screaming, vowing to God that I came, I saw, are you happy now, leave me alone about this issue! What has transpired in my life since then can only be explained by me as God putting Troy and his family directly in the crossroads of my life. I have not to this day met someone that just oozed Jesus like Troy did...and still does. In this family, I saw true sacrifice and what it really meant to be a committed follower of Jesus Christ...I was just going through the motions in my walk with Jesus. Since that trip, God has allowed me to return every year for two weeks up to a month at a time. Each time God continues to grow and shape me into the man He desires me to become as I am obedient to His will. Evey time I go, I leave a bigger piece of my heart there with the Romanian nationals who have become very dear friends of mine. So Troy, while you are state side I hope you will do the four R's: (1) Relax. You have every reason to do this and you have definitely earned it. (2) Renew. Not only with your family and friends, but with Jesus and the leading of the Holy Spirit. (3) Reflect. Look where you have been, where you are and where God is leading you. (4) Reload. By doing the previous three, you will be ready to go when you return to Romania...You will have a plan in mind based on what you have learned and experienced (the past seven years) and a clearer method to implement it. God bless you and your family as you are state side for a few months. Below are a few random photos taken at Tom and Evelyn Clemons home where we had a cookout for them. Their home is truly amazing...In their basement they have an original 1950's drug store complete with a working soda fountain. They have perfected the art of making an "Old Fashion" sundae...And yes you have to experience one to fully enjoy it!