Back to the Bayou Basics

Thanks to everyone who helped us load up the moving truck in Charlotte and unload it in Lafayette. It's still a bit of shock and adjustment for our time in Charlotte to be over. It was a good ride while it lasted. Lots of memories. Great friends. And plenty of learning experiences. I guess you should say I got just enough seasoning to prepare me for heading back to the bayou.

This past month has been ridiculous crazy busy. I was reminded of so may reasons why I hate moving. Mainly because it's so much 'effin work. At least we're mostly settled now.

With gratitude and humility, I thank you all so much for the support and prayers sent my family's way as we've had dealt with a couple unexpected curveballs thrown our way: my brother's car wreck and my mom being diagnosed with breast cancer. The emails, Facebook messages and calls from family and friends have helped strengthen and encourage us. Thanks so much! We're still walking in this journey, taking it day by day. Please continue to remember my family in your prayers.

God's timing and where He places us at strategic defining moments of our lives overwhelms me. I'm thankful to be closer to family at just the right time.

So it's back to the basics, the bayou basics, Louisiana-style for me now: focus on the family, enjoy out-of-this-world food, and gear up for some LSU football. Although it feels a little weird to not have many friends here yet and to not have a home church to fellowship with, I know that will all come around again in due time.