good-byes and hellos

We gathered with some friends tonight to send off some friends who are headed to Orlando, Florida for work with a church in the area. Though we haven't seen them much in the past 6 months, it was a joyful time together and we will miss them greatly. Jonathan and Amanda Noel have been friends for several years, and I've been blessed with the opportunity to play bass for them in the studio as well as live. They are both extremely gifted musicians and songwriters, and the church body in Orlando is blessed to be receiving them!

Tonight gave us a great chance to catch up with old and new friends, somewhat ushering in the "holiday party" atmosphere while sustaining the ability to actually talk with friends and not just say a few words to lots of people. Cari and I were blessed in that, and Sam was a trooper for the third night in a row as he was kept up long past his bedtime. A flight of stairs helped occupy his time at the party, as well as crackers throughout the evening. We're hoping one of these mornings he'll sleep in instead of getting up at his usual 6-6:30 window.

The weekend is here...blessings and rest and relaxations to all!!!