I don’t do the personal update thing enough, so here we go…
I’ve recently awakened from my turkey coma after having a really good Thanksgiving with both parents - dinner with my Mom and dessert with my Dad (among other people assembled at both locations). I have now been on full time staff at First Covenant Church for over 7 months. It’s been extremely challenging but I love it. My heart is that people would see Jesus and the Church in the same light.
My brother Matt is currently living with Jess and I as he tries to get back on his feet. Keep him (and us) in your prayers. My brother Ben is two months into his 5 month outreach in Cambodia and is thriving. God is using him big time and giving him vision for the future. I’m proud of you bro!
My beautiful wife of 28 months recently became a licensed nurse with the state of California and after finishing the crazy busy nursing program has taken on two jobs. She’s working as an assistant manager with Jitter Bean Coffee Co. and as a nurse at Seaview Nursing Home. She’s also co-leading the Children’s Ministry program at our church. Yup, she’s busy!

God has blessed us both so much with good family and friends and this season makes us think about that even more. Blessings to you all in the coming weeks, make sure you don’t get so busy with parties and shopping that you don’t take the time to reflect on how good He is!