liz climbs at Rock Town, a great climbing spot about 3 miles from LaFayette. This is the perfect example of just one of the many assets the town of LaFayette has to offer. I know a lot of climbers from the Chattanooga area, and I have yet to talk to any of them who have actually spent any time in the town, even though they climb just outside of it on a regular basis. A big prayer for me these days is that God would raise up leaders in LaFayette who see potential in their town and use their power to utilize their assets.
Lookout Mountain, looking foggy as it often does. My little car cruises up and down every day... poor little car.
Brian sitting on the bridge in LaFayette. I spend most of my time here these days. My focus right now, beyond internal church evaluations, is the poor of LaFayette, more specifically the homeless community. Brian and several others have been extremely generous with their time and come with me on different days of the week. Today Brian came with me at 7am. Tomorrow Trey will join me. I am hoping to gain a presense in the community by simply being seen. Sometimes I feel slightly purposeless, or at least a little idle... but I keep reminding myself that even if one person recognizes me later and trusts me a little more because of it, it was worth every minute.
Joya. I got the job of being her nanny by talking to her mom on the phone about Hope for Chattanooga, an organization which she works for and is now partnering with Highlands on a job-training program. This has been a huge blessing in countless ways. Joya and her brother Jonathan are great kids and have taught me things (like how to play Dora the Explorer and learn some pretty killer Spanish, and shooting hoops. i'm gettin beta.). Their mother has also been a blessing to the work in LaFayette. Although the programs have not started yet, I'm pumped to get some of the people I am meeting to be involved.
That's all for now. sorry for the lack of pictures. Some of the work lately has been kind of personal and tender for the people I am meeting, and I don't want to invade their lives with pictures. Hopefully I will be able to provide some visuals for you all at some point soon!
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YO!
Aunt Sue said you posted to your blog, but wouldn't tell me what you said -- said I had to read it myself. So here it is, a few days later and I did. Now I know. Just a couple of questions??
What's this "beta"? I always spelled it with two tt's, as in betta. Is this some kind of "southern" accent? Also, what are these pictures you're going to do? Are you taking up art again? I thought school was keeping you busy enough! Anyway, since it's so foggy down there, what's to paint.
Well, I'm new to this blogging stuff. Sort of interesting - I guess. Anyway, it's nice hearing from you - I guess... or should I say, reading from you. Hmmm, that doesn't sound right either. Must be gett'n late. ....by gosh, it IS late!! Lost a whole day since the last time I looked at the clock. Maybe this bloggin' isn't everything it's cracked up to be.
Oh, and I'll look forward to learnin' 'bout Dora the Explorer, or maybe that should be Dora the Explora? yeah,.. sounds betta that way.
Keep doin' whatever your doin.' May our Lord bless it real good.
Love and prayers from here. Aunt Sue's hubby.
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