Where did the two months in America go?

Wow - As I sit here waiting to board our plane back to New Zealand, all I can say is, "Where did the time go?" The last 8 weeks have just flown by. We have been all around the South and Mid-West, spoken in 4 different churches, and hung out with some of our most beloved friends. Josh had speaking engagements 6 out of the last 8 days, and as we wait for plane - I can say we feel like we have finished well. Hanging out with my parents and family was incredible, and I have to be honest and say that it is SO HARD to leave Austin. Austin, we love you! However, I am so convinced that God has amazing things in store for us this next year, and I am determined to not dwell on leaving....but to look forward and press on into what God has in store for us.


Josh and I


My parents and I - one final picture

Old Friends make me smile

Sometimes old friends are simply the best. They are the ones you can really relax with, the one's you don't have to entertain, the one's you can just share your heart with. They make your heart happy. That is one of the best things about coming back to Texas for me. Connecting with people! This time here is just about that.

One of my beautiful bridesmaids decided to come surprise Josh and I with a visit in Austin. She brought with her, her new husband Chris, and her even newer baby, Madeline. All I can say, is these guys are just awesome. They have embraced life with such joy and passion it is amazing. Even more amazing is seeing the out workings of becoming parents. They do it so well! Chris, Cristina, and Madeline, thanks for spending time with us.

Hong Kong and Call2All

As you know, Josh was in Hong Kong in June with over 3,000 leaders from around the world. Watch this quick video below to get an overview of what happened, and some insight into what's taking place within the Call2All movement.

Family Vacation

It seems like I have been away from Internet for weeks. We have been many places and seen many faces. Many things have happened and there is simply now way to blog it all. A major highlight was family vacation down at Port Aransas, off the Gulf of Mexico.


A family tradition, little one's watching Grandpa make bisquits.


Port Aransas Beach


Josh in the cockpit



Us at the USS Lexington


The USS Lexington

We have had a great few days down at the beach with my family. Josh and I, Mom and Dad, Chris and Pam, and of course little Abby enjoyed the time immensely. Without question the actual beach was not Mount Maunganui, but the time was awesome. Thanks for the holiday Mom and Dad.