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It’s been quite a season of transition. Position. Place. Pace. In many ways, our whole life has seemingly been turned upside down! And through all of it, I’m learning quite a bit. One of the biggest lessons so far is this: Assignments are temporary. When God called us to plant Riverbank Church almost 17 years ago, we knew it wouldn’t necessarily be a lifetime assignment. But we also had no idea how long the assignment would last. As a planner and visionary, I had 20 years in

One of the perks of living in our part of Florida is the proximity to Orlando. That means for us being close to some of our greatest life friends and Disney. So we recently met up with the Monahan’s for an evening at Epcot. Of all the Disney environments this our favorite. We’ll be back soon!

While having lunch with my sis in Sebastian, a pod of dolphins put on a show for us!

Today we went to spend the day with Roman for Family Day at Calvary House for Men in Pompano Beach. We had a great time catching up and meeting some of the guys Roman is doing life with. We are so encouraged by the growth in his life. The area where he has developed the most is his faith in Jesus. He is genuinely walking with the Lord, and it’s so special to be able to talk with him about it. I can’t help but believe that the time he is spending here will have an everlasting

This new season is introducing all kinds of new rhythms, house chores, activities and experiences. One thing in particular that’s new for me is tending to our pool. On our second night in the house, the pool light went out. So I did what every good modern DIYer does: I went to YouTube and searched, “How to change a pool light.” It looked soooo simple. In fact, every video I watched basically said so! After watching several DIY videos, I felt confident enough to order everythi

Some months of the year just hit different. September is one of those. It’s a seasonal transition month. Not just with the weather, but with life. School for many families is just getting going. Football weekends light up. There’s something about September that causes us to think about change and adjustment, our schedules, what we wear, and what we do. For Penny and me, this September represents rest and retreat before we start a new assignment. We plan on morning walks, afte

We’ve been going pretty nonstop in this transition for a solid month. We said our goodbyes up north, spent time with Mom and Dad during her surgery recovery, then navigated a crazy week of house closing and moving. Now, it’s just settling in. Settling into our new house, community, and way of life. And it’s also settling into the drastic changes that are upon us. The changes in our location are obvious. We’ve gone from mountainous to pretty much a sandbar. The weather is quit

Yesterday I left early to head to Ft. Lauderdale, where I picked up Roman to spend the day. Here’s the catch: he didn’t know that we had moved. He didn’t know that we had passed the baton at Riverbank. He had no idea. Over the past few months, I’ve been in communication with some of the leaders of the program he is a part of. They felt that knowing all of the things would be a distraction in his growth process. We agreed. When I arrived at 9am, he was shocked. He had no idea

The beauty of a Florida sunset reminds me of the changing seasons of life. There’s a dusk to every season. And you can easily get caught up in the fact that the day is over, that you’ll never have that day again. OR you can embrace the beauty of the ending, take in the sunset, and look ahead with anticipation to a new dawn. That’s the story of my life right now. I’m grateful for the season that has ended, for all of its beauty, memories, lessons, and faithfulness. But I’m als

We closed on our new house in Vero Beach, Florida yesterday! What a surreal moment and a meaningful milestone as we step into a brand-new season of life and prepare for whatever ministry assignment the Lord has ahead. We’re incredibly grateful, expectant, and excited about what’s next. It’ll take us a couple of weeks to get settled, unpack the boxes, and find our rhythm in a new community, but we’re soooo ready! Keep us in your prayers as we move forward. We’re trusting Jesus

It’s been a season of in-between. In-between assignments. In-between beds. In-between communities. In-between what was and whatever is next. This kind of season can be incredibly stressful, or it can become an invitation to abide in Christ. I’m choosing to abide. To stay grafted into the faith that has grounded me for more than 40 years. To trust that even when life feels unstable and almost everything seems in-between, there is one thing that isn’t: my relationship with Jesu

Jadon and I got to see one of our favorite bands, The Temper Trap, tonight as they opened for MUSE. They only played four songs, but after listening to them together for years, it was pretty great to finally see them live! Music has always been something Jadon and I have shared. Certain songs and bands have a way of becoming part of the soundtrack of your life, and tonight we got to add another memory to ours. Four songs. One great night. Another memory with my son that I’m g

Never forget this.

Dad and John Deere After a long few final days in New England and a drive south, we finally arrived at our destination for the next week or so, Mom and Dad’s in Charlotte. As many of you know, Mom had surgery this week to remove cancer from her lung. We’re so grateful for the blessing of being here during this time, to help Mom as she heals and to help Dad with some work around the house. The timing feels pretty special. In the middle of our own transition and move south, we

We said goodbye to our house of 11 years and community of over 16 years yesterday (this is shot from our basement, yes, we were insane about packing!). Our moving truck was packed up and shipped off and will await us 13 days from now in Vero Beach. Meanwhile, we are off to be with family. Pray for Moms recovery from surgery. 🙏🏼

My last time @riverbankchurch for awhile. I’m reminded of what God CAN do. The last 16+ years have been exhilarating. Honored to have been a part! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DboKJTZRiWY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

These are our final days living in Vermont. After 16½ years, I'm genuinely excited for the new season ahead, but I've also found myself reflecting on the life we've lived here. The people. The places. The experiences. I'll never forget all that Jesus has done in so many lives—including ours. We watched our family grow up here. We moved several times before settling into our home in White River Junction in 2015. More than 11 years in one house—that's the longest I've ever live