(Just reminding readers of Pugsley's contributions with his trusty saber-Photo by Sammie)
Just sharing some thoughts for you all to patch together....
Los Angeles was an incredible stay...made that way only by those whom we met there. Thank you so much Bill and Barbara for your incredible hospitality and that bottle of bubbly...BRILLIANT!
The Parker's back porch was like a slice of paradise...I don't think I have ever spent that much time just relaxing and enjoying a nice cool breeze, the sounds of a typewriter, lemonade, a good book, Stephen practicing his judo-chops on the neighbors dog and an occasional cookie!
*I have to say undoubtedly, that cookie jars are amazing!*
We spent some time hanging with Stephen's cousin who is interning at a place called the Dream Center. Her company was great and we saw probably one of the best movies EVER! -
KUNG FU PANDA! HEEEE--YA!
It was amazing! Our fellowship and time spent together was a blast...and the shores of the L.A. coast were great. I even got to do a few runs on the surfboard...which was fantastic, despite the fact I don't think you could call what I was doing surfing...fun though.
Our time in L.A. felt like weeks but ended on my birthday. WOW! I received two cakes in celebration of my birthday...THANKS! We traveled to Phoenix, AZ on the 11th and arrived just in time to leave and go tubing down the Salt River...-we spent 4 hours floating down the river, sipping cherry coke, and tossing a sweet Star Wars beach ball...Also my cell phone got soaked in the river as well and is out of service right now...so sorry to all you who have tried to contact me in the last 3 days...might be a few more.
We are staying with Ben's family, who all are incredible, for our time here in AZ. Apart from making amazing birthday cakes with fewer than like an hour or so notice...they have allowed us to splash about in their pool, took us mountain biking, and have taught us how to really party...
Today we took a half a day trip to tha Grand Canyon.
Our very own picture...I am sure you havn't seen enough :)
BEauTifUl! Brilliant view of His handiwork. We sucked down icy pops, ate a few mushy bananas, and watched the sun set on a sweet plateau on the edge of the canyon... Wow!
The Grand Canyon
We all decided to get Ranger Certified so we would know how to handle the wildlife. Dominic, Sammie and I.
Time to get that Grand Canyon Party started!
Check that Sunset YO! Ben's cousin Dominic is the new guy.
Looking fresh. That's Ben's friend Sammie - certified Park Ranger!
TOASTIN' it Up...
So I guess those are just some things that have been happening...I suppose you could figure that out from all tha pictures but here's the helping hand...
*side note*
If there is one thing though I must say I have enjoyed more than anything on this trip has been the fellowship of my brothers Ben and Steve. These guys have showed me more about who Jesus is and what He looks like than many I know. I have learned so much being in their midst about how to love others, how to give, be wise, and rest!....I am thankful for a chance to "grow up" a little and do in the midst of two men whose pursuit to be like Jesus challenges me....thanks guys!
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