Trekkies

Until recently I've never had much respect for Trekkies. For that matter I've never had much respect for anyone who dressed up as a fictional character in support of a TV show or movie. How does that thought process even work? "Hey let's go see the new Stars Wars Friday night." "Nah, let's go see it Thursday night at midnight in $300 costumes that make actually seeing the movie painful" But, I must concede that my opinion has changed. Why? 1 word, 4 letters: LOST.
I am obsessed with LOST. I won't go on about why Lost is so awesome, but if you don't watch it, I apologize. I've never missed an episode, and my conversations are dominated by lost theories for 2 days after a new show airs. I've actually read several theories online, most of which are several pages long. It really hit me one day when I had this thought: "I wish I had a way to show everyone that I love the show more then they do." I told my friend Dave about this and guess what he called me..."Trekkie". Unfortunately, I can't say I would rule out dressing up like a Lost character at some point in my life. And that's how I came to respect Trekkies.

Caroline and I have gone through a big transition recently. As we get closer to our financial goal we realized it was time for me to start working part-time to allow more time to fundraise. So, my last day at Shenandoah Growers was March 3rd. I am now working part-time waiting tables at Madison Grill and substitute teaching.

I posted some new pictures today as well. It's from a trip we took to Annapolis/Baltimore in February.

Prayer Requests:

1. Funding: We would like to be funded in time to leave in August
2. Discipline: Ryan needs to use his extra time wisely
3. Joy: We've been going through some personal trials lately and we need to find our joy in the Lord

His,

Ryan and Caroline

Weekly Updates

Up to this point our blog has mainly been a resource to find more information about what we're doing and how you can be a part. That information will remain, but now we will also be updating our blog on a weekly basis. Thank you for taking the time to keep up-to-date. Our posts will be a mix of ministry updates, personal updates, prayer requests, and pictures. If you need to contact us at anytime please feel free.

His,

Ryan and Caroline