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Legacy

I am at the Amarillo airport this morning in Amarillo, Texas-- my hometown.  This weekend, I stealthily flew here from Chicago on a covert operation to be present at a 60th birthday celebration for my dad.  My mom decided a few months ago that she wanted to host a surprise party for him, and she wanted to make it a BIG celebration.  I flew into town.  He had friends and family from all over Texas travel to attend-- old friends, former roommates, business partners, siblings, church family.  All in all, there was around 150 people present at this party, all there to celebrate his life.  And through alittle luck, it was a complete surprise.  It was a very fun evening.  I think every person should have at least one opportunity to look back over the span of his or her life and celebrate the legacy they have left.  This weekend was a wonderful reminder that a person's true legacy is the people you've loved and the people who have loved you. 

Thanksgiving In Texas

This morning, I flew to Texas to visit family for Thanksgiving.  It's been a long day of travel, but it feels good to see the people I love again.  Eating some Turkey tomorrow, watching the Cowboys and the Aggies, then Friday we're going to do some hunting.  Hard to beat that.

Cow Creek Ranch Video Montage

I edited together a bunch of pictures and video clips from the 3 days I spent with my family at Cow Creek Ranch . . . Enjoy!

Here's a downloadable link to get the movie in Windows Media File format:

Download cow_creek_movie.wmv

On My Way To Cow Creek

Tomorrow, I'm taking a short, 3-day vacation.  My family has rented a little area at this out-of-the-way resort in the mountains of New Mexico just 40 miles east of Santa Fe.  It's called Cow Creek.  Don't know much about it except its a few days of fly fishing, riding horses, shooting, and hanging out with the fam. . . what could be better than that?!

Back to Chicago!

 

Well, today I'm on my way back home ot Chicago.  It's been a great trip. . . it's been a LONG trip. . . but it's been fun.  I've seen alot of people I haven't seen in a long time, and had a chance to talk with alot of friends.  I've had a chance to share the vision of our church with literally hundreds of people over the last week and a half, and we have alot more people praying on our behalf in both Texas and Colorado.  It's also gotten me even more excited about what we're doing up in Schaumburg.  Looking forward to getting back to Chi-town. 

Flying to Denver

Today, I'm leaving Amarillo and flying up to Denver through Tuesday.  Looking forward to it.  Should be a great time.

Leaving on a Jet Plane

I'm currently sitting in an airport and in about 30 minutes, I am leaving Chicago and flying down to Texas.  I'll be there through April 24th, on which day I'm leaving to head up to Colorado for about 5 days.  I'm pretty excited.  It'll be nice to get out of town for a while.   

Let the Tour Begin!

Well, right now, I am in the middle of planning a couple of trips.  I am leaving on April 18 to fly from Chicago to Amarillo, Texas.  I will spend about a week there hanging out with friends and family.  Then I'll fly up to Denver on April 24 o spend another several days there.  I'll be preaching at First Baptist Church, Golden on April 27, and then flying back to Chicago April 29.

The purpose?  To connect with friends and tell people about Waterfront Community Church!  Stay tuned as I may be coming to an area near you!