Headin' South

Nathanial has been accepted into the Masters Program at Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, NC.  He decided to wait until the spring semester to start attending classes on campus, but he has wanted to make a trip to confirm that is where he wants to move in January.  Considering that it's a 10+ hour trip from Unadilla and the uncertainty that his Civic would make the trip and back, Wayne suggested that I accompany Nathanial and take the van.  This would allow me to see where he's moving to, help with the driving, have a more reliable vehicle, and give me the opportunity to visit friends while Nathanial is on campus.  We'll leave early Sunday a.m. and return on Wednesday.

Three years ago I organized a home school art workshop led by Barry Stebbing of How Great Thou ART for local home school students.  As I communicated with the Stebbings, a wonderful friendship developed and we have kept in contact via email, phone, and letters.  Last year Barry and his wife Saundra invited me to come to their farm in NC for a retreat from the busyness of life.  I couldn't get away for several reasons, but I promised to try to find a time when I could visit their little piece of paradise.  Monday a.m. I will drive an additional 2 hours from Cary to spend 2 days with the Stebbings.  This very special couple has been instrumental in encouraging me (and many more!) to keep a nature journal and to really look at the beauty in creation.  They have made such a substantial, positive influence to the home school community that I feel deeply privileged to be welcomed into the sanctuary of their farm. 

It promises to be an exciting few days!