What Just Happened??

Its been three weeks now that we have lived in our cottage on the property of the Overlook at Eagle Rest Retreat Center. I find it hard to believe that less than a month ago, we were still living in random Statesville NC, and spending time outside on our porch staring at...another building and a parking lot busy with cars speeding through and listening heavy-bassed hiphop.

These days, we spend the evenings on either the front porch - covered, with a view of our front yard (which is all trees and garden) or the back deck which is more like a tree house with no roof. Since spring has been magically transforming our surroundings, its harder to see as far. When we first got here, we could see they hazey blue of the Appalachians in the distance. Last night we realized that we cant even get one TV station...just thought it was funny it took us three weeks to notice.

There is so much to say, but for now I just want to express my overwhelming thankfulness to God - who led us here and created all this beauty. Its been a long time since I have looked forward to getting up in the morning, and each one seems to be unique and more beautiful than the one before. Dont even get me started on the birds and other wildlife we have seen so far.

The past three weeks have been used to settle in to our new home in the cottage, and begin work around the retreat center. This weekend, we have our first retreat here - a Brazillian church from Atlanta - and I think its been going very well. Its actually been good to have a retreat for Jeremy and I, b/c we have stopped working...and are resting. I think we need to set some boundaries with work vs. rest, etc.

All in all, things are great. We love it here. It feels like home. I can wear hiking boots every day, if I want. Jeremy has a large set of keys hanging from his belt at all times, and is learning how to fix stuff.

Please pray for us as we adjust to living where we work, as there us always something in sight that needs to be done. Please come and visit, we know we have been given this place to share.

I will write more in a few days, hopefully.

Please check out the new website: www.eaglerest.org