Ins & Outs

This morning I was lounging on my big cushy couch in a peacefully quiet house, next to a dear friend, and listening to the birds chirp outside. Then I just realized that I have not updated the blog in a loooong time.

So here are the ins and outs of what has been going on with the McIlvain's this summer:

-Two weeks ago Josh spent a week at Glen Eyrie for EDGE Summit. He very much enjoyed the fellowship of our EDGE classmates and the encouraging messages and ministry training he received. Meanwhile, Fisher and I spent some time in Kansas visiting with some of my dearest friends in Manhattan and KC. On his 6 month birthday, Fisher finally got to meet his Great-Grandma and cousins down in Camdenton for the first time. It was so refreshing to see them and to catch up, but it was also one very busy week for this momma. Needless to say, we enjoyed our mini family reunion at the airport sooo much!

Fisher and Great Grandma Reed

-The next day we tested the limits of Boaz's trunk and backseat space with three adults, a baby, and all our stuff, and made the 12 hour trek back to Muncie. You can imagine how fussy we all were, it wasn't just Fisher. :)

-After one day's rest we hit the road again (this time in 2 cars) for destination SpringHill 2011! Woo! Our region spends 3 weeks at a camp outside of Seymour, Indiana for their Summer Training Program. The students spend their time studying the Bible, connecting in constant fellowship, working for the camp, receiving evangelism training, and evangelizing at IU.

-Now 1.5 weeks after arriving at SpringHill, Fisher and I are taking a few days at home for some much needed r&r, and enjoying a visit from his Auntie Lys.

What's to come:

-There is one more week of the STP left. After that we will be home as a family for the rest of June. I anticipate this to be a sweet time of finally just us for the first time in a month.

- When July rolls around we will journey back to Kansas and float around the state for a few weeks visiting friends and family, but mostly raising support, speaking at churches, and catching up with current supporters.

We hope to see many of you in a few weeks!

Fisher is excited to see you too! :)

Grace and Peace,

T