Hurry up and wait...

The last 6 days have been like drinking from a fire hose.  Or should I say, like gulping down the Yaak River?

In an act of faith and trust in our Father's direction and provision, Jenna and I have been on what can be called a "Recon" Trip to the Treasure State.  We've been seeking out what it would mean to make our way in a place where the entire state population is only a fraction of the the city of San Diego... Learning that watching for deer on the highway is a much more effective means of speed control than radar guns.  And speaking of guns, it's a glorious reality in this state that fervent adherence to the Second Amendment seems to go hand-in-hand with the courteousness of her inhabitants.  More guns, less crime, indeed.

Our children — how we miss them! — have been so patient in staying home with (incredibly generous) friends for a whole week.  As we have sent them pictures like these...

 ...they have responded by encouraging and reassuring us that they believe in what God is doing in our lives.  They are amazing, and we look forward to squeezing them repeatedly and slobbering all over them.  :-)

So, it seems that within a month or two, we'll be changing the plates on our minivan... and while we're at it, we should probably trade that in for a giant truck!  Flathead Valley, here come the Calvi's.  May God have mercy on us all!