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My girls did not get out of school until 11 June. When my younger daughter, Michaella, realized that our summer would be short because of their late schedule and my having to go to West Virigina, she decided she would come along with me.<br /><br />I can not say how happy I am to have had her with me these past days. It truly has been a joy and something I did not think would happen this year.<br /><br />We travelled to Tuscaloosa, AL and were hosted by Jeff & Shari Gilbert...and their girls. They spoiled Michaella (and me) while we were there. You guys are great.<br /><br />I also was able to spend the day with my good friend and former pastor, Butch Roshto. I love him and miss being around him. He is such an encouragerer. His wife...one of my other mamas, Nancy had her tonsils out and was not well. But it was great to see her as well. They are planning a trip to Turkana in October. Please pray for them and this upcoming trip.<br /><br />Bug and I then made our way to West Virginia. Last Sunday we were with First Baptist Church in Ranson. Pastor Mike Withem had travelled to Charleston for our National meeting but welcomed us any way. A special shout out to Brother Ryan and Sister Liz who made sure we were well taken care of. It was great to see so many friends and to make a few new ones.<br /><br />Monday, we came to Charleston, WV for the ABA meeting and have enjoyed seeing so many folks. <br /><br />Tomorrow, we will make our way back to Florida to bring Bug home and then I will return to West Virginia to be with Pastor Devin Ward and the folks at FBC of Inwood. <br /><br />Much love,<br />Eddie & Bug

Count of comments: 7

by gpennell @ 24 Jun 2010 01:18 pm

Forgetest thou not that thy must return to Mississippi before thou leavest again for thy overseas work. <br />George and family

by eddie @ 26 Jun 2010 01:58 pm

george!! forgivest thou me but with greatest regret, i fear i will not be back before i depart. pole sana ndugu! eddie

by David_Roshto @ 28 Jun 2010 04:50 am

What an awesome chance to be with Bug. Praying for safe travels from WV to Hot Springs... or maybe just safe travels for my friend-Ekiru. See you soon...

by eddie @ 28 Jun 2010 02:05 pm

DAVE!! i saw the parents just the other day...i should say, we saw the parents. bug loves them...and so do i! i wish i could come by hot springs on my way to florida...but i am on my way through north carolina. tell lad i say hello. talk to you soon buddy...

by Sonu @ 22 Nov 2015 08:01 am

I love this. Thank you for being so open about this evolving pserocs. You're creating beautiful language around an often closeted topic. Your acknowledgment of Natalia, Gabriel, & Brandon reaffirms your bountiful capacity for love, each of these beings born of your flesh, & how much more you will continue to create. Thank you so much for mapping your grief, offering it as a guide for others, & continuing to move fluidly wherever you are.

My girls did not get out of school until 11 June. When my younger daughter, Michaella, realized that our summer would be short because of their late schedule and my having to go to West Virigina, she decided she would come along with me.<br /><br />I can not say how happy I am to have had her with me these past days. It truly has been a joy and something I did not think would happen this year.<br /><br />We travelled to Tuscaloosa, AL and were hosted by Jeff & Shari Gilbert...and their girls. They spoiled Michaella (and me) while we were there. You guys are great.<br /><br />I also was able to spend the day with my good friend and former pastor, Butch Roshto. I love him and miss being around him. He is such an encouragerer. His wife...one of my other mamas, Nancy had her tonsils out and was not well. But it was great to see her as well. They are planning a trip to Turkana in October. Please pray for them and this upcoming trip.<br /><br />Bug and I then made our way to West Virginia. Last Sunday we were with First Baptist Church in Ranson. Pastor Mike Withem had travelled to Charleston for our National meeting but welcomed us any way. A special shout out to Brother Ryan and Sister Liz who made sure we were well taken care of. It was great to see so many friends and to make a few new ones.<br /><br />Monday, we came to Charleston, WV for the ABA meeting and have enjoyed seeing so many folks. <br /><br />Tomorrow, we will make our way back to Florida to bring Bug home and then I will return to West Virginia to be with Pastor Devin Ward and the folks at FBC of Inwood. <br /><br />Much love,<br />Eddie & Bug

Count of comments: 7

by gpennell @ 24 Jun 2010 01:18 pm

Forgetest thou not that thy must return to Mississippi before thou leavest again for thy overseas work. <br />George and family

by eddie @ 26 Jun 2010 01:58 pm

george!! forgivest thou me but with greatest regret, i fear i will not be back before i depart. pole sana ndugu! eddie

by David_Roshto @ 28 Jun 2010 04:50 am

What an awesome chance to be with Bug. Praying for safe travels from WV to Hot Springs... or maybe just safe travels for my friend-Ekiru. See you soon...

by eddie @ 28 Jun 2010 02:05 pm

DAVE!! i saw the parents just the other day...i should say, we saw the parents. bug loves them...and so do i! i wish i could come by hot springs on my way to florida...but i am on my way through north carolina. tell lad i say hello. talk to you soon buddy...

by Sonu @ 22 Nov 2015 08:01 am

I love this. Thank you for being so open about this evolving pserocs. You're creating beautiful language around an often closeted topic. Your acknowledgment of Natalia, Gabriel, & Brandon reaffirms your bountiful capacity for love, each of these beings born of your flesh, & how much more you will continue to create. Thank you so much for mapping your grief, offering it as a guide for others, & continuing to move fluidly wherever you are.