And then, it was over. The Institute of Biblical Studies. The Leadership Training. The U.S. Staff Conference. Everyone packed up and headed back to either their ministry assignments or to visit ministry partners — everyone except the Kelloggs. We had 4 more days of being in Fort Collins because part of Andy’s job responsibilities was… Continue reading There’s Nothing Sadder than Seeing the Rockies in Your Rearview Mirror
Colorado Again: Returning To One Of Our Favorite Places
Hitting New Heights in Fort Collins, Colorado As we have been coming to Northern Colorado for 10 summers you could think that we would get bored of being here, running another conference, serving one more staff member; but NO! We keep finding things to see, and going back to places that hold great memories. As… Continue reading Colorado Again: Returning To One Of Our Favorite Places
A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes
Cady and Kevin’s wedding day was originally March 2nd — 3/2/13. But, obstacles popped up. Big obstacles. They moved the date to March 9th—3/9/13. March 2nd arrived, “It came in like a lion . . . .” The day was wildly windy and cold — the cold that gets into your bones. March 9th arrived… Continue reading A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes
Heading Straight For Us
The Wedding Anticipation — it is a deliciously awful thing. Sometimes it is glorious, like when you are waiting for warm chocolate chip cookies to come out of the oven, the scent whetting your appetite. Sometimes it is agony, like when you are waiting for the result of a medical test. Sometimes it is… Continue reading Heading Straight For Us
A Whole New World
TURKIYE Once again, Andy had the opportunity (and joy) to serve the international operations staff members of Campus Crusade at the 4th bi-annual Operational Leadership Conference. This year it was held outside of Izmir, Turkey, southeast of Istanbul. (Notice the spelling above—the Turkish people don’t like the way we spell it since it’s the same… Continue reading A Whole New World
Thank You!
Thanks * Thankfulness * Gratitude * Appreciation * Gratefulness Catherine and I want to express our gratitude to you for your part in the work God has called us to do through Campus Crusade for Christ, International. We want to give you a window into some of what your giving accomplishes beyond our home, Andy’s… Continue reading Thank You!
Andy’s Summer (so far…)
Continuing Education Greetings from Orlando! It's interesting to be in Central Florida and not have it be the hottest place in America. My (Andy) summer began deliciously — while Catherine and Rachel were in Maine and Cady and Kevin were on vacation with his family, I got to spend time with Becca. She treated me… Continue reading Andy’s Summer (so far…)
Alterations All Around
A Full Nest for the Summer after a Crazy Spring This year has moved particularly fast for me. I literally am stunned that it is already summer! Andy and I are sorry that it’s been a few months since you’ve heard from us, but this spring has been an emotional whirlwind, Let me elaborate. Becca… Continue reading Alterations All Around
A Fresh New Year
A New Calendar and an Empty Fridge Door Happy New Year, 2012! Do you make resolutions? Are you making plans for this year even though the Mayan calendar predicts the end of the world? Are the pages of your calendar already filling up? I adore the job of filling in my empty calendar at the… Continue reading A Fresh New Year
Merry Christmas From Us
Merry Christmas! Miss Cady continues to do well at Hair Cuttery. She is taking appointments (something she had to earn) and is a key-holder for the salon—a great honor. She was able to come visit us this summer in Colorado with her boyfriend, Kevin. Their puppy, Autumn, continues to keep the world safe from “wild… Continue reading Merry Christmas From Us