Itinerary Update

Our plans have changed and we are not back in VA today.

The Lord went before me and allowed me time with my grandmother. I was able to visit her for five days in a row. We prayed together, talked together, and I was privileged to hold her hand and store up memories of her precious face. (She laughed at me when I told her that I hope to be even half as beautiful at 83 as she is.)

After visiting my Grandma B last week on Monday, Tate and I left for Memphis. It seemed that Grandma was near the end, so it was difficult to leave. At the same time, I wasn't able to stay with her in the hospital with four children to look after, and she had expressed to me that she was very tired and really just wanted to be with Grandpa. Braden and I decided that I ought to continue the next part of our trip.

Tate and I had a wonderful (though brief) stay with Andrew and Kristie in Champaign. Then we had an incredibly challenging and inspiring four days at the JuicePlus Conference in Memphis. While we were there my grandmother passed away. Tate and I drove through the night Saturday to get back to to the farm. We cancelled our plane tickets for today. The kids and I will stay here at the farm this week; Braden will drive out to meet us. We will have a memorial service for Grandma on Sunday, and then our family will make the long drive back to Lynchburg on Monday. (We have to be back for Tuesday to vote, participate in CC, and Braden and I have a date!)

Over all, the Lord is righteous and sovereign. We praise Him.