rome friends

Last night, I had the opportunity to quickly talk with Billy & Kelly Patterson and their boys: Will, Caleb, Coleman & Wes. They are one of two families that my friends and I went to Rome to encourage and equip in their church planting endeavors this last summer (which is hilarious to even say; we learned so much from them! Way more than we gave).

They were in Oklahoma for the weekend hanging with the rest of the group from Bridgeway. I was grieved to miss them. It was great to hear their voices and stories. Independently, the two oldest, Will & Caleb, told me their favorite part of their trip (Florida, Dallas, & OKC) was playing in the grass (Rome doesnt have much)!

Kelly shared some beautiful words:

we always accomplish less in the first year than we thought, and much more in five.

in grand attempts, it's glorious even to fail.

If you think of them, pray for Billy & Kelly, Alan & Tina, and the rest of the team. They are wonderful people bringing love and hope to a world in desperate need.


Here's a picture of Coleman & I on our last day in Rome. Wes took the picture. Coleman is this wonderful artist who drew the six of us as superheros. In beautiful insight he portrayed each of our spiritual gifts. He's a special little man.



Im hoping to head back to Rome sometime before '09. 3 days. 7 days. a month. Anyone interested to join in?

im serious.