One of the things we talked about extensively in our HIM class (basically a missions prep class) is leaving well or building "RAFT"s.
RAFT is an acrostic denoting a pre-departure process developed by the late Dave Pollock and stands for:
R- RECONCILIATION
A- AFFIRMATION
F- FAREWELLS
T- THINK DESTINATION
Although we have not been doing as well at this as we should be (insert every possible excuse: work, busyness, traveling, denial...), for the past few weeks we have been making a more concerted effort to do so. Today we said some farewells to places that have been important to us or that mean something to us. One of those places was the Red Cup. For those of you in OKC, you really should visit there if you never have. The food is delicious and it has the most diverse patronage. Joel and I have had many great & important conversations there and actually went there for one of our first dates.
This second picture is of the family reunion we attended in Dallas last weekend. My dad's uncle Floyd Stumbo turned 80. We had around 70 (!) family members in attendance to celebrate our commonalities and particularly his life. He is a very phenomenal individual. It was nice meet everyone and hear stories, meet children, and find out where everyone is and what they are doing. I feel so blessed to now be part of TWO wonderful families!
Where exactly is the Red Cup? I'm always up for a new place.
ReplyDelete3122 North Classen. There is a 7-11 right across the street.
ReplyDeleteThis is an exciting time for you guys. I know that God will bless you both as you travel across the country to do His work. It's going to be kinda' tough at first, being away from your usual "comforts", but Germany will become "you" after a while. Thank goodness that you guys have "technology" to keep you in contact with "home" (we didn't have much at all when we were in Japan-1996). Keep us posted and we'll miss you guys. JOEL - Give my good friend Randy a really big hug for me.
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