Saturday, August 28, 2010

Sabbatical! In a Back Pack?

For us, sabbatical means a time to rest, travel, read, and study other cultures.   Wayne's view of "resting" means sitting on a beach for weeks and not moving.  Kelley's view of "resting" involves adventure, backpacking, hiking, taking trains, ferries, and gondolas.  Guess which version of resting won?  Well, we are planning a little of both!  Lots of adventure and lots of resting on beautiful beaches and mountains. :)  Thanks Grace Fellowship for believing in sabbaticals and rest!  We love Grace Fellowship!


For 4 weeks everything has to fit into a backpack.  We've never been to Europe and we've not booked any hotel rooms. We've been saving up in a money jar but Kelley keeps borrowing from it.  This is going to be a great adventure!


We hope you'll consider following us on here as we go from London to Germany, Switzerland to Austria, Italy to Greece, and Ireland to Houston!!!  Be aware though...  if you choose to follow us on this journey,  you may get swept up in some crazy adventures... or at least laugh a lot.  The trip will be from Sept 1- Sept 30.  Please pray for us on this journey, not only for safety as we travel, but for God's hand to guide us and refresh us for more seasons of ministry when we return.


We love you!!!!


Now we've gotta finish packing!!  We leave tomorrow!


Wayne & Kelley
PS....Yes, this is Kelley in the photo!  New haircut!

14 comments:

  1. Yay....I'm so excited for you guys! Go God! Enjoy, rest, be amazed..........

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  2. Wayne is that a new doo for you too? Hey that rhymed. I love you guys. Kelley the new doo is you. I did it again!!! Take care, be safe and I'm getting tired just looking at the size of the backpacks!!! Prayers, for sure. All for His glory.

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  3. Woooohoooo....Europe or bust! Have a blast. Brenda is already missing KelKel! We are right behind you guys...however, something tells me hiking won't be a big part of our trip unless I plan on carrying 2 backpacks - ha.ha. Be blest, get some rest, and look for God every step of the way.

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  4. Kelley I LOVE your hair!!! I'm so happy for you two. Have an awesome time! I'll be praying and following your blog. What an adventure! Hope you find lots of treasure!!

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  5. The new hair is beautiful! Delight in all that God has made!

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  6. You two are too cute! I love the hairdoo, yours too Wayne.
    Blessings, protection, and fun, fun, fun, is my prayer for you both in Jesus name, amen!
    XO DeVona

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  7. We love you guys and KNOW you guys are going to have an amazing, never a dull moment, journey!! Kelley, the hair is perfect... Sending prayers to the Kerr's from The Hoover's!! :o) Have FUN!!!

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  8. AUUUGGHHHH the hair is awesome!!! WOW...You look sooo sexy!!! I love it! Now Wayne, where is your buzz cut??...All talk, hu :) And, where is my book? Miss you already.

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  9. You are going to have sooooooooo much fun! My friends did that for a year and it was life changing for them. Have fun!
    Hey look kids, there's Big Ben, and there's Parliament. Hey kids, Big Ben, Parliament.

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  10. What an adventure!! Those are not backpacks, they are full size luggage racks! So excited for you two, enjoy and relax -perfect pic for the start of this sabbatical, Kelly LOVE the hair! Can't wait to read the updates. Charles and I will keep you in our prayers

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  11. Awsome I really hope y'all have fun. If you need me to do anything like walk Charlie or something text or call me at 832 725 7814. Be safe and have oodles of fun

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  12. Hi Kelley - It was great to talk to you!! I am just starting this blog - it looks awesome. I have to say something silly though.....I LOVE YOUR HAIR!!! Can't believe you finally cut it - it's awesome! You look beautiful (you too wayne)

    This blog will keep me busy for a while - thanks!

    la

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