we'll start with kyle. i love kyle like a brother. more than a brother. kyle's wildly creative. he's selling his latest ep for however much you want to pay for it. it's called peace in times of war. a portion of the proceeds will go to http://www.savedarfur.org/. please buy this ep.
i haven't had a good anti-war post in a while, so i'll let kyle's post speak for me. i got to see and stay with him last thursday night in georgetown (austin area). we chatted about faith, war, peace, family, books, movies, and music. he challenges me to make my faith innovative. he encourages me when i need it most. he pays no mind to the status quo. he follows a radical jesus. he's not safe. he needs to shave.
one of the reasons the in-law relationship that's popularized in movies like meet the parents is so funny is because it's relatable. i think it's funny, but i can't relate. i love my mother-in-law, linda, and father-in-law, marty. i like them too. marty and i fished. linda's a little computer challenged, so computer 101 was in order. (no offense linda). all they did was pay for all my meals, give me a place to stay, buy my fishing licence, take friday off to hang out with me, and let me steal their car for like 3 days. they're beyond generous. they have an admirable ability to befriend people that aren't like them- different religion or political ideology. they love people.
i hung out with mike in houston. spent the night at his place and slammed out some guitar hero goodness. mike and i have a remarkable knack for senseless banter. at least it's sensless to everyone else. in our reality, however, obscure robin hood: prince of thieves quotes are commonplace. he can pan fry the hell out of black drum fish. mike makes you laugh when you're around him.
next stop- the mccracken's in san antonio. mike "crack" and melanie "mel mel". they thanked me for staying with them- that's how gracious they are. i hadn't talked with crack since his wedding like 2 years ago, but we hadn't missed a beat. they are both really active in the church that crack's dad pastors. his dad is so encouraging. he said this about church and the twenty-something generation: "my generation is looking for a building, your's is looking for life." i thought that was thick honesty. they're praying for us to end up in san antonio. if you want us somewhere else, it's going to be hard to out-pray them.
to top off the weekend, i was picked up by my beautiful bride at bwi at midnight last night.
quick question: would you be interested in a "what i'm reading" sidebar?
6 comments:
yeah, give us a what you are reading sidebar!
it rocked to see you man. you always blow my mind getting to talk to you. guess we're both about to be uncles tomorrow... you legitimately, me adoptively.
thanks for the props on the EP.
oops, sorry, that last comment was kyle. i don't know why it didn't post my name
Yes, please. (on the sidebar) I've often complained about having to move all my life. 8 times thus far. But, it is VERY cool getting to know people from all over. Who knew people in Delaware were so cool?! We are SO blessed. We have the best friends and family in the world, I truly believe that. And one is being added to the world, RIGHT NOW!!! Booya!
no no, i want the "what are you wearing" sidebar...
glad you're back in Delaware, at least for the time being.
yay for good friends. :) man, i missed seeing you, but you probably didn't know that i live in austin now.
and sidebar...thumbs up.
Ben, I forgot to leave my comment earlier. Your visit was great, just too short. I had the abbreviated version of "computer 101", but need much more. I don't mind admittng that because I am always willing to learn. I feel the same way about you as my son-in-law. We are so blessed. I think you might be the most patient person I know (except for my late mom who would have loved you too. Can't wait for the next visit..love, Linda
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