Monday, December 2, 2013

From the mountains of Austria to the mountains of Colorado


It's hard to believe that I've moved away from the town that I lived in for most of my life.  I really enjoyed Erie, Pennsylvania for the beautiful change of seasons, the peninsula, the ability to travel to any nearby city in just a few hours and, of course, being close to family.  Now that I live in the mountains of Colorado, I miss them more than ever, but also know that I took the right road to get here. 

So what's it like living in the mountains of Colorado?  Well, Colorado Springs is medium-sized military city.  Lots of churches, plenty to do outdoors, and a bit of history in Old Colorado City.  I've just scratched the surface of the town and am ready to explore more.  I've enjoyed the few hikes that I've taken and I went on my first bike ride yesterday.  Just loved being outside on a sunny and 60 degree December day.  And it was tougher than I imagined.  Not just the hills, but the difference in altitude.  Maybe this will boost my endurance, so that when I go home, I'll look like a champ!  (Yes, I have a competitive side =>) 

As for work...I love, love, what I do.  I get to use my business and marketing skills to help share the gospel with some of the neediest kids around the world.  Already, I've had a chance to meet some of our in-country local directors.  When I met our director of Zimbabwe, I was blown away by his heart for the 3,000 kids there.  It pained him not to be able to feed all of them.  And me, too.  This is why I do what I do.  To help love, thank, and find new donors who want to change a child's life for Jesus.

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