Yes, that title is original

It pretty much explains how I feel. I am home, and much of my heart is here. It was "utterly amazing" to walk around the corner dragging my painfully awaited bags, and be completely shocked to see my beautiful girlfriend Amy. I totally knew she was going to be there, but after being apart for 8 months, there isn't much you can do to prepare yourself for actually being together again. All my anxieties and fears disappeared the second I saw her, and a huge part of my life came running back to me. My parents were also there, along with Phil & Becks family, Dave's family, and Christine's family. It was a beautiful thing, but we were once again reminded of the times when we had to say goodbye to Arlin and Darrell. Here is the east coast traveling team.

We began to get reacquainted on the bus ride back, and I had a relaxing afternoon with my family. Mom had an awesome lunch of CORN ON THE COB! I started unpacking, presented my gifts, and showed off my suit. It was awesome to see my new neice Reese. I couldn't ask for more, being with the two most beautiful girls in the world.

Then around 5 my friends started to filter in. It was soo cool to see everybody again. Thanks so much for coming, even if i was kinda out of it at the end there. Our conversations cracked me up. Instead of the normal what could we blow up, get muddy, or laugh at; we discussed interest rates on mortgages, cost of houses, and all that old people stuff. I guess things have changed from the old days. It's been awesome though. Then, the guys found out I had season 2 of Prison Break on my computer. They started watching and I fell asleep.

So it's starting to feel a lil more like home now, my sleeping patterns are fairly normal, and I got to ride my cycle. But part of my heart is no longer with me, it's half way across the world, in the beautiful country of Thailand, in the equally friendly city of Chaing Mai, a lil south on Hong Dong road, in Koolpunt Ville 5, in the building affectionately known as IGO. I miss you guys like crazy, and my life will forever be changed because of you. I will not forget the diverse places, poeple, and experiences we had together in Asia. I am praying for everyone of you, and I hope to for a very long time.
For those staying on for another semester and those living there, God Bless you as you continue to grow and allow Him to work in and through your lives. You have an amazing opportunity and responsibility, and i'm kinda jealous of you:) Keep us updated about how God is working, and remember that we will meet again, that I'm sure of!
For those who came back to the states, we have equally challenging and exciting opportunities and responsibilities. Personally I think the Asia family has it easier:) but we have so much support and the God who created it all and is our biggest fan as we seek Him and buidling His Kingdom.
Here are thre more pictures for free, lets make sure we keep in touch and keep encouraging each other to be strangers and pilgrims.
This was downright amazing! Saturday morning we were busy exchanging pictures and various other files. 13 people, 12 laptops. LOOK WHO DOESN'T HAVE ONE! It was breathtaking!

Saturday evening we had one last jam session, i'm gonna miss hearing guitar music bouncing off the walls in that loud building. And the singing, wow...

Now there's a line that strikes fear in the hearts of any full grown man! Watch out...