Our Journey, His Work: *Fun with Friends*

Last weekend, we began our Friday night hanging with ALL the Thacker's and having a bonfire! It was a lovely evening by the fire sharing talks, laughs, eating lots of food and of course roasting marshmellows! The weather was finally warmer than it has been so we did not freeze our butts off!

This little cutie was all bundled up!

What is it about STARING at fire?!

love this kiddo!

Rance had Saturday school and I had to work (hello, tax season!) but once we got off work - we headed to Highlands, NC for an evening of fun with friends! When Rance gives his testimony of the college years, his friend Chad's name ALWAYS comes up. Chad played a huge role in Rance's life spiritually in college and Rance will be forever thankful for him. Rance also got to watch Chad and his wife, Christy, date through college and set high standards to maintain a pure relationship throughout. Chad and Christy had their first child Grayson around 15 months ago and Rance and I got to meet him for the FIRST time on Saturday night (yay!). They are currently living in Clemson, SC serving the Lord while praying over future decisions and exactly where the Lord wants them (sounds familiar to us Shuler's!).

Highlands, NC seemed to be a middle location for us to meet so we did and boy was it a great evening. From the coffee shop to dinner out, we caught up on all the Lord is doing in our lives, what He is teaching us and simply encouraging one another in this abundant life with Him. Even though we do not see them often, it was easy for Rance and Chad to pick up right where they left off! It was a JOY to be with them and know how we can be praying for them too! I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Grayson too. He is such a sweet boy and full of life!

I had no idea our drive to Highlands, NC on Saturday would be so gorgeous. The mountain roads literally look like they were stuck on the side of the mountain somehow and very narrow, yet so beautiful.