Hitting the Road Again

Dad and little man during
a perfect Oregon Fall Day

After 5 weeks on the West Coast our time here has come to an end.  We feel led to make another step and head east...well south and then east.  We have decided to return to North Carolina and explore the a relationship He introduced to us right after we left the region this past March.  David, his wife Monika and family found us via the internet and were moved by our blog.  Once we connected it was obvious our families shared a common hope and heart for using the land to do outreach.  David owns 36 beautiful acres at the base of the Blueridge Mountains an hour south of Asheville.  We are excited to see if the land is the home for the vision we have.We leave with just enough money to get us there, and have a hope to trade our Suburban for an RV.  It would be much more comfortable and can provide a temp home while we wait to build a home on the property.  If this property and family are a good fit we hope to build a Cobb home using only Raw materials from the land.  See the link http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/buildings-dirt-and-straw/3739?image=8

This is Analyse's Illinois Fun Facts and Iowa Title Page 

We will head south to take I40 across the country this time.  This will enable Staci and the girls to continue where they left off with their Cross-Country Home School Curriculum.  We will add California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee and North Carolina to their Trip Books.  The kids were very excited to hear we were headed back to Asheville.  It will mean they get to see their friends Ariah, Ryn, River, Tovah, Ezra, Eden, Esa May!  It was a sad moment when the girls realized they would have to say good-bye to all their friends here...Auvi, Ezra, Susie, Audrey, Owen, Shiloh, Nora, Lucy and Julian.

The girls help press apple cider at a annual event that started
at our home 5 years ago!

Our time in Oregon was wonderful. We came to reconnect with those apart of the birth of the vision and we did jut that.  Our step this direction was taken with doubt and much unknown.  We were confident to start fresh and pursue this huge hope but after 5 years of talks with those here in Oregon we were unsure about their desire to take the next steps with us.  The hearts of all we connected with are devoted to helping others and wonderful blessings to those around them.  However, the current state of the vision, birthed by the dreams of those we came to see, is not something ready for them to move towards...yet. :)  We hope as we continue towards its launch many of these wonderful friends come join us.

Cecily is talking in
 2 word sentences!

Cyrus and Arlo with kids in Crow, Or

We would like to say good-bye and thank you to many who opened their homes and shared their lives and resources with us.  Whit and Holly Hemphill were the best example of fellowship and brotherhood we have ever experienced.  Thank you for everything...we will miss you.  The Tucci's were wonderful and we hope to see them at our place when that time comes!  Chelsea, Chris, Cyrus and Arlo and their zipline were a blast! Devin and Heidi King thanks for your friendship, gifts and I really enjoyed working with you!  Thank you Rice's for providing us a sanctuary upon our arrival here.  Others who we don't want to forget are the Holub's, Shaffer's, Brandow's, and Leach's.  We hope to see and partner with all of you soon.