A Trip to Lookout Mtn.

This gorgeous view is just a little hike up from the Montreat campus. The first time we tried to make it up, I was in sandals. And I should probably correct the fact that Brenton did make it up. I was the one to slack...the shoes, bear stories, the sky turning dark...making it to the top was not my priority.

I've truly have been a little nervous to hike too far up; a couple recently told us they saw two black bears from the trail. And most excitingly, we hiked up early evening both times, right when the bears like to make their appearance. However, when Heather and Wes invited us last weekend, the idea of having a group of people and two dogs around grew on my pretty quick. Not that it would do much good since Roxy is a small, timid critter that loves to yelp and Lexi is an overzealous puppy in a big body. We'd probably have gotten ourselves into more trouble riling a grumpy black bear up!

~ Less Than Our Best ~

October 23, 2008


Dear Betty,

Have you ever completed a project to find it was done incorrectly? Today, at The Cove, I was preparing letters for the Registration volunteers. I had finally completed the project sitting on my "To Do" list for the last two days, or so I'd thought. There were too many projects to catch up with on my down week. I began to get flustered, which led to the following. As I began my final proofing of each letter, with varying details, I noticed one major flaw. All the letters began with, "Dear Betty..."

Today, Nelson, Ava, Laura and all the others on my list were "Betty", and completely unaware of their name changes. The wheels began turning in my mind. How many other times, aware of unaware, have I finished an incomplete task. A task, a ministry, a promise, what do these matter if they are not done thoroughly, lacking our best?

The Word of God instructs us to do whatever we are doing as if we were serving the Lord not man. If we truly lived our lives so that every action reflected a response to the Savior of the universe, our actions would be more than thorough. We would not want to give anything than the best to the King of Kings, our daddy who died for us.

What a pity that we, I, do not live more committed lives. And that you Jesus for Your grace that loves and accepts us always.

Sincerely -

Kelly

GAME NIGHT!

Mixed into the last weeks have been late nights for me (Kelly) with registration for events at The Cove, soccer for Brenton and major chill time when we make it home. Lexi always tries to join in the fun, though I'd bank on saying that game night was not her favorite.

In this past week, Brenton coach the Montreat Cavaliers through two more wins. It's been encouraging and the team for earlier this year is beginning to reappear. With the last few games of the seaon, it is a little unnerving to think of th final outcome. All the rest of the games are Conference and many of the teams have been going strong this year. The Cavaliers are more than capable of winning the last three games, though they may be tough. Regardless of the outcome, the guys have made some great achievements this year.

Life at The Cove is still in peak season. The trees are starting to turn and the leaves are beginning to fall, which is attracting quite the crowd. This last week, we had two events with Erwin Lutzer, a seminar with Don Wilton and a Steve Green concert. Between editing commentaries, researching intensive training material and overseeing registration, it seems there has been little down time. Life will start to slow down just before Thanksgiving, when seminars come to a close. It's been a fun and needed change to help with registration for a season!

More Visitors

Within three months of our new residency, we have had both of our parents and the Wrights come visit. It has been so good to see familiar faces and we are thankful that these "drop-bys" were able to happen.

The latest visit was Nate Wright and his father, a college buddy of Brenton. We had a meal and plenty of time to stop by the soccer field so they guys could kick around a ball. It was a quick visit, but worthwhile.

The pictures above were of the most recent Cavaliers' game. They guys won last Saturday and had a victory run. Teammates had gone out on their own before the game to buy the flag that represented their country.

And lastly, the puppy in the second picture was the dog I watched for a weekend, about a month ago. The little gal in the picture, is the daughter of the Assistant Athletic Director at Montreat. Everytime we told her to give the puppy a kiss, she went in for a bite!

A Weekend With the In-Laws

Brenton's parents were able to come in, last weekend, for one of the few home games this season. It was an unnerving, fingernail munching event. We sat on the edge of our seats between the poor ref, rough start for the Montreat crew and the fact that it was one of five games listed to watch on the NAIA website. The guys pulled through and won 1-0. They've still yet to play many conference games, so the real battle begins now.





With a storm brewing and little time with the in-laws, we decided to visit Montreat's campus. The drizzles didn't start misting until late that evening after a brisk walk downtwon Asheville.




Of course I had to throw in these few pics of Lexi. The girl's getting big. On her arm is her infamous play toy, Hoover, whom she decided to potty on. Only the 2nd time ever, and during our casual evening on the porch with Brenton's parents. All too entertaining.




Mama and Papa B's time ended with the most stunning sunset. We made it home with less than five minutes before the mountains enveloped the sun. Brenton begs to differ saying he saw a more breath-taking view while he mowed last week. Guess well never know who's right.