Moving To New York

Melissa and I are working hard on moving to New York City in the coming weeks and months. The first step was to discard all extra clothes, furniture, and “junk.” Its incredibly cathartic to toss so much out. Our attic is completely empty (except for a lone Christmas tree). Our closets are down to the essentials. I got rid of my desk and have taken over Melissa’s previous desk for my freelance work (she is so gracious and flexible). We were able to sell our sofa and chair to a good friend, and replaced it with a simple sofa bed / futon from Ikea.

The only thing keeping us from making the move at this point is the financial buffer we will need for the higher cost of living in Brooklyn—primarily the first few month’s rent. I’m working as hard as possible to gather the funds needed. God is providing graciously for our needs and I expect that the money will be in place in mid-October.

We’ll be joining Williamsburg Church. Over the last few years, the people there have been among the most kind and loyal friends I’ve had. Nothing makes me more excited than the prospect of throwing ourselves completely behind what is happening in the ministry there.

In the meantime I’m headed to Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro next Tuesday with Tim Keesee and Pete Hansen. We’ll be shooting a documentary film primarily about the mission work of David and Kristi Hosaflook. In the past couple months, friends and family have graciously provided the funding for the trip. In the end, I will only be spending a couple hundred dollars of my personal funds. The Lord has been kind to move in the hearts of others to give to this venture. I’ll certainly update you all upon our return.

Oh, and there’s a rumor floating around that I’ll be starting an amateur photo blog named after a Paul Simon song. This is true. Can you guess which song title?