Quick-o-matic update from DC.

I wont be able to give an adequate update but we've been having a hard time finding time and internet lately to post anything to the blog. But things have been wonderful. So later we'll hope to post a fuller update but for now...

We had a great time in Chester, VA near Richmond. We stayed with Sarah Russo and her parents. They took great care of us, showed us so much kindness and made us feel so at home. It was really beautiful. By the way, Sarah is a singer/songwriter herself and on Friday night she hosted us in her home for a house concert and we split the show. So we got to listen to her sing her stuff. We also got to play a long a bit. We really enjoyed that so much... and we recorded it so once we get back I'll sort through some of that and see how the recording turned out.

But the main thing was how great it was to be with the Russo's. We even got to have a few real sit down family meals with them. I think being on the road would be too much except that we have felt so at home along the way because of the good folks who've taken care of us. I could go on, but this is supposed to be a "quick" update before we get over to the church for this evening's concert.

Saturday we hung out with Sarah and our friend Chris Lucas who plays guitar and writes songs beautifully. He's so encouraging to me, a kindred spirit. But we went to watch 'Where the Wild Things Are' Saturday afternoon which was a lot of fun. Good Movie, maybe we'll review it later. Then after dinner with the Russo's Chris came over and we just shared songs for a good while. What a sweet time! Chris's playing is enchanting in itself, but his heart is even better. His songwriting and Scripture settings were wonderful to listen to. I can't wait till his present CD project is done.

I'll stop there I'm about out of time... things are going so well. So thankful to the Jesus for the way he's taking care of us as we go. We do miss our friends and family back home.

Thanks Abbye for the beautiful email.
Thanks Sarah for even thinking to come visit.
Thanks Donald for writing a book that is encouraging and challenging us.

We'll be back with pictures and more updates soon... much love friends, matthew