The Adventures of Adam and Kara

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The Adventures of Adam and Kara



The Glory of God is Man Fully Alive - St. Irenaeus



North America » United States » Oregon » Portland May 26th 2010

May 26, 2010 JJ Heller's song, Believe in Me, has been filling the space in my car, my home, and my head for the past several months now. If you have not listened to this song, you should. Her voice is sweet, light, and breathy, and the melody melts in my ears like meringue on my tongue. Her words are my prayer and a comfort. I took the first major step towards putting our plans into action last week, when I notified my employer that I would be resigning mid-June. Adam gave his notice yesterday. Security is dwindling, and yet it feels good. Actually, it feels great. I had hoped that we would have an inkling of an International plan by now, but we don't. However, we trust that there is a plan for us. We ... read more

North America » United States » Oregon » Manzanita March 14th 2010

March, 14, 2010 We bought our bike today!! After much Harley Davidson dealership shopping, bike-trader-ing, Craig's listing, and countless emails back and forth to my step-dad Tom and Uncle Dennis, we finally found what we think was a deal. It is also something that will take us across the country just fine... we think. Now we just need to not chicken out! We had lunch at a bomb little surfer / burger shack in the quaint Oregon beach town of Manzanita. Restaurant called the Sand Dune. Recommend it. ... read more

North America » United States » Oregon » Portland February 18th 2010

February 18, 2010 Adam and I tied the knot in Vail, Colorado two weeks ago (2.6.2010). We feel so blessed to have had 86 friends and family trek out to Vail in the snow to be there for our wedding weekend. We love everybody so much and are so thankful to have the people that we do in our lives. Unfortunately, our wedding did not necessarily offer up the best atmosphere for spending QUALITY time with our peeps. So in the spirit of pursuing this quality time, it is only fitting that we traverse the USofA on a motorcycle, to love on and be loved by the people that we care about. ("Quality" being the major focus of Robert Pirsig's book, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, it is in all my dorkdumb that this ... read more

North America » United States » Oregon » Portland January 3rd 2010

January 3, 2010 In 2010 we are on a quest for more. More knowledge, more detail, more depth, more truth. And we must mention, fewer "things". Yes, 2010 will be the year to divest of what is tangible and embark on a journey worth more to our persons and our souls than the multitude of designer jeans we have managed to accumulate over the past few years. This is the year that together, Adam and I will start our married life by leaving the comfort of our suburban, all-American, tri-level home, the security of corporate paychecks that come as regularly as rain does in Portland, and perhaps most difficultly, the adorable tail wagging booty shake of our beloved mutt, Paco. 2010 is the year that we will get lost in the world, with hopes of finding ... read more




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