Heading to Scotland

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Heads Up - We are on the move!

But alas only for a short trip. The travel bug just won't leave us alone.

When we placed our membership at Walnut Street Church of Christ it was soon after that the Mission committee approached us to ask if we would do some traveling on their behalf. Of course we were honored, and thrilled to be a part of overseas mission work. It's in the blood, not much you can do about it.

So, for now, please keep our travel in your prayers as we prepare to leave this coming Saturday morning for Cumbernauld, Scotland.

We are hopeful to be in worship with the Christians there on Sunday morning and share a add a dish meal with them in the afternoon.

MMMM? I wonder if they speak Swahili? Doubtful I suppose ... although a fellow worker today in jest made a comment that they might think I was speaking a foreign language. 😊 Now, I have no idea why he would say that? Do I have an accent?

Having been on the other side of guests coming from home to a foreign land, we are hoping to be a blessing and encourage them in their work. I am excited, Anthony is already dreading the plane ride. It is a bit uncomfortable for the guys I am sure. But it's just one big adventure to me and I love traveling - no matter where.

As for a general update on life here in Tennessee, many of you may have heard about the flood a few weeks back. I have attached some pictures. It is truly devastating to so many. Please keep all them in your prayers for their lives to be on the mend and back to some form of normalcy.

School is almost out for Anthony - two more days. He's celebrating.

We have a garden, 15 tomato plants, 2 jalapeno's, and 2 squash mounds with 9 squash plants in each. Anyone need squash!!

The house is coming along great for those final touches. I may try to get some pics of it on here too. But don't hold me to it - we are still learning the MAC way. Today was the first day in the nearly year that we have had it that we attached a picture to an email without an act of congress!

For now, enjoy live - do the next right thing and watch for Scotland updates soon.
Shasta

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Photos

Highway 7
This is a fairly new highway in between Dickson and Columbia past where Anthony goes to school.

Flood #1
This is a picture of the ROAD we would normally be driving on by the Piney River. 9 feet over the road!

Flood #2
This is the house that Anthony's mom and dad lived in for years, then we lived there before moving in 2006 for Tanzania. Notice the back deck? It's floating. It was totaled.

Flood #3
The road to get out going to the left of our house .... nope ... not going anywhere this day. Oh, the other pic with 9 ft over the road ... was to the right. We were pretty much stuck. Thankfully on a hill.

Bridge in Centerville
According to some older folks when they built this bridge they built it with the idea the water would NEVER get over it!

Fish Camp Restaurant Centerville
This is not at peak, but very clearly exceeding the roof of the restaurant. One of our favorite restaurants.

Comments

[Stephanie]

Have a great trip ~ Glad that you were safe from the flood....

[Bill Hunt]

Scotland Venture
If you meet up with Michael Gaunt from Peterhead, please give him and Maureen (his wife) our regards. We visited them a few years ago, and also have had the privilege of hearing Michael speak several times here in the States.

[kup]

My that is some bunch of water that came down. Glad it did not get to your new home or cause you much damage. The trip to Scotland sounds wonderful. Colin Graham goes over there from Ireland fairly often if you have opportunity to call him I know he and Lisa would be encouraged. We support his work in Bangor, Northern Ireland and he is the dearest of friends to Carolyn and I. Be safe in traveling. God bless you. just ken Colin Graham Work Address: 3 Morely Avenue Conlig Newtownards, BT237TR Northern Ireland Phone [phone]

[Elizabeth Donaldson]

Anthony and Shasta, Have a great trip! Know you will be ablessing to those who are sending as well as those who are receiving! We miss you guys and cherish your friendship even though we have so many miles btw us!!! In Him, Elizabeth

[Jimmy]

Safe travels!
Hey Cuz! I am glad you all did not suffer great loss from the floods. Have a safe and fruitful trip! We are supposed to see your dad on June 20. Take care, Jimmy

[polly escue]

hello browns
that flood was sooooob devistating. love you guys. good luck on your trip to scotland.