THE WEEKLY FELLOWS UPDATE
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| the happiest man on earth Saturday night |
We are kicking off this Update with a hearty CONGRATULATIONS to Fellows Alum Bryan Pardue and new member to the Fellows family (by marriage) Maddison (Maddie Bolthouse)
We celebrated in a COVID free backyard in Denver, Colorado.
What a night!
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| Jacob, Christian, Ned and Trent |
Good old Clyde the Guide Godwin was the officiator. He was also the matchmaker! It is an amazingly cool God story how all this came about. God is good!
We had a couple of generations of Fellows in attendance. In the wedding party, there was Best Man, Fellows Alum, and brother to the groom Jacob Pardue!
There was also Fellows alums Christian McConnon, Trent Hancock and Garrett Briggs.
Sophie-Earle was also there as the date of Jacob!
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| Snuck this one - wish it was clearer |
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| Jacob gives the best man speech |
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| Bryan and Maddie couldn't resist sharing a few words |
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| the newest happy couple with our most recent happy Fellows couple Trent and Jess Hancock |
It was an honor to be in attendance. Having no official role, I had the opportunity to catch up with old friends and knock a few things off my list.
thursday...
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| Caught up with my college buddy Hayes Trotter - He picked the establishment. It was closed but I appreciated the sentiment. We ended up being a part of a Black Lives Matter Littleton style protest and then got drinks afterward to celebrate. |
friday...
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| Early morning Colorado time |
I jumped on the trail system and ran a little over 40 miles to finish off a 500 mile virtual race called Run the Ridge (a virtual run of the Blue Ridge Parkway)
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| first place! |
I was going against (really with - it's a very fun and supportive virtual community) some tough competitors, but I was motivated so I pushed through the pain and finished the race in First Place!
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| feels good to be done |
Winning gets me pretty much a whole heap of nothing in the grand scheme of things, but it was fun.
I cooled down the old legs with a six mile walk with my good friend and old teacher compatriot Gregg Tucker
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| One of my heroes |
He and his wife are doing some amazing things in the spheres of race, equity, and poverty. It started in the Dominican Republic and now is expanding back here in the States. Check it out.
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| the old house |
We stopped by the old house 1800 S Gilpin where Lia and I lived in the early 2000s
That evening I had tacos on the porch with my good friend and garage band mate Greg Trotter.
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| this was one of the highlights |
Greg Trotter is another one of my heroes. A beloved teacher, father and husband...someone I'd like to be when I grow up. He remains incognito for reasons all his own.
saturday...
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| the one and only Rick Lawrence |
I got to have a coffee on the hill with one of my favorite people Rick Lawrence! Two hours of conversation and we were just scratching the surface. Rick is a writer, speaker, editor, father, husband, and lover of Jesus. The iron in my life that has been sharpened - a lot of it has been sharpened by this man. check him out at
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| Getting our run on |
Greg and I then met up to run around my favorite park in Denver - Washington Park - it is a truly special place. And what a perfect day!
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| the real Michael Jordan |
I then grabbed lunch with another one of my mentors and heroes, Michael Jordan. Yes, friends, I know Michael Jordan - this one doesn't play basketball - but in terms of loving Jesus and singing - he is the GOAT.
I didn't have time, BUT, I couldn't resist cruising up the mountain just a bit.
I had a good reason. My great friend Tim Zandee just opened an art gallery and I needed to see it!
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| Tim has his own personalized masks for sale! |
Tim is an outstanding nature photographer. I've had the fortune of joining him on a few of his excursions. Very thankful for this guy.
He is in beautiful Evergreen, Colorado. And also online!
Check him out!
I squeezed in a little single track mountain run...just had to...
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| Evergreen lives up to the name. How I love these mountains! |
Then...it was game time!
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| Bryan and Maddie time! |
The wedding went off without a hitch...actually one BIG HITCH!
ha!
sunday....
I almost missed my flight because my Google Calendar and Orbitz kept me in Eastern Standard Time so I thought I had two more hours than I really did!
But fortunately, I made my flight with 10 minutes to spare! whew!
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| good to be home |
it really is good to be home...
Speaking of home!!!
TODAY IS OUR HOUSE'S 150th BIRTHDAY!
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| happy birthday! |
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| the foundation brick |
We were planning on having a huge party to celebrate - but - alas - big parties will have to wait - stay tuned!
Meanwhile back in the Dash!
We celebrated a birthday.
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| Happy Birthday Millie! |
Hef Turner really has some cute kids!
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| Brianne and Haley wore helmets! |
Brianne and Haley biked in the rainshine
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| Anna Rose went to horse camp...glad I see these photos afterward...I'd have a heart attack if I was there! |
And life continues...
RECRUITMENT
this is a bit frustrating, but we are still in a holding pattern with our last guy slot. we are hoping and praying to get some clarity this week. please join us!
i really believe it is going to take some prayer to get this class full - so get on your knees! - let's pray the last one or two or three in!
WHERE ARE THEY?
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| I came across this gem of a photo from our Class Two trip to the Dominican Republic. |
and friends...I shot them all a group text.
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| Tucker |
Tucker Bartholomew sent us this! He is in Nashville, working and playing music...
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| Abby and Isaiah |
Abby and Isaiah greeted us from Richmond where they are flourishing in their new house!
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| Morgan |
Morgan is in Chattanooga, teaching preschool and always being first in fun
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| Ned |
I sent this...smile...no eyebrows pic
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| Patrick |
Patrick joined in with a greetings from Austin, Texas
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| Caleb |
Caleb said hello from seminary and chaplaincy training in Columbia, SC
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| Natalie and Brendan |
Natalie and Brendan said hello from the airport also in Austin! They are getting married in August!
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| Hootie and Tim |
Hootie and Tim said hello while they were watching the stellar movie Holes
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| Grace |
Finally, from the west coast, Grace Mezzy gave us her famous smile.
Also saying hello was Sarah Wilkins in Richmond.
What a gift it was to see these beautiful faces!
You may be wondering...
Tate is doing well in the Triangle
Ashley is married and living here in Winston-Salem
JP is also here in Winston-Salem going strong in his Fellows job! (a few promotions later)
GIVE
Friends! Now is the time! We need your support!
How much? If you haven't ever given, consider going to wsfellows.com/give
Click on the donate button and put down $20 a month.
It goes a long way!
You can always write checks to
Winston-Salem Fellows
PO Box 20514
WSNC 27120
or online wsfellows.com/give
THIS WEEK
Hef is taking a well-deserved week off. Trying to...
We are working on jobs and host families and praying praying praying that we can get the last Fellow or two over the finish line - really the starting line.
We are also involved in some ongoing service with HOPEWS, Love Out Loud, and the Black Lives Matter movement...
Excited to be back in the mix here in the DASH!
MORE PHOTOS
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| Gregg Tucker and I |
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| The K-Vegas crowd |
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| holding my breath |
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| Haley and Brianne do some reading |
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| MJ and me |
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| I did get sunburned |
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| flowers from Brianne |
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| breath holding |
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| first dance |
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| liquid sunshine |
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| tim zandee...find him on facebook |
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| the old house...needs a mow |
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| social distancing ain't easy |
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| my girl and her pny |
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| my man, Trent |
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| host family with out a fellow...lonely |
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| the happy couple |
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| back in the old stomping grounds |
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| Brianne is front porching in the rain |
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| the city I love! |
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| Haley built this...I know! What is she doing going to Med School? |
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| the view from the hotel |
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| some of the boys |
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| happy birthday home |
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