Philip Yancey in KCMO!

An author we love, Philip Yancey, was scheduled to be in KCMO at The Church of the Resurrection.  We decided to go for it!  Neither of us our found of the term "bucket list," but until I find another one, that one will have to do.  :)  He was speaking at the church, but we paid for a private book signing and had the opportunity to meet him.

We lowered the average age significantly in the small group room and probably the overall speaking session.  :)

As an added bonus Anthony Evans performed before Philip spoke.  Anthony is a great soloist in his own right, but many know his famous father - Dr. Tony Evans.  He was funny, talented and moving.  It was a great night!

 

 

We were able to stay with Nick's Aunt Vicki and Uncle Tom.  We haven't seen them in probably 6 years, so it was great to spend sometime with them.  Nick's Aunt Vicki is a prankster, so I was waiting for her to short sheet the bed, but she didn't try anything funny.  lol.  :)  Her and Tom are great fun and company and made us both feel very welcomed and loved.  You can't beat that combo.  Also, she had awesome snacks when we came!  :)  I know they say food is the way to a man's heart... but it's also the key to mine.

 

 

 

 

This morning we went to the Arabia - a ship that sank (sunk?) on the Missouri River way back when.  The ship was loaded with 300 tons of goods for general stores up and down the Missouri River.  Most of it was preserved when the ship sunk.  One of the men (an air conditioner installer) who decided to start looking for the ship in the 1980's was also there and spoke a little.  It was amazing to hear the stories.   http://1856.com/

 

All of these artifacts were perfectly preserved due to the mud that covered them and the darkness that surrounded them.

 

Also, thanks to Savannah and Tyler for watching, Jack!  I'm sure he had a blast with them!