3 months ago I promised to share the experiences I had during
that 6 week hiatus during July and August. This turned into an amazing episode
of life lasting 4 ½ months.
It’s time to share!
August
was a very eventful and memorable month for me. We brought Caleb VerDon into
the world and into our home. My amazingly stubborn wife insisted on doing all
the hard work herself. She would only let me hold her hand! It is incredible
how strong women are. Caleb is an amazing little person. Ali and I have both
felt his magic calming and healing powers. His laugh! It’s the greatest.
The
week after Caleb was born I was given the opportunity to speak at a Christ
centered minimalist retreat.
The
story behind receiving this invitation is in itself an answer to countless
prayers. It is a testament to me that our Father listens. He feels our pains
and sorrows. He supports us when we are weak. He gives us trials to overcome
and triumph. He rejoices when we do.
I
was asked to share the story of my family’s journey toward a life of intention
and purpose.
It
was a humbling experience to be able to meet several people after my
presentation and hear how the principles I shared had truly resonated with them
and inspired them to action. For me these conversations were powerful
confirmation that I had been given a message worth sharing.
After
all, it’s not my message to begin with. It’s a part of something so much
bigger.
I
felt a powerful desire to step way outside my comfort zone and share this
message and our story with whoever would listen.
So,
I put myself out there and asked for help to organize events and bring people
together.
The
call was answered and it all came together. Since August I have been able meet
up with several small groups to share my experiences and a few simple
principles that have transformed my life. Each opportunity has been an amazing
experience of learning and personal growth for me. Along the way I have been able to meet and get
to know some seriously amazing people. Hearing their stories, insights, and perspective
has allowed the message I’m sharing to take on deeper meaning.
I’ve
been able to spend huge amounts of time pondering and preparing for these
events. It has required me to look inward and do some serious soul searching
and self-evaluation. The things I have had the privilege of sharing with others
have truly benefited me in my own life. They have inspired internal
forgiveness, release, and healing.
Last
month as one of these discussions was coming to a close I had a very strong
feeling that I should share the message 1 more time then put it away for a
while to focus on other things. I felt specifically inspired to share this with
my own community. I was able to do this last Thursday.
A
few people that I’ve been able to get to know since we moved to Heber were able
to join us that evening. This made it a very powerful and emotional experience
for me and I was barely able to make it through the night.
So
now I’m excited, humbled, nervous, confident, and ready to share this message
with you.
I was
able to record video of a couple of the actual classes but the quality is not
good.
So, I did what anybody would do and set up a makeshift recording studio in my attic to record the message. The downside is it will be lacking the amazing spirit that so many people brought with them each night. The good thing is you will be able to hear and understand the audio. The principles teach themselves.
I'll be posting the video very soon.
I'll be posting the video very soon.
I’m
looking forward to closing that chapter of my life for a while and am
excited for whatever comes my way next.
