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Seattle Update #2- Assessment Results
- July
- 24
- 2006
We wanted to wait to post an update about our trip until we had the results from our assessment. Well, yesterday we got the results. For anyone who is wondering yes the waiting was driving us a bit insane. We would have gotten the results last week but our e-mail address was misspelled in [...]
Seattle Trip (1) – Epilogue
- July
- 5
- 2006
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We made it back home….finally. I must say that was by far the worst flying experience I have ever had. I can say this: DO NOT FLY DELTA IF YOU HAVE KIDS. They don’t pre-board people flying with kids like…umm every other airline I’ve ever flown on. They don’t have changing stations [...]
Seattle Trip (1) Day 10 – Last day…
- July
- 3
- 2006
Last day in Seattle for this trip. We have very mixed emotions about leaving. On the one hand, we really, really, really have no desire to leave the Seattle area, and especially our newest muse, West Seattle. It feels like we have started a new relationship only to have it put on a 7 [...]
Seattle Trip (1) Day 9
- July
- 3
- 2006
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Today we went to Mars Hill in the morning. The kids slept in longer then usual on Sunday of all days. This, combined with a slow McDonalds and some confusing directions, made us about 30 minutes late. We should have just skipped the service all together. Mark Driscoll, the founding and senior pastor of [...]
Seattle Trip (1) Day 8
- July
- 2
- 2006
Today was a looong day. As soon as we got up and moving…the kids slept in a bit, which was nice…we headed directly down to West Seattle. We picked up breakfast from a Salvadorian deli, and then went to a park to chow down. Once we finished eating Pam and I split up. [...]
Seattle Trip (1) Day 7
- June
- 30
- 2006
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We went to the Zoo today to start out. Well, actually first we went hopping around several Barnes and Nobles to pick up a book that Pam saw an article about in the local West Seattle paper. West Seattle 101: A Hundred and One Things to Do, an Insider’s Guide to Recreation, Dining, Education & [...]
Seattle Trip (1) Day 6
- June
- 29
- 2006
Today we headed up to Mount Rainier to take a breather from all of the church planting stuff…well that was the theory anyways. Of course we ended up talking about it most of the 2.5 hour drive down and back. It was an amazing experience to see this unique work of God close up. [...]
Seattle Trip (1) Day 5
- June
- 28
- 2006
Today we had a “light” day. We met with Gary in the morning over breakfast at a McDonalds Play Place (mom flew home last night). It was a wrap up, and we met a really cool guy who does graphic and web design for them, Dean. Gary gave us some great advice on partner building [...]
Seattle Trip (1) Day 4
- June
- 28
- 2006
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Ok, real quick before we head out for the day to meet with the State Association guy. After talking with Gary, we found out the deal with Assessment. We will know in about a week or so the results. Basically, it is like Maryland for those familiar. There are kind of four “levels”: 1. You [...]
Pam’s Top Ten list…
- June
- 27
- 2006
We finished the day touring, and we’ll write about all that very shortly. Till then, from our journeys through the city here is… Pam’s top 10 (plus one)list of things in Seattle that you wont find in Baltimore 10. Seaplanes taking off and landing from Washington Lake and Puget Sound 9. Puget Sound [...]
Seattle Trip (1) Day 3 – "Touring"
- June
- 27
- 2006
So after assessment we headed downtown for our first tour. Pat picked us up at the hotel, then we headed to Jeff’s place to pick him up. Well, on the way there, his 1999 Suburban (AT) decided to stall out a couple of times. The last time was in front of a Grease Monkey (Jiffy [...]
Seattle Trip (1) Day 3 – Assessment/Prayers Answered!
- June
- 27
- 2006
Sorry for not up dating yesterday, but it was a hectic day. First of all, we had our assessment in the morning with a really cool guy named Dave Foster at…of all places…a Diner. Yeah, we definitely like it here…fits us quite well We spent the bulk of it just telling him our [...]
Seattle Trip (1) Day 2
- June
- 25
- 2006
Here we are nearing the end of our second day here in Seattle. The weather was in the 90’s, but we could still have a cookout and eat outside. There is nearly no humidity out here, and that does make a world of difference. We spent most of the morning trying to figure out [...]
Seattle Trip (1) Day 1
- June
- 24
- 2006
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Well, we made it to Washington with only some…moderate…TSA issues. Details to follow. Our flight left at 6:00 am EST, so we had to get up around 4:00 am ish to make the flight. Not too fun, so we are turning in insanely early to catch up a bit. I will say this [...]
Seattle Trip (1) Day -2
- June
- 22
- 2006
Well it is two days before we leave for our first trip to Seattle. We are rushing and hurrying around like mad to get ready to leave. I (Jason), have been spending a lot of time in prayer and contemplation throughout the days (usually while I am working) in preparations for the trip. I’m [...]