ch-ch-ch-changes

As many of you know, my parents rock. As many of you also know, they are a bit difficult to keep up with. But, in case you didn't know, this is the last Gibson family picture that will be taken in America for a long time. Why? Well here's the latest:

 Being the kick-a businessman that he is, my dad held up his corporate job for over 35 years and was an all star executive for HP (formerly EDS). But, with a huge heart and a lot of passion, it was slowly killing him. For the past couple years, he and my mom have both been involved with and on the board of Children of Grace, a non-profit in Jinja, Uganda that works with aids orphans. The organization serves 700 orphans, providing school fees, health care, life skills and leadership programs to sponsored children. After going on a leading several trips to Jinja, my parents were all in. Through a series of not-so-coinsidental events, my dad was able to leave his job this past January and take on a position as the new director of Children of Grace. Where does that put them for at least the next two years? Uganda. 

Just in case we were getting too comfortable calling California "home," God decided to stir things up a little bit. You know, keep everyone on their toes. So, get ready jinja, cause my parents are holy-spirit filled, and will move and shake things wherever they go. 

Here they are! I am so, so proud and couldn't love them more. If you want to keep up with them, they have started a lovely little blog for their adventures. 

  My dad left yesterday and my mom/cassidy leave at the end of august. If you can think of an emotion, they are feeling it. Please pray for them and for Cassidy. 

Most days, my emotions lie somewhere between extreme excitement and overwhelming fear and sadness. Depends on the moment. Yesterday I was on the phone with my dad before he got on the plane and one of the last things he said was, "Meagan, God is very very good and he will teach us many things. I love you so much."

Because I'm not emotional enough about all of this, he has to go saying things like that! But dont worry, the tears and fears are being sowed and joy is being reaped. And that's the best kind of joy i know. 

*oh, and they're famous!