Some of you eagle-eyed web-peeps have noticed that my pictures of my plants and hummingbirds lately have trees in them that, uhm, don’t look like Texas. =) And, you’re right! I wanted to give you all a bit of a personal and professional update on the Smith fam.
I am so thrilled for you and your family! But, the Baylor alum in me is sad! But what a wonderful opportunity to be close to your family - 2020 really brought things into sharp focus - so happy for y'all. (And more than a little jealous of a safe school!)
This post is joyous~ and in so many ways, I relate to the journey! We pastored for 30+years in Chapel Hill, lived in Durham where we raised 6 kids! All went to UNC-Ch HIll :) but the boys remained stalwart Duke B-Ball fans!!
We left that longtime church, sold the too-big house, moved to NW Cary, and then the pandemic! 2018- now was quite difficult and engaging deeply in a new church home has been tough.
We still do online though vaxxed... we have 2 grandkids too young for the vaccination so stay vigilant in all the ways.
Welcome to NC~ I have spent many miles walking in Durham~ around the Duke campus~ Did my 2nd Racewalk there years ago!!
So happy you are near family~ grandparents esp!! Our grands are in Astoria, Queens ~ where we are this weekend! Helping them move to a place they will buy instead of renting!
~ they are both professors in NY~ my daughter at Fordham~
I am happy too that your kids are in good places and you can feel a deep deep breath about their daily environment.
Thank you for ALL you do...ALL your words, wisdom and the grace-filled ways you challenge us all to be better~ to love more~ to hope!
So glad for you and your family. Daddy was a Tarheel from the Coast (near Camp Lejeune) and we have dear family still in the area. Such wonderful answers to prayers--would love to hear the stories sometime. Thanks also for continuing to write in the midst of such a busy crazy time. Blessings!
Congratulations on your return to North Carolina! Duke is lucky to have both you and your husband. The Triangle area should be a refreshing change from Texas. When I first came to live in Raleigh, I almost cried with joy at the beauty of our neighborhood after living in Dallas for twenty years. Although I recently moved back to the Midwest where I grew up, I will always have fond memories of my time in North Carolina.
We love NC! I've spent a good bit of time there in Durham at Duke Div. getting some more learnin' over the years. We have family on the coast and a niece that lives 10 minutes from campus. I did a year of CPE at UNC Hospitals and loved Chapel Hill. I suppose this would be considered a mixing of the blues. I really enjoyed my work there. We come through the area now and then and Lisa wanted to go back and take pictures in the chapel this summer and so she twisted my arm (not!) and we had fun. Fuller is a great seminary and a lot my books are by faculty past and present. I am so happy for you to be so close to family. Blessings!
Hello - I sent an email this week with a Covid lab test question to your Baylor address from s…g…@okstate.edu. Ironic because I was especially interested in talking with you due to your link to NC. Is it possible to contact you personally?
I am so thrilled for you and your family! But, the Baylor alum in me is sad! But what a wonderful opportunity to be close to your family - 2020 really brought things into sharp focus - so happy for y'all. (And more than a little jealous of a safe school!)
Congratulations!!!
This post is joyous~ and in so many ways, I relate to the journey! We pastored for 30+years in Chapel Hill, lived in Durham where we raised 6 kids! All went to UNC-Ch HIll :) but the boys remained stalwart Duke B-Ball fans!!
We left that longtime church, sold the too-big house, moved to NW Cary, and then the pandemic! 2018- now was quite difficult and engaging deeply in a new church home has been tough.
We still do online though vaxxed... we have 2 grandkids too young for the vaccination so stay vigilant in all the ways.
Welcome to NC~ I have spent many miles walking in Durham~ around the Duke campus~ Did my 2nd Racewalk there years ago!!
So happy you are near family~ grandparents esp!! Our grands are in Astoria, Queens ~ where we are this weekend! Helping them move to a place they will buy instead of renting!
~ they are both professors in NY~ my daughter at Fordham~
I am happy too that your kids are in good places and you can feel a deep deep breath about their daily environment.
Thank you for ALL you do...ALL your words, wisdom and the grace-filled ways you challenge us all to be better~ to love more~ to hope!
So glad for you and your family. Daddy was a Tarheel from the Coast (near Camp Lejeune) and we have dear family still in the area. Such wonderful answers to prayers--would love to hear the stories sometime. Thanks also for continuing to write in the midst of such a busy crazy time. Blessings!
Congratulations on the move! I personally love seeing all of the NC photos! So happy that you are so happy!!
Congratulations on your return to North Carolina! Duke is lucky to have both you and your husband. The Triangle area should be a refreshing change from Texas. When I first came to live in Raleigh, I almost cried with joy at the beauty of our neighborhood after living in Dallas for twenty years. Although I recently moved back to the Midwest where I grew up, I will always have fond memories of my time in North Carolina.
Congratulations and good luck! I live in Tyler , which looks quite a bit like a flatter NC. I’m happy for you ❤️
Texas will miss you!
Can I send you a housewarming gift? I tried to send a gift to you @Baylor, but think I may have missed you.
HOW WONDERFUL for you and your family!!!
Wow, what an update! Sad to see you leave us in Texas, but your new digs look amazing! Congrats on your new position!
Thrilled for your move and all the new things that are going on! I'm late to the news but Congratulations!
How exciting! From a parent/grandparent view I know your parents are excited. I now live just 5 minutes (walk) from my grandsons and it is great!
We love NC! I've spent a good bit of time there in Durham at Duke Div. getting some more learnin' over the years. We have family on the coast and a niece that lives 10 minutes from campus. I did a year of CPE at UNC Hospitals and loved Chapel Hill. I suppose this would be considered a mixing of the blues. I really enjoyed my work there. We come through the area now and then and Lisa wanted to go back and take pictures in the chapel this summer and so she twisted my arm (not!) and we had fun. Fuller is a great seminary and a lot my books are by faculty past and present. I am so happy for you to be so close to family. Blessings!
Hello - I sent an email this week with a Covid lab test question to your Baylor address from s…g…@okstate.edu. Ironic because I was especially interested in talking with you due to your link to NC. Is it possible to contact you personally?
Thank you for sharing your wonderful news.