Where Are We?

We feel that it is only fair to give some further information about our “disappearance” from Lynchburg to hopefully reduce any confusion. We wanted to be able to spend more time with friends before we moved and hoped to formally say “goodbye” but weren’t able to in most cases. Because we only moved 1.5 hours away I thought things wouldn’t change much. However, I’ve realized even moving across town often seems like across the country as habits and routines inevitably change with any kind of transition.

Change. I guess it is a part of life. It can be exciting or it can be utterly overwhelming.
I’ve found that God does a lot of work in my life in this area. My life is a paradox in many ways. I love change when it comes in the form of adventure, seeing new places, and meeting new people. But, I like to be the author of my own change. God is in the business of changing my heart to be more like Jesus Christ. That kind of change can be much more challenging.

All of that brings me to where we are and what we are doing. Brandon, Benjamin, and I are living just outside of Danville, VA about 1.5 hours away from Lynchburg, VA. We’ve both been in Lynchburg since 2002 and were married there in 2005. We completed our studies at Liberty University and crossed paths with many amazing people while in Lynchburg for the last 7 years. God has been digging and pouring a foundation in our lives during these critical years, and it hasn’t always been easy. He has brought us to a place of brokenness and surrender.

God has opened up some incredible opportunities, and we are seeking His face for guidance. As we wait on Him, we are living and working in the Danville, VA area. We intend to rent or sell our house in Lynchburg to free us up to go wherever God would have us go. Brandon is currently managing an athletic club in the area and loves it. He travels regularly to sing at various churches and venues. He also squeezes in a few other projects/part-time jobs on the side. I care for Benjamin and will also be working for the athletic club in various capacities as well as doing some volunteer work with a non-profit. Benjamin is growing like a weed and is nearly running. He says a few words and thinks he can say many more than we can understand. He is full of life and a true joy.

For those of you in Lynchburg, we do still make it out there on occasion and would love to set aside some time to share some of our “God journey” with you and hear about yours. For those of you out-of-towners, we do try to check Facebook, Gmail, and Twitter and would be happy to keep up with you electronically. Check back often because I will be posting updates and very soon will post about a specific opportunity for those of you who are interested in partnering with us as we serve Christ.

Thank you for all of your prayers, love, and kindness toward us.

The Neals