Family

Helicopter Ride

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Yesterday was a first for the Hand clan.  We took a short spin in a chopper!  Shannon and the girls went up and then Toby and I rode next.  Very cool! It’s amazing how different your house and office look from the air!  And I thought Minnesota was the land o lakes but we are […]

Ministry

Photos from Africa Conference, at last

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Finally, at last.  I am posting some photos from my 9 day ministry trip to Africa in September.  My group from Orlando helped to host a training conference exclusively designed for Campus Crusade missionaries serving in operations roles around the world.  It was a true privilege and blessing! I can’t say enough about these special […]

Family

A Poem for Nana

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We were incredibly sad to see Shannon’s mother go to be with the Lord on October 15th. She was 59 years old. Although not a total surprise (see previous blog posts about Jerry Lee’s health – post from August ’05 and May ’08), she had been doing a good bit better earlier this year. However, […]

Ministry

Update on Mrs. Bright

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Shannon and I have mentioned before that we’re deeply impressed by the loving relationship Bill and Vonette Bright shared together.  Her husband Bill went to be with the Lord in 2003, but Vonette (now in her early eighties) continues to be vibrant and active in the Lord’s work. Take a look at Mrs. Bright’s “quick […]