Welcomed in Hays

It is our second full day in Hays, and we are excited to hear that our moving trailer will be arriving today. It will be a lot of work to unload, but we have help on the way! I think that I finally feel rested today after that long road trip. I did meet one of the Hays Police Officers, though! We were going on a tour of the city and I did not see the one way sign... He was very nice and said that he read about me coming in the paper. (We hope to be able to find a paper from that day.) Anyway, he welcomed me to town and sent me on my way!

Speaking of being welcomed, when we arrived at the parsonage there were gifts of food, toys for the kids, a new plant and more waiting for us! The church members gave us some things to help start off our life here in Hays, and boy, do we feel welcome! It was so nice and unexpected. Not only did they provide these things, though, they were thoughtful enough to place child covers on all of the outlets. We feel so blessed to be joining a congregation that is so warm and welcoming. I can't wait to see them again this week and introduce them to my family. God is Good!!