Wow! It's been a year since I have written here on my blog. Why? I realized I needed to take a break and reflect on why I was writing, whether it was effective and what did the future hold in it?
I didn't expect it to be a whole year break, but I really needed to understand my purpose here. Writing takes time, time from my life, my family and the other things that are important to me. And there are so many things that are IMPORTANT to me.
Following Jesus has to be at the top of the list and that relationship drives all the others on the list. Many of you know my lovely wife Suzanne. Wow, what a blessing she is in my life! Then, there is of course, 7, count em, 7 children Matt, Justin, Caleb, Daniel, Catie, Alex, Jessica and now a grandson, Daniel jr. My wonderful 86 year old mother, Ilabelle, my brother Ron and sister Jana. How can I spend any time away from them, but of course, I do.
My great job at Video Resources where I get to exercise my creativity on a daily basis. A great boss, Brad Hagen, who gives me the freedom and encouragement to try change the world, one video, one post, one speech, one trip, one day at a time.
My church, Fountain Valley United Methodist Church, that prays for me, loves me, supports me, trusts me and sends me out as a missionary within our denomination, as well as out into the world.
To Africa, with Bud Potter, my friend and leader in Go and Do Likewise along with Pastor Kiefa from GAD Kenya, who both let me visit my home away from home in Rionchogu, Kenya and experiment and dream of new ways to lift up the poorest of the poor.
Well, so much has happened in the last year, it will take time to catch up and look forward. In the meantime, may God bless you all.
Eaar Oden
