Eddie and choir are shown here as they prepare to sing in front of the beautiful organ in the USAF Academy chapel. The choir sang during the protestant service yesterday and sounded as beautiful as the chapel looks! (One of the chaplains who conducted the service told us that she had many people come and ask her if CD's of this magnificent choir were available.) After the service, we were escorted into a full tour of the chapel (including the catholic and Jewish chapel's) and then we were treated to a short personal orientation to the Academy by former CBFer Major Jim Pedersen. (The picture below is of Jim speaking to our students at an overlook of the Academy.) You probably recall that Jim and his daughter Ashley recently moved to Colorado Springs to be nearer to grandparents and other family members following the loss of Jim's wife Carrie and son Lucas in a car accident. The choir dedicated a beautiful rendition of "Here I am" to Carrie and Lucas during the service. It moved us all, especially Carrie's family in attendance.
Jim spent the afternoon with us at the home of Brian Little (former CBF elder) where we enjoyed a cookout, games, and relaxation. We were then on to Grande Vista Baptist church (Carrie's parents home congregation) where once again the Choir sang with passion and conviction. This loving church family then fed us home made lasagna! After 5 fast food days, this meal really hit the spot!
A good nights rest and today we're off to tour the "Garden of the gods", the US Olympic training center, and then to Focus on the Family for a tour and a concert for the staff and leaders of FOTF (rumor has it that Dr. Dobson will be there to listen as well!)
Thanks for your continued prayers. This trip has been everything we had prayed for, and then some. Enjoy a few more pictures from the trip. God bless you all!
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