Under the Big Top

Nine years ago, just after our 3rd child was born, some dear friends invited us over for dinner. I warned her that our life was in total chaos and that we felt like a circus act all the time. I joked that if she wanted to have Ringling Bros. over, we'd be glad to come. We chuckled, she accepted the challenge, and from then on, we became affectionately known as the Campbell Circus. If we were a sight to behold then, you can just imagine how wild our 3 rings are with our current number. We've gotten lots of laughs through the years with our circus references.

It seemed only fitting that when our church decided they wanted to have a special send-off for us, they did it circus style. Tonight, we were so blessed by our church family as they held a celebration in our honor. We were so humbled as it was obvious that many people had put a whole lot of energy into finding creative ways to share our story, show us love, and encourage others to follow God's call in their own lives.

Here were a couple of the reminders they used to spread the word. Creativity abounds with that bunch, I tell ya!

Some other creative folks transformed the stage into a big top!

The ringmaster who welcomed everyone.

Here's my dad modeling one of the many clown noses that was being sported around Kidztown.

Lizzy and her new found friend, "Chuckles."

A few lovely faces munching on circus peanuts and animal crackers while waiting for their turn to go through the inflatable circus train. We have loved, LOVED, loved serving the families of Kidztown for almost six years, what a privilege it has been!

We are so thankful to have been a part of a church body who is passionate and strategic about reaching the world for Christ. We are excited that our send-off has coincided with Faith's "Here We Go" missions expansion endeavor. We can't wait to hear about all of the ways that Faith Baptist Church is going to reach their community and their world for Christ in the years to come!