Change of direction!

I have some interesting personal news to report.
As of last Thursday, I quit my job of 20 years. (Only job I ever had). With full support from my wife, I will be going to seminary to become a Lutheran pastor. We will be selling our house, and just about everything else (but not SnuggleBug), and becoming poor, starving students for the next six years while I get first a BA, and then a Masters in theology.

Don't worry, thanks to generous contributions from many members here, the Camp-Inn Forum is paid up a couple years in advance. And we don't plan to giving up camping - in fact, we'll live in SnuggleBug before we sell her. We still hope to be there for the 10th CICO, but I may have less time to read and post on the forum in the future. In my absence, Ken will continue to keep everybody in line - just as he always does.

Happy camping,

 

Wow! Congrats on your huge life change! What a big step you are taking. Glad to hear you will still be out there with us and hope to caravan with you in September!

Say hello to the family for us!

 

What a huge thing to do at this stage in your life. The very best to you and your family. You'll do great!! Your icon foto seemed to have a "pastor" sort of look to it. You have made a good decision. I will always have a legacy of you in the Lopez Village Market signage. I think of you almost every time I go in there. Will you be able to make PNW3?

 

Evan, Lena and Katie. Your news doesn't surprise us at all - you all have a sense of calm, caring and nurturing as well as a confidence in yourselves. We wish you all the best and know that any path within the ministry you take will enhance the lives of others. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything (including a home-cooked meal or a place to get warm.)

Bob and Kathy

 

Evan,Lena and Katie good luck with your life changing decision. If you need help with the forum let me know.

 

Evan,

It takes a great deal of courage to make this type of decision. I admire both you and Lena. I wish you all the best and may God bless.

Are you going to stay on the West coast to go to school?

Joan

 

Congratulations and best wishes on your new endeavor. Do keep us updated on how it is going.

 

Wow! What a fine thing you and your family are doing. It does take courage to change directions as you are doing. All the life experience you already have will be a huge asset to your ministry. We look forward to hearing about your journey.

 

Evan,
Congratulations!!! It takes a lot of fortitude, courage and conviction to make this kind of change. Wishing you and your family fair winds and following seas in your new endeavor.

Benn

 

A big thank you to each of your for your encouragement. This is indeed a big step - mostly exciting, but also a bit terrifying. We will certainly keep folks updated as things progress.

CICO or bust!

 

As a very wise man once said, "Follow your bliss." You'll know if it's right: things will just fall into place and you will be at peace.

Go for it!

Sue and Jim

 

Congratulations Evan, Lena & Katie! and Welcome to the Lutheran Family. My Brother=in=law is a Lutheran Minister and Lives in Highland Illinois (near St Louis)His church is in O'Fallen Illinois.

May God continue to pave the way for you and your family!

 

Evan,

Congratulations!! What a wonderful thing you and your family are doing. All the best to you all.

Carol and Mike

 

Congratulations!

I'm a confirmed Lutheran and I admire the decision your making. I approve this message!!!!!!

 

Evan,

Takes a lot of courage to change your life style! Easy to talk about and difficult to actually put into place.

Moving to the midwest, you will eventually use Snugglebug AC!.

See you in September.

Jean

 

Commenting on a Shout box note... Ft. Wayne vs. St. Louis? Speaking purely from a teardrop/raindrop point of view <grin> the Indiana chapter of tearjerkers is pretty active--and it's not "too" far to join Illinois, Michigan, or even Wisconsin gatherings!

 

Today, in anticipation of our new (poorer) lifestyle, we traded our 2012 RAV4 and its large monthly payment for a 2001 Toyota Highlander. I kept sending the salesman back until he came back with a number that was $0. We'll miss Rosie, but the Highlander will do the job, and you can't beat not having a payment. (especially when you are a full-time student). Now we just need some type of Highlander/Scottish name...