Introducing the Coonses!

Most of you probably know my good friend Dave Coons who is now my good MARRIED friend Dave Coons! I just got back to the hotel from his wedding to Katie Evans, another longtime Tianjin alum (TJIF Hook It UP!).

On the way up I drove Katrina and Ella along Lake Shore Drive in Chicago on a beautiful spring afternoon. We drove on up Sheridan Road past Northwestern to my Aunt Zen's house in Wilmette. Not only did she treat us to lunch (Chinese!), but she took us to this great store for kids and bought Ella some much-needed clothes.

Then we criscrossed the suburban jungle to make it to the Bible buckle of Wheaton. I got to spend three days with some of the best people on earth, and introduce a few of them to Katrina and Ella. To say it's a privilege would be an understatement. Here are some photos (click on them for a larger view):

恭喜恭喜你们！我非常高兴认识你们。在耶稣里我们是一家人。我爱我的家人！

In other words, Dave and Katie, we love you. I am confident that God is with you, as His light has shone through you brighter even than the smiles on your faces. See you soon.

P.S. Here's one more photo of the aftermath of an awesome hailstorm last week at our new place: