I'm officially 28 years old now

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Yesterday, Friday, I was taken out for the last time (that I know about) for my birthday which was a week ago. What a blessing! The week before to my birthday, my Life Group surprised me with dinner gathering at Sonny's BBQ after church. They knew I'd be visiting family the week of my birthday in Baton Rouge.

My 'unofficial' birthday rule has been to take off the day of my birthday. But this year I decided to visit my whole family and take off the entire week. It was an awesome trip thanks to many wonderful people in my family! My Gramma took me in for several days in Houma which was a blessing in itself. And thanks to the McGuires, Flynns, and Richards I was fed well and reminded of the fresh smell of Lake Mechant saltwater fishing.

My time in Baton Rouge just as eventful investing time with the Canciennes. Paul took me on a mountain bike excursion on the Hooper Road bike trails. I had an unofficial reunion at the Great Wall with old classmates and friends. And, of course, my parents joined in on my birthday holiday by taking the day off to go canoing on Lake Waniteri. I even got to share a birthday party with Stacy's son, Grant, at Chuck-E-Cheese!

Thanks and love all of ya!

Costa Rica Slideshow Posted!

Finally, got it up for everyone. Enjoy!

(Click on the link in Costa Rica.)
Mission Website and Photo Album Link

Here's a map of where we traveled in Costa Rica:

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Happy Feet Ministry 2008

Bon día! Yesterday I returned from an amazing trip across Costa Rica. We met up with Aby Prado's missionary family to show compassion and love to several communities. We left behind symbols of this love through shoes, candy, toys, and clothes as well as smilies and silly magic shows to demonstrate how much God loves us.

In a single week, we traveled through all seven providences. The main emphasis on our trip was to humbly share the love of Jesus Christ through the Happy Feet Ministry. In doing so, we physically demonstrate what Jesus did for His disciples during their last meal together. (See John 13)

Our trip began with visiting the people of Guacimo, Limon. Among our many activities, we visited with a group of orphans and built relationships at a senior citizen home. Then we traveled to San Jose and visited the ministries of Ray and Kristi Rhoton. They recently adopted their daughter, Lily, from an a Kuna Yala indian village off the coast of Panama. (Amazing story!)

From San Jose, we traveled to the Guanacaste. This was a very special trip for me to revisit the children I met in 2005. Many had grown so much! We spent an entire day with the children and adults of San Lazaro. Before leaving, we played a fútbol (soccer) game with the village. And we won 8-4! (Thankfully some locals helped us out on our team. :)

This blog post doesn't even really begin to relate how amazing and life-changing this trip has been for me. I met many wonderful people and made a number of great new friends from Costa Rica and Georgia. Thank you all for praying for me and supporting me. I can assure you it made a difference!

I'll post the picture slide show very soon! Please keep checking my blog or subscribe to get notified by email or rss.

Costa Rica 2008! (July 12-19)

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2

Hola! As some of you know, I traveled to Costa Rica in 2005 to participate in a humanitarian missions trip. We were able to reach the villages of San Lazaro and Guaytil with Christian love by giving new shoes to the children and cooking meals for each village. We also shared testimonies of how our lives changed forever by the good news (gospel) of Jesus Christ.

This trip certainly made a lasting impression in my life and I often dream about returning. I've asked myself, how are the people of Costa Rica doing today? Did our first trip really leave a lasting impact with the children? What is God's plan for Costa Rica's future?

I may never fully know the answers to these questions, but my prayers have been answered... This year I've been given the unique opportunity to return!

Please remember me in your prayers. I'll post up the pictures when I get back!

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Thank you in advance for your love, prayers, and support!

Transformed In Christ,
Logan

Memorial Day Weekend

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My parents rented a condo for the weekend down in Gulf Shores with a couple of their friends. We had a great time hanging out on the beach and even catching some sand crabs. Brought back old memories of when we used to take our Cancienne family vacations to Pensacola beach every year!

Post-Tornado Pictures

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This morning I met with my friend Greg to visit Lake Tobosofkee. Last Saturday night, strong winds moved through middle GA and tornadoes brought down trees as well as homes. Thankfully I was fine and Greg only ended up with a baseball-sized hole in his roof.

We took a trip up to the Lake this morning to check out the fishing and I caught some pictures on the destruction. Many homes were spared by trees falling away from the house, but some homes didn't do so well. Thankfully, many organizations have stepped up to help rebuild and most of the damage has been cleared away.

In Memoriam - 60 Years Later.. may we never forget nor repeat

I got this cartoon and quote in my email and thought it was important to share. I don't want to be on the next tirade list of "silenced" minority.

It is now more than 60 years after the Second World War in Europe ended. This e-mail is being sent as a memorial chain, in memory of the six million Jews, 20 million Russians, 10 million Christians and 1,900 Catholic priests who were murdered, massacred, raped, burned, starved and humiliated with the German and Russia peoples looking the other way!

Now, more than ever, with Iran , among others, claiming the Holocaust to be "a myth," it is imperative to make sure the world never forgets, because the Islamo-Facists want to do it again.

This message is intended to reach 40 million people worldwide! Join us and be a link in the memorial chain and help us distribute it around the world.