It was our friends the Johnsons who first broached the idea of moving to San Marcos to us. It was Steve with whom I went to play a concert at a church in Iowa. Rene has been a great friend to Kathy, and our kids have all enjoyed playing and growing up together for the last several years.

And now, regrettably, they’re moving. Steve has long been frustrated by how difficult it has been to keep their heads above water financially when doing full-time church work, and has decided to find work that will allow him to support his family in the way he’d like. He’s looking at four different opportunities currently, none of which are local, and the closest of which is in Houston, three hours from here. It’s sad to see them getting ready to go, but I certainly understand the decision, and wish them the best. Pax vobiscum, friends.