Catching up

Hey friends, this is my annual catch up post.  My life has been in a tail spin and disorganized state of change in the last few months.  This week I have had a lot of time to catch up on work, physical goals, spiritual sensitivity, and emotional cleansing.  Wow that sounds so deep coming from me, but it's just been a nice retreat.  I am in the most unique place I have ever been.  Quartzsite AZ is a snowbird town.  In the month of December it will be filled with 450,000 people living in campers and temporary housing.  The church I am working with this week has about 400 people from all over on Sunday morning in the winter and about 45 during the summer.  Pastor John Todor and his lovely wife Mythyl are an amazing couple.  He is from Romania, she is from the Philippines and their daughter and son[J.J. born yesterday 8lb 7 oz] are from Quartzsite.  They are truly some of the greatest people on earth.  Due to a gracious couple in the church and the fact Pastor and his wife are out of town, I have had an amazing time to get right body, mind, and spirit.

With all of that said let me tell you whats up in my life.  The kids are amazing.  Kayla turned 18 in January and is seeking the next step in her journey.  She is a great student who hates school and loves people.[wonder where she got that?]  She has a gift for a voice and loves to sing and lead worship with her peer group at church.  She drives all over town, has a boyfriend, and tons of other friends that see her more than I do.  She is totally amazing.  Garrett is in 10th grade at Arlington High School.  Also a straight A student who is playing baseball for his school and often needs to be reminded that he goes to school for an education not a social event.  Both of my children at home have an amazing love for all people void of the judgment and prejudice I observe in many of the places I go!  That makes their daddy really happy.

Then there is Ashley!  What happened to my sunshine?  She grew up!  She is now married to the most fortunate man on earth, is working on her Master degree in communication, and is working for an insurance broker in Ft. Worth.  In addition, she and her husband, Corbin Lockmiller, maintain a home in North Arlington while he is working on his master and working for a pharmaceutical company.  Ashley loves to sing and mentor girls through her 10th grade small group at church!  Wow!  how did Debbie and I end up with this?  It is simple, we gave them to God at birth and He has shown what He can do inspite of our short comings!  I am the greatest sinner and distraction to the work of God I know, yet He chooses to continue to bless, forgive, and give grace to me in ways I can not comprehend!  I guess for now I will just keep moving forward, try to meet and love as many people around the world as He allows and bring a smile to the places I go.  At least until it is over!  Got to run fast, time is short.  In March I will travel to Pakistan and China if I'm still here so keep me in your thoughts!  I love you all,

David Burk
Have you ever read so many run on sentences in your life?  Sorry in a hurry! :)

Hey check this out!  This is my rent car in AZ!  What a deal and I look good!  Ha Ha!