Back Home again...

<p> Heather and I arrived home from our whirl wind trip to Chicago last night around 10:30. </p> <p> All in all it was an incredible trip.&nbsp; <a href="http://light.chrisjdavis.org/index.php/apple-store-michigan-ave-chicago/" title="Apple Store - Michigan Ave, Chicago">Heather and I</a> were able to meet another member of our Holy Synod, His Emenence <a href="http://light.chrisjdavis.org/index.php/preparing-to-be-raised-to-the-sub-deaconite/" title="Preparing for tonsuring to the sub-deaconate">Archbishop Job</a> and were able to take the Eucharist from his hand. </p> <p> We were priviliged to have been praying at a Vigil for the Saints of North America, in a Cathedral that houses the Epitrachelion of St Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow; the cathedral was also consecrated by St. Tikhon. </p> <p> The Most perfect joy we had was of course watching <a href="http://blog.wilsonwave.com" title="Analysis Analyzed">Joel Wilson</a> a dear friend of ours, be tonsured a reader, and blessed as a sub-deacon.&nbsp; We have only known Joel for a short time, but in that time I have seen his love, servants attitude and a heart that is seeking God.&nbsp; I look forward to watching from the sidelines as he runs his race; I can just imagine where it will take him. </p> <p> I would be remiss to close this brief discourse without touching upon one of my favorite experiences from this weekend; being able to spend time eating and laughing with Joel's family.&nbsp; I told him more than once that he is very lucky to have such a wonderful family.&nbsp; Heather and I both found them to be warm and accepting... and at least one of them a bit insane, I think we all know who I am referring to *cough* <strong>Caleb</strong> *cough*. </p> <p> Well that is enough for now, I am working on a proper entry that will explore the impact this weekend had on Heather and I, but for now I take my leave of you. </p>