My Family

So here I am, the morning of my third day as a full-time pastor at Element Church. My mind is racing, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. SO much to be thankful for. So much to do. So much to write about. So many people to thank. So many people to edify "publicly" on this blog, and I will as time goes on. But today there are three people that get ALL my love ---my AMAZING wife Terri Lynn and my two awesome sons Morgan and Nathan.

Nathan---I know this move and transition has not always been easy for you. I'm trying to understand. I want you to know how much I love you and how proud of you I am. Thank you for following us as we followed God's call to Cheyenne. You will be blessed because of it. You have some amazing men in your life as leaders and friends. Listen to them, learn from them.

Morgan---this move might have been easier for you than your brother, but you still sacrificed. Thank you. It has been (and is) an honor to watch you grow in the LORD. God has great plans for your future. Listen and follow. Know that your parents love you, believe in you, and will support you wherever God calls you.

To my wife-----WOW, where to start? Twenty years of marriage. Again, wow. Babe, I cherish you. Thank you for loving and believing in me. You are an amazing pastor's wife. Again,thank you. I love you SO much. Thank you for giving your heart to Jesus and following Him LONG before I ever even considered it. And for being patient with me (Ok not all the time.LOL) all those years while God chipped away at a very hard heart. And then for being willing to let me lead once I was willing, after all those years that I wouldn't. Many people have got to hear the story about the day that Jeff asked me to move to Cheyenne to help him plant Element Church. The part of the story that doesn't always get told that is JUST as important is later that same day when I told you about our "call" and you said "Let's go." Just like that---"Let's GO!". No hesitation, no "what-ifs", none of that. Simply , "If God is calling, let's follow". I cannot tell you awesome it was to hear those words that night in our car as I was telling you about my conversation with Jeff. I am forever grateful.

Element Church, I want you to know that I am not near the pastor I am without my amazing wife beside me every step of the way. I am so blessed to have her as my wife. Babe, I LOVE YOU!

Grant