wow i haven't been on here in a bit. i feel more like i should appologize to my brain and soul and heart than to anyone else for my absence because so little contact with all of you has probably had the worst affect on those three. i miss you guys. well, there is no other way to correctly say it but i really really do. i think i have been avoiding writing on here in the last few days because i get overwhelmed at the thought of trying to write something whitty or spiritual or sincere or all three. so i finally decided to just write. wish i would have figured this one out in hike school. ummm... well this is what is going on and what is on my mind. i am living in nashville, sitting in the "living room" (this is more of a luxury than you might think). the other day i woke up to a fresh coat of snow outside my bedroom window that over looks our beautiful neighborhood. did my devotional (thank you mr. merton) and got ready for the day. we all convened on the porch for some tea and a cigarette and then we were off to quad. this studio is amazing. we are recording in the same room that so many wonderful musicians have tracked (neil young, bob dylan, june and jonny cash... just to name a few) i guess elvis was booked to be in the studio when he died. nashvile is a trip. there are no stupid scenesters or any of that bullshit. just wannabes, which, in my book is much better. i think i have only seen one starbucks. there are just tons of cool little mom and pop coffee shops and they all have the best food and coffee i have ever tasted in my life. the recording is going amazing!! our producer, jacquire king, is a genius and one of the most humble and God fearing men i have ever known. we start and end every day with a prayer! he is always telling us amazing stories about recording with tom waits and the kings of leon. i am so so so excited for this record. we have definately been at the mercy of the good Lord but He has been making this whole process so beautiful. it is definately humbling. so if any of you want to come out i would love it. i want as many people to experience this as possible. my parents are flying out next month to hang and check it all out. i can't wait. welp, i love you guys and i miss you and cherish you all so incredibly!