The Douthits

When going through pictures to post with Haddon's monthly updates, there's always so many I want to put up and so much to be said that some just deserve their own post. These were definitely some that fell into that category...

Meet the Douthits. These are some dear friends of ours that came into our life during our first year at Lakeview. When we met them, they were Nathan Douthit and Katie Ling. We were blessed to see their Christ-centered relationship go from dating, to engaged, to married. We were privileged to witness the ceremony of their union as husband and wife and have had the joy of walking through life with them these past couple of years. 

Last summer, the Douthits moved to Israel so that Nathan could attend medical school in Be'er Sheva. Their desire is to one day be involved in full-time overseas missions, so they thought this would be a wise equipping step in that direction. Needless to say, a whole lot of folks were sad to see them go [the KamPughs being amongst that number], but excited to see how the Lord would use them during this next season of life.  

In December, we were pleasantly surprised to have this fine couple back in the state of Alabama. Unfortunately, it was because of all the unrest in Israel, but we'll take them however we can get them! This was exciting to us not just because of the sweet fellowship they would provide, but because it was the first time that Haddon would get to meet two of our favorite people.

Nathan and Haddon are actually birthday buddies. Represent August 10th!!

We were blessed to hang out with them multiple times while they were here and were encouraged again and again by their faithfulness. Nate and Kate truly are an aroma of Christ.

Please pray for these sweet friends as they strive to learn Hebrew so as to better communicate with the lost living in Israel, as well as encourage the believers serving by their side.

On a slightly unrelated note, Kameron and I have been enjoying the music of Jenny & Tyler lately [see video below]. The Douthits actually introduced us to their music [by way of posting this link on another friend's facebook wall], so whenever I hear Jenny & Tyler, I think of Nate and Kate. And I just wanted an excuse for you to hear their music...