Waco, TX

The first stop of many on my current journey was all of an hour and half due south of Dallas. Many people only know Waco as the city where Baylor University is and the place that 35 and Highway 6 meet. Though that comes close to summing up the entirety of the city, there is in fact a little more to be known of Waco. You won't learn about these things in this blog, but there is more to be known. What you'll learn here is things I've experienced during my stay.


I've split my nights sleeping on the couches and floors of Jessie Epperson Harris, my college roommate (that's right, he's got a blog now) and Sam Binkley, my best friend from high school. That picture of Jessie isn't current, but I couldn't resist. Believe it or not, he actually looks cooler than that now. I know, it's a tough cookie to swallow. Sam is the one on the far right of the couch on which I've been sleeping.

Last time you heard from me was my first full day in Waco. I've done some neat things since then. Arguably the most eventful of which was my visit to Homestead Heritage. Many people visit this place to eat of their tasty, home-grown food or to visit their shops where visitors can buy homemade pots, furniture, blacksmith stuff. I, however, went to visit with people who live in community. Basically, these people live outside of Waco in the country and they live communally. They grow their own food, have church, school, and life together. It's the kind of thing that most people would look at and say, "that's weird" or "they're a cult" but I'd beg to differ. I think they're cool. Here's a pic of their mill, which was powered by a water wheel that is slightly visible out the window in the back. The flo. Pretty cool.

Another noteworthy happening that has occurred since my arrival in Waco is the birth of new friendships. I've been privileged to meet a handful of people who have really encouraged me and with whom I'd hang out more if I actually lived in this town. Among these fine people are Niki Fullbright and Natalie Adeleye. They are two separate people but from what I've observed they function as one entity. I've been given the opportunity of hanging out with them two or three times during the past week, and each time I leave thinking about how truly enjoyable the fellowship was. It was to these new but faithful friends I turned when searching for a place to watch the So You Think You Can Dance finale. So thank you friends. I've enjoyed you much more than you've enjoyed me, I promise.

So that more or less sums up the highlights of my Waco time. The only thing I could speak on that I didn't would be all the time I've been able to spend with Father while here. He's been showing me some good things and I'm confident He'll continue to do so. When all these things start coming together and making coherent thoughts, rest assured, I'll share them. Until then, thanks for reading and Waco, thanks a lot for being so hospitable. You're not a bad city.

Next stop: College Station, TX!