BigStuf08

// Thursday, July 3rd // 9:57am // BigStuf Green Room

I’m hanging out in the BigStuf green room, getting ready for the last session of camp 6. This is my first camp this year, and I’ll be back on Sunday, but my car is loaded up in the parking lot… driving back to Atlanta to pick up my wife.

So far, camp has been great. A little slow to take off this year, but last night was pretty awesome. It’s been interesting for me this year, compared to last year’s experience. Last year I was here for the first few weeks, so I got to see the program come together. This year, I’m jumping into the stream while things are already moving, so it’s been tough to get my bearings. And I’m playing electric guitar, which is anything but my strong suit.

It’s been good to catch up with friends though. The band is JDC, Chrystina, Ben Snider, Tim Gibson, Davis Harwell, and Slug. Couldn’t put a band together of better people, it’s been awesome working with these guys. Jared Herd and Clay Scroggins are here speaking, which is awesome too. I love it, love being here and being a part of this family.

At the same time, I miss being home. Oddly enough, the allure of the travel is wearing off quickly. I can’t wait to get back to real life and the new job. God’s doing something in my heart that’s pretty cool, stirring up more of a love for the people we do life with, and for the church we’re serving. I’m ready for August to come, ready to dig in my heels and start moving forward.

For now, one more time on stage and then off for the long drive home. Can’t wait to see my wife, though!

Back to Blogging

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ECHO

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The “nice guy” image

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// Thursday, March 13, 2008 // 2:22 PM // Starbucks //
I just read another quote today that’s meeting me in an important place today:
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I Am A Black Blues Singer

If you know me well, you know that my name has always been a small point of contention with me. My full, legal name, is William Edward Kirkland, Jr. Not so bad, huh? Very regal sounding, very “British Royalty.” Nice job, mom and dad!
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