This past weekend Laura and I went back to Tennessee for the first time since our move to New Jersey. We were in town because our friends Tony and Krista were getting hitched. Seems like a lot of folks have been doing this sort of thing lately. We had a great trip for two reasons. One it was great to see friends and family and have a chance to catch up in person as opposed to over the phone or email. We enjoyed talking with everyone and thanks to all who asked about how things are up here. It was energizing for both Laura and I to know that so many people are thinking about us and praying for Jacob's Well. Secondly, during our trip both Laura and I felt much affirmation from God that New Jersey is truly where He would have us. It is easy for the enemy to place doubts in ones head about decisions made to serve the Lord, but being in Tennessee gave us much clarity of the need for the gospel in the Northeast and some motivation to take back with us to New Jersey. We ask that you continue to pray for us and the mission http://www.jacobswellnj.org/vision/2007/05/mission_statement.php of Jacob's Well.
I have come to the conclusion that Central Park is my favorite place to be in Manhattan. Don't get me wrong, I love the city itself, but the park is a santuary amid the craziness that is New York. So, my husband knows me well and planned a little date for us. We spent the whole day hanging out in Central Park. We had a great time walking around Jacquline O Kennedy Reservoir, getting lost in the Ramble, checking out the views from the Castle, and admiring the trees in the Mall. Even with a "little" rain, wet hair, and jeans soaked up to our knees, we still had a great time. I am sure we will spend many more days in this park. -L.a.P.
Friday night Ross and I went over to the Lumry's for dinner and pumpkin carving. The Lumry's also moved from Tennessee to help start Jacob's Well. Amy is orginally from Alabama and Worth is from Seatle. Worth went to school at Princeton and Amy went to Auburn. They met in Tennesee and have been married for almost a year and a half. The Jones's also joined us. Scott and Sara live in Princeton. Scott works with a campus ministry called Faith in Action. Sara and Scott have been married for two years. They are now a part of Jacob's Well. We are excited to have friends who are newly married and without kids. It has been such a blessing to get to know them and start walking through life with them.
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Ross and I went to get pumpkins for our pumpkin carving party with the Lumry’s and Jones’s. We went to this cute little farm in East Brunswick (at least I think that is where it was) and spent time roaming the fields of pumpkins, walking through corn mazes and apple orchards, and visiting the turkey, chicken, and pigs. The farm was great, however come to find out the pumpkins cost 0.59cents per pound. We decided we needed a better deal and went to try our luck at local Nursery/ Garden store. The farm was worth the 
experience and I am glad we went but we found our deal at one little garden store. All you can carry for $14.99. Of course Ross was excited about this!! The rules were, you could only use your two arms (no back packs or such), and it had to be witnessed by a store employee. So we browsed the isles of pumpkins and picked the ones we liked. I loaded Ross up with pumpkins one by one, even resting some against his face. He carried SIX!!! And the store employee gave us an extra one for the great effort. With all this said, if you are looking for a great deal on pumpkins head down South down Route 130 and carry as many as you can! 
