Fall here in beautiful NC has been packed with some pretty wild experiences. We've enjoyed time at our favorite park, which is about an hours drive but well worth the effort. We've spent time with friends at various events including Honeycutt's Boo Bingo and our church Trunk or Treat. Halloween was enjoyed by all with large amounts of pizza, donuts, and of course candy. Kadyn ventured off with friends this year but made it back in time for the traditional Ballard kiddo candy trade. With that being said, here is where the "wild" comes in. About a month ago our Fayetteville area experienced Hurricane Matthew. It left hundreds of families with damaged homes from flooding and fallen trees. Church was cancelled and for the past four weekends we have spent the entirety of our Saturdays and Sundays "mucking out" homes and dragging trees to the curb for the city to clean up. It's been a humbling, emotional experience. It's also been an amazing one as these families embrace you and weep in gratitude for coming to help them. Our prayers and hearts continue to go out to these families who have lost everything they know. May we remember that no matter what is happening in our lives, Heavenly Father is always there and waiting to lift and comfort us through our wild times.
