McManus B&B

October 4, 2009 by jcollins.

After another flawless audience response event this morning we headed south to San Antonio. Our travels did not call for a stop in San Antonio, but somewhere along the route, Kristi wanted to work out a swing through town on our way to Houston. We jokingly call their home the McManus Bed & Breakfast, but The McManus Bed, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Snack would better describe it. Amy’s husband Adam loves to cook and entertain. He prepares feasts fit for royalty and much to our delight, he offers them humbly to all his guests.

Upon our arrival we dined on BBQ ribs, so delicious they made anything in Memphis pale by comparison. After the desert cheesecake

and while the children fell asleep around us, we talked into the wee hours of the morning. The wide ranging conversation covered everything from current events, their upcoming adoption, Facebook, and we even threw in a little discussion of Theonomy to lighten things up a little.

Early Sunday morning we arose to another feast; eggs and sausage, homemade muffins, and a HUGE bowl of fresh fruit. We dressed, ate, and scurried off to church. A delightful church service which included a video clip of “man on the streets interviews” asking random individuals how they would get to Heaven. Most were confused as to how to get to church, let alone Heaven, and some so brazen as to say they don’t believe in Heaven and will take Hell if it comes.

Sunday afternoon we joined a large group (2,000 or so) individuals in the Life Chain San Antonio, taking signs to the roadways to show our support for adoption, prayers for the end to abortion, and to remind all of us that Jesus heals and forgives. Some drivers honked in support, some waved, and some gave us the finger and a few choice words. Lord help us for not saving the babies who need our VOICES!

Kristi, Amy and Katie spent a little time shopping while Adam and I return to the house for a snack and relaxation. The night’s continued conversation included getting to know each other better and a funny 1980s movie “What About Bob” starring Richard Dryfuss and Bill Murray. The kids stayed awake during the entire movie however we lost both Kristi and Amy- ha!

Monday morning we joined for a quick meal, prayed for the McManus’ and parted ways. We love the hearts of Adam and Amy, and will keep them in prayer about their adoption next month. We can’t wait to hear the laughter of the new child in their home.

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