A Christmas of goodbyes...
Many people don't know that I am not a native of Rochester, NY. My family moved here in 1997 just as I was entering high school. My childhood was spent in an entirely different region of NY. Howell Family 2015 Quick "Howell" history lesson... Howell Family 1980 My parents felt God calling them into ministry over 30 years ago. In 1985 they packed up 2 year old me (the oldest Howell) and tiny baby Becky (the middle Howell) and moved from Brewerton (think Syracuse) to Redfield (think Tug Hill ) where they were missionaries at The High Braes until 1989. Howell Family 1983 During that time, Alisha (the youngest Howell) was added to our family and our dad worked towards earning his pastoral ordination with the Christian and Missionary Alliance . In 1989 - dad was asked to come on staff as the pastor at Vorea Community Church . We moved 13 miles from Redfield to make our new home at the parsonage in Orwell. And this, this is where I had the mos