a quick trip to Charleston

We spent three days in South Carolina, to celebrate the marriage of Avery and Blaine. 

May the best thing they ever have be each other.

professional shots, credit to Abbey Rice Photo

Peru 2 / Tuck's reflection

Tucker shared this Peru reflection as part of the sermon at Broad Street Presbyterian Church today:

Peru was a country of many colors; 

I remember, beneath the impressively large sky, women selling vibrant clothing and gifts made of baby alpaca wool; 

the brightness of the garden we tended and murals we painted on the church rooftop amidst the dusty, drab Lima borough; 

the vividly colored shirts of children we spoke to and played futbol with. 

I’d like to maintain the same vibrant hope for humanity I felt in Peru. 

Peru was a domain of delicious food; 

I remember the countless Chinese-Peruvian chifa dishes, each equally rich in both flavor and tradition; 

the saccharine flavor of Inca Kola soda, how it danced upon my tongue and stained my retainers bright yellow; 

the unique group experience of indulging in roast cuy (better known as guinea pig) in the van together. 

For me, Peru highlighted a sacred community built around breaking bread; I appreciate the ways Brittany makes our lunch table a primary place of fellowship for youth here. 

Peru was a land full of life; I remember the fascinating bird calls that formed a wild symphony throughout our days in the jungle of Moyobamba; 

Where we encountered geckos and humongous snails that my brother Tolliver and I were warned not to touch; 

when we were in the Sacred Valley, the alpacas and llamas, with their alluringly soft fur and gentle grins, made us smile in return. 

I am grateful for Peru’s tangible lessons in both respecting the boundaries of God’s diverse creation while still marveling at its sheer variety and splendor. 

Peru was a land of people; of music and dance; of new ways to express worship; of immeasurable joy… 

I remember this, more than vast landscapes, unforgettable food and incredible wildlife: Peru was a chance to be with people. Old friends, new friends, fully present with each other - this is where the immersion truly happened, not in the sightseeing but in the relational spaces we shared… 

May we all remember our praise, our service, our love is a part of a global, multi-voiced choir.

Peru, part 1

GHHS Homecoming 2026

 Tolliver's first high school Hoco, and Tucker's last, was one for the books!