DiCoccos Leaving For Africa

The DiCoccos are finally leaving for Johannesburg, South Africa. They are off to do mission work (community development) and are going as a family for at least 2 years. They are some of the most amazing, genuine and loving people I've had the great fortune to call family. Today (Saturday) was their going away party and I drove up from Cincinnati to be there. It was quite impressive to see the crowd who showed up to give their support. I will miss them all a lot, but I am encouraged by the positive impact they will have in their new home. Seeing a family quietly and consistently living their faith rather than preaching it has given me a whole new perspective on the possibilities for interfaith (and everyone else) collaboration toward common objectives for the benefit of everyone. They are members of Mars Hill Church which is largely focused on social justice and community development and everyone I've met from this church has been a beautiful human being working to create a universal heaven on earth. "Love Wins"