Final Thoughts on the WhaleBone Tour

Even though I’m starting to sort things out, there’s still some dust that has to settle from the road I just traveled out to Cali. If there is a time to reflect on the past several weeks, this would be the appropriate time, because later I will probably too wrapped up in launching my Hollywood career to attend to this. What did I learn on this move? How can I count it? First and foremost, I felt that this whole trip has been a confirmation that I am doing the right thing. I’ve made many friends and built upon friendships I already had. It was interesting to see the path that I have taken in this life and how it has affected my trip out here. One of the things that I’m truly grateful for is my time at Belhaven. Because of the diversity of people that go there, I was able (and still am able) to connect with people across the country. That was a blessing.

Ever since I have arrived to L.A., I have been in contact with several people who are willing to help me, and I can’t help but think of how much of a blessing that is. After only being here for a few days, I already sense that L.A. is a place that will suck you dry if you don’t surround yourself with decent people. And perhaps that is the greatest change that I am transitioning through right now. When you’re home, you have your family and other people you are familiar with who will be there for you. But when you get outside of your comfort zone, you will have to take risks. Job risks. Risk of meeting new people. Risk of stepping out in faith.

My whole life has really been a walk of faith. I have achieved some measure of success and I have had some shortcomings. The negative always seem to loom heavier than the positive, but the most important thing to remember is that, despite your success or your shortcomings, when God calls you to do something, you do it. No questions asked. One thing I can say is that I have no regrets for doing something that God has called me to do. Coming out to L.A. is definitely one of those things, and I urge you to read my blog from time to time. Because I believe that some good things are in store for me, and if anything, this site will make for an interesting read.

A list of thank-yous for the WhaleBone Tour are in order, and I’m BJ concurs with this:

Karen K. Johnston
Terry & Susan Davis & Will & Katie
Grandma
Lisa Parks
Sarah Christine Bolton
Gerry & Nancy Waggoner
Bethany Herron
Addison Meyers
Bret Prentiss
Ron Kelly & The Entire Kelly Family
Joey & Tammy Condon & Family
Panera Bread
Autumn Katz
Johan and Marty Frey
Larry and Bev Hargrave
Mark Bane & Family
Fred & Dina Hough
Rob & ‘Boo’ Shaver
Wendy Davidson
Jill Shaver
Erica
Steve & Karen Webber
Matt Tague
Chuck & Cindy Hahn
DJ & Deb & Valerie Webber
Bob Van
Gary & Kay Mullin
Charles & Laurie Bentley & Family
Goodbye Elliott
& Daniel Johnston

Each of you contributed to the WhaleBone Tour in one way or another, and we thank you for it.

I will keep peopled posted on my adventures in L.A. Take care and God bless.