Wallace is a courageous last name, but it means foreigner.
And that’s kind of the story of our parenting (and marriage) in a nutshell. We have seen a lot over the past 30+ years together—including raising our now 8 grown children with grandkids in tow. We would love to say, “We found the magic fix. We made a way.” But the truth is, we have felt as foreigners to a lot of challenges in life.
This is why it’s so important to take the gospel at its word. And find courage to follow. In Jesus we didn’t find a template, but a friend, a savior. Someone who could be our rock, individually and maritally, as we have navigated through it. And you can, too.
Meet Eric.
Hi! I am glad you stopped by. I’m Eric, an ordained elder in the PCA. I’ve written books, raised children, and spoken at conferences, churches, and retreats. But before the kids came around, I took Leslee to Hawaii for a belated honeymoon. The plan, which I kept secret from her, was to go to Tahiti.
The day before our wedding, the trip was canceled because a group was protesting against the government. The protesters’ antics forced the international airport to shut down. Thankfully, we could cancel the trip and received a full refund. And even more thankfully, Jesus has cancelled my spiritual debts.
Hero: George Washington
Hobbies: Catching (as opposed to fishing), cooking gourmet seafood, and first-class travel
Most profoundly impacting book: Transforming Grace by Jerry Bridges
Favorite cuisine: Anything Asian
Worst vacation: Camping with my mother-in-law in the rain
Most interesting travel experience: Circling the globe in Boeing 747 jumbo jets, stopping in London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Seoul, Osaka, and Tokyo.
Scariest experience: Responsibility for 154 people’s lives in an ice storm
Favorite Youtubers: Josh Cahill, Andrew Zimmern, and Mentour Pilot
Meet Leslee.
Welcome! If there is one word I would like to describe me, it would be welcome. I love having people into our home. I love it when my husband or kids sit down beside me to chat. I love hearing my family gather around a meal filled with laughter and love.
I want people to always feel like they can be authentic and honest around me. Life is messy and hard. I am a fellow sinner…and a new creation in Christ! I want to share that life-giving nourishment with those around me.
Some of my favorite topics:
Cooking
Backyard chickens
Marriage
Seasons in life
Homeschooling
Water aerobics. Hah! (Just kidding.)
Things I just plain love:
My family
Cookies, more than cake or pie!
Fall
Call the Midwife
Sunday naps
