A Las Vegas Drive-Thru Wedding (9/9/08)

We landed in Vegas on teusday at 1:30pm. Immediately, we went to the Stratosphere where Paul Adams and Joy Waide (our witnesses) met us. Joy went with Jenny as she got her hair done, while Paul came with me to check in. The limo picked us up at around 5pm and we went to get me fitted for a tux, then to the courthouse to get a marriage license, then to The Little White Wedding Chapel for our wedding. The whole ceremony was over in less than 6 minutes!! (Enjoy the video of our wedding below! And for more pics of our wedding, click -->HERE<--) The limo took us back to the Stratosphere where we had a "reception dinner" at Fellini's. Then we parted ways with Paul and Joy.
Neither of us were nervous in any way. We did have butterflies on the plane, but as the time grew nearer and nearer, those nerves settled out and gratefulness and joy replaced them. To think back over the two years I've known Jenny, and to have stood in that place (out the sunroof of a limo!) was a feeling I pray I will never forget. We have been through a rollercoaster ride with each other, and now we stand as one; man and wife; the Duffy's.
Today was another special day, as Josh Heymans (in transit to Bethel Supernatural School of Ministry) flew in for two days with us. I have amazing friends.
I don't really know what else to say. I am so happy to be married to Jenny. We have entered into a very intimate covenant relationship with God that neither of us has a grid for. The future is His, as are we.

Paul Adams in Sudan

I was talkin to my buddy Paul today. He is in Sudan and is in need of prayer. He desperately needs an interpreter, money, and bodies to help share in the responsibility of running Iris Sudan. Things aren't as easy in Sudan; everything seems to be a hassel. Paul and I tore it up in Pemba, Mozambique during the Holy Given 1 missions school. I fully intend to be back ministering with him in the near future, most likely in Sudan. Since Sudan is under international sanctions, it is hard for him to receive money through any kind of banking, etc, so prayer is needed that God will bless him in ways that goes beyond our imagination. Also, pray for the churches and kids he is helping with there; THAT is not easy either. And pray that he would be able to learn arabic quickly. Being in Sudan without being able to speak the language, and without an interpreter is "no bom"!! Here is his blog, check it out: www.goandpreach.blogspot.com.