Goodbye
I’ve been avoiding blogging because I’m still trying to put my thoughts together. Last Sunday was our last weekend at a chuch that’s been a huge part of our lives for the past 8 years. It was almost surreal…
I remember driving into the parking lot for the last time and realizing that it was the last time. I told myself, “No tears!” and laughed, because this was an easy thing to say while listening to Rascal Flatts singing ”Life Is A Highway!” LOL!!! This wasn’t so easy later on.
Josh preached three times and right after the third time, he told everybody that he loved them and then walked off the platform. It was at that moment I realized the curtain had dropped. Well, not literally…we don’t have a curtain on stage. But…it was the end. The last time I would sit in that auditorium with that group of people. Finished. The finality of that moment hit me hard and I couldn’t help the tears that welled up in my eyes. It didn’t help that I was sitting next to two close friends at that point. Ack…I hate crying in public!
Sunday evening was fun. We had a big neighborhood block party at the church. We had a live jazz band, excellent food, lots of large toys (jumping castle, jousting ring, sumo wrestling suits, water slide) and a smoothie & cotton candy bar. Our chef said he served at least 330 people.
I love the people in our community. We’ve had such a wonderful experience here…not always easy…but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. We’ve grown a ton and growing is not easy. We’re leaving behind some amazing friends.
What’s next? That’s the question everybody is asking us. We have options…we’re just not ready to make a decision just yet. Our plan is to take a 40 day sabbatical. We’re going to turn off our phones and computers and leave town. We’re going to spend some quiet time away from life. We’re going to spend time with God and each other. We’re going to pray for a fresh vision and passion to fulfill God’s vision for our life. We’ll be praying and fasting and meditating on God’s Word. We’re believing God to reveal His plan during this time away.
Please pray for us as we begin this exciting new journey. I hope we’ll be able to visit an internet cafe or two along the way so I can update my blog.
Until then,
Love and Prayers
