Sunday, December 18, 2011

It's hard to say Goodbye

3 months ago my world was rocked when my best friend told me she and her family would be moving. Now, she didn't know when or where- just that God had called them (like Abraham in the Old Testament) to leave their home and go to the place He would lead them.

Well, they are leaving now- in fact, in 8 days they will be getting in their car and saying goodbye to California (for now). They are headed to Savannah, Georgia. Her husband Rob was offered a wonderful job at Savannah Christian Church and will begin on January 3rd.
Today after a wonderful sermon and baptisms, we had a send off lunch for the wonderful Conatser/Gibson family. There were tons of tears, happy memories, testimonies of changed lives, laughter and great Mexican food.
I know that I wouldn't have had so many tears of sadness if there wasn't so much love for the people who are leaving. You can't have deep sorrow without profound joy and love- I think it is worth it all!!
Melissa, Emma and Julie
Jason and Emma
Nathan & Ethan
Beverly & Melissa-
July 17th Birthday Sisters
You will be missed dear Julie and family, but never forgotten!! Oh yeah- expect lots of calls, texts, emails, Skype conversations and visits in the near future!!

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