The Long Goodbye

Life changes.

For the past eighteen months, Jason has been praying for God to lead him to pastor a church. Sunday will mark our first service at the church where God has led our family to serve Him.

It's been an amazing journey.

It's been a long goodbye.

We have been so completely overwhelmed by the flood of emotions and the outpouring of love that has covered us these last few weeks. People have been generous beyond our wildest expectations with their time and prayers and help and resources. If we stop for a moment and think about it, it about brings us to tears.

Our dear home church was truly filled with Christian brothers and sisters-real family. Our new church already has stunned us with their love in action. Example: on top of all the work they are putting in at the parsonage, men were waiting to help unload the truck, there was dinner ready at the church, and the people have had a food shower for us-there is enough food there to last us quite awhile.

Our friends from home arrive today to help, and we can't wait to see them. They have been like our right arms, and I have no idea, save for God's amazing provision, how we'll manage without them.

So much to do, so much to be thankful for, it's a wonderful life!