Ten days... in ten days our small family begins the first phase of transition: leaving our home, our family, our friends, our way of life as we know it. I'll be the first to admit that this makes me feel deeply saddened. It is no easy thing to say goodbye to people who have stood by your side thru struggles, joys, tears, fears, and dreams... those who have supported and prayed for you in such a capacity that enables you to leave now and follow Jesus. We are so richly blessed by a tight-knit family in Christ. What a joy to feel the sting of goodbye, yet to know that this is not the end.
On the opposite end of the spectrum it is an absolute rush of blood to the head to know we are about to roll out of L-town. I really do feel as though I'm experiencing a bit of shock at the prospect that this is actually happening. You know that one part on the viral youtube video of "David at the dentist" where he exclaims, "Is this real life???" That pretty much sums up how I feel.
In our last post we shared a great need for more monthly financial support. By God's great provision and your lavish kindness we are oh so close to having our full budget! It has been humbling, overwhelming, and downright strikes us dumb at the support the Lord has provided thru your partnership. We were able to book our tickets a few weeks ago and will be flying out of Kansas on the 28th of November. From Kansas we travel to New Haven, CT for a week to spend time with precious friends. We will then travel to Georgia to spend Christmas with family and head to the M.E. on the 27th of December.
I find myself soaking up each final day here... memorizing familiar faces and expressions, all the more knowing soon I won't have the privilege of seeing them regularly. I enjoy each quirky laugh, every inside joke, and cherish all the hugs we have been receiving lately. In all the weight of the loss we feel there is overwhelming joy in Jesus that soothes our souls. He is enough; He is worth everything.
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also;
The body they may kill: God’s truth abideth still,
His kingdom is forever.