There are so many things we are trying to do to make the most of our time...and yet no matter how hard we try we can't change the fact that it is almost over. The goodbyes are looming ahead of us and we can't avoid that. Change is coming.
Kenya to Canada.
Big city to small town.
Compound living to our own yard.
Hot weather to Canadian winter.
Minority to majority.
Ministry to "regular jobs".
New friends to old friends.
Life is changing. And I don't deal with change very well. This is going to be a tough one. We would really value your prayers for us, especially during these next few weeks as we start letting go. My heart almost feels like it's in mourning...even though we are planning on returning to Kenya as soon as we can, this chapter is still closing. And you know that quote that says "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened"?? Well, I'm crying because it's over. Just so you know!
Family and friends, we are still really looking forward to spending a lot of time with you and catching up and just being together and especially being home for Christmas...we just have to deal with all the goodbyes here before we can really think about the hellos to come.
Thanks for letting me vent. More to come, I'm sure. : )
3 comments:
Yeah, I hear ya. And it's ok to cry. We'll be praying for you and all the upheaval the next month will bring. There are other missionaries we love who know all too well what you're going thru. Blessings and may the struggle bring you closer to God. ~Gert
I'm not surprised at your feelings,Andrea. I saw it when we were there; it was going to be hard to let go. You immersed yourselves totally in the life there, let your heart be open to love freely, to give your all and that's when it becomes hard. May God give you joy in your last few weeks there, knowing God will bless what you started and will continue to give you peace as you let go. Enjoy life to the fullest there while you're there and know God will bring you greater joy as you go through these hard days, drawing you ever closer to Himself. Love you muchly,
Mom
Go ahead Andrea, cry, cry your eyes dry. Because we will be crying more back here in Kenya, missing you. But better still, cry now, before you leave, because a precious part of you will be left to grace the Kenyan soil, your tears. God bless you two.
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