Ok, I just need to write something to vent. I am having another sad day because I had to say goodbye to two special people from my life today, and that is the second time in a month I have had to do that.
I know that the people I said goodbye to today are moving forward with their life and following God's calling. It just hurts me because they were part of my life for a short time but it was an important time in my life when I needed people like that.
I first met this couple when I was trying to find a new direction in my life and was searching for a new home church. I was looking for a church that offered some sort of singles' Bible study or Sunday School class. I had checked out a couple other churches looking for those things and the classes they offered and the groups they had just didn't feel right to me, I just didn't click with the people in those groups.
I visited a church because my friend went to church there and she also worked there and I just thought I would check it out. I went one week and then went back the following week because they were having a Car Show. I went to check it out and while I was there I struck up a conversation with the Worship Arts Ministry leader guy and his brand new wife about a singles ministry at their church. He had been the leader of another singles group in his former church and so we discussed it and he said he was actually working on that and for me to keep coming back to see what happened. The next week he had it all set up with a starting date.
That group, The Next Level, has been a very important part of my life over the last 2 years. I haven't been going to group for a few months now, due to school, and I miss it a bunch.
Anyway, the leaders of that group, John and Sarah-Irene, have been there for me through a lot of stuff in the last couple years. We even stayed in their home when we were waiting to get into the shelter we are in now. And now they are following God's calling and moving to Atlanta.
I didn't think I would get real emotional over their departure, but it comes not too long after my best friend for the last year moved to Kentucky. Carla, I miss you a bunch! I went to a party for John and Sarah-Irene yesterday and I got a little choked up when everyone started singing for one last jam session with John. Today was really tough at church. He spoke and the vocal team sang a lot of songs and it just made me miss them more.
I just want to say Sarah-Irene and John, I will miss you guys so much. I will make sure you get lots of pics of Gavin, and I want pics of Molly, Mokey and you guys. I don't know when I will be able to make it to Atlanta, but as soon as I am able, I will be there to see you both.
Peace be with you!
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