In 2 weeks my time in Georgia will be over. I will have packed all of my things (again), been taken to Atlanta one final time and boarded a plane that will take me back to Florida.
This is probably one of the most bittersweet things I have experienced in my life. This is more bittersweet than coming home from the Race. I am so incredibly excited to be moving back to Port St. Lucie, a place I NEVER, EVER thought I would be returning to. It has been almost 10 years since I left
I am excited to be near my family. I am excited to have them be a part of my everyday life. I am excited to be in a place long enough to find a church and get plugged in, knowing I will be there for a while. (Highpoint, I am looking at you!) I am excited to take what I have learned in these last two years and begin my Year 3* feeling fully prepared for the place God is calling me. All of this is so sweet to me. I am excited to have a paying job and a car!
Oh, but there is bitter stuff about this transition also. I am sad to leave this amazing community of people. I am nervous about trying to build a new community back home. I am afraid I am going to lose part of myself that I have worked two years to gain. I am sad to leave this organization where every day I know that I am helping send people to do Kingdom work.
But in helping to send people out to do Kingdom work I have been able to accomplish my assignment in the Kingdom for this season. I am excited to get to continue my part of Kingdom work as I transition out of Georgia. I am excited to join the Kingdom work that is already happening in Port St. Lucie.
This year has been extremely hard. This year has been so full of joy. This year has been about growing and stretching. This year has taught me how to rely on God in different ways. This year has taught me A LOT about God’s provision, especially in finances. This year has given me friendships that are irreplaceable.
I am sad to leave, but I also know that it is time for me to go. I have gleaned all I was supposed to in this season. The Lord needs me somewhere else. I am excited to see what He has in store for me there!
