I'm super tired so this will be short. But I just had to write about today. This morning was my last Sunday at Grace Church for a while. It was such a sad day for me. I've been going to this church for almost 20 years. This is not just a building to me, but my extended family. Many of these people have watched me grow up from a freshmen in high school, and have prayed for me ever since. Others have come along the way, but they are very special people in my lives. I honestly don't think I've ever gone a Sunday where I haven't had at least one person (usually more) tell me they are praying for me and asking me how certain things are going.
So, this morning, I walked in early and sat down. Shortly after Pastor Tim came in and sat his stuff down and said good morning and said "This is your last Sunday, that's sad" (or something close to that). I didn't start crying until the first worship song, then more tears came during the meet and greet time and after Bre got there and came and sat next to me. Susie Theule (Pastor Tim's wife) turned around and said "How are you doing?" and I lost it... crocodile tears, and she said "not good, okay" and turned around. So Pastor Tim came and gave me a hug and said "It's okay, we are always going to be here, and you are always welcome to come back". That made me cry even more. But he assured me that it was okay to be crying and that I should just not fight it, to work through the emotions. I cried a couple more times through worship. Then at the end of the service Pastor Tim announced to the congregation that I was leaving, and that I was a little emotional but not to try and "fix me" but to let me have my emotions. I got lots of long, tight hugs today.
So, if you are reading this and you are from Grace Church, know that I love you and this will always be my "home church"... even if I find an amazing church in Round Rock. Thank you for all of your prayers and love and support over the last 20 years! I will miss you greatly! I will keep you posted on my journey in Texas. I know that God has AMAZING things planned for me there! And... if you are ever anywhere near Austin... let me know!!!
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It's never easy to move away from home but before you know it you will be settled and wondering what the big deal is. I still have moments of homesickness but like everyone has said, you can always visit. I can't wait to see what God is leading you into and hear all about it. It's gonna be great, I jsut know it. Love you! I do hate that you are moving away now that I am only a 15 minute drive to the stadium. sheesh :)
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