Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Some Hard Goodbyes

I leave for YWAM on a flight to Hawaii at 8:34 tomorrow morning. To be honest, I'm shocked that I have a moment to blog some thoughts. This week was filled with the hustle of last minute errands and visits with friends. Shelly and I spent an afternoon together in Santa Barbara and Rea Mae joined us. About a year ago, Shelly and I were admittedly glad that neither one of us had to shop with a small child in arm. When Shelly found out she was pregnant lets just say I wasn't entirely stoked on the idea but after looking at this adorable face, I've changed my opinion. It will be hard to leave Shelly and Rea Mae knowing that so much will happen in little Rea Mae's life while I'm gone.












Another hard goodbye is reserved for my grandparents. We are a very tight family. Considering their are only six in our immediate family that may not be a shock. I am fortunate to have grandparents that I love to spend time with. They are always supportive and encouraging. I couldn't ask for a more loving family. With Grandma's recent lymphoma diagnosis and Chemotherapy treatment, it will be hard not to be around for them. However, God is good and mighty to save! Both my grandma and I feel completely at peace as I go off with YWAM. I know she is in His hands and I am so glad that I can share my experiences with her.
Good night from California. I'll write to you next from Hawaii!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love you Jen. Have a great vacation for the first part and then just soak up every part of yout DTS!!! I'm jealous. Love love love you! -Shelly

Anonymous said...

goodbyes are hard! I remember feeling that way as I left too. I'm excited to see what happens in Kona!

Much Love,
s.

~j~ said...

oh Jen, you share your heart so beautifully, it's obvious the Lord is doing some incredible things in the lives of your family and of course you, it's been a joy,joy,joy to watch you step out in faith and allow God to direct your path, just look where HE has taken you thus far!
XO
big love from me to you!
j