As of this morning (Monday), we are wholly, completely, fully funded.  Wow.  This season of raising support has been so good for our hearts, to begin to understand the tiniest bit more the faithfulness and provision of God — how neither have anything to do with how many phone calls we make, how many prayers we plead, how many appointments we have.  There is no give and take with Jesus, no direct proportions of work.  He gives.. and that’s all.

We have said most of our goodbyes, as well, and they were awful.  I didn’t sleep much last night because my mind was racing, going over all the faces I saw yesterday and wondering if the words I said were adequate enough to express my love and thankfulness for them.  I’m still firm in my conviction that goodbyes are among the strangest experiences of life.   Its good, as a friend said, that these goodbyes are hard, though — its a testament to the worth and depth of friendships.  Its likewise good to remember that these friendships aren’t ending but are simply entering a new season.

Thanks for keeping up with us.