saying goodbye, to birmingham

The weekend is upon us, and I have felt the sadness sneaking in today. I want to have space in my heart to feel all of this adequately, and I just don't. It seems just in the past few weeks, I have felt that inner peace like comes after a long struggle. That sadness, that is kind of like relief- when we say, "to whom shall I go, you have the words to eternal life". That's where I am.

Josh and I have so much to look forward to this year, and I am eager to begin this new season. But I am deeply sad to leave my friends, my family. Who will be my Jones's? Who will love us like them, and invite us into their home, and sit on their porch. Who will be my Cassia and Joy? My book loving, dancing sisters? Who will be my community group- who welcomed us in, prayed for us, gave us their friendship. And Carrie and Whitney- who will walk with me, and eat Mexican on Fridays? So many spaces to fill. This will not be easy.

But, what I know is this- 

I have left a place before, and there have always been people waiting. Waiting to love and give me the mercy of friendship. It's always hard to believe it will happen- but it will. I hope that I will be able to offer the same.

Thanks Birmingham- for being home to us for these three years. We shall miss you, in our own little way.

keep in touch!!!