Sad Goodbyes

Friday night we had our final dinner for the leaders we've been working with the past 13 months. And what a dinner it was! Sirloin roast, garlic mashed potatoes, braised green beans, salad, and creme brulee. All made from scratch in our very own kitchen. This was our final act of showing them that we are here to serve them, support them, and help them along their way.

These leaders are ready to start their own small groups and our time together has concluded. I find myself fairly sad about it too. I'm so excited that they will be spreading the joys of a small group but sad because we won't be meeting every week. I have developed really deep relationships and we've seen God work in some pretty big ways these last several months. No matter what good intentions we have, the truth is the relationships will change. There's no way around that if for no other reason than scheduling. As they get involved developing relationships in their new groups and we in ours, there just won't be the time together that we've so enjoyed.

I find the need to grieve. Just because we're doing exactly what God wants us to do doesn't mean it's easy. Sometimes it's just not.

I so love these guys. Phil & Sara; Paul & Jamie; George & Donna; Tra and Kristi; Corey & Christy...each one has added new dimension to my world.