As I sit here in our apartment two days before we leave for Ohio, reality begins to set in. Yes Emily your moving your going to have to say goodbye. Wow, isn't that hard to comprehend. I guess I have been trying so hard to not think of what is to come but at this moment I can't help it. I have lived here in Virginia for what feels like my whole life. So many memories flood my mind as I begin to think of the best 10 years here in Harrisonburg. From where we began living in the dorms at EMU to the parsonage by Weavers, to our farm on Singers Glen. I will never forget all the wonderful and sometimes challenging times I have experienced here in Virginia. I will always remember the beautiful rolling hills and mountain ridges on either side. I will remember all the many friendships I have made and how each one changed my life for the better. I'm not going to lie I am really struggling right now. The biggest thing for me is fear, its not new for me though. I have had to deal with fear of the unknown, and even though I know God is right here with me through it all it still is hard. I don't ever think I will get to a place in my life where fear doesn't test me. I am fearful for the unknown and what is come. I have never been through anything like this before. It's all new, I have never really had to completely start over. I do have some excitement though, but for right now its just a lot of grief. Saying goodbye will be one of the toughest things I have ever had to do. Thanks though to all of you who have been in prayer. I truly appreciate it.
Take Care and may you each have a very Merry Christmas,
2 comments:
Emily,
I can't even imagine what you are experiencing right now. I know it is probably hard to comprehend, this whole moving experience... But I want you to know that you will always have your friends( you have SO many) right here in Harrisonburg. You can call us or email us whenever you want to let us know about something. I also want to let you know that you really will be successful wherever you go. I have always admired you for planning ahead, being ready, being ambitious, not freaking out whenever something has gone wrong, being kind to others and soooo many other things. Whatever you do with life - whether it is being a youth pastor, being a teacher, traveling, working in an office somewhere, I know you will make the best of it! There are so many things that people admire you for, like being GREAT at volleyball, being such a supportive friend to everyone, being kind, and just for being a beautiful person. I hope that you don't fear moving too much - I have seen you welcome newcomers before AND when you don't know someone, I've seen you introduce yourself and have a conversation with them. DON'T be scared, you have supporting people around you that will love you for the rest of your life.
John 14.1-7
Jesus said to his disciples, "Don't be worried! Have faith in God and have faith in me. There are many rooms in my Father's house. I wouldn't tell you this, unless it was true. I am going there to prepare a place for each of you. After I have done this, I will come back and take you with me. Then we will be together. You know the way to where I am going." Thomas said, "Lord, we don't even know where you are going! How can we know the way?"
"I am the way, the truth, and the life!" Jesus answered. "Without me, no one can go to the Father. If you had known me, you would have known the Father. But from now on, you do know him, and you have seen him."
Emily, I appreciate your honesty in this blog post. Keep being real and honest with your emotions during this journey because you are going to have so many different ones. Harrisonburg will never be the same without the Kauffmans. You made a mark here. You made a difference in the lives you touched and we are all the richer for it. Now go, with our blessing, and make your mark in Ohio. We will miss, miss, miss you, but you will bloom where you are planted. Love ya -
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