the one with goodbyes

Did you know that I'm moving?

Well, I listed my house for sale on my 26th birthday and 6 days later, it sold! Praise God. I close on Monday, May 18 (yes, just a few short days away) and plan to finish June at the dealership. From there... only the Lord knows for now. I've sold my house, am leaving my job, my friends, some family, my ministry and church and heading back to the Cities. My great Father in Heaven has some exciting plans ahead of me, I know that full well. Details, though, remain just out of reach... stay tuned:)

So... the packing and moving and goodbyes begin. In case you didn't know this, my small-group of girls at Triumph are seniors in high school this year. Its very fitting that we'd all finish this chapter in our lives together (I've been with some of them for 3 years now, others only 2) I've been greatly blessed by the countless friendships I've developed because of being involved at Triumph. The Truimph community has become a great source of blessing and encouragement over the last 7.5 years.

This week started with the end in mind as Amy and I joined some of my fabulous senior girls for a black & white dinner out on the town...

the girls are hilarious with each other. its a joy to sit back and watch them enjoy each other's friendship, laughter and love for the Lord.
I'm sure they'll look back over the last four+ years together in small-group, knowing the Lord brought some dear, dear friends across their path while teaching them something about Himself
It was our last Impakt (youth group) on Wednesday of this week... and again fitting b/c the youth room as it stands today will soon be a memory. They start demolition and construction this summer, welcoming a brand new room in the fall.

And these 2 have been a joy to watch grow over the last 4 years... I'm so proud of them!

Katie Grace Schaible and I are at least consistent in that we never take a normal picture together! I heart this one:)

Inevitably there are surely more goodbyes to come... I'm exhausted from packing, cleaning and moving over the last week. I don't care for change but know the Lord's plan is good AND He's faithful to see us through. I (sometimes) eagerly anticipate the road ahead. For now, I get another month and a half in Fargo-Moorhead. I intend to enjoy myself:)