A Good-Bye of Sorts

Since the kids and I left TX in August and didn't know if we'd be back or not, I didn't have a chance to say goodbye to anyone there in person and I still feel really bad about that. So, I know it's not as personal as I would like it to be, but our church family there will always have a special place in our hearts and I want you all to know how wonderful they are and the impact they had on our lives for the almost two years that we were blessed to be there.

To the friends that reached out to us from the very beginning (you know who you are),

You instantly made us feel at home and gave us a connection to our church. You made us feel so welcome and at home and it made it much easier for me to be away from family knowing so early on that there were such hospitable people at our new home.

To the wonderful ladies at Ladies Bible Class,

I cannot even tell you how much I looked forward to each and every Tuesday morning to meet with you. Not only were you all a much needed break in my week, but you encouraged me and listened to me and helped me grow in my faith so much. I loved our discussions and getting to know all of you better. And to the two of you (again, you know who you are) who watched my daughter for me in the nursery so that I could go to class...you have no idea how grateful I am that you served in that way. She had such a good time, and I always felt so much better knowing that she was safe and happy and loved while she was there. I think LBC is the part of Mac that I will miss the most.

To the amazing preaching and teaching staff,

I cannot even tell you how much Brandon and I grew while we were there. In our faith, in our marriage, in our parenting, in our knowledge...you really know what your doing and it shows that you let God speak through you. You helped us through some very hard times and made it so much easier. Thank you for taking the time to explain scripture to us, to ask how we were doing each time we saw you, to remember little details about our lives that most ministers wouldn't, you made us feel like we belonged there and that made it easier for us to learn and grow and we're very grateful to you. And to those of you that taught our children, thank you thank you thank you!! For your patience and love and caring.

To the guys that played basketball and softball with my hubby,

*I'm writing this from my point of view, not Brandon's* Thanks for giving Brandon a place to go each week and have some "guy time". I think it's easier for girls to connect and become friends and because God blessed our family and let me stay at home, I had many more chances to meet the ladies at Mac, but Brandon's time with you was priceless, and I was very thankful he was able to make so many close friendships with you all. Thank you to those of you that came and helped him load the moving truck also, thanks for being there for him.

I don't know what we would have done without such a great church family and we will miss you all. Thank goodness for facebook and blogs so we can continue to keep in touch, even if we can't see each other every week. Love you all!!