Some of our dearest friends were with us on Sunday night for dinner. These friends have been with us since the late 1980s and have had the privelege of helping to shape the vision of ministry in Latin America.
In fact, one of them asked one of the key questions in our discernment of this next chapter in our life: “Do you think you are living in the wrong country?” This question was one of those questions where time stands still. A life altering question that shapes a destiny. No one had ever asked, so I never had to answer. Once confronted with the question, it was clear — yes, we were called to live in Latin America. Why didn’t we think of that?
Earlier in the day, we were roasted by one of our churches, Victory Life Fellowship, who expressed their love for us by inviting us to share the ministry and having us fellowship around the table with them after the service. Their kindness to us, generosity of the people, and the all around love shown to us got us a little teary eyed.
It’s been a month of goodbyes. Our Spanish church, Victory Life, and a few other Presbyterian Churches that I’ve covered for vacationing pastors have all said their goodbyes. It’s been an emotional month for us.
Blessings.
Lindsay says
Chris, I can only imagine the emotions involved in saying your goodbyes. I remember how in 8/1999 I had more goodbyes than I could number. Hard as well and I was only moving to Arkansas which seems like another land at times.
Praying for you and yours. I’m excited for all the Lord has in store for you as you move.