Last Things

This weekend was my last weekend in Nashville until this summer, and things won't be the same when I do return to Nashville. Friday night, my friends threw me a going away party, which was a blast, and I said goodbye to several friends. I will likely see most of them again, but our friendships will probably never be the same. At the same time, some friends from Illinois came down to see me off, so I was reminded of (and thankful for) the permanence of some friendships. I am down to two days left at work. I can't say I'll miss the job too much, but there are several people I will miss. I had my last visit with Cory Edison, last visit while he is behind bars that is. He will be released Apr 27th and we are planning to meet when I return. Still, the consistency will never be the same.
Please don't think that I'm in a sad state; this is merely a recognition that things will never be the same, but change is never a bag thing when God is leading it. With each day, there is an increased excitement about going to Ireland. Now only four days away! So please pray that I would be hopeful for what God has ahead of me, not lamenting what is behind. Also, pray that I would find encouraging community and find it quickly in Ireland, even if it is only with one individual. I appreciate anyone who reads this and is praying. My next blog will likely be from the Emerald Isle!