Days of Transition

I can't decide these are "sappy" times or "had" times, but as my departure date from Olympia arrives, i find my self happy that I am about to be going to China and sad that I have to leave my family here.

My final day for regular fellowship at SKRBC was on the 15th of June. Saturday, a large gathering of my family and friends gathered to celebrate the short time we had together.

We all remembered times shared together. I cried. They cried. And we all laughed. It was awesome (that one's for you Megan).

It is humbling to see how many of these people who have so impacted my life were also impacted by me. And I can't wait to hear how your lives in Him continue to blossom.

As wonderful as it is to go to new places, there is one down side. In order to go to the new place, you have to leave the old, loved, more comfortable one.

I truely believe that people are created with eternity in their hearts and that is why it is so difficult to say goodbye or see you later (depending on one's status).

Thankfully one day we will never again have to say goodbye.

The past few weeks have been both fulfilling and tiring. I have spent many meals and many many hours with loved ones. To those of you who spent that time with me, thanks. You have touched me in such a way that I will never be the same.

To those whom time did not permit, know that if I could have I would have spent a day with you.

It is quite late, so I have to close for now.

Love ya,

James :-)