In just a couple of days we will be leaving the island of St. Croix. WOW! There are a lot of different emotions. We are anxious to see family and friends we haven't seen...some at least a year ago. We fly into Orlando, visit a supporting church, and then head to the Atlanta area to see Darrin & Charlie. They promised to have the grill fired up and some good southern cooking! Then on to our sending church in Tennessee, and then to Vermont for an overnight visit and then Lord willing we will arrive in Maine on June 11th. We have a cabin there where we will spend a few weeks and then time to see Ryan, Nicole, Lindsy, Lexi, Kaiden, Kylie and Bobby. Can't wait!
But on the other hand we have come to love this island. Yes, the beaches are beautiful and the weather is great. That's not the reason it is hard to say good bye. It's that God has given us a love for the people here. We have a wonderful church family and friends at our work places. At Youth With A Mission there are three very special young people who have blessed our lives more than they realize.
Sometimes it is hard to believe we live here. There are times when it is not easy but we see those times as God developing our character and perseverance, as well as strengthening our faith.
Yes, it will be hard to say goodbye..but on the other end there are some awesome hello's and hugs we are looking forward to. And before you know it, we will be saying goodbye to our loved ones in Maine and saying our hello's to the people of this island we have learned to call home.
