My drive down to Georgia is accompanied by a lot more tears than I expected. As I write this, I have to pause every few seconds to read the inflow of texts of encouragement and prayer. The goodbyes, long hugs, and tears are more numerous than I ever imagined. And yet, as I sit here, praying and reflecting, all I can think to say is "Thank you Jesus".

Not too long ago I was in a place where this trip could not have come sooner. Unfortunately, I had quite the "escapism" mindset. But The Lord really worked this summer. I feel blessed to now have so much to miss.

Psalm 126:5 says "those who sow in tears shall reap in joy". I spent a lot of time this past year sowing in tears and I was able to truly reap in joy this summer. Now, as my summer comes to a close, my tears get to coexist with the most fulfilling joy. and for that, I am thankful. I just keep reminding myself, this tear soaked face is an ANSWERED PRAYER!! I prayed for these tears! I prayed for community, support, and deep friendships. I prayed for the Lord to soften me. I prayed for Him to help me see that season in a beautiful way.

These goodbyes are so so hard and so unlike anything I've had to do before. But I have no doubt that this is exactly what The Lord has for me. He has prepared for me good works that I have the blessing of walking in (Ephesians 2:10)

That which I was created for.

I was MADE for this.

Created in such a way, to live out the plans The Lord has set before me.

I want to give a special thank you to three special ladies who put together my key lime bye party (you know who you are😉)

and a big thank you to my church family who shows up for me time and time again. I have learned so much from the way this church has loved on me these past few years. Many of you know Horizon Indy used to have a little mission statement: Win Disciple Send. I am so grateful to be apart of that process as I now get to be sent and win others over for Christ.

To all my friends and family back home:

I love you, I will miss you dearly, and I'll see you in May 🫶 Time for me to be where my feet are!

with love & whimsy,

greta

prayer request:

for my health and the health of my squad (cause of course your girl got a cold right before leaving 😓)