A Certain Sadness...

Well, dear friends, in just a few short hours, I will be flying out from Oklahoma City, bound for Canada. This indeed marks the end of my journey to OK for now.

I can't help but feel a great sadness to leave this place that I love so very dearly. I know that, deep in my heart, I am following God's will by returning home, and there is an excitement and peace in doing that; however, for this moment, I am feeling an intense sadness about leaving Oklahoma. I will dearly miss my beloved friends (who really have become my family!), and I will miss camp, and all the amazing things I got to witness throughout the summer. I have made a home here, and it pains me to leave this life behind.

I realize, however, that this is part of making the emotional separation from this place. I know that this great sadness will only last a short time. I take great joy in knowing that, despite the short moment of sadness I must endure, the relationships that I have made with the people here will last a great deal longer. And who knows? Perhaps God will lead me back to Oklahoma next summer to work at Conservatory. It is my prayer, very eagerly prayed, that He will do so, and make the way to do that. I know that my friends are supporting me in that prayer as well.

And so, in these next short hours, I will be saying farewell to the Barringtons (as I have already begun with the kids, since they are NOT early-risers!), and to Oklahoma, "until we meet again".

I am trusting in the Lord, and leaning on Him extra-heavily during this time. Please be praying that He will stay especially close to me during this time, and that His comfort may surround me, and those I am leaving here in OK.

Signing off for now,
Chels xoxoxo