Goodbye

It took me long enough to figure out this blogging thing. I signed up in February but I'm not exactly computer savvy. I went to Kelli's going away party today. It's seems as though a lot of people have been leaving--Eric, Jessica, Chris, Matt, Josh, Jesse, Jacob, and now Kelli. It's not devastating or anything, just a change not to seem them around. I realized just how beautiful it is that Kelli's going to Uganda, I'm so proud of her for answering God's call. I've known Kelli for about five years and she's truly grown and matured in Christ. She'll go bless the crap out of people. She's been a blessing in my life, she's one of those people that's willing to put me in line. Always has an eye out for me. I went out with Kelli a few days ago and we discussed how just like the stars, we too have been created to bring God glory. She's choosing to do that by going to Africa and I couldn't be more pleased.
It'll be strange not to see her around the church but I know she's going where God wants her to. Life just keep happening in Albuquerque, nothing is changing and people like Kelli are going out and changing the world. I'm still learning what it means to make this my mission field, to live in the here and now and not wait for life to start. That these are the days I become who I'll be for the rest of my life, the days I'll tell my kids about. Now is the time to store up treasures in heaven. Even though life still goes on over here, I'll continue to ceaselessly pray for those who've gone through the doors God has opened for them. They will be remembered. I don't like all these goodbye's, to think about after this semester or in two years is too far for me right now. I can sit and tell you I know what I'll be doing and where I'll be, but God's plan won't morph to mine and He's making me get to know Him better before He'll tell me anything else about what my future holds.