Counting the Cost

It's Rebecca here, trying to sort out how it feels to leave behind good ole' Goshen, Indiana. God has actually given me an amazing peace lately in the midst of this massive transition. It's like the scripture that states that God will give us a peace that transcends all understanding. That is what I feel I have right now. I keep saying that even though I am moving continents in some ways, it doesn't seem as hard as it should. I think that has evidenced to me that this is of God. On the other side of the coin though there is a huge cost. When we follow Christ, it means we have to lay things down that are very important to us. Quite frankly, I could live without about anything material, Earl and I have been called minimalists by some, but to live without people, that I think would be impossible. In the picture above you can see our young adult group. This group has been a significant part of our lives for many years, many of them dating back to our days of leading youth group either as being youth that we led or helpers that helped us lead. I counted it up and if you add together the years we have known the people in this picture it totals approximately 70 years! These relationships mean so much to us and that is only a portion of the people we are leaving behind. I am not writing this to be sappy or have you feel sorry for me in any way. I just feel it is important we understand the cost. I knew that part of this process would be grieving and it truly is. But more than anything, I am so thankful that I have people I love so much that I can't help but grieve. It makes me realize how truly blessed I am and I know God has great relationships planned for us on the other side of the pond as well. And as I have been saying since KBC ended, "God is faithful and our relationships are secure."