Gratitude

In my daily devotional from Dr. David Jeremiah this morning, it spoke of separation anxiety and defined it as…’the fear or dread felt by a person at the prospect of being separated from a beneficial relationship or environment.’

I have been teasing my coworkers with these very same words…that I am suffering from a severe case of separation anxiety. Now I know that this is exactly and truthfully what I am feeling! While I am so excited and happy to be going home, I am saying good-bye to many whom I have loved, and who have loved, supported, and encouraged me these past 13 weeks. I’ve never been through an experience like this before, a thirteen-week work-away adventure, and in my farewell note to them, I told them it was by far one of the most memorable and enjoyable seasons of my life! While there is absolutely no comparison, it gives me some inkling into how Jesus must’ve felt at having to leave his beloved disciples and friends behind. And what a gift we have to look forward to at the promise of our eternity in that glorious, Heavenly kingdom🥹💕🙏.

I remember praying specifically that if this was not in the Lord‘s plan for me, that He would close the door on this thirteen-week assignment in Montrose. And the vetting process is lengthy, so I had weeks to pray about it! But He didn’t close that door, and I will be forever grateful that I was allowed to experience all that I have during my journey to the Western Slope! While it will be difficult to say good-bye, I leave with a heart full of wonderful memories and persistent joy. 🙏