im leaving on a jet plane...

So, there ya go.
Im moving to mexico! It doesn't quite seem real yet. the reality of leaving my youth, my friends, my community, my comforts haven't quite sunk in yet. I still feel a lot of excitement and peace throughout it all - even the moments of uncertainty and fear of the unknowns. It's been an amazing couple months, sharing in the lives of my youth and watching in the impact one week in Mexico had on so many of these young people (and leaders!). As June comes closer and closer, the grieving and sadness start to pick up as well. This church community has been my family, my life, my everyday for so many years.... it will be hard to let it go.
Not to mention my friends and family and personal life (is there really such thing when you work at a church?!) I think its comforting to know that I will be back in september and october to just get to hang out with them. these last few months have been so busy wrapping things up at the church and closing that chapter of my life up. But my friends - they will continue on through the next chapters of life's journeys...
So June 15 is my last sunday. June 20 - August 20 (ish) I return to Mexico to resume my duties as camp host, intern leader, and whatever else Scott has up his sleeve! I will return to Southern Ontario to kick around, raise support, and figure out what it takes to live and move to another country. Ill return to EOC again in november for an indefinite period of time... 8 months...a year... more... who knows...
so how's that for an update?
be sure to keep reading as this new journey gets more exciting and blog-post-worthy!

more mexican journeys...

an assortment of shots of the past few visits and trips down to EOC...

update time!

it's been so long since i've updated, but some big changes happening and on the horizon, so let me catch you up to speed and share with you the letter I wrote to my church family here at Wellington Square church.

It is with mixed emotions that I share with you this news. I will be stepping down from my role at Wellington Square at the end of June, 2008. Although this has been a huge decision to make, I have a real sense of God’s peace in this being the right decision for my own future and the future of Wellington Square

This journey of searching and questions began over a year ago when I started to feel restless. I have been completely satisfied with my role and time at Wellington Square, however began to feel God moving me, nudging me, and shifting my heart towards new possibilities. I want to be clear that this decision has nothing to do with Wellington Square or feelings of frustration or conflict. This decision has had to do with me and God.

I wrestled with the decision because I absolutely love my job. I love this community. I love my youth; they mean more to me than anyone will ever know. I love the encouragement and training I received here. I know I’ve grown a lot since that rookie 23 year old who joined the staff team some 7 years ago. And much of that thanks goes to the incredible people that I’ve gotten to work with, be mentored by, and thru the opportunities you have provided me. As well as from the incredible young people who have taught me so much about life, passions, and living for Jesus. This church never put me in a box and I have always felt Wellington Square is a safe place for me. So of coarse I then questioned “why would I want to leave?!” , but I know God has new and fresh experiences for me, and I need to be in a place where I can hear and be open to those callings. I knew if I stayed I would either become too comfortable or too restless…

I will spend my summer in Mexico, and likely eventually spend some extended time there as well. From there I will continue to seek out God’s plan for my life. It’s my hope that these next few months will allow me to transition out well, equip volunteers, and make this transition a healthy one for the youth and the church.

I again must thank you for your support of me and my ministries over the past 7 years. I am forever grateful…and Wellington Square will always be my family…