Take Off

(July 21, 2021)

Today I sit on an airplane. For some, this is a very extraordinary thing as they have never been on a plane in their lives. For others, like myself, this is an ordinary event. One that I have experienced since childhood. Finding my way through security, giant airports and tiny airplanes is second nature. And most of the time, very fun. But today I am again reflecting on the privilege and extraordinary event that I am in.

We have been waiting for this day for a while. Quite a few months, and for many reasons. We have wanted to get back to our home, our car, the kid’s rooms and toys, the familiarity of our own space, humble though it may be. We have wanted to get back to our jobs; our ministry and our passion for reaching the lost and discipline believers. All this not to mention friends that have become family to us. It has been a long wait.

But there is also the pain of leaving people and places so dear. Of saying goodbye and knowing it will be a long time till you see them again in person and most likely your youngest will not remember them. That is painful.

But I said this was an extraordinary day. Made so by the fact that though this was a normal event it has become a privilege since we were so long denied it. I am so thankful to be heading back to Germany. So happy to be continuing what God told us to do there. Though I know so much has changed, there and in us, I have a profound hope that it will work out really well and a faith that God will use our little for his glory.

This is a big day, and I am so thankful for the people that got us here. That were so supportive and loving over this last year and four months. So many, hard to count... but so blessed a grateful.

Long trip ahead. Maybe I’ll write more, but I sit very content and glad to be here, with who I am with, going to where we are going. It is a good day.