Friday, October 17, 2003

Saying goodbye to my friend

I will miss Carolyn. She has moved away. I met her in housechurch. Through a series of unfortunate events, she left house church and so did I. In the midst of it all; we became close. We tread very familiar ground and we can speak of hard things without diminishing one another’s spirits. It has always been easy to be in her presence.

The people that have chosen to remain in my inner circle do so at great risk because of my frailties and thorns. She has been a true friend, tolerant of my manic; soapbox outbursts, abysmal listening skills, and reclusive lapses. I have learned so much from her, about unconditional love, perseverance, gentle speech, trust , mercy and honesty.

I know in my heart that her leaving is an important call from the Lord. I don’t know what it is God has for her and her family, but I know He will be good in all He does and will be her treasure alone.