Saddest Night of the Year

So, every year we have a staff dinner to celebrate those who have served at ICSV, but are being called to serve elsewhere. For seven years, I’ve cried my way through this night. Matt has had to do this ten times, but he’s very manly, so he’s never cried. This year is so strange. Usually, I’m crying over the faces that are leaving because each of them is taking a little piece of my heart with them wherever they are going. This year, we are heading back to the States and my heart is kind of a wreck. Not only do we have to say good-bye to all the faces who are leaving, but we have to say good-bye to the ones who are staying. Honestly, good-byes are just lame. Thankfully, it’s not a forever good-bye. Thankfully, Jesus is preparing a place for us where we can all be together again. You can pray for all the folks below. We’re all leaving ICSV this year, but this place will always be a part of us.