A Missionary Goodbye…
Almost 6 years ago, God spoke to Hope and I and told us to stop what we were doing, and to move to Scotland to help plant a church. So, we did. I cannot believe that the time has come for us to leave this place. But again, God has told us to go, and we are.
I thank God for this place, and our time here. I thank God for the pain. I thank God for the joy. I thank God for the costly nature of it. I thank God for the way it has changed me. I thank God for the people. I thank God for, well, all of it.
I know that we have obeyed him. We have borne fruit. We have won lost souls to Jesus. We have been faithful, and I know that Scotland is better because of the people we’re leaving behind. I know, too, that I’m better because of Scotland, and her people.
Now, six years on, we are saying goodbye to the place that we once only dreamed of. We’re looking back on memories that we once only imagined we’d have. We thankful for experiences that we never thought we’d get. We stand at the end of this moment, and, turning back to gaze upon it one final time, we smile.
We are really going to miss you guys! You made me feel very welcome when I started coming along to the church and you made me really think about things. Thanks for your time and friendship brother! I really wish you all the best for the future…You will make a big difference in Boston, I’m sure of it.
I will definately come visit you guys when I can.
God Bless you all, and stay safe tomorrow while travelling, and i’ll pray Cole travels well.
-Scott
We suspect that leaving is very bittersweet for you and Hope. We pray that as His grace has covered you these past 6 years, so it will continue to cover you through this transition and throughout whatever He has in store. We will be glad to have you guys closer to home.
J&M
What is your address in Nashville, dear pal? Need to mail you a couple of things.
Still can’t quite believe the Mabrys have actually gone, but presumably it’ll hit home this coming Sunday.
God bless you all,
love Gordon