Thoughts on going home

Today I had to say goodbye or ci vediamo (see you soon) to some precious women I have come to know and love- It was a sweet morning of fellowship, celebration ,praise,worship and sharing of verses from our study and how we have changed through the  CBSI study of the Pentateuch this past year.  My heart is full of joy and sorrow- I hate to leave, but I know that there is a reason, even beyond Bill’s job back in the states.  God has a reason for everything- He is Sovereign, and I trust Him.

The food was amazing- as ususal!  Tiramisu, brioche with fruti di bosco,verdure torta,fruit galore,cheese from the mountain areas,egg casserole and deviled eggs,beautiful homemade cookies,bread with tuna spread, and of course, coffee!  We ate, talked, had a baby shower for Keila,encouraged one another, prayed together and for each other,cried together,shared what we had learned,sang “God be with you till we meet again” and then filled bags with pantry stuff that cannot be packed in our shipment- what a blessing this morning was.  I will miss these wonderful women that the Lord placed in my life for this season.

God be with you till we meet again;by His counsels guide,uphold you,

with His sheep securely fold you;God be with you till we meet again.

God be with you till we meet again; neath His wings securely hide you,

daily manna still provide you;God be with you till we meet again.

God be with you till we meet again;when life’s perils thick confound you,

put His arms unfailing round you;God be with you till we meet again.

Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus’ feet;

till we meet, till we meet,God be with you till we meet again.

Resting in His unfailing arms- Jen

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