See You Later

Yesterday a few moments after we said goodbye to our good friends, Paul & Sherry Pelletier, it dawned on us that the next time we saw them, they would no longer be stationed in Bath, Maine. In fact, they would be in a transition stage on their way to Kenya, Africa. For us, good and bad feelings are all over this move.

Good, because God is leading our friends to this new appointment. For that, we are excited and glad to see God's hand at work in their lives.

Bad, because we have had such little time to spend with them over the last few years of knowing them. For that, we are sad that they will no longer be just a phone call away or an hour trip to sharing lunch.

We got to know Paul & Sherry through Paul joining our officer's cell group. He jumped in, halfway through one season and instantly brought new life into our fellowship. Their was such a good connection, Sherry decided to join when the next season of meetings started up. Again, there was new life in our midst.

Over the next couple of years, we grew closer every time we got together and we relished every opportunity to do just that. Through attending school classes together (Paul & I), having lunch, hanging out at either of our homes or just meeting at an Army event, we watched roots of Christian family grow deep down into our lives. And we grew to love them- including Josh & Jenna!

Soon, our connections will be few and far between (except for email). But we do plan on keeping in touch and even sending a missions trip before long to make a ministry connection with Bangor and Kenya.

Right now, I am thankful for our great Army. I am glad that it's never really "goodbye," rather "See you later," because it's true- in this Army, we are bound to see each other again at some event! We so look forward to that time!

As Christians, we all have this same experience. One day, we will see each other again- at least in heaven, where there will be no more separation or loss or pain or sorrow. Jesus himself will wipe away the tears! Hallelujah! What a wonderful blessing Yahweh has in store for us!

For now, it's "See you later," Paul & Sherry! But I'm counting heavily on the "see you" part! God bless your family and ministry in Africa. We love you!