As many of you know, I started taking classes again at the Seminary last semester. I drove to New Orleans on Thursdays and then back to Pensacola on Fridays. Not only was this trip exhausting but it about drained me financially. Gas is just so expensive! Well, I have been struggling with the idea of moving back to NOLA for school but it was a hard decision. But that is what I have decided to do. I turned in my resignation on Wednesday at the church. I will be moving to NOLA on August 13th.
It is really hard to leave the church. I have been at Warrington for almost five years now! The kids that moved up to youth my first summer are going to be juniors this year! Warrington has become a second family to me. I love the people here. I have several second mothers, and grandmothers. I love the teenagers and children so much that I can’t imagine how strong a love I will have if I ever have children of my own. Wednesday, I was so nervous to tell the teenagers. Yes, I cried a bunch and seeing them cry was even harder. Yesterday, I had to read my resignation letter to the church. I stepped up to the microphone and only tears came out, no words. I struggled to get words out and the Pastor had to eventually finish for me. This was possibly the hardest decision I have been faced with. But I trust that God has been preparing someone very special to come in and love my kids. Since my parents are now members here, I will be worshiping here when I come home for the holidays. Everyone has been so encouraging and supportive about my decision which has helped me have a peace about the move. But I will miss the ladies in the office, my pastor and his family, softball, the families that have welcomed me into theirs, and my friends. But I am so blessed to have had all of the opportunities and experiences that Warrington has given me. I thought I might share a few of my memories with you!
I know it was (and probably still is) really hard for you, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t excited about you moving over here! You’ve invested a lot in the kids at Warrington, and I believe their lives are changed for it. You have loved them and you have taught them, both with your words and with the life that you lived in front of them. Without a doubt, you have made a difference in their life, and I think you’ll begin to really see that difference as you step away from them for a little bit and watch them live their own lives put into practice the things that you’ve taught them. You might just be surprised how much they were paying attention.
I am excited about living close to you too! Thanks for the comment, it is very encouraging. BTW, did you notice how chunky me & Amanda are in the picture from youth camp last summer? We are so gonna look better in our pictures at camp next week! I forgot how I looked 38 lbs ago!
Look, I understand you’re nervous about me beating you in a 5k soon, but you don’t have to move away to avoid it.
That made me laugh! Of course with my running time this morning….I might finish last at the next 5k!!! You and Lisa might have to come to NOLA and run in a 5K there someday!
If I ran in a 5K over there, it would have to be before I hit the French Quarter or I’d be full of Creole food. Of course, on the other hand, the power that red beans and rice produces, hmm… I might be able to harness that power and use it in the race.
Hey Jennie!! I am really sad to hear that. I know god has a plan for you though. I hate to see you leave. I will miss you!!! But I know I will still get to see you and Jake and Diana too!! So congrats on your move!!
crap. i was looking to move to hammond but now that you are moving. i will have to go through with it. lol. that will be cool. we might become friends. ohh wait we are friends. we might become enemies. yeah fun times.